The Savages (CREDIT: NBC/Screenshot)

Jeff “jmunney” Malone watches every new episode of Saturday Night Live and then reviews all the sketches and segments according to a “wacky” theme.

Well, we’re in the middle of Saturday Night Live‘s 49th season. The 12th episode just aired, and Mr. Comedian Shane Gillis was the host. He has a bit of a history with the show, as he was hired as a cast member back in 2019 but was then almost immediately fired after some past controversial comments emerged. That wasn’t really mentioned in this episode, besides one little moment during the monologue.

As for the musical duties, well ,those were handled by a fellow known as 21 Savage. He was born in London, raised in Atlanta, and this was his first time rapping in Studio 8H.

As for my review, I’ll be employing my ol’ reliable routine of just copying the notes that I wrote in my notebook while watching the show.

Trump Victory Party
-Who is Senator Rich?* (*Editor’s note: Apparently it’s spelled “Risch.”)
-Was the coughing intentional?
-“Whatever he did to you, it’s not your fault.”

Shane Gillis’ Monologue
-“Yep, I’m here.”
-“I probably shouldn’t be up here, honestly.”
-Football Coach/9th Grade Sex Ed. Teacher
-Welp, Mom’s heard the truth now

Vacation Mass
-“Why would Jamaica be any different?”
-How sunny is it in Jamaica at 6:30 this time of year?

Rock Bottom Kings
-Why not a kidney-and-PS5 parlay?
-“Cause you’re not a loser. Your friend is.”

HR Meeting
-“Are we allowed to ask women if they’re ticklish?”
-Strip club at lunch: “That’s where I know you from!”

Donald J. Trump Sneakers
-Why it gotta be Like Mike?
-“He is whatever he says he is.”

The Floor
-The News at 9:00 on FOX?
-Accurate Rob Lowe rhythms
-“Well, my wife is pregnant, so I’ve been drinking for two.”
-“Go Warriors, but pass.”
-Ho on a Half-Shell
-“She’s spilling all her merc!”

21 Savage, “Redrum”
-Closed captions informed me that the intro was Portuguese
-Should there be more ballerinas on SNL? I think so.

Weekend Update
-Did the crowd not understand the “baby in the freezer” joke?
A Frozen Embryo From Alabama
-Tom Sandoval reference: biggest reaction of the night (from one person)
-“Just a generic white blob” (Colin)
-Zombie deer disease: “So please, wear a condom.”
Truman Capote
-“Women: “They’re what dolls are based on.”
– “There’s nothing more beautiful than a woman, except the ass of a man.” … “Che agrees.”
-“No one loves women like a gay man … who hates women.”

Greenbow High 20 Year Reunion
-“Stand up, Dan!”

Fugliana
-Loose aspirin: Loose in what way?
-How do you play with guac like it’s slime?

21 Savage ft. Brent Faiyaz and Summer Walker, “Should’ve Wore a Bonnet”/”Prove It”
-Is that a Leia bun-style bra?

Friends in a Bar
-“Everyone gets hotel emails.” (weird silence)
-“For the Adventurous Cheesehead in Your Life” – What a great motto!

Guess what? I’m excited for the next episode! It’ll be hosted by Sydney Sweeney, Kacey Musgraves will be the musical guest, and it’s scheduled to air on March 2.