The show wasted no time mocking Trump (yup, even for contracting COVID-19, see video above).
“Did you take the COVID test you promised to take in advance?”
asked moderator Chris Wallace (played by Beck Bennett).
“Absolutely, scouts honor,” said “Trump” with his fingers clearly crossed.
Trump also pulled out his face mask, revealing it to be a pair of sheer panties.
I’m not saying I want it to happen, but just imagine it did."
“Look heres the deal … nope, lost it!”
DespiteSNL’s usual silliness, the sketch was arguably less weird and volatile than the actual debate.
Former castmemberChris Rockreturned for his third turn as host, while Megan Thee Stallion was the musical guest.
Lot for us to process one day before we came back on the air, Jost said.
I think a lot of them are just feeling guilty because their first wish came true.
Theres a lot funny about this.
Maybe not from a moral standpoint.
But mathematically, if you were constructing a joke, this is all the ingredients you need.
The problem is it’s almosttoofunny.
Its so on the nose.
Its like if I were making fun of belts and my pants just immediately fell down.
Is anybody surprised by this?
The season kickoff marked a return to the show’s iconic Studio 8H.
The last liveSNLshow was back in March, when Daniel Craig hosted.
