SNL Weekend Update Brings Back Joke Swap for Season 50 Finale


Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update concluded its 50th season with a cherished custom: the joke exchange between co-anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost.

For those who may not know, this segment entails each comedian composing jokes for the other to deliver live on air—without prior knowledge of the content. The outcome is typically uproarious and profoundly awkward. Che tends to craft jokes that place Jost, who evokes the image of a classic ’80s movie ski antagonist, in a precarious position with provocative material regarding race. Conversely, Jost endeavors to ruffle Che’s feathers with similarly uncomfortable punchlines.

This specific joke exchange featured an additional personal twist. Jost took the chance to involve his wife, actress Scarlett Johansson, in a cheeky act of retribution directed at Che. The result was a standout and side-splitting moment that elegantly wrapped up the season.