'SNL' Cold Open Satirizes Antisemitism Hearings, Including University of Phoenix

Viewers criticized "Saturday Night Live" for its cold open sketch that mocked congressional hearings on antisemitism on college campuses, which aired just hours after University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned following backlash over her testimony. The sketch received little laughter from the audience and was seen by some as undermining the seriousness of recent incidents of antisemitism. The portrayal of Rep. Elise Stefanik as the butt of the sketch's jokes also drew criticism. The sketch was partially saved by an appearance from Kenan Thompson, but overall, it was widely panned as one of the worst cold opens in SNL history.