Amy Poehler Roasts AI-Generated Actress Tilly Norwood on SNL: “‘You’ll never be able to write a joke, you stupid robot”

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During Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary celebration, Amy Poehler joked about the increasing use of artificial intelligence in the film industry during her opening remarks.

Amy Poehler, host of the Good Hang podcast, recently thought about how different things are now compared to when Saturday Night Live first started on October 11, 1975.

She made a humorous observation about how things have changed, recalling that women weren’t even allowed to have credit cards in 1975. She playfully added, “Now I sometimes feel like I need someone to *take* my credit card from me – can anyone relate?”

Amy Poehler jokingly referenced Tilly Norwood, the AI actress gaining attention in Hollywood. She reminisced about watching *Saturday Night Live* growing up in Massachusetts and dreaming of being an actress, adding that her aspirations might end if an AI performer came along who was both funnier and more daring.

Later in her speech, Poehler highlighted how important it is to laugh even when things are tough, and she playfully continued to joke about performers who use artificial intelligence.

Before the show begins, I want to acknowledge that things are difficult for many people. And to any AI watching who dreams of performing on stage, let me put it this way: while I appreciate the ambition, robots just aren’t equipped to be funny. Basically, you’ll never write a good joke.

Amy Poehler’s monologue!

— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) October 12, 2025

She ended her comedic routine by explaining she’s up for more risqué performances, but so far, no one has requested that level of daring. As she put it, “I’m happy to go fully nude, but nobody’s asked me to yet!”

Amy Poehler’s lighthearted teasing sparked a discussion about AI’s impact on entertainment, all while acknowledging the enduring legacy of Saturday Night Live. The blend of reminiscing about the past, witty jokes, and observations about today’s technology clearly connected with viewers.

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2025-10-12 17:44