The final Saturday Night Live (SNL) episode of 2024 delivered a comedic mic-drop with Colin Jost and Michael Che’s annual Christmas Joke Swap on Weekend Update. The segment, famous for its edgy humor and surprise punchlines, lived up to its reputation and goes even more over-the-top than ever before.
The duo tackled the year’s biggest stories and didn’t shy away from controversy, with zingers touching on Kamala Harris, Colin Jost’s wife, Scarlett Johansson, Jeffrey Epstein, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and more. Here’s a rundown of the most jaw-dropping moments from the segment:
The Setup
Colin and Michael, known for their sharp comedic chemistry, kicked off the joke swap with their usual banter. Colin joked about preparing to read potentially offensive jokes in “Black Voice” to avoid “trouble”—a move that immediately set the tone for a no-holds-barred performance.
Scarlett Johansson Gets Roasted
One of the evening’s standout moments came when Michael handed Colin a joke about his wife, Scarlett Johansson. The joke riffed on Scarlett’s recent 40th birthday and included a hilariously outrageous punchline about their new child. Colin’s visible discomfort made the moment even funnier, earning loud reactions from the live audience.
Jeffrey Epstein and Diddy Allegations
The segment took an even darker turn with a Jeffrey Epstein joke that shocked the crowd. Michael followed up with a nod to recent allegations surrounding Diddy, playfully exonerating Jay-Z before implicating himself in an over-the-top reveal that had everyone laughing and gasping in equal measure.
Costco’s Roast Beef and More
Closing out the swap, Colin read a joke about Costco removing its roast beef sandwich, only to veer into a hilariously raunchy punchline about his marriage. Watch below!
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