As "Saturday Night Live" celebrates its 50th anniversary, it reflects on the evolution of its comedic approach to queer culture. A recent viral sketch featuring Jane Wickline humorously addresses the lack of lesbian rumors about Sabrina Carpenter, highlighting a contemporary and youthful sensibility. The show's history with LGBTQ+ representation has been mixed, with early cast inclusion often short-lived. The latest sketches seem to embrace and reference modern pop culture dynamics, signaling a significant shift toward inclusivity as the show reaches this milestone.
The most recent "Saturday Night Live" sketch went viral for its humorous take on lesbian rumors within pop culture, appealing to a younger, gay audience.
The sketch sparked a sense of nostalgia and reflection on SNL's complicated relationship with queer culture, shifting over five decades from exclusion to representation.
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