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Elon Musk: Facing Criticism from "SNL" Cast
In 2021, the renowned entrepreneur and tech titan, Elon Musk, took the helm as host of "Saturday Night Live" (SNL). However, his appearance did not go unnoticed, especially by the show’s cast members, sparking quite the conversation across the pond.
Fineman’s Emotional Outburst
Chloe Fineman, a spirited comedian and staple on "Saturday Night Live," recently disclosed that Musk’s hosting stint in 2021 left her in tears. The revelation came through a since-deleted TikTok video, where she confessed that Musk’s "rude" critique of the postelection SNL episode had been the catalyst for her emotional response.
The Infamous Episode and The Reactions
During the postelection show, which aired on a Saturday, the talented comedian Dana Carvey did an impression of Musk. In jesting reference to Musk’s known support for Donald Trump, Carvey quipped about America’s prospects being akin to Musk’s rockets—adventurous, but prone to calamity.
Shortly thereafter, Musk took to social media platform X to voice his discontent, stating, "SNL has been dying slowly for years, as they become increasingly out of touch with reality."
Fineman’s Compilation of Events
Further elucidating the situation, Fineman revealed on TikTok, "I’m going to come out and say that I’m the cast member he made cry. He’s the host that made someone cry." She continued, expressing frustration over Musk’s behavior, stating, "I stayed up all night writing the sketch… Then, he started pawing through my script.”
Despite the drama, the sketch in question did indeed make it to the episode, with Fineman adding, "I thought you were really funny in it, but, you know, have a little manners here, sir."
Other Cast Members’ Opinions
Bowen Yang, another "SNL" stalwart, shared earlier his own dismay on "Watch What Happens Live," noting that a particular host—without naming names—had moved cast members to tears over disagreements on comedic ideas.
He recollected, "This man… this person, this host, made multiple cast members cry during a pitch meeting."
Musk’s Retrospective Take
Moreover, Musk reminisced over the turbulent experience via social media, commenting, "I was worried… my SNL appearance is going to be so unfunny… But then it worked out in the end."
Reactions from both sides painted a vivid picture of the encounters during his hosting gig; however, formal responses from Musk and Fineman remain elusive.
For The Future
The intrigue surrounding this episode of SNL provides a peek into the challenges of merging contrasting personalities in a live entertainment setting. Regardless of differing perspectives, both SNL cast members and Musk seemed to recover, moving forward with their respective projects.
Teamwork and diplomacy, through thick and thin, remain as pivotal in the world of sketch comedy as they do in the cosmos of business.
