Tommy Brennan’s SNL Debut: A Minnesotan’s Take on ICE Deployment
Like most first-year “Saturday Night Live” featured players, St. Paul native Tommy Brennan hasn’t had much air time this season, with his most notable moment landing in the third episode when he talked about being a Minnesotan during “Weekend Update.” However, his recent appearance on the show has generated significant buzz, particularly among his home state’s residents.
A Cut Segment with a Message
On Saturday’s show, which included a nod to the Replacements from host Finn Wolfhard, Brennan was set to return to “Weekend Update” to chat with Michael Che about the ICE deployment going on in his home state. Although the segment was cut from the final, live broadcast, it was performed during the dress rehearsal earlier in the evening and has since been making rounds on the internet.
Che introduced Brennan, acknowledging the tense situation in Minnesota, to which Brennan responded, “Yeah, it really is. And look, I know that no one is dying for a hot take on this from a guy who looks like he was home-schooled on a yacht, but it would be insane to ignore what’s happening in my hometown right now.” Brennan’s statement was met with cheers from the audience, indicating their appreciation for his willingness to address the issue.
A Moment of Hope Amidst Tension
Brennan expressed his awareness of the gravity of the situation, stating, “I know there’s nothing I can say that will ease the grief and anger and fear that a lot of people are feeling right now.” However, he wanted to share a moment from the ICE protests in Minnesota that gave him a glimmer of hope. He then cut to a clip showing an unidentified ICE agent slipping on actual ice in Minneapolis, which had gone viral due to its comedic nature.
Brennan’s commentary on the clip added to its humor, saying, “Like, his superior officer was, like, ‘Hey, go do a Scooby-Doo fall on that ice and then hobble your way back to the car.'” The audience’s reaction to the fall in the viral video was also noteworthy, with Brennan pointing out, “Did you hear the absolutely ecstatic reaction from the people around him? Minnesotans are famously nice. Do you know how hard it is to get us to bully you?”
A Lighthearted yet Thoughtful Approach
Brennan played the clip multiple times during the segment, ensuring the audience didn’t miss the humor. However, he also made it clear that his intention was not to revel in another person’s pain, jokingly saying, “If I wanted to do that, I would join ICE.” This lighthearted approach to a serious topic showcased Brennan’s ability to find humor in difficult situations without disrespecting those involved.
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