A recent Saturday Night Live sketch featuring Tom Hanks has sparked significant backlash, especially from conservative viewers, due to its political humor. The sketch, which aired during the show’s 50th-anniversary special, brought back Hanks’s character Doug from the “Black Jeopardy!” segment originally featured in 2016. In the sketch, Doug is portrayed as a Donald Trump supporter and sports a MAGA hat.
The controversy erupted when Doug, in a humorous exchange, refused to shake the hand of the host, Darnell Hayes (played by Kenan Thompson), and made a joke about creating a new version of the show called “White Jeopardy!” This reference, intended as comedy, reignited debates on social media regarding political stereotypes and the boundaries of comedic content.
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The backlash from conservative viewers was swift. Many felt that Hanks’s portrayal mocked them, with one viewer accusing the actor of insulting half the country. Some even vowed to boycott his films, arguing that the sketch ridiculed millions of Americans who supported Trump. Critics of the bit believed it unfairly painted all conservative voters with a broad brush.
However, many others defended the sketch, viewing it as standard political satire—a form of humor that SNL has long been known for. Despite the mixed reactions, the controversy highlights the increasing divide over political humor and how it resonates with different audiences.
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