The Deeper Lessons of an Edgy <em>SNL</em> Tradition
Colin Jost and Michael Che's 'Weekend Update' segment on SNL features a unique tradition of joke swapping that highlights friendship and the nuances of humor. The duo crafts jokes for each other to deliver without prior knowledge, often pushing the boundaries of taste. This practice has evolved into a celebrated part of the show, showcasing their artistic chemistry and the complexities of comedic context.
- ▪Colin Jost and Michael Che participate in a tradition of swapping jokes for each other to deliver on 'Weekend Update'.
- ▪The jokes often push the boundaries of good taste, leading to both shock and laughter from the audience.
- ▪This tradition has become a highlight of SNL, demonstrating the duo's understanding of each other's comedic styles.
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CultureThe Deeper Lessons of an Edgy SNL TraditionColin Jost and Michael Che’s “Weekend Update” joke swap is a celebration of friendship, bad taste, and the importance of context.By Michael TedderLloyd Bishop / NBCMay 17, 2026, 1:09 PM ET ShareSave Even by the standards of shocking Michael Jackson jokes, it was a shocking joke. “Michael Jackson did nothing wrong,” Michael Che, a co-anchor of Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update,” said during last night’s episode. “He was right to molest all those kids.” This was delivered with palpable surprise at the words coming out of his mouth, but Che kept going: “They were lucky. I would have paid him to do it.
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