Pete Davidson Returns to “SNL” and Jokes About Staten Island Ferry
Comedian Pete Davidson, 31, made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” and reunited with Colin Jost at the “Weekend Update” desk, playfully roasting their Staten Island ferry boat.
Jokes About the Ferry and Career Updates
Davidson joked, “So yeah, in case you’re wondering why I had to do a show in Saudi Arabia, we’re losing millions on this ferry,” referring to his recent performance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. He added humorously, “I assume that’s what the article says; I can’t spend $5 on a paywall when I got a kid on the way,” hinting at his upcoming first child with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt.
The comic, who left “SNL” in May 2022 after eight seasons, commented, “I’m just excited to be a dad and give it all the energy and enthusiasm I never had for this show.”
Colin Jost’s Take on Family and the Ferry
Co-anchor Colin Jost, 43, shared his perspective, saying, “I definitely prefer having a kid to the ferry.” He has a 4-year-old son, Cosmo, with his wife Scarlett Johansson.
Ferry Renaming and Sponsorship
Davidson revealed they renamed the ferry from “Staten Island Ferry” to “Titanic II,” because “Staten Island Ferry sounded too depressing.”
Jost added, “That’s right, and it’s actually going very well. Recently, we got paid by Nike to put an ad on it for the New York City Marathon.”
Final Shade at “SNL” Creator
While discussing perseverance, Davidson cast a subtle jab at “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels, 80.
“I’m just excited to be a dad and give it all the energy and enthusiasm I never had for this show.”
“I definitely prefer having a kid to the ferry.”
“We thought the Staten Island Ferry sounded too depressing, so now it’s called the Titanic II.”
“Recently, we got paid by Nike to put an ad on it for the New York City Marathon.”
Author’s summary: Pete Davidson’s surprise “SNL” return featured playful jabs at his Staten Island ferry venture and reflections on fatherhood, blending humor with personal updates.