Amy Poehler and Tina Fey Launch Scathing SNL Cold Open on Bondi, Noem
Amy Poehler and Tina Fey made a memorable return to Saturday Night Live (SNL), delivering a sharp Cold Open that skewered political figures Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem. The sketches featured Poehler impersonating Bondi, who recently faced intense questioning during a Senate hearing.
Amy Poehler’s Parody of Pam Bondi
Poehler’s portrayal of Bondi showcased her as defiant and dismissive. The Cold Open began with Poehler’s Bondi expressing her reluctance to testify, stating, “Furious to be here.” When pressed about telling the truth, Bondi humorously replied, “No.”
- Bondi dodged questions, notably refusing to spell her name correctly.
- At one point, she declared, “I’m not gonna dignify that question with a lie.”
- Responding to inquiries regarding President Trump’s influence, Poehler quipped, “I’m not going to discuss my private conversations with the president.”
This mockery mirrored the real Bondi’s contentious performance in the Senate, where she often retaliated against senators rather than providing clear answers.
Tina Fey Joins the Sketch as Kristi Noem
Fey joined the Cold Open as Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Director. The audience erupted with applause at the sight of the duo, long-time collaborators and SNL favorites.
Fey’s character, embodying an exaggerated version of Noem, entered the stage armed with an assault rifle and sporting a baseball cap. She humorously claimed, “I spelled my name with an ‘i’ because that’s how I thought it was spelled.” This line added to the comedic tone of the sketch.
Highlighting Political Satire
The standout moment occurred when Fey’s Noem responded to a senator’s assertion about government shutdown dynamics. She quipped, “Ha — that makes me laugh more than the ending to Old Yeller,” referencing both public sentiment and her own memoir.
This poignant moment in the sketch exemplified the current political climate, where humor and satire often intersect with serious issues.
Poehler and Fey’s SNL Cold Open masterfully combined humor with sharp political commentary, reflecting the ongoing discourse surrounding American politics.
