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SNL gathers big-name cast to mock NYC mayoral debate in cold open
In its latest cold open, "Saturday Night Live" humorously tackled the New York City mayoral debate featuring big names like Miles Teller and Shane Gillis, highlighting political absurdities.
- "Saturday Night Live" featured a star-studded cold open that poked fun at the New York City mayoral election, prominently showcasing host Miles Teller and comedian Shane Gillis.
- Kenan Thompson impersonated NY1s Errol Louis, humorously noting he was the least famous person to be impersonated on SNL, setting the comedic tone for the sketch.
- The sketch included jabs at notable political figures, with references to Andrew Cuomo and Donald Trump, while also featuring characters like Curtis Sliwa and Zohran Mamdani.
Why It Matters
"Saturday Night Live" has a longstanding tradition of influencing public perception of politics through satire, and this engagement with the New York City mayoral race reflects the shows relevance in contemporary political discourse.