'SNL' Mocks Drinking of Hegseth, Kavanaugh and Patel in Cold Open
Summary
Saturday Night Live aired a comedy sketch making fun of the drinking habits of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The sketch included jokes about their public reputations and referenced political and personal topics related to their roles.Key Facts
- The sketch was the cold open of an SNL episode and featured Colin Jost as Pete Hegseth, Matt Damon as Brett Kavanaugh, and Aziz Ansari as Kash Patel.
- It took place in a bar setting called Martin’s Tavern in Washington, D.C.
- The characters joked about heavy drinking and used references tied to their public images and current jobs.
- Kavanaugh’s character mentioned a “6-3 decision,” a nod to the Supreme Court's conservative majority.
- Jokes touched on serious topics like war, abortion, and voting issues, using humor linked to the officials’ actions.
- Patel’s character spoke about making his own “FBI bourbon” and joked about being mistaken for underage.
- The sketch referenced rumors and reports about Patel’s alcohol use while working.
- It ended with a joke about President Donald Trump potentially seeking a third term, which is legally prohibited.
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