“Saturday Night Live” captures Vice President Kamala Harris in a hilarious “Family Feud” parody, leaving viewers wanting to know the comedic climax. Harris was portrayed by actor Maya Rudolph who exceeded Harris’s signature indirect communication style. Kenan Thompson portrayed Steve Harvey and he joked about using Family Feud as his alibi for Diddy parties. Many viewers believed this skit was one of the funniest and most unbiased skits SNL had in a long time.
SNL’s Political Humor Returns
“Saturday Night Live” continues its legacy of political satire by turning its comedic focus on Vice President Kamala Harris. A recent episode showcased a “Family Feud” parody featuring Maya Rudolph as Harris, capturing the essence of her often indirect responses and middle-class upbringing anecdotes. This sketch prominently featured Kenan Thompson, portraying the famous game show host Steve Harvey, engagingly blending comedy with political commentary.
In the skit, Harris’ portrayal included a humorous jab at her ownership of a Glock. This act symbolized SNL’s daring approach to commenting on significant political figures’ quirks and issues. “How are you not winning by a landslide?” one skit line asks, humorously pointing at Harris’ struggle for wider popularity despite her position.
You know it’s bad when SNL is openly mocking Kamala Harris and Joe Biden 😂 pic.twitter.com/HsPEkd0CWr
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) October 13, 2024
Family Feud Game Show Parody
Kenan Thompson’s embodiment of Steve Harvey cleverly intertwined with the humor. Thompson’s Harvey voice becomes a tool for poking fun at both political teams, the Democrats led by Rudolph’s Harris and the Republicans. These vibrant portrayals also included Rudy’s take on Harris’ spouse Doug Emhoff, further enriching the context.
“I am Steve Harvey and I have spent the past 20 years hosting every show on TV as my alibi,” Thompson’s Harvey jovially stated, further setting the comedic tone.
The Republicans’ lineup in the skit included JD Vance and Donald Trump Jr. Their absent team member, Melania Trump, became the subject of yet another skit joke, “Oh! She ain’t here,” resulting in a burst of laughter from the audience.
SNL’s election ‘Family Feud’ skit roasts Dems and GOP candidates as Kamala Harris’ glock ends up on board https://t.co/OJW8bHGZg0 pic.twitter.com/nIjCyImKh9
— New York Post (@nypost) October 13, 2024
SNL’s Equal Opportunity Satire
“Saturday Night Live” is not limited to targeting Democrats alone. In recent weeks, jokes have encompassed both political parties, amplifying SNL’s tradition of providing unbiased comedic criticism. However, this particular skit did more than spotlight Harris’ political challenges. “Steve, look, I was raised in a middle-class family.” Harris’ lines were a nod to her consistent narrative style.
The sketch concluded with Team Harris emerging victorious, albeit by default, a twist emblematic of SNL’s humor. The show continues its 50th season, embracing its fearless brand of satire that remains both entertaining and thought-provoking.
