Staff Reports
“Saturday Night Live” recently made waves by finally poking fun at Hunter Biden, a subject as hot as a loaded firearm at a gun range. The show, long known for its time-honored tradition of lampooning political figures, took an unexpected turn this week by bringing back the iconic character of the Church Lady, a staple of its glory days. This week’s sketch wasn’t the usual egg-on-their-face mockery of President Trump, but rather a deep dive into the murky waters of Biden family affairs.
The sketch featured the Church Lady conducting a “year in review” segment. This time around, the show didn’t shy away from addressing recent controversies, including the pardoning of Hunter Biden. Viewers got to see former SNL cast member David Spade play a comical version of Hunter, proving that when it comes to comedic impressions, the thing that matters most is not the accuracy, but the entertainment value. Spade, known for his more outrageous roles, managed to tone it down and find the humor in a very public scandal, drawing knowing chuckles from the audience while still managing to rail against the absurdity of the situation.
While the audience cheered for Spade’s portrayal, the sketch included other topical humor, some of which landed better than others. The segment rolled through a variety of hot-button issues, showcasing the typical “self-important” traits of the left—their fixation on virtue signaling and moral superiority. But never fear! The Church Lady was there to dispense her brand of righteous judgment, reminding everyone of the moral dilemmas lurking just below the surface of the Biden family’s dealings.
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In a stroke of irony, the sketch did not shy away from a jab at Trump—because of course, SNL’s writers can’t resist taking a potshot at the former president, even while chastising the Bidens. The obligatory punchline seemed more like an afterthought than anything remotely clever. But as the Church Lady would say, it can’t all be squeaky clean; it’s about mixing in the hypocrisy of the left whenever possible.
All in all, this recent offering was yet another example of how even the most left-leaning media can’t ignore the growing laughter aimed at the Biden family. The resurgence of the Church Lady is a testament to the power of nostalgia in comedy, hand-in-hand with a solid dose of sarcasm directed right at the heart of Democrat antics. While the audience may have left feeling amused, the deeper implications of the sketch will linger long after the credits roll at 30 Rock, encapsulating the absurdity and irony of the current political landscape.
