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John Mulaney Faces Criticism Over SNL Monologue
John Mulaney returned as host for Saturday Night Live this past weekend for the fourth time, coinciding with the final broadcast before the presidential election. As expected, politics became a central theme in his opening monologue. He began by recognizing essential workers and first responders, commending the audience for adhering to mask guidelines, before lamenting that, despite their necessity, wearing masks has deprived him of one of his favorite New York City pastimes—overhearing conversations between strangers.
Things took a turn when Mulaney labeled the impending election as “an elderly man contest,” further stating that “no matter what happens, nothing much will change in the United States.” This remark drew ire from many viewers. Numerous Democrats are eagerly hoping for a shift if Joe Biden secures a victory. Although Mulaney intended his comment humorously, tying it to the trivialities of daily life that politics won’t influence, many found the joke to be distasteful.
One individual on Twitter expressed their discontent, writing, “Shocked and appalled at what John Mulaney said on his SNL monologue. I feel as though they should do away with the monologue altogether. The celebrity guest should just stand on the stage and people clap for them, that’s it.” Another user echoed this sentiment, stating that declaring “Nothing’s going to change” was an unfortunate remark to make live on television just days before an election when it is crucial to encourage voter turnout. @mulaney #SNL.” It seems likely that Mulaney’s monologue won’t influence the election’s outcome, but perhaps he might have considered sharing his script with a few individuals prior to performing.
