Colin Jost’s Ferry Funny: Deconstructing the ‘Weekend Update’ Staple

ByClyde

Introduction “Well, folks, the Staten Island Ferry is now offering a VIP experience… for the rats.” This is just one example, among many, of a Colin Jost ferry joke that has become a recurring, and often debated, segment of “Weekend Update” on *Saturday Night Live*. For years, the co-anchor and head writer of *SNL*, Colin…

Chris Rock Tackles Politics Head-On in Scathing SNL Monologue

ByClyde

A Comedic Cultural Event Chris Rock’s return to Saturday Night Live wasn’t just a comedic performance; it was a cultural event. Stepping onto the Studio Eight H stage, Rock didn’t shy away from the burning issues of the moment, delivering a monologue that directly confronted the highly charged political atmosphere. Known for his sharp wit…