SNL Skewers Trump, K-Pop Demon Hunters in Holiday Cold Open
SNL Skewers Trump, K-Pop Demon Hunters in Holiday Cold Open
SNL Skewers Trump, K-Pop Demon Hunters in Holiday Cold Open
Weekend Update fires off sharp pop-culture jabs on SNL’s Dec. 13 episode, poking fun at Trump, Golden Globes noms, and the Stranger Things cast.
On the December 13 episode of SNL, Weekend Update anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost delivered their trademark pop culture snark, mixing political bite with holiday whimsy. The segment touched on a slew of current topics, from celebrities to current events, keeping viewers laughing while staying topical. Che and Jost riffed on the week’s headlines, tossing in playful jabs about the political landscape and award-season chatter.
The sketch highlights included a playful send-up of a fictional project titled KPop Demon Hunters, a tongue-in-cheek nod to the year’s Golden Globe nominations, and a mock interaction with the Stranger Things cast in a holiday-themed exchange. The jokes landed for many as a blend of timely politics and lighthearted pop culture parody, a classic SNL mix that thrives on quick banter and recognizable references.
Rolling Stone also highlighted a cold open moment where the Trump portrayal wades through a surreal scenario involving Epstein photos while the character is purportedly on medications, underscoring the show’s willingness to push boundaries with edgy humor. In another gag, Trump jokes about the ongoing Warner Bros. sale and even comments on a chaotic “drug plane,” reframing the absurdity of late-night headlines into a holiday-ready bit.
The episode also showcased a playful parody of Variety’s Actors on Actors series, reimagined as a holiday edition featuring The Grinch, Scrooge, Rudolph, and other festive figures engaging in a Characters on Characters exchange. The humor extended to a separate segment riffing on a Silent Night, Deadly Night remake that winks at Elf-style romance while spiraling into spooky holiday vibes.
Overall, the night demonstrated SNL’s continued knack for blending politics, pop culture, and seasonal cheer, delivering familiar punchlines with a fresh holiday twist that keeps audiences rounding the living room for the next joke and the next skit.
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