Saturday Night Live fans divided over Cornell controversy joke on ‘Weekend Update’

Key Points:

• Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update co-host Michael Che addressed the controversial civil lawsuit alleging gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity, using humor to highlight the issue of men holding other men accountable.
• Che’s joke, which involved teasing co-host Colin Jost and referencing privileged Ivy League types, received mixed reactions from viewers, with some criticizing the segment for making light of a serious topic.
• Critics on social media expressed discomfort with joking about rape, emphasizing the sensitivity required when discussing such issues, while others praised the show for handling the subject tactfully without targeting victims.
• The segment sparked a broader conversation about how comedy can approach difficult topics like sexual assault, with some viewers finding the humor therapeutic and others finding it inappropriate.
• Support resources for those affected by sexual abuse were provided, including contact information for Rape Crisis in the UK and Rainn in the US.