SNL's recent 50th anniversary episode featured a nostalgic yet critical homage to past sketches and characters, many of which have aged poorly. Tom Hanks led an 'in memoriam' segment that acknowledged the show's problematic elements, including characters and sketches that now seem offensive. Hanks emphasized the need to remember these changes in societal norms, showcasing clips that called out stereotypes and poor taste. Among the sketches discussed was the infamous 'Gay Hitler', sparking reflection on the show's legacy and the evolving expectations of humor and representation in media.
As we celebrate the achievements of the past 50 years, we must also take a moment to remember those who we've lost. Countless members of the SNL family taken from us way too soon.
The accents and characters and ethnic wigs used in those sketches were unquestionably in poor taste but audience members found them funny at the time, so it should be them who was canceled.
The in memoriam segment included a sketch titled Gay Hitler, which featured Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon as newsreaders... Maybe this is OK? Not sure.
Hanks continued by confessing to the problematic guests SNL has had in the last 50 years, including O.J.
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