Schumer previously hosted in2015and2018.
She’s made a few cameos too.
Both sides are juicy!"
Fans of the show will recall Richards used to impersonate the likes of Howard Dean and Rush Limbaugh.
I also liked Darrell Hammond’s Clinton obviously."
And away we go!
Cold open
It’s a message from the President of the United States, Joe Biden.
“Big yikes - what’s going on?!”
says Johnson’s Biden, who works out on the Peloton every morning, tempting fate.
Marianne Williamson (Chloe Fineman) comes out the crowd barely remembers her.
(She played Williamson on the show several times a few years back.)
Guy Fieri (Aidy Bryant, I mean Molly Kearney) also appears.
Kenan Thompsonplays formerSNLcast memberTracy Morganwith no make-up actually, fairly refreshing to keep it low key.
This was a little lazy just cast members doing impersonations, no premise or arc.
They lean heavily on that running through impressions followed by a weak group LFNY.
I asked Jeff Richards what he always liked about appearing in a political sketch during an election season.
He says: “The suits typically smell mintier.
The best part to me was that they are usually placed earlier in the show.”
She jokes about pregnancy and giving birth, some funny moments about spouse sex.
Hashtag relatable mom humor.
I like when these monologues are just straight up stand-up like this.
Keep it simple, it works.
Soup
Schumer is having lunch withEgo NwodimandHeidi Gardner.
She’s pumped about her soup.
Gardner has bad news she is getting separated from her husband.
This causes an issue for Schumer she can’t eat the soup!
“Take as long as you need, go outside,” she urges Gardner after her lawyer calls.
Schumer isn’t listening.
Covid commercial
“Are you feeling tired and worn down?”
Getting Covid is still “kinda bad” but feels different now doesn’t it?
Now people can use it as an excuse to take a break from work and life.
It’s the perfect way to get out of things like jury duty.
it’s possible for you to even order an always-positive Covid at-home test.
“Vanks Vovid!”
Murder Trial 2022
Schumer,Bowen Yangand Sarah Sherman are playing jurors in a trial.
They’re extremely expressive to everything the prosecutor (Gardner) says.
Sherman is “literally shaking” and Schumer’s Apple Watch thinks she is getting steps.
That’s how excited they are!
But obviously this is disruptive and annoying to the rest of the courtroom.
They start singing a song from fun.
and claiming it’s fromTaylor Swift’sMidnights.
These are throwbackSNLrecurring character archetypes in another era, you had The Whiners.
Twitter content moderation council
Oh, boy.
So, sketches like this are fun exceptSNLemboldened a self-described “genius” like Elon Musk.
In summary, Musk has purchased Twitter and fired a lot of people.
It’s an institution that caters to powerful people for ratings.
We visit the content moderation council (Fineman, Thompson) - the only two employees left.
Cecily Strong’s character is first up to dispute her account’s ban.
Amy Schumer plays a sexy bot account.
This could have also been the cold open.
Similarly, both sketches cycle in various cast members, then just abruptly end with no real payoff.
Here: Fineman and Thompson are fired by Musk.
The letter about the family is spot-on, and includes embarrassing revelations about the mom (Amy Schumer).
She self-pleasures toProperty Brothers,and has trouble using the bathroom.
Read theoriginal story here.
Some Kid Cudi (or even Prince) vibes here it’s smooth and lo-fi.
Weekend Update
Colin Jostdiscusses our chaotic times.
He notes Oprah “unleashed” Dr. Oz on us note my earlier comment regarding Musk.
That said, it is hilarious to see Burt Ward on Update!
Jost notes voters are being driven by economic issues and not abortion.
Tammy the Trucker (Cecily Strong) is here to discuss about gas prices and not abortion.
Driving a truck is a metaphor here folks.
Jost keeps calling her Cecily until she slides out of character.
This is urgent and good, reminiscent of herGoober the clown commentarylast fall.
Classy touch: Update ends noting therecent murder of TakeoffAKA Kirshnik Khari Ball, the Migos rapper.
(Migos performed onSNLback in 2018).
They intercut casual conversation with horrible taunts and heckling of Bills fans.
Pregnant women, children, the handicapped, no one is safe.
“Suck her whole sleeve!”
Pinx period underwear
Modern women want to be able to exert control over their period.
Tampons are not eco-friendly enough.
“They are cousins,” shares James Austin Johnson.
A group gathers, they all want to perform stupid human tricks and not comment on the fire.
A group kiss ensues.
Skip this, it does not work.
Big penis therapy
Glen (Dismukes) is gloating after winning at Uno.
His wife (Schumer) cautions him to not be rude.
He is very even keeled and confident, shocking the other players (Sherman, Nwodim).
Turns out he is going to big penis therapy, and exploring his issues.
“Big penis therapy” destigmatizes his condition.
He has a lot of pain to worth through.
Sure sounds like Schumer is playing him, a funny joke about men’s hesitancy to seek help.
I would recommend giving this a click.
Steve Lacy second musical performance - “Helmet”
Lacy taps into soft rock era-Stevie Wonder here.
You see, he needed a helmet to protect himself emotionally.
It’s a metaphor.
“I post a picture from my weddingevery.
day,” assures Schumer.
This has a ton of great quotes, nails it.
Really sharp, worthy of Inside Amy Schumer.Watch this one if you skip the rest of the show.
Final thoughts
Well, what do you think?Vote here!
Thank you to Jeff Richards!
Check out the latest episode of his podcast,featuring Robert Carradine.
Jeff agrees: “Revenge of the Nerdsis one of my favorite movies of all time.
I used to try and impersonate his character Lewis, and Ogar peeing for 10 minutes straight.”
Rest in peace to formerSNLwriter, and actor, Doug McGrath.
Check outthis piece he wrotefor the New York Times about his time on the show.
