Debate Night: SNL's Hilarious Take

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VP Debate 2024 Cold Open - SNL

Saturday Night Live

Oct 6, 2024

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Comedy

SNL parody of VP debate

  1. Kamala Harris, played by Maya Rudolph, and Doug Emhoff, played by Andy Samberg, are preparing to watch the vice presidential debate. They humorously discuss endorsements and polls, with Doug joking about being called a 'grilph,' which he misunderstands as 'golden retriever.'
  2. The debate is hosted by CBS anchors Norah O'Donnell and Margaret Brennan, who introduce the vice presidential candidates JD Vance, played by Bowen Yang, and Tim Walz, played by Jim Gaffigan.
  3. JD Vance attempts to appeal to women voters by acknowledging the moderators as mothers, but his statement lacks substance. Tim Walz humorously prioritizes grading midterms over preparing debate answers.
  4. The debate touches on the topic of Israel, where JD Vance gives a non-answer, highlighting the comedic element of avoiding direct responses. Tim Walz humorously admits to not knowing the answer and uses the word 'fundamental' repeatedly.

Humorous debate with unexpected connections

  1. The scene opens with Kamala Harris, played by Maya Rudolph, and Doug Emhoff, played by Andy Samberg, watching a vice presidential debate.
  2. The debate features JD Vance, portrayed by Bowen Yang, and Tim Walz, portrayed by Jim Gaffigan, engaging in humorous exchanges.
  3. Kamala Harris expresses a wish to have chosen a different wine, Josh Cabernet, instead of watching the debate.
  4. Tim Walz makes a blunder by saying he has become friends with school shooters, prompting Kamala to suggest watching something more fun.
  5. Doug Emhoff recalls a past debate where Kamala Harris made a memorable comment about her opponent's crowd size.
  6. The debate includes a 'gotcha' question where JD Vance is asked about calling Donald Trump 'America's Hitler,' which he claims was meant as a compliment.
  7. Governor Walz is questioned about a false claim of being in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square massacre, which he humorously attributes to a mix-up at EPCOT.
  8. The debate humorously highlights unexpected connections and camaraderie between the candidates, despite their blunders.
  9. The scene ends with a humorous interruption from Joe Biden, adding to the comedic tone of the sketch.

SNL satirizes political debates humorously

  1. The scene opens with a humorous interaction involving Joe Biden, portrayed as being confused and out of place, highlighting his characteristic speech patterns and catchphrases like 'Here's the deal' and 'Let me be clear.'
  2. Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff, played by Maya Rudolph and Andy Samberg, are watching a vice presidential debate, adding a layer of comedic commentary to the proceedings.
  3. Governor Tim Walz, played by Jim Gaffigan, humorously discusses reproductive rights, emphasizing Minnesota's progressive stance and low teen pregnancy rates with a joke about the state's climate and diet.
  4. Senator JD Vance, portrayed by Bowen Yang, is depicted with a negative favorability rating on reproductive rights, humorously suggesting he keeps his real opinions hidden, reflecting a satirical take on political evasiveness.
  5. The debate shifts to the topic of democracy, where Senator Vance is questioned about his running mate's refusal to accept election results, leading to a satirical exchange about Donald Trump's actions post-election.
  6. The sketch ends with a comedic exaggeration of political soundbites and the quest for media-friendly moments, as Vance avoids directly answering questions about the election results, focusing instead on future aspirations.

SNL parody of VP debate

  1. The scene opens with Kamala Harris, played by Maya Rudolph, and Doug Emhoff, played by Andy Samberg, watching a vice presidential debate.
  2. The debate features JD Vance, portrayed by Bowen Yang, and Tim Walz, portrayed by Jim Gaffigan, as the participants.
  3. Kamala Harris gives a humorous pep talk, emphasizing the insignificance of the vice presidency compared to the presidency.
  4. A comedic exchange occurs where Harris is reminded that she was Obama's vice president, highlighting the humor in political forgetfulness.
  5. The skit humorously suggests a future presidential run for Harris, followed by a potential Biden 2028 campaign.
  6. The scene concludes with the iconic line, 'Live from New York, it's Saturday night,' marking the start of the SNL episode.