Is Comedy Finally Getting Its Groove Back?
Saturday Night Live, which many conservatives have written off as too one-sided, just did something surprising – they roasted MSNBC, and they didn’t pull any punches.
SNL put together a skit that poked fun at everything from MSNBC’s breathless Trump coverage to their hosts’ quirky personalities.
One social media account wrote:
“SNL unleashes a savage joke on Rachel Maddow, mistaking her for a man.
JOY REID: “What do you think, Rachel?”
CHRIS HAYES: “Oh, I’m not Rachel. I’m Chris Hayes.”
JOY REID: “Huh.” Even the liberal cast members find this hilarious. You can hear the snort at the end.”
NEW: SNL unleashes a savage joke on Rachel Maddow, mistaking her for a man.
JOY REID: “What do you think, Rachel?”
CHRIS HAYES: “Oh, I’m not Rachel. I’m Chris Hayes.”
JOY REID: “Huh.”
Even the liberal cast members find this hilarious. You can hear the snort at the end. pic.twitter.com/R6IGO1uYGV
— The Vigilant Fox (@VigilantFox) January 19, 2025
They even dared to joke about Rachel Maddow’s appearance, with comedian Sarah Sherman playing her and warning dads to “hide their older, bookish-looking lesbian daughters.”
Saturday Night Live takes aim at MSNBC, joking about Rachel Maddow’s appearance by suggesting she looks like a man, while also roasting the network’s hosts and their obsession with Trump. pic.twitter.com/TtFpZBNx8F
— I Meme Therefore I Am (@ImMeme0) January 19, 2025
Why This Matters to Conservative America
Why does this matter to conservatives?
For years, we’ve watched mainstream comedy become increasingly one-sided, often seeming more like political activism than entertainment. When major networks only punch in one direction, it’s not just unfair – it’s boring.
Good comedy should be willing to laugh at everyone, including itself.
The skit really hit home when it showed how MSNBC handles Trump news. In one scene, they had Joy Reid (played by Ego Nwodim) promising not to get distracted by Trump’s statements this time around. But seconds later, they’re all jumping on a fake story about Trump wanting to “trade Connecticut for Italy.”
Sound familiar? It’s exactly the kind of breathless coverage conservatives have been pointing out for years.
Media, Politics, and Comedy
What makes this significant is the timing.
With Trump returning to the White House on Monday, there’s been concern about how media outlets will cover him. This skit suggests that even NBC – yes, NBC – might be ready to acknowledge some of the media’s past missteps in Trump coverage.
The show even took aim at some sacred cows of liberal media.
They mocked Chris Hayes and Rachel Maddow’s similar appearances, played up Stephanie Ruhle’s flirtatiousness, and poked fun at Ari Melber’s constant hip-hop references. These aren’t just random jokes – they’re calling out the theatrical nature of cable news that many conservatives have criticized.
The skit’s viral success on social media suggests there’s a real appetite for comedy that isn’t afraid to challenge liberal media’s talking heads. Even more telling is how it’s sparking conversations across the political spectrum about media coverage and comedy’s role in political discourse
Critics might say this is just one skit, and SNL still leans heavily left. That’s true. Just last year, they had Kamala Harris on the show, which led to equal time requirements for Trump campaign ads.
But this kind of balanced comedy matters because it shows that even in today’s divided media landscape, there’s still room for equal-opportunity humor.
What’s Next
Looking ahead, this could signal a shift in comedy culture. As we head toward another administration, having mainstream comedy shows willing to poke fun at both sides isn’t just about entertainment – it’s about maintaining a healthy political dialogue.
What can conservatives do?
Support comedy that’s genuinely funny and balanced, regardless of which side it’s targeting. Share these moments on social media. Let networks know when they get it right.
Maybe, just maybe, we’re seeing the beginning of comedy returning to its roots – where nothing and nobody is off-limits for a good laugh.
After all, isn’t that what comedy is supposed to be about?
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