Eric Adams Visits SNL
The mayor of "swag-tropolis" was back on the stage of "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) this weekend, but this time with a lot more controversy.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Portrayed by Devon Walker
Fresh off his federal indictment, Eric Adams, portrayed by cast member Devon Walker, was featured in the first SNL episode of season 50. Walker, who sat down with "Weekend Update" anchor Michael Che, didn’t shy away from the serious charges filed against him. The skit began with Che welcoming the first sitting mayor to be federally indicted.
The Sketch
Walker’s Adams declared himself an innocent man and joked about appearing guilty to Che. However, Che replied, "I mean, yeah, kinda." Walker’s Adams then went on to compare himself to previous mayors, stating, "What was once a swag-less dump is now a swag-tropolis."
The segment continued with Walker’s Adams downplaying the federal corruption charges, implying that he needed to maintain his high-stress, high-flying lifestyle.
Addressing the Court Case
During the "Weekend Update" segment, Che directly asked Walker’s Adams about the federal charges and allegations of exchanged "favors" with the government of Turkey. Walker’s Adams quipped, "New York City needs me in first class." The joke was not well received by Che.
Attempt to Insulate Himself
Walker’s Adams repeatedly tried to insulate himself by saying he was close friends with Che and that they both were New Yorkers. Che, however, shot him down with a reality check, reminding him that they actually were not friends. Che joked, "Don’t you actually live in New Jersey?" to which Walker’s Adams retorted, "I live in the skies, baby." The joke was another failed attempt at deflecting criticism.
The segment ended with Walker’s Adams joking about the popular rapper Sean Combs’ (Diddy) case, stating "Free Diddy!"
Conclusion
The skit on Saturday Night Live poking fun at Eric Adams and his involvement in the scandal has certainly sparked conversations around the state of New York and Adams’ tenure as mayor.
FAQs
- Who did Devon Walker portray in the SNL sketch?
a) Joe Biden
b) Tim Walz
c) Eric Adams
d) Kamala Harris
Answer: c) Eric Adams
- What crime did Eric Adams get charged with?
a) Bank robbery
b) Credit card fraud
c) Federal corruption
d) Tax evasion
Answer: c) Federal corruption
