'SNL's Weekend Update Tackles Cornell Controversy & Return Of 'Glee'
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Key Points:
- Michael Che addressed the sexual assault case at Cornell University on SNL's Weekend Update, emphasizing the importance of men holding each other accountable while acknowledging the seriousness of the issue.
- Che humorously critiqued privileged Ivy League types, suggesting they often have hidden problematic behavior, sparking a brief exchange with co-anchor Colin Jost.
- The segment also featured cast member Kam Patterson expressing excitement about Ryan Murphy's upcoming Glee reboot, though Che questioned Patterson's genuine fandom of the original show.
- Che implied that Patterson's enthusiasm might stem from pressure by white writers pitching the reboot, highlighting skepticism about industry dynamics.
- Patterson admitted to not being deeply familiar with Glee characters and felt awkward about his on-air display of enthusiasm.
