Saturday Night Live season 42 episode 17 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
The episode features a sketch where President Trump visits coal miners, promising jobs but showing a lack of understanding of their real issues. Louis C.K. hosts, delivering a monologue with anecdotes about animals, motels, and luxury hotels. "Weekend Update" covers Trump's actions in Syria and political humor. A parody of a Pepsi commercial highlights ignorance in corporate attempts to address social issues. A birthday clown sketch portrays an awkward performance for a lonely adult. Lastly, a historical reenactment at a museum uncomfortably highlights 1913 immigrants' prejudices.
Full Episode S42E17 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the president depicted in the coal miner scene?
Donald Trump.
What industry does the laid-off worker come from in the sketch with Trump?
Coal mining.
What is the primary concern of the woman discussing her child in the Trump sketch?
Her child's after-school program.
What issue does a community member bring up regarding healthcare in the Trump sketch?
Rising premiums and access to doctors.
In Louis C.K.'s monologue, what animal does he make jokes about?
Chickens.
What topic does Louis C.K. discuss related to his past accommodations?
Staying in motels versus luxury hotels.
What do Colin Jost and Michael Che mainly discuss in the "Weekend Update" segment?
President Trump's actions in Syria and political commentary.
In the Pepsi commercial parody, who is the celebrity mentioned as part of the ad?
Kendall Jenner.
What is the context of the birthday clown sketch?
A clown performing for a lonely adult man, thinking it's for a child's party.
In the historical reenactment sketch, what year is the Linzowsky family's apartment set in?
1913.
What ethnic group do the Linzowskys make derogatory remarks about in the museum sketch?
Italians.