“Saturday Night Live” made headlines this week as politics took a backseat to pop culture during its latest episode, hosted by Sabrina Carpenter. The episode featured Carpenter’s debut as host and showcased several performances from her new album, “Man’s Best Friend.” Despite a delayed start due to college football, the night proved to be filled with humor and memorable sketches.
Domingo’s Return
One of the standout moments was the return of Domingo, a recurring character portrayed by Marcello Hernández. Domingo reappeared alongside Kelsey, played by Chloe Fineman, who was attempting to celebrate her husband Matt’s 30th birthday. Played by Andrew Dismukes, Matt found himself increasingly frustrated as Kelsey planned a romantic evening for two, complete with the “Kelsquad,” her group of friends who serenaded them with a catchy theme song.
- Character: Domingo (Marcello Hernández)
- Character: Kelsey (Chloe Fineman)
- Character: Matt (Andrew Dismukes)
Sketch Highlights
The sketch featured Domingo singing about a misadventurous night in Nashville that led to a noise complaint. Matt, exasperated, issued a warning about Kelsey’s antics, calling it “strike six.” Domingo’s character brought a mix of charm and chaos, adding to the comedic elements of the performance.
Political Commentary
Though the focus was primarily on pop culture, politics still made an appearance. James Austin Johnson portrayed former President Donald Trump, who engaged in a comedic segment where he joined a group of children known as the “Snack Homiez” on their podcast. This sketch encapsulated the surreal blend of pop culture and politics that often characterizes “SNL.”
- Podcast Hosts: “Snack Homiez” (Carpenter and cast members)
- Segment Theme: Discussion on vegetables and Halloween candies
In a humorous twist, Trump expressed his preference not for vegetables but for Ding Dongs, showing the absurdity of political figures commenting on trivial matters. Johnson’s portrayal of Trump included references to George Santos, adding a layer of contemporary political commentary to the episode.
No Kings Protests
During his podcast appearance, Trump addressed the nationwide No Kings protests, clarifying that the demonstrators were expressing happiness over Santos’s recent sentence commutation. “It’s a ‘Yes, King’ march,” he quipped, referencing the lighter tone of the segment.
Overall, this episode of “SNL” showcased an entertaining balance between pop culture references and political satire, reaffirming the show’s ability to reflect and comment on current events while keeping audiences engaged.
