SNL Season 51 Finale Features Brutal "Joke Swap" Between Colin Jost and Michael Che
By
Ray Flook
Fresh out the oven, still warm. Top of the tray.
Summary
The article covers the Season 51 finale of Saturday Night Live, focusing on the "Weekend Update" segment where anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che performed their annual "Joke Swap" — a tradition where they write offensive jokes for each other to read live. The piece details the audience's anticipation, the jokes exchanged (including a brutal one about Jost's wife Scarlett Johansson), and the near-disaster for Jost who almost lost his hair over the segment. It also mentions host Will Ferrell and musical guest Paul McCartney.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWhen the segment kicked off, Jost and Che could tell from the audience's reaction that they were expecting 'something' tonight.
Colin Jost very nearly losing his hair over it.
Another brutal SNL Joke Swap.
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