Like many (although not all) SNL legends Mike Myers just lately returned to Studio 8H to play a key function within the present’s fiftieth anniversary particular, however in a stunning growth, it appears to be like like he is likely to be sticking round a bit longer. The favored comic made an surprising look on SNL this week through the chilly opening as Elon Musk. He leaned into his quirky vitality and speech mannerisms for the impression which was fairly nicely acquired on social, but it surely was the t-shirt he wore through the solid sign-offs on the finish of the present that basically had folks speaking.
On the conclusion of the present, the half the place the host thanks the musical visitor and the solid and everybody waves goodbye, Myers confirmed up with a vest and a t-shirt beneath. As virtually solid member turned host Shane Gillis was speaking, Myers pulled the vest or short-sleeved coat he was carrying aside to indicate a t-shirt that learn “Canada Is Not For Sale.” You possibly can see a nonetheless picture of the second beneath…
The shirt, in fact, references the tense political local weather proper now between The US and Canada. President Trump has just lately threatened to slap tariffs on items coming in from Canada and Mexico and has repeatedly mentioned our neighbors to the north ought to be part of The US because the 51st State. His feedback have ushered in a tide of vocal patriotism amongst Canadians, and plenty of have taken to booing The US’ Nationwide Anthem throughout current sporting occasions together with through the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey event and at WWE’s Elimination Chamber in Toronto.
It’s unclear whether or not SNL creator and showrunner Lorne Michaels knew concerning the t-shirt prematurely. Like Myers, Michaels grew up in Canada, although he grew to become a citizen of The US within the late Eighties. Myers, alternatively, lives in The US however has traditionally been a lot louder and outwardly prouder about his Canadian roots, together with publishing a e-book actually known as Canada.
Response to Myers’ efficiency as Musk was principally constructive, if social media is to be taken as a consultant pattern measurement. Followers have been, on the entire, center of the street concerning the writing and the sketch itself, however they principally praised Myers’ vitality and basic look as Musk. Many even put up side-by-sides to indicate how comparable the 2 males look. Just a few embeds of the skit asserting Myers’ casting additionally acquired greater than 50,000 likes on X. You possibly can watch the sketch beneath…
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What this implies long-term, nevertheless, continues to be unclear. SNL introduced again Dana Carvey to play Musk earlier within the season, and that impression didn’t precisely stick over the lengthy haul. That one positively appears to have generated extra traction. Given Myers lives in New York, maybe he’ll settle into taking part in the tech billionaire frequently as a daily visitor, sorta like Alec Baldwin when he was doing President Trump or extra just lately, Maya Rudolph when she was doing Vice President Harris.
We’ll simply have to attend and see. Thankfully, we might not have to attend lengthy, because the present will likely be returning subsequent week with a model new episode hosted by Girl Gaga.