Quinta Brunson Takes SNL Stage, Advocates for Teachers in Monologue

Quinta Brunson made her debut as the host of “Saturday Night Live” on January 22, 2022, where she highlighted the importance of teachers and joked about fame, among other topics. The comedian and actress, known for her hit show “Abbott Elementary,” wore a stylish navy pantsuit as she took the stage to a standing ovation from the audience.

Abbott Elementary vs. Friends

In her monologue, Brunson joked about popular sitcom “Friends,” comparing it to her own show “Abbott Elementary.” She described her show as being similar to “Friends,” but instead featuring a group of teachers in Philadelphia and with black people. Brunson said her inspiration for creating the show came from her mother, who was a teacher and had a strong influence on her life.

People’s Expectations of Brunson

Brunson also used her monologue to address people’s expectations of her as an actress and comedian. She shared that people often expect her to have all the solutions to issues related to the public school system, but emphasized that it is not fair to put such pressure on her.

Brunson also joked about people expecting her to be like her character on “Abbott Elementary,” a caring and idealistic second-grade teacher. She shared an incident where she lied to her mother about hanging out with former President Obama because she didn’t want him to think she was not living up to expectations.

Appreciate Teachers

Brunson closed her monologue with a plea for people to appreciate teachers and acknowledge their work. She emphasized that teachers are essential members of society who play a significant role in shaping the future generation.

She shared a video of former President Obama acknowledging her mother’s work as a teacher and emphasizing the importance of teachers. Brunson urged viewers to acknowledge their teachers’ work every day and pay them the money they deserve.

Additional Sketches

Brunson also appeared in various sketches throughout the show. In one sketch, she played a dreadlocked cocaine dealer, and in another, she was a feisty driver in a road rage standoff. She also appeared in a game show takeoff of “The Newlywed Game.”

Musical Guest Lil Yachty

Lil Yachty made his first appearance as the musical guest on the same episode of “Saturday Night Live.” The rapper performed two songs, “Peekaboo” and “I Got My Peaches out in Georgia,” with live instrumentation backing him up.

Conclusion

Quinta Brunson’s debut as the host of “Saturday Night Live” was a rousing success, with her monologue standing out as a highlight of the episode. Her message advocating for teachers struck a chord with viewers, and her comedic talents were on full display throughout the evening.

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