…Researched and contributed by Solomon Thomas.
On Saturday, April 15th, Saturday Night Live (SNL) marked the beginning of spring by poking fun at the stereotypical figures that roam New York’s Central Park during a sweltering heat wave.
The cast of SNL produced a skit that was a shift from its usual political commentary, where the regular cast member Bowen Chang acted as a satirical red carpet-style host to introduce the return of the ‘freaks, crazies, and weirdos’ that litter the Manhattan landmark.
The SNL opener saw Chang sift through stereotypical figures such as ‘a man alone with a drone’ and ‘high park employees who don’t care about their job.’
Comedic Portrayals of Central Park’s Eclectic Traits
The cast members provided comical portrayals of Central Park’s eclectic traits.
The Central Park cliche then performed a rendition of an aggressive power walk, followed by a skit that involved two perverts that came to the park to pleasure themselves.
The show, now in its 48th season, attracted 4.2 million viewers last week, marking a decline from its peak at 17 million.
The skit featured a heartwarming moment with guest host Ana de Armas during her first opening monologue as she announced her becoming an American citizen.
Commentary on Satirical Cold Open of Central Park
The recent SNL cold open provides a much-needed laugh as the world grapples with various challenges such as a global pandemic, economic struggles, and social unrest.
The skit’s comical portrayals of Central Park’s diverse characters provide a perfect way to usher in spring and celebrate the arrival of a warm season.
Additionally, Ana de Armas’ announcement of becoming an American citizen is a reminder of the beautiful moments that often get overshadowed by the daily struggles that individuals face.
Overall, SNL continues to deliver quality comedic content that enables people to unwind and relax, if only for a few moments.