‘SNL' Cold Open Centers on Columbia University's Handling of Pro-Palestinian Protests
On the latest episode of Saturday Night Live, Kenan Thompson played a concerned parent of a Columbia University student amid its recent pro-Palestinian protests on campus.
Last week, hundreds of demonstrators were arrested after the school’s president called the New York Police Department to help restore order on campus. Police cleared the university’s Hamilton Hall after protesters occupied the administration building earlier in the day.
After being asked his thoughts on the student protests, Thompson said, “Nothing makes me prouder than young people using their voices to fight for what they believe in.” However, once Michael Longfellow’s Ryan Aper noted that his daughter must feel very supported by him when protesting, his tone completely changed.
“Nah man, you bugging. Alexis Vanessa Roberts better have her butt in class. Let me find out she in one of them damn tents instead of the dorm room that I pay for,” Thompson said.
Longfellow quickly responded, “I thought you were in favor of the student protest.”
“Man, I am supportive of y’all’s kids protesting, not my kid,” Thompson added. “My kid knows better. Shoot Alexis Vanessa ain’t crazy.”
Dua Lipa also made her SNL debut as host and musical guest on the latest episode.
More to come.
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