Pete Davidson Returns to SNL Weekend Update
The comedian reappeared on Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update alongside Colin Jost, where they humorously addressed their controversial purchase of a retired Staten Island ferry.
Jokes About the Ferry Purchase
The segment began by mocking the pair for acquiring the ferry, described by Jost as a “money-losing fiasco,” referencing a recent New York Times headline.
The final segment started by dinging the pair for their questionable purchase of a retired Staten Island ferry, with Jost himself referring to it as a “money-losing fiasco.”
Davidson’s Quips and Ferry Renaming
After his introduction, Davidson took a light jab at Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying,
“I also wouldn’t be famous without my dad dying either.”
He quickly switched topics to joke about renaming their ferry the Titanic 2 to give it a more positive spin.
Local Humor About Staten Island
Davidson poked fun at their shared Staten Island roots by promoting the boat as a floating home for locals who had threatened to leave if mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani won.
He added a playful note on the name, stating,
“The people on this ship will actually love running into ICE.”
Current Status of the Ferry
The decommissioned John F. Kennedy ferry owned by Davidson and Jost was recently seen in New York Harbor with fresh paint.
Author’s summary: Pete Davidson and Colin Jost humorously reflect on their Staten Island ferry purchase during SNL's Weekend Update, blending self-deprecation with local and political jokes.