Colin Jost and Michael Che's Hilarious Joke Swap Tradition on SNL's Weekend Update

Colin Jost and Michael Che's Hilarious Joke Swap Tradition on SNL's Weekend Update

Colin Jost, the anchor of Saturday Night Live (SNL), was caught off guard during the show's December 20 episode when his co-anchor Michael Che surprised him with a joke swap tradition. Che explained that they usually exchange jokes they haven't seen before, but Jost claimed he was not prepared for it this year. Despite Jost's protests, Che made him read out a series of jokes, including some personal ones about Jost's wife, Scarlett Johansson.

The joke swap segment took a personal turn when Jost read a joke about menopause and referenced his wife, Scarlett Johansson, experiencing hot flashes. The bit continued with a joke about a backup option, featuring a photo of Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams. Che distanced himself from the joke, acknowledging its controversial nature.

This wasn't the first time Jost and Johansson were the subject of a Weekend Update joke swap. In a previous episode, Jost had to read a joke about Costco discontinuing a roast beef sandwich, followed by a sexual punchline about his wife post-childbirth. The tradition of exchanging jokes between the SNL anchors continues to entertain viewers with its unexpected and sometimes personal humor.