Mississippi
SNL takes a shot at Mississippi for Alabama’s birthday
Saturday was the 205th anniversary of Alabama becoming a state and as a birthday gift SNL’s Weekend Update took a shot at Mississippi.
“Today marks the 205th anniversary of Alabama becoming a state,” Michael Che said on this week’s episode of ‘Saturday Night Live.’
“To find out what life was like in Alabama 205 years ago, go to Mississippi,” Che said.
Alabama officials throughout the day posted tributes on social media to the anniversary of Alabama becoming the 22nd state admitted to the union on Dec. 14, 1819.
“Truly, Alabama is a place like no other, and our best days are still ahead!” Gov. Kay Ivey posted on X.
“Alabama is the best state in the greatest nation the world has ever known. It’s the best place to live, work, worship, and raise a family because we fiercely embrace our God-given rights, liberties, and freedoms,” Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth tweeted.
The joke was not the first Alabama connection during SNL’s 50th season.
Cast member Chloe Fineman has made multiple appearances impersonating CNN anchor and Prattville native Kaitlan Collins.