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Of course,SNLwill always let her indulge the latter.
This time around, which marks Johanssons sixth time hosting, the bigger, bolder stuff wins out.
As usual, this weeks sketches are presented here in order from best to worst.
Then Greta Thunberg (Kate McKinnon) bursts in with a doomsday prediction.
Its another smart alternative to simply setting the open in the Capitol.
Its one of the better opening monologues in a while.
The material is a bit thinner this time, but Yangs precision and exuberance are undeniable.
Then Kyle Mooney comes on asinternet celebBaby Yoda.
This really is a fun play on not just the song but the 50s perspective from which it sprung.
Given the specificity of the reference, its probably going to play best in New York.
Unfortunately, now that the surprise of a Trump-loving pug is gone, Max feels like just a troll.
Oddly, the former Max (sadly suffering in his gigantic helmet) was a funnier dog.
(What are they gonna do, fire my fiancee?
What will we do without his paycheck?)
Next week is the one weve all been waiting for: Eddie Murphy returns to 8H after 35 years.
