SNL criticized for mocking Elise Stefanik in college anti-Semitism hearing skit
SNL Faces Backlash for Targeting GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik Instead of College Leaders in Cold Open
The sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” received widespread criticism online for its recent cold open, which bizarrely focused on GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik instead of the college leaders who were heavily criticized for their testimonies on anti-Semitism in colleges and universities.
During the Congressional hearing, University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill refused to acknowledge that advocating for the genocide of Jews violates the university’s code of conduct on bullying and harassment. This shocking testimony led to Magill’s resignation following significant backlash.
Despite the college leaders’ controversial statements, the SNL cold open primarily targeted Rep. Stefanik, who was visibly stunned by their defense of students calling for the genocide of Jews. This choice did not go unnoticed by viewers.
I mean, I get that SNL is typically a mess, but how do you watch that hearing and come out of it thinking Stefanik was the right target of satire? https://t.co/g4jBOf1Nf4
— Emily Zanotti 🦝 (@emzanotti) December 10, 2023
Many criticized SNL for lacking truth in its satire, stating that the cold open was not funny and missed the mark entirely.
If there is no truth in satire, it’s not funny. This isn’t funny.
— Rob Carson Show (@RobCarson) December 10, 2023
After three university presidents faced widespread criticism for their testimonies, SNL’s decision to mock Rep. Stefanik instead of addressing the real issue drew further backlash.
After three university presidents were universally panned for their testimony about anti-Semitism on campus, SNL decided that @EliseStefanik was the one who embarrassed herself.
https://t.co/wSympwPfEj— Greg Price (@greg_price11) December 10, 2023
Viewers expressed their disappointment, questioning whether anyone found the cold open funny and criticizing SNL for mishandling the comedic potential of the hearing.
Serious question: Is there anyone on either side that actually thinks this is funny?
I mean there was plenty of comedic material from that hearing, but SNL somehow managed to cover it in the cringiest way imaginable.
— AG (@AGHamilton29) December 10, 2023
Rabbi Shmuel Reichman called the skit the “most embarrassing” he’s ever seen, highlighting the moral choice SNL had to make between acknowledging the disastrous testimonies of the college presidents or aligning with the radical left’s stance on anti-Semitism.
This is the most embarrassing SNL skit I have EVER seen!
In a postmodern world, people think they get to choose their truth, and then rewrite everything in order to fit their narrative.
So SNL had a moral choice:
1- Admit the obvious: that the testimony of the presidents of… pic.twitter.com/ygtAN1KgBD
— Rabbi Shmuel Reichman (@ReichmanShmuel) December 10, 2023
Overall, the SNL cold open received significant backlash for its choice of target and failure to address the real issues raised during the Congressional hearing.
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Why did viewers express disappointment and frustration with SNL’s decision to target Rep. Stefanik instead of addressing the troubling statements made by the college leaders?
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Viewers expressed their disappointment and frustration with SNL’s decision to target Rep. Stefanik instead of using its platform to address the troubling statements made by the college leaders.
What an absolute disgrace – and cowardly – of SNL to not directly address the REAL issue but to go after a member of Congress who is not even on the committee at the hearings. https://t.co/Z9c32WT37Y
— Dawn Nagel (@sweetdno14) December 10, 2023
Many social media users believed SNL missed an opportunity to hold the college leaders accountable for their statements and instead chose an easier target in Rep. Stefanik.
SNL Comedy show fails to ridicule University Leaders who refused to admit that advocating genocide violates code of conduct, instead choses to ridicule a sitting Congresswoman for exposing their hypocrisy. That’s why the credibility of SNL and their partners is at all time low. Why should they be trusted?
— Doug McKolosky (@djmckolosky) December 10, 2023
SNL has faced backlash in the past for its political satire, with critics arguing that the show often leans heavily towards one side of the political spectrum. The targeting of Rep. Stefanik instead of the college leaders in the cold open only added fuel to this ongoing criticism.
As viewers continue to express their disappointment and frustration with SNL’s decision, the show may face further scrutiny and pressure to address these concerns in future sketches. Only time will tell how SNL will respond to the backlash and whether they will adjust their approach in future episodes.
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