Get ready to cringe and laugh in equal measure, because Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update just took aim at some of the most head-scratching political moments of the week—and trust us, it’s a wild ride. But here’s where it gets controversial: from RFK Jr.’s latest unscientific claim to Kristi Noem’s bizarre blame game, the show didn’t hold back. And this is the part most people miss—it’s not just about the jokes; it’s about shining a light on the absurdity that’s become all too common in today’s political theater.
Kicking things off, co-anchor Colin Jost tackled Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent statement linking circumcision to autism. Yes, you read that right. Jost quipped, ‘RFK Jr., who seems to think he can cure cancer with sheer willpower, now believes circumcised men are more likely to be autistic.’ Bold claim, right? But here’s the kicker: Jost didn’t stop there, adding, ‘Which isn’t surprising coming from a man who looks like he’s made out of foreskin.’ Ouch. But let’s pause for a second—isn’t it alarming how easily misinformation spreads, especially from someone in such a prominent position? What do you think—is this just a joke, or does it highlight a deeper issue?
Next up, Jost turned his attention to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who’s been playing the blame game over the government shutdown. Despite Republicans controlling the Senate, House, and presidency, Noem insists it’s all the Democrats’ fault. And this is where it gets even more bizarre: Jost compared her to Jigsaw, the fictional serial killer from the Saw franchise, after playing a clip of Noem’s TSA checkpoint video that eerily begins with, ‘I want to play a game.’ Seriously, could this get any stranger? But here’s the real question: Is this just political theater, or is there something more calculated at play?
Weekend Update didn’t stop there. Michael Che chimed in with a jaw-dropping announcement: the U.S. Treasury is reportedly planning to release a silver dollar featuring President Trump’s face on one side and Harriet Tubman—the abolitionist hero—in a headlock on the other. Wait, what? Talk about a tone-deaf move. Tubman, who was slated to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill back in 2016, might not grace our currency until 2030 at the earliest. And let’s not forget Trump’s decision to end Indigenous People’s Day and label Christopher Columbus an ‘original American hero.’ Jost summed it up perfectly: ‘So while Trump is rounding up people with ICE, he’s praising Columbus, a guy who literally brought boatloads of Hispanics to America.’ Irony, anyone?
The segment wrapped with a hilarious joke-off featuring Jost, Che, and former anchors Tina Fey, Seth Meyers, and Amy Poehler, who hosted SNL that night. But beyond the laughs, this episode of Weekend Update serves as a mirror to our times—a blend of humor and harsh reality. So, here’s the big question: Are these just jokes, or do they reflect a deeper disconnect in our political discourse? Let us know in the comments—we’re all ears!
