Elon Musk Criticizes 'SNL' Over Dana Carvey’s Impersonation and Show's Relevance
Dana CarveyIn the wake of the recent presidential election, Elon Musk has publicly criticized 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL) following an episode featuring Dana Carvey's impersonation of him. The episode, which aired shortly after Donald Trump’s election victory, included a cold open mocking the political climate, with cast members sarcastically pledging allegiance to Trump.
Dana Carvey’s portrayal of Musk depicted the billionaire in his signature black attire, performing exaggerated dance moves and claiming, "I run the country now. America’s going to be like one of my rockets. They’re super cool and super fun, but there’s a slight chance it could blow up and everybody dies. Haha!"
Musk responded negatively to the segment, calling the show "out of touch with reality" in a series of tweets. He expressed his disdain for Carvey's portrayal, noting that it was simply Carvey being himself rather than an accurate impersonation. Musk further criticized the show for allegedly attempting to boost Kamala Harris's political profile and satisfy equal air-time laws, insinuating that these efforts were ineffective.
The reactions from Musk echo sentiments that 'SNL' has been struggling to connect with its audience, with the billionaire labeling the show as "dying". Despite hosting SNL in May 2021, Musk’s recent comments suggest a rift between the tech mogul and the long-running comedy series as it navigates its way through a politically charged landscape in its 50th season.
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