Black Snape Calls Harry Potter a Racist Proud Boy
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Kam Patterson portrayed Professor Snape on "Saturday Night Live's" Weekend Update, referencing HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" series featuring Black actor Paapa Essiedu as Snape.
- Patterson's Snape humorously addressed themes of racism at Hogwarts, criticizing Harry Potter's character for being prejudiced against the school's only Black teacher.
- The sketch highlighted systemic racism in the wizarding world, with Snape joking about stereotypes, the naming of Kingsley Shacklebolt, and the existence of magical slaves termed as "house elves" and "field elves."
- The segment ended with Snape delivering a humorous, affectionate message about Harry's mother, blending satire with social commentary on the "Harry Potter" universe.
