Saturday Night Live Season 50 Celebrates Charli XCX’s Brat Summer Trend With Bowen Yang Hosting ‘Brat or Nat’ Talk Show

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As a die-hard SNL fan who grew up idolizing the likes of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, I can confidently say that Saturday Night Live Season 50 has started off with an absolute bang! The Charli XCX-inspired skit was pure genius, and Bowen Yang’s impersonation of the Apple singer was spot on.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, let me share my take on the captivating opening of Saturday Night Live’s 50th season. In an homage to pop sensation Charli XCX, a riotous skit was staged that showcased this summer’s hottest trend. The comedic chops of Bowen Yang were on full display as he channeled the Apple singer in a humorous talk show setting – a nod to one of her popular tunes titled “The Talk Talk Show.” This satirical chat show sketch was further enlivened by the presence of Sarah Sherman, Jean Smart, Chloe Fineman, and Ego Nwodim.

In the comedy scene, Yang introduced Sarah Sherman playing as Troye Sivan, who’s currently touring with Charli for their Sweat Tour. Sherman humorously lifted her shirt to display fake abs, causing a laugh to slip out. There was also a game where they joked about recent news events, labeling them either ‘Brat’ or ‘Nat.’

After confirming that everyone grasped the term ‘brat’, Yang then engaged the audience with an entertaining game titled “Brat or Not,” where he categorized recent happenings into either ‘brat’ or ‘not’. This game encompassed all election-related events and popular culture phenomena, classifying them as either brash or conventional. For instance, Hunter Biden’s laptop was labelled as ‘brat’, while Mark Robinson’s search history was identified as ‘not’.

Barron Trump’s decision to attend NYU earned him the nickname ‘brat’, a label that clashed with the school, which was highly regarded. Similarly, the character played by Amy Adams in Nightbitch and NYC Mayor Eric Adams were both given the label ‘nat’. In this context, ‘brat’ refers to someone who exhibits unpleasant or annoying behavior, while ‘nat’ stands for natural or native.

In a simplified manner, Yang brought on SNL hosts Jean Smart, portraying “iconic figure from the queer nightlife scene, Susanne Bartsch,” and Chloe Fineman as “straight CNN personality Kaitlan Collins” for his make-believe The Talk Talk Show. The discussion centered around the upcoming election. Ego Nwodim, playing Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, let loose with her opinions on Matt Gaetz and JD Vance, abandoning any pretense of politeness.

The drawing was inspired by Charli XCX’s recently released album, Brat, which created a sensation this summer and topped the music charts. Released on June 7, it is packed with energetic hyperpop summer rhythms. Moreover, Charli drew attention when she tweeted “Kamala is brat,” reflecting her political leanings.

One notable event in her career was when she performed at Madison Square Garden alongside Troye Sivan. This performance took place prior to the start of SNL’s 50th season, with Lorde and Addison Rae joining as special guests.

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2024-09-29 12:53