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entertainment1 year ago

"SNL Parodies NPR's Tiny Desk with Ramy Youssef: Watch"

Ramy Youssef hosted Saturday Night Live and starred in a sketch parodying NPR's Tiny Desk concerts, featuring Bowen Yang as an intern interrupting the performance. The sketch humorously pokes fun at the iconic NPR series, with the band ultimately winning over the intern's sympathies and finishing their performance. Next week's SNL will be hosted by Kristen Wiig with musical guest Raye.

entertainment1 year ago

"Ramy Youssef's Emotional 'SNL' Monologue: A Prayer for Peace and Freedom"

Ramy Youssef delivered an emotional monologue as host of "Saturday Night Live," joking about praying for friends and then earnestly praying for the people of Palestine and hostages, advocating for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza. Youssef's monologue comes in the wake of the conflict between Israel and Gaza, with the actor using his platform to call for peace and justice for the people of Palestine.

entertainment1 year ago

"Ramy Youssef's 'SNL' Monologue: A Historic Tightrope Walk"

Comedian Ramy Youssef hosted Saturday Night Live and delivered a monologue that addressed the Israel-Hamas War and criticized President Biden, while sketches like "Immigrant Dad Talk Show" and "Ozempic for Ramadan" brought Muslim American life to the forefront. The episode also featured a Trump-driven cold open, a sketch about getting too high, a strong Weekend Update, and a satire of NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts.

entertainment1 year ago

"Ramy Youssef's Powerful SNL Monologue and Beyoncé's Marvel Reference"

Comedian Ramy Youssef used his Saturday Night Live monologue to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Youssef, a vocal supporter of peace and justice for Palestine, highlighted the suffering and violence in the region, urging for an immediate end to the conflict. The comedian's plea comes amidst escalating tensions and a planned Israeli ground offensive in Rafah, raising global concern over the safety of civilians and the delivery of aid in the war-torn area.

entertainment1 year ago

Ramy Youssef's SNL Monologue Calls for Gaza Peace

Muslim-American comedian Ramy Youssef used his Saturday Night Live monologue to call for the freedom of Palestine and the hostages in Gaza, drawing attention to the suffering in the region. However, his message was somewhat overshadowed by a comment about a friend's dog in a "custody battle," which some felt almost delegitimized the call for hostage freedom.

entertainment1 year ago

'SNL' Cold Open Mixes Politics and Prayer in Ramy Youssef's Hosted Episode

"Saturday Night Live" opened with a satirical take on politics, featuring a skit with a fictional return of Donald Trump and a monologue by host Ramy Youssef that touched on the Israel-Hamas conflict and his reluctance to speak Arabic in public. Youssef also shared his fantasy of campaigning for President Joe Biden among Arab Americans and discussed his prayers for Palestinians, hostages, and even a friend's dog caught in a custody battle.

entertainment1 year ago

Ramy Youssef Hosts 'SNL' with Travis Scott as Musical Guest

Ramy Youssef makes his hosting debut on SNL in an uneven episode, featuring sketches like "Couple Goals," "Immigrant Dad Talk," and "Murder Detective," along with musical performances by Travis Scott. The episode receives mixed reviews, with some sketches falling flat and others delivering solid laughs, while Youssef's monologue touches on current events and personal anecdotes.

entertainment1 year ago

Travis Scott's Epic Performances and Sketch on SNL

In a comedic SNL sketch, host Ramy Youssef joins the Please Don't Destroy trio for a night out with Travis Scott, leading to a series of mishaps as they get too high on what they think is pot, but turns out to be CBD. The sketch humorously portrays their escalating paranoia and confusion, with Ramy regretting his choice of attire and the group realizing their mistake.

entertainment1 year ago

Ramy Youssef's SNL Monologue: Calls for Palestinian Freedom and Trans Woman President

Ramy Youssef, host of Saturday Night Live, used his monologue to joke about politics and religious holidays, calling for a trans woman to be the next president and asking for the people of Palestine and hostages to be freed. He also shared humorous anecdotes about Ramadan and his friends, and expressed his prayers for peace in Palestine and the release of hostages.

entertainment1 year ago

Ramy Youssef's 'SNL' Monologue: Praying for Palestine and Hoping for a Trans Woman President

Comedian Ramy Youssef hosted Saturday Night Live and used his monologue to pray for the people of Palestine and the release of hostages, sharing a personal story about a friend's family in Gaza. He also joked about being asked for support by the Joe Biden campaign and expressed his belief that the next president should be a trans woman, despite receiving mixed reactions from the audience.

entertainment1 year ago

Ramy Youssef's 'SNL' Monologue: Praying for Palestine and a Trans Woman President

During his "Saturday Night Live" monologue, comedian Ramy Youssef called for a free Palestine and the release of hostages in the Israel-Hamas War, while also joking about prayer and the upcoming election. Youssef has been a vocal advocate for peace between Israel and Gaza, wearing an Artists for Ceasefire pin to the Academy Awards and promoting his HBO comedy special "More Feelings." He is best known for creating and starring in the Hulu series "Ramy" and co-creating the Netflix series "Mo."