SNL’s Weekend Update Takes a Hilarious Turn with Jokes About Scarlett Johansson
The final “Saturday Night Live” episode of the year is known for its signature “Weekend Update” segment where hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che trade barbs. This year, however, Che pulled out all the stops, forcing Jost to deliver a series of outrageous jokes about his wife, Scarlett Johansson, with hilarious real-time reactions from Johansson herself.
A Shockingly Funny Twist
The bit started innocently enough with Jost proclaiming he’d be reading all the jokes in “Black voice” to avoid any controversy. Of course, this was quickly followed by jokes about Kamala Harris and slavery reparations, sending the audience into laughter. Then came the real knockout punch: jokes about Johansson, delivered with nervous energy as the camera panned to a visibly concerned Johansson monitoring the carnage from a monitor off-stage.
The “Black as Hell” Baby Photobomb
One particularly memorable joke involved Jost stating their newborn child “was Black as hell!” A Photoshopped image of Jost and Johansson holding a Black baby suddenly appeared, adding another layer of humor to the already absurd situation. Jost’s shocked and playful reprimands throughout the segment, combined with Che’s gleeful instigation, created a truly unforgettable “Weekend Update” moment.
A Joke Too Far?
The final joke delivered by Jost pushed the boundaries even further, earning gasps and a stunned silence from Johansson. While the full content requires viewing the embedded clip below, it’s safe to say it lands squarely in the realm of “risk-it-for-the-bist” humor.
Did Che cross the line with his jokes? Was Jost game enough for this level of comedic humiliation? Watch the full “Weekend Update” segment referenced above and decide for yourself.