Pete Davidson’s Surprise 'SNL' Appearance Addresses Staten Island Ferry Purchase
Pete Davidson made an unexpected appearance on Saturday Night Live during the “Weekend Update” segment, joining Colin Jost to humorously discuss a ferry they bought together.
“The New York Times recently ran an article calling the Staten Island Ferry that I purchased with Pete Davidson a ‘money losing fiasco.’ With more on this, is Pete Davidson,” Jost said amid laughter as Davidson rolled in.
Davidson greeted the hosts with jokes, touching on his participation in the Riyadh Comedy Festival and his upcoming fatherhood.
“So yeah, in case you’re wondering why I had to do a show in Saudi Arabia, we’re losing millions on this ferry. I assume that’s what the article says. I can’t spend $5 on a paywall when I got a kid on the way.”
The pair exchanged quips about the ferry's finances and branding.
- Davidson: “We even gave the boat a new name, you know. We thought the Staten Island Ferry sounded too depressing, so now it’s called the Titanic 2.”
- Jost: “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.”
This brief segment combined humor with real-life updates on Davidson’s projects and personal life.
Author's summary: Pete Davidson and Colin Jost humorously addressed the financial troubles and rebranding of a Staten Island Ferry they jointly purchased during a surprise SNL appearance.