SNL Mother’s Day Cold Open: Cast Members and Their Moms Share Heartwarming Stories
Saturday Night Live broke tradition for its Mother’s Day episode and delivered a heartfelt cold open focused on cast members and their moms, in lieu of a regular sketch. The cast members shared amusing anecdotes, showcasing the bond between mothers and their children in honor of Mother’s Day.
Keeping It Light and Heartwarming
Rather than dwelling on the usual politically charged cold open, SNL took a break from the seriousness and highlighted heartwarming stories from the moms of the cast members. Kenan Thompson stated, “with so many upsetting stories in the world right now, we thought we would take a break from a regular cold open and hear some heartwarming stories from our moms instead.”
Humorous Interactions
The cast members and their moms shared light-hearted banter and ribbing, bringing laughter to the audience. Mikey Day’s mom expressed her gratitude for the hilarious “Beavis and Butthead” sketch her son was a part of, while Colin Jost’s mom, sporting matching blonde haircuts with her son, complained about their segment being cut for the sake of time.
Unity Among Diverse Perspectives
The cold open wrapped up with Bowen Yang and his mom, emphasizing the importance of working in harmony despite different political views. Yang’s mom shared a light-hearted crush on Tom Brady, concluding the segment on a humorous note.
The heartwarming and comical SNL Mother’s Day cold open brought warmth and laughter to viewers, reminding everyone of the special bond shared between mothers and their children.
