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SNL’s Colin Jost said Hegseth sketch was rejected for being too ridiculous — then it happened in real life
(www.the-independent.com)
this post was submitted on 16 May 2026
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Yeah idk he literally makes every scene he's ever been in unfunny. Jost is a legit extremely funny dude (and Michael Che too) but SNL just handcuffs so many talented comedians to do unfunny stuff for lorne michaels and fallon is the best lorne ass kisser.