Television
“Saturday Night Live” and the Luigi Mangione Case
2024-12-15
The 50th season of "Saturday Night Live" has always been a platform for reviving long-running characters. Last week, it was the Church Lady who took the stage, but this week, it was Nancy Grace who stole the show. Nancy Grace, the renowned TV personality and true-crime commentator, has been a favorite target for "S.N.L." cast members like Ana Gasteyer and Amy Poehler over the years.
"Saturday Night Live's Take on the UnitedHealthcare Shooting Incident"
Introduction to Nancy Grace's Impersonation
On this particular outing, Sarah Sherman took on the role of Nancy Grace. She passionately commented on the online support for Luigi Mangione, who was charged with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson. Sherman's words carried a sense of disbelief as she questioned, "What is going on in this country? Y’all, this man is not a sex icon, OK?"She further added, "And yet, folks online are posting things like — am I reading this right? — ‘Luigi got that BDE.’ Really? I hope ‘BDE’ stands for Behavior Dat’s Evil." This shows the absurdity and the different perspectives that "Saturday Night Live" brings to the forefront.Interview with Kenan Thompson
Kenan Thompson played a regular customer at the Pennsylvania McDonald's where Mangione was arrested. He shared his experiences, saying, "Well, Nancy, I’ve been eating McDonald’s every day for three years. I got Type 10 diabetes. Blue Cross? Bitch, I got blue foot. You know what my health insurance plan is called? Hoping it goes away."When asked about alternative medicine, Thompson replied with a touch of humor, "When they tell me how much the procedure costs, I go, ‘what’s the alternative?’" This gives an insight into the everyday life and thoughts of a regular person in such a situation.It is clear that "Saturday Night Live" uses these characters and scenarios to not only entertain but also to make people think about the events and the people involved. The show's ability to bring different perspectives and emotions to light is truly remarkable.