Pete Davidson’s Surprise ‘SNL’ Appearance to Discuss Staten Island Ferry
Pete Davidson unexpectedly appeared on Saturday Night Live during the “Weekend Update” segment, introduced by Colin Jost, to address a recent article about a Staten Island Ferry they purchased together.
Jokes About the Ferry Purchase
Colin Jost set the tone with humor:
“The New York Times recently ran an article calling the Staten Island Ferry that I purchased with Pete Davidson a ‘money losing fiasco.’ With more on this, is Pete Davidson.”Davidson entered the scene responding playfully,
“Colin, you’re looking great as ever. [Michael] Che, starting to crack.”
Personal and Ferry-Related Humor
Davidson mixed personal updates with ferry jokes, mentioning his performance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival and upcoming fatherhood. He quipped about the financial losses, saying,
“So yeah, in case you’re wondering why I had to do a show in Saudi Arabia, we’re losing millions on this ferry. I assume that’s what the article says. I can’t spend $5 on a paywall when I got a kid on the way.”
Renaming the Ferry and Sponsorship
The two traded more jokes about the ferry's name and status:
- Pete Davidson:
“We even gave the boat a new name, you know. We thought the Staten Island Ferry sounded too depressing, so now it’s called the Titanic 2.”
- Colin Jost:
“That’s right, and it’s actually going very well. Recently, we got paid by Nike to put an ad on it for the New York City Marathon.”
Summary
Davidson used his SNL moment to humorously address the ferry controversy while sharing personal news and playful banter with Jost.
Author’s summary: Pete Davidson's surprise SNL appearance cleverly combined humor about a money-losing Staten Island Ferry with updates on his personal life and sponsorship deals.
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