VIDEO Weekend Update: U.N.'s Climate Change Report - SNL

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Weekend Update: U.N.'s Climate Change Report - SNL In this episode of Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update, anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackle pressing issues surrounding the United Nations' recent climate change report. The episode is rife with humor, as they manage to address a heavy topic with a comedic twist. The segment highlights how, despite the gravity of the situation, public interest seems to wane, illustrating this disconnect with some sharp commentary. Jost begins by summarizing the dire circumstances outlined in the U.N. report, likening it to an obituary for the Earth. Despite the seriousness, he notes the tendency of people to focus on pop culture over imminent environmental threats, making light of the absurdity in this behavior. Che follows up with his own ruminations on climate change, expressing a common feeling: the overwhelming nature of the crisis often leads to a sense of apathy. He further amusingly critiques the idea that certain communities would mobilize more quickly if specific cultural losses were at stake, humorously suggesting that passionate responses could arise if people believed beloved aspects of their lifestyle—their yarn, for example—were at risk. Throughout their banter, they blend humor with reality, encouraging viewers to recognize not just the problem but also the underlying societal tendencies that may contribute to inaction. It’s a classic example of how SNL uses comedy to probe serious societal issues.

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