Culhane's Carlson later turned his attention to this summer's biggest movie, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Unfortunately, the conservative pundit found plenty to dislike with Tom Holland's latest big-screen Spider-Man outing. … "Everybody loves 'Spider-Man: Brand New Gender.' Spider-They, Spider-Them, uses whatever bathroom it feels like," Carlson cynically joked. Moments later, he ordered the "SNL" audience to "stop" clapping after he noted that "Brand New Day" stars Holland and Zendaya got married this year.
If you tuned in to Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” this past weekend, you were in for a treat. Jeremy Culhane made a triumphant return as Tucker Carlson, bringing his unique brand of dry humor and sharp critique to the forefront of the comedy segment. It’s always refreshing to see a familiar face, especially one that has mastered the art of mockery like Carlson.
This time around, he took aim at a variety of recent films, including the ever-controversial Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie. Yes, folks, the Paw Patrol gang is back and apparently, they’ve taken a detour through the Jurassic era. Who knew that animated puppies could handle dinosaurs? Carlson’s commentary was, of course, laced with sarcasm, questioning whether a group of cartoon canines really needed to be saving the day from prehistoric predators. Honestly, it’s all fun and games until someone gets chased by a T-Rex, right?
But it didn’t stop there! Carlson also tackled the classics with a satirical review of The Odyssey. I mean, who doesn’t love a good epic tale about a guy who takes ten years to get home? Carlson quipped about the timelessness of Homer’s work, suggesting that maybe Odysseus just didn’t want to deal with the in-laws. Can you blame him? Ten years of wandering sounds like a much better option than a dinner with the family.
And then there was Spider-Man, where the critique took a modern twist. Carlson poked fun at the idea of a gender-neutral Spider-Man. It’s 2023, folks, and it seems that even our superheroes are getting a makeover. Carlson’s jokes about the web-slinger’s potential new identity had the audience laughing, while also raising an eyebrow. Who knew that swinging from skyscrapers could come with a side of gender politics?
The segment didn’t shy away from political themes either. Carlson’s sharp tongue took jabs at left-wing ideologies, prompting reactions from the hosts that were as entertaining as the jokes themselves. It’s almost as if Carlson has a PhD in poking fun at the absurdities of our current political climate. I mean, if we can’t laugh at ourselves, what’s the point?
Overall, this episode of “Weekend Update” was a delightful mix of humor and commentary, reminding us all that sometimes, laughter is the best way to cope with the chaos of the world. Whether you’re a fan of animated pups, Greek epics, or superhero revamps, there was something for everyone. Just remember, if a cartoon dog can take on dinosaurs, maybe we can all tackle our own little monsters too.
So, if you missed it, make sure to catch the replay. It’s worth it for the laughs, and who knows, you might just find yourself nodding along to some of those political jabs. After all, laughter is the best medicine, unless you have a broken leg, in which case, you might want to see a doctor instead.
Inspired by: “‘SNL’s Weekend Update Mocks Paramount+, ‘Spider-Man’, ‘The Odyssey’ & ‘Obsession’” (r/Entertainment)