Amy poehler Revives ‘Weekend Update’ Glory during Hosting Return on ‘SNL’
New York – Amy Poehler marked her return to “Saturday Night Live” as host this weekend, delivering a memorable episode highlighted by a spirited “Weekend Update” segment alongside Tina Fey, Seth Meyers, Colin Jost, and Michael Che.The broadcast featured a rapid-fire joke competition centered around the recent birth of a 12.9-pound baby in Tennessee, instantly becoming a viral moment and reminding audiences of the show’s comedic legacy.
Poehler’s hosting gig and the “Weekend Update” reunion are significant as they tap into the enduring popularity of “SNL” and its alumni, demonstrating the show’s ability to blend current events with its rich history. The episode’s success underscores the continued cultural relevance of the sketch comedy program, even as the media landscape evolves, and sets a high bar for future host appearances.
The episode also showcased new characters and recurring bits. Comedian james Austin Johnson debuted his impression of over-caffeinated Long Islander Rhonda Tire, railing against New York City mayoral candidate Zohran mamdani. Marello Hernández and Jane Wickline returned as a “seemingly mismatched couple” discussing their Halloween plans.
However, the night’s standout moment arrived during “Weekend Update,” when Poehler, Fey, and Meyers challenged Jost and Che to a joke-off inspired by the unusually large newborn. Poehler kicked off the competition with, “It was so big that he slapped the doctor on his ass!” Additional punchlines included, ”The woman zipped around the room like a deflated balloon,” “Did she give birth or did it drive out?” and “the baby’s name is AHHHHH!” Poehler concluded with a self-deprecating joke, declaring, “The record was for loosest vagina and the previous held… by me!”
