Hey comedy fans you know Saturday Night Live 's Weekend Update is always ready to tackle the week's biggest and sometimes craziest news. This week Colin Jost and Michael Che were in top form. They didn't hold back when it came to Donald Trump's latest inauguration and Elon Musk's salute that raised a lot of eyebrows. Let's dive into the funniest bits from this week's segment!
Trump in the Crosshairs: Weekend Update Jokes Land Blows on Inauguration and Policies
Colin Jost kicked things off by going straight for Donald Trump's inauguration. He joked about Trump seemingly struggling with the Lincoln Bible during the oath. Jost quipped it was like "the Bible screamed" when Trump's hand got near it. Ouch that's a zinger right out of the gate.
He didn't stop there. Jost also poked fun at Trump's speech where he supposedly declared he was renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." Jost imagined Hillary Clinton laughing in the background and Kamala Harris just waiting for her "edible to kick in." The jokes were flying fast and hitting hard.
Michael Che then jumped in on Trump's pardons for the January 6th rioters. He specifically mentioned Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes who had been convicted of seditious conspiracy. Che joked that Rhodes was back on the market for dating playing on Rhodes' eyepatch for extra comedic punch. Then Che delivered a truly dark but classic Weekend Update line comparing Trump's defense of the rioters as "people that love their country" to how "O.J. loved Nicole." Definitely pushing the boundaries there!
Jost circled back to Trump's executive order to end diversity equity and inclusion programs. He didn't hold back even imagining the order starting with a very un-PC phrase. Weekend Update as usual wasn't afraid to go there.
Elon Musk's Salute Becomes Punchline: "The Nazis Made Nice Cars" Quips Michael Che
Of course Weekend Update couldn't ignore the Elon Musk salute controversy. Musk was criticized for a gesture at an inauguration rally that many felt resembled a Nazi salute. Michael Che tackled this head-on with a joke that was both unexpected and classic Weekend Update dry humor.
Che stated "Elon Musk is not a Nazi" seemingly defending the billionaire. But then came the twist "The Nazis made nice cars." Boom. The joke landed perfectly playing on the historical connection of Volkswagen cars to Nazi Germany. It was a quick sharp and very Michael Che way to address the situation without really defending Musk at all.
The "Nazis made nice cars" line quickly became a talking point online proving once again Weekend Update's knack for creating viral moments. Even Chloe Fineman another SNL cast member seemed to reference the joke online showing it resonated within the SNL crew as well.
Weekend Update's Best Jokes: A Quickfire Listing of Hilarious Lines
Want a quick rundown of the best jokes from the segment? Here are some highlights that really stood out:
- Colin Jost on Trump and the Lincoln Bible: "Well he tried to but the Bible screamed."
- Colin Jost imagining Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris during Trump's speech: Hillary Clinton "could be seen in the background laughing while he said it while Kamala could be seen silently begging her edible to kick in."
- Michael Che on pardoned Oath Keeper Stewart Rhodes' dating prospects: "And ladies just like his eyes he’s single!"
- Michael Che's O.J. Simpson comparison to Trump's pardon logic: "You know like how O.J. loved Nicole."
- Michael Che's unexpected defense of Elon Musk: "Elon Musk is not a Nazi; the Nazis made nice cars."
Beyond the Headlines: Giselle's Wig Warning and Dismukes' Puppet Dad Add to the Fun
Weekend Update wasn't just about political zingers. Ego Nwodim returned as Giselle a "concerned businesswoman" and Trump voter with a very specific warning for Black women. Giselle hilariously urged them to "buy all the hair and extensions you need before those tariffs kick in" fearing a wig shortage under Trump's policies. It was a funny and slightly absurd take on potential economic impacts.
Andrew Dismukes also brought some lighter comedy with an appearance alongside his "puppet dad." Their routine poked fun at celebrity status with Dismukes being christened the "17th most famous" cast member and Jost only slightly higher at "16th." It was a self-deprecating and silly bit that balanced out the sharper political humor.
Weekend Update: Still Delivering the Laughs and Keeping it Real
Once again Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update segment proved why it's been a staple of the show for decades. Colin Jost and Michael Che continue to deliver sharp witty and often boundary-pushing jokes tackling the biggest news and controversies with their signature style. From roasting political figures like Trump to finding humor in the absurd like Elon Musk's salute Weekend Update keeps us laughing and thinking every Saturday night. And that's why we keep tuning in.