During a recent Weekend Update segment of SNL, host Colin Jost attempted to deliver a joke about accused killer Luigi Mangione, whose mention elicited a surprising and fervent cheer from the audience. Jost’s discomfort with the audience’s reaction was palpable, as he sarcastically commented on their enthusiasm, questioning whether they were 'wooing for justice'. This incident has ignited fierce criticism from various commentators who deemed the crowd's reaction as irresponsibly celebratory given the serious nature of the event.
Prominent figures on social media have slammed the SNL audience’s reactions, with Piers Morgan calling the moment 'disgusting' and criticizing Jost for seemingly smirking throughout the segment, labeling it a 'shameful moment for SNL'. Others echoed these sentiments, remarking on the perceived lack of understanding of proper satire within entertainment circles, suggesting that the audience’s cheers reflected a serious moral decline in modern culture.
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