Conservatives, by and large, have developed a particular disdain for "Saturday Night Live" (SNL), a sentiment that has only intensified over the years.
The show, often criticized for its lack of humor and reliance on tired political jabs, especially at the expense of former President Donald Trump and his supporters, has become a lightning rod for conservative ire. Alec Baldwin's portrayal of Trump, characterized by its overt aggression and sneering tone, has been a frequent target of such criticism.
As reported by the Daily Caller, the show's 50th anniversary episode reignited conservative frustration when Tom Hanks reprised his role as Doug, a character depicted as a Trump-supporting racist. This portrayal sparked a wave of backlash from conservative voices. Clay Travis of Outkick remarked, "For its 50 year anniversary special, SNL had Tom Hanks play a racist Trump supporter afraid to shake a black mans hand. Fun fact: Trumps 2024 election win was the LEAST racially divisive American election since 1964."
Influencer Mario Nawfal added, "Hollywood still doesnt get it: Portraying Trump supporters as racist caricatures while hes winning record minority support. SNLs trying 2016 jokes in 2025." CNN's conservative commentator Scott Jennings also expressed his disapproval, labeling the skit as "unbelievably offensive" and suggesting that the show has failed to learn from past criticisms.
While the inclination to criticize SNL is understandable, conservatives might benefit from reconsidering their approach. The modern left is often perceived as humorless and overly sensitive, traits that conservatives typically criticize.
The left's tendency to label jokes as "unbelievably offensive" and demand censorship has alienated many Americans who are weary of such moral policing. Conservatives, therefore, should avoid mirroring this behavior by reacting with outrage to trivial matters like a lackluster skit.
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