“Brat” summer may have come to an end, but the spirit lives on through the lens of “Saturday Night Live.”
Charli XCX Takes Over “The Talk Talk Show”
In the season opener of the iconic NBC sketch comedy series, Bowen Yang channeled Charli XCX to host a fictional program called “The Talk Talk Show,” a playful reference to one of the pop star’s song titles.
Yang, as Charli XCX, welcomed “Australian dingo twink Troye Sivan,” who is currently on tour with the singer. Sarah Sherman portrayed the “Rush” singer, revealing fake washboard abs under her shirt.
“Troye, are you happy to be here?” asked Yang, to which Sherman humorously responded, “Naur!”
The “Brat or Nat” Verdict
Yang proceeded to categorize recent events as either “brat or nat.” Hunter Biden’s laptop was deemed “brat,” while Mark Robinson’s search history was labeled “nat.” Barron Trump attending NYU was considered “brat,” but NYU itself was categorized as “nat.” Amy Adams in “Nightbitch”? Definitely “brat.” Eric Adams’ indictment? “Nat.”
Guests on “The Talk Talk Show”
Yang introduced the guests of “The Talk Talk Show”: “queer nightlife icon Susanne Bartsch and hetero CNN icon Kaitlan Collins,” portrayed by “SNL” host Jean Smart and Chloe Fineman, respectively.
Yang directed political questions to Smart’s Susanne Bartsch and more light-hearted inquiries like, “Have you ever done ketamine?” to Fineman’s CNN anchor character.
The Unfiltered U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett
Next up was the “bad girl of C-SPAN,” U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett from Texas, portrayed by Ego Nwodim. The congresswoman shared her candid thoughts on various topics, from JD Vance to gerrymandering.
The Impact of “Brat”
Charli XCX’s album “Brat,” released on June 7, made waves in both cultural and political spheres. With its hyperpop-influenced tracks and distinctive aesthetic, it became the soundtrack of the summer, inspiring TikTok trends and memes.
Charli XCX brought “Brat” to New York, performing at Madison Square Garden alongside Troye Sivan, Lorde, and Addison Rae. A remix album for “Brat” is set to release on Oct. 11.
50th Season Kickoff of “Saturday Night Live”
The 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” premiered on Sept. 28 with host Jean Smart and musical guest Jelly Roll. The show will mark this milestone with a live primetime special on Feb. 16, airing on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
FAQs
Q: When was Charli XCX’s album “Brat” released?
A: Charli XCX’s album “Brat” was released on June 7.
Q: Who portrayed U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett on “The Talk Talk Show”?
A: U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett was portrayed by Ego Nwodim.
Q: What is the significance of the 50th season of “Saturday Night Live”?
A: The 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” kicked off with special celebrations and a live primetime special planned for February.
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