New York, NY – Comedians Colin Jost and Michael Che took their seats behind the iconic “Weekend Update” desk on Saturday Night Live, marking their return for the first show of the year. However, Jost seemed to struggle with the concept of time, as he questioned whether any progress had been made since the tumultuous 2020 presidential election.
Jost humorously pondered, “Well guys, it’s 2024, but is it? When I think of the year 2020, I never think, ‘We should run that one back.’ And if you’re feeling confused, you’re not alone.”
During their segment, the veteran comedians playfully mocked both former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden, who recently had their own instances of forgetfulness.
Jost recounted President Biden’s blooper, saying, “At a rally on Thursday, President Biden said he was ‘mixed up’ when he claimed he had just taken a photo with a woman who wasn’t even there.” He then highlighted Trump’s gaffe on the next day when he repeatedly confused Nikki Haley with Nancy Pelosi.
The satirical observations raised concerns for Jost, as he candidly admitted, “Guys, I don’t know if we should do this election. It’s honestly starting to feel like elder abuse. And I don’t even blame them—I blame us for allowing it.” He likened the situation to the regrettable “bum fight” videos from the past, where homeless individuals were forced to fight for money, noting that society now looks back and questions how such exploitation was permitted.
In a comedic twist, Jost proposed a lighthearted resolution, suggesting that both Trump and Biden be declared winners, commended for their efforts, and given the opportunity to rest.
With their biting humor, Jost and Che adeptly captured the sense of political recurrence and the weariness surrounding the ongoing saga of Trump versus Biden. As the comedians skewered the mishaps of the nation’s leaders, their remarks underscored the collective exhaustion felt by many.
As audiences tuned in to SNL’s latest episode, Jost and Che injected laughter into the ongoing political drama, prompting viewers to reflect on the state of affairs and perhaps find temporary relief in the absurdity of it all.