Adults React Season 1 Episode 6 Adults React to SNL: Trump & Spicer Sketches (Saturday Night Live)

  • March 17, 2017
  • 10 min

In the sixth episode of the first season of Adults React, the focus is on the political satire of Saturday Night Live (SNL). More specifically, the episode entitled "Adults React to SNL: Trump & Spicer Sketches" explores the reactions of various adults to the SNL sketches featuring President Donald Trump and former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer.

The episode features a diverse group of adults who are shown clips of various SNL sketches involving the Trump administration, such as the cold open sketches featuring Alec Baldwin as Trump and Melissa McCarthy as Spicer. These sketches have gained notoriety in the media for their biting humor and sharp criticisms of the Trump administration's policies, and their impact on both popular culture and politics is examined in detail throughout the episode.

As the adults watch the sketches, they offer their own reactions and opinions on the humor, the politics, and the social commentary contained in each sketch. Some of the adults find the humor to be a welcome outlet for their frustration with the current political climate, while others feel that the comedy is too mean-spirited and crosses the line into bullying.

Throughout the episode, the adults also discuss the role of political satire in society, particularly in times of political turmoil. They debate whether political satire contributes positively or negatively to political discourse and whether it has the potential to bring about meaningful change or simply reinforce existing political biases.

Ultimately, "Adults React to SNL: Trump & Spicer Sketches" offers a thought-provoking examination of the intersection of humor and politics in modern society. Through the perspectives of a diverse group of adults, the episode sheds light on the ways in which political satire can both reflect and shape our perceptions of the world around us.

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Description
  • First Aired
    March 17, 2017
  • Runtime
    10 min
  • Language
    English