Yang Bowen on Saturday Night Live cold open.
In the February 4 episode, Yang joins
Chloe Fineman and
After interviewing Thompson’s General William Hamilton about how they shot down balloons, Fineman’s Tur takes matters to the now infamous object.
“Well, I’m sorry you were in the water, but thanks for talking to us,” Fineman told Yang. “I entertained you for four days and got shot by Biden! I can’t believe I’m Joe’s Osama,” he replied. “I have to ask, what are you doing flying over Montana?” she asked him. “I love this show Yellowstone , so I’m there. It’s like Succession
But outside. So?”
Fineman went on to say she was surprised the balloon was still floating because experts said it was the size of three buses.
“OK, ouch. I’m a balloon
, so that’s my body,” Yang replied, insulted. “Would you like it if someone measured your width on the bus? Sorry, I don’t have a camera ready.”
The balloon went on to explain that it didn’t understand Why People Are So Terrified At The Thought Of Being Surveilled.
“Everyone is constantly being watched, but it’s always, shoot the balloon, never unplug Alexa,” Yang said. “If you care so much about your data, what do you all keep your bank passwords in your Notes app? You mail your literal DNA to a company and see if you’re like % French, but I’m just a balloon.”
Pedro Pascal hosts, Coldplay as musical guest.
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