Last night’s "SNL” mocked fans of both the Patriots and Eagles in a skit set during the Revolutionary War. Actor Alex Moffat said of the New Englanders' victory at Bunker Hill, “It was insane, bro. The British got like 50 ships, we get pushed back way behind our line, like 40 yards, but our guy, Captain Thomas Brady. He's got like the best cannon and boom, we come back like we always do.” A group representing Philadelphia joined the room. Actress Tina Fey said, “Can I tell you something about your captain Thomas Brady? He's old, okay? He is like 40, that's four years past life expectancy.” The groups from Philadelphia and New England argued about who was more successful. Actor Beck Bennett said, “Order, order! Patriots of New England, you have truly achieved remarkable success, but I believe I speak for this entire chamber when I say shut up."
Meanwhile, actors Kenan Thompson, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones spoofed Olympics commentators during host Natalie Portman’s opening "SNL" monologue. After Portman’s opening, Thompson and McKinnon were shown sitting behind a desk. McKinnon: “She started with off with a charming intro then transitioned, into a light political joke.” Thompson: “That’s a tough combination to pull off.” Portman then delivered a failed joke given to her by her son. McKinnon: “Yeah, that was supposed to be a double joke-joke into a triple applause break. I wonder what happened" (“SNL,” NBC, 2/3).
