Cecily Strong reflects on her time at SNL, particularly her sketch as Goober the Clown, which was inspired by her personal experience with abortion. In a creative blend of humor and serious messaging, she aimed to address the anxiety surrounding reproductive rights following Texas' abortion ban. Despite concerns over backlash, she felt empowered by the support of her fellow cast members, using her comedic platform to share her story in a unique and impactful way. The sketch symbolizes a fusion of chaos and control, emphasizing the importance of personal narratives in comedy.
I wondered if it was a bad idea, but I had spent the few weeks before that riddled with anxiety over the fact that reproductive rights were up for grabs in this country, and I hoped that trying to say something—anything—about my own real-life experience with abortion on the show would help me sleep at night.
Sharing something so personal in such a silly way felt like controlled chaos to me. I was nervous and terrified because I knew the kind of violence that this sketch could provoke in people, but I knew that I had the support of the whole cast behind me.
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