Colin Jost, one of the hosts of ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL), found himself in an uncomfortable position during the show’s last episode of the year. His co-host, Michael Che, put him on the spot by making him deliver a joke about his wife, Scarlett Johansson, without prior knowledge.
Key Takeaway
During the last episode of SNL, Colin Jost was put in an awkward spot when he was made to deliver a joke about his wife, Scarlett Johansson, without prior knowledge. Despite the uncomfortable moment, Jost managed to handle it with humor and grace.
Traditional SNL Joke Exchange
During the last show of the year, the ‘Weekend Update’ hosts, Colin Jost and Michael Che, have a tradition where they write jokes for each other. The catch is that the person delivering the joke hasn’t seen it before and has to read it in front of the audience as if it’s their own.
Forced to Roast His Wife
This time, Michael Che wrote a joke for Colin Jost that poked fun at Scarlett Johansson. The joke revolved around a new law allowing movie theaters to serve alcohol, with Colin joking that it would be the only way he could get through Scarlett’s “little art movies.” The audience’s reaction to the joke was evident, with laughter and audible gasps at the jab towards his famous wife.
Rolling with the Punches
Colin Jost, being the good sport, went along with the joke and even added a humorous twist at the end to lighten the mood. Despite the edgy nature of the joke, it was all in good fun, and Colin managed to handle the situation with grace.
