Plus, Kacey Musgraves makes her third appearance as musical guest.
Thanks in part to her popularity and considerable charms, that movie recently became a sleeper success.
Oh yeah, shes carved herself out a decent lane as a scream queen too.
Sydney Sweeney hosts ‘SNL’.NBC
Her latest project isImmaculate, which she first auditioned for way back in 2014!
(Well, ahem, shes also inMadame Web- which starDakota Johnson recently hostedSNLand joked about!)
So, Sweeney’s got a lot of wind at her sail.
SingerKacey Musgravesis back for her third stint as musical guest as well.
Here we go, Conehead nation!
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Cold Open
Dana Bash (Heidi Gardner) ushers in a muted cold open.
Bash views it all suspiciously.
Despite no evidence, she pushes them: there must be something wrong.
The media narrative that his age is an issue must be explored, and they are all over exaggerating.
I dont especially like the commentary here.
A bit witless -Jon Stewart just did a segment on this subject.
Mikey Daybriefly pops up again as Biden.
Cant say that impression is working for me.
I was just speaking with formerSNLcast member Jeff Richards about this.
He just played opposite another Biden impressionon his podcast.
He says: Mike MacRae, my Biden, was a challenge to keep up with.
The key to a good Biden impression: Capturing the presidents natural comedic energy and genuine nature."
Monologue
Sweeney jokes about going to aTrump-themed party for her mom.
She wants people to get to know her better.
She also jokes about using Ozempic and wild rumors about her online.
Of course, a reference to her breasts is made.
I guess that could not be avoided.
Richards notes that Sweeney’s outfit is the best.
Finemans character has a screen time of 22 hours a day and her online habits are pretty funny.
Same with Sweeneys speech cadence, almost like a spoof of her obnoxiousWhite Lotuscharacter.
James Austin Johnson also has a funny moment.
just Don’t Destroy “Story About a Friend”
Our boys are sad.
One of their friends just died.
Sweeney comes in to console them.
Turns out a donkey kicked the deceased in the nuts, throwing him into the Grand Canyon.
But thats not all.
The story keeps getting hilariously worse while Sweeney tries to keep her composure.
“Air Bud”
Its theAir Buduniverse.
Tim Kazurinsky (ofI Married a Monkeyfame) should have his ears burning here.
“Big Bench”
All rise for the honorableeverybody.
Seventeen members of the bench support Nwodims Judge Carlotta.
To win on this show, you oughta win over everybody.
The personalities of the bench vary.
They make another dog joke.
Fineman plays Sweeneys sister big episode for her!
I love: What can I say your honor, Im a bad boy!
from Johnsons cartoonish hick accent.
The female cast members assure her: hes a womanizer and available.
They say he plays gay on the show as a shortcut for laughs.
Its his meal ticket.
Sweeney and Yang hit it off, making love.
She says she has a thing for “gay-presenting Asian podcasters”.
This is a funny behind the scenes spoof of both Sweeney and Yang.
Plus, a Lenny Pickett joke!
And I want Days goofy Sweeney Todd sketch!
Also loved seeingGina Gershon!
This one is not bad.
“Makeup Artists”
Jules (Gardner) is left at the altar by her fiance.
Things keep getting worse, but they chime in: Shoot.
Recommendation: Tentative watch!
But another thankless role for Molly Kearney.
Kacey Musgraves “Deeper Well”
This is the eponymous lead single from Musgraves upcoming album.
“Weekend Update”
This kicks off with a few tough Trump jokes!
Ouch!Michael Chehas a good joke about working with people you hate a not subtle nod toColin Jost!
Josts prayers have been answered: ABC has launchedGolden Bachelorette.
Gardner comes out to share tips about women feeling confident at any age.
Shout out to her condo though and the binder clips on her back!
I think we know why.
The show couldnt resist this premise.Kenan Thompsonwith his Kel Mitchell sitcom hair!
Kacey Musgraves “Too Good to Be True”
This was released earlier this week.
Its a relaxed acoustic song - very chill and intimate.
“Airbnb Design Commercial”
Its the interior designers for bland rentals, Chanel and Chanel.
This is pretty sharp satire!
I love the Einstein and Marilyn Monroe posters.
“Loud Table”
Andrew Dismukestime.
Hes out with Sweeney, when a group of loud friends annoys them during dinner.
He says he is going to confront the group of men.
Instead, he approaches and disarms them by honoring their friendship.
It ended the relationship immediately.
A group of women also gets rowdy.
Sweeney reminds them of their mothers humanity.
So this is a sketch about emotional regulation, and how people can’t handle some truths.
This one was going well we did not need another Glen Powell appearance, I dont think.
He should host though!
Final Thoughts
-Thoughts?
-Last weekspoll results on the Shane Gillisepisode were interesting!
A lot of strong opinions on both sides but ultimately it earned a robust A rating.
-Thank you to Jeff Richards for his thoughts.
Check out hislatest podcastepisode: Fallon versus Biden!
