Scarlett Johansson recently opened up about her dread for her husband Colin Jost’s “Joke Swap” segment with Michael Che on Saturday Night Live (SNL). The popular Christmas and season finale episode segment features each comedian trying to read jokes written by the other, sight unseen.
During the latest episode, Jost made several jokes about Johansson, including one that referenced her 40th birthday. Johansson’s reaction was visible from backstage, with some audience members cheering and others groaning in response. The jokes continued, with Jost making another joke about their child, saying they are “Black as hell.”
Johansson was also the target of a raunchy joke by Jost, referencing Costco’s removal of the roast beef sandwich from its menu. In addition to Jost, Che also made several off-color jokes during his time in the segment.
The Joke Swap has become notorious for pushing the boundaries of what is acceptable on television. Some have suggested that the show should be rated MA instead of TV-14. In a 2022 interview, Johansson joked about experiencing “blackout” after watching an episode of the Joke Swap, implying that she needed to be in witness protection.
Source: https://deadline.com/2024/12/snl-colin-jost-michael-che-joke-swap-scarlett-johansson-1236240342