Well, look who’s finally found a sense of humor about their own side! Saturday Night Live, which typically leans so far left it could tip over, has been taking surprising aim at the Democratic ticket lately. And you know what? I’m here for it. From Kamala Harris to Tim Walz and even Biden himself, it seems nobody is safe from SNL’s satire anymore—Republicans included, of course. But this past weekend, they really dialed up the heat on the Dems.
First, let’s talk about Maya Rudolph as Kamala. She’s been a go-to for SNL, and every time she takes the stage, it’s like Kamala has walked right into the studio. This time, Rudolph played Harris as if she was watching the VP debate in horror, wine in hand, alongside Andy Samberg, who hilariously portrayed Kamala’s husband, Doug Emhoff. Watching their reactions as Jim Gaffigan did his best Tim Walz impersonation was a sight to behold. Gaffigan nailed the Minnesota Governor’s nervous, off-key energy, leaving “Kamala” visibly shaken by her own running mate. It’s a perfect reflection of the real VP’s precarious position, and I’m honestly shocked that SNL went there.
But the real knockout? Dana Carvey’s return as Joe Biden. If anyone can capture Biden’s signature blend of confusion and over-enthusiasm, it’s Carvey. He swung for the fences with a bit that had the audience rolling. Carvey reminded us all why he’s a comedy legend. It’s safe to say he did the President no favors here, but it’s about time SNL held Biden up to the same scrutiny they’ve reserved for the GOP for years.
And would SNL dare bring up Walz’s hilarious blunder about being in Tiananmen Square? Oh, they did. Gaffigan’s Walz quips, “So I think what happened is I went to Epcot.” sent a wave of nostalgia to anyone who’s been missing that SNL edge from back in the day. Remember when they used to poke fun at everyone, regardless of party affiliation? It feels like they’re finally back in that groove.
Tim Walz is getting destroyed on SNL because of his disastrous debate performance.
Here is the clip asking about Honk Kong during the Tiananmen Square massacre. ☠️ pic.twitter.com/kcNXYRsqkp
— Dustin Grage (@GrageDustin) October 6, 2024
SNL just proved they can still deliver comedy gold. They’ve reminded us of what made the show a cultural touchstone to begin with: poking fun at politicians on both sides and making sure nobody gets a free pass. With skits like these, it almost feels like the SNL of old, back when no politician was safe and satire was king.
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