Saturday Night Live has always been synonymous with delivering great comedy and satirical content. However, sometimes even the most seasoned comedians can fall flat, just like Colin Jost did during the show’s Weekend Update segment on April Fools’ Day.
Michael Che’s April Fools’ Joke on Colin Jost
During the episode, co-anchor Michael Che played an epic April Fools’ Day prank on his co-anchor Colin Jost. As Jost delivered his jokes about former President Donald Trump’s indictment, he got a less enthusiastic response from the audience than Che did.
To make matters worse, an audience member yelled out “You stink!” during one of Jost’s jokes. Che then revealed that he had told the audience not to laugh at Jost’s jokes as part of an April Fools’ prank. This caused Jost to lose it and laugh uncontrollably, while the audience cheered him on.
The Struggles of Colin Jost
Jost struggled to carry on with the segment, saying “That’s the meanest thing you’ve ever done to me!” Clearly, the prank left him doubting his own comedic abilities for a moment.
Despite this setback, the rest of the Weekend Update segment went smoothly, including a conversation with Michaelangelo’s David. Jost was able to recover and deliver more content that resonated better with the audience.
SNL Entertainment
The SNL episode on April 1 was hosted by Quinta Brunson and featured several other sketches and performances. One of these was a spoof Netflix documentary trailer about aggressive bridesmaids and bridezillas that had everyone in stitches. Lil Yachty was also the musical guest.
The episode ended on a high note with the announcement that Molly Shannon would be hosting the next episode with musical guest the Jonas Brothers.
A New Lease of Life for April Fools’ Day
While some American society’s grown tired of April Fools’ Day and its fake announcements, often made by corporations, SNL may have given it new life through its Weekend Update segment. Che’s prank on Jost is a prime example of how the show continues to push the boundaries of humor and entertainment.
The Dynamic Duo
Che and Jost have been cohosting SNL’s “Weekend Update” since 2014 and frequently roast each other on live camera. The duo has great chemistry and are known for their hilarious interactions.
Scarlett Johansson, Jost’s wife, rarely watches the show because she gets anxious that something might go wrong due to the show’s live format. However, fans continue to tune in every Saturday at 11:30 p.m. ET to watch the two deliver great content.
In summary, while Colin Jost may have faltered during his April Fools’ Day joke on SNL’s Weekend Update segment, Michael Che’s prank on him was an unexpected highlight. The duo continues to entertain audiences week after week with their funny quips and banter.
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