During a recent "Saturday Night Live" episode, Colin Jost delivered a controversial joke about his wife, Scarlett Johansson, sparking significant social media debate and concerns about their marriage.
A provocative jest about Scarlett Johansson on SNL's holiday episode has led to rampant speculation about the stability of her marriage with Colin Jost, Mail Online reported.
The satirical jab occurred during an annual holiday segment where SNL's Weekend Update hosts, Colin Jost and Michael Che, traditionally exchange crass and offensive jokes they have written for one another. This year, Jost, aged 42, relayed a joke linking the discontinuation of roast beef sandwiches at Costco to his marital life post-childbirth, saying he's been "eating roast beef every night." Johansson, aged 40, guest-starred in the episode and was visibly shocked by the comment, caught on camera backstage mouthing "Oh my God".
The incident quickly captured the attention of social media. The sequence aired led to various reactions across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), where users humorously predicted trouble in Johansson and Jost's marriage. Some comments ranged from Jost being "one joke away from a divorce" to predictions of him sleeping on the couch. The clip of Johansson's reaction became viral, adding fuel to the fire of online chatter.
Jost's controversial joke, intended as part of a humor swap, was not received well by all. While some on social media found humor in the tradition, others expressed concerns over the joke's taste and sensitivity. Defenders of Jost pointed out he hadn't penned the joke himself, emphasizing the nature of the segment where hosts roast each other with jokes written by their counterparts.
Despite this defense, the backlash was palpable. Comments and video reactions on YouTube and social media platforms highlighted the extent of discontent, with some calling the joke "the most brutal one yet," saying it went "straight for the throat." These reactions underscored the controversial nature of the joke and the broader segment, which some viewers found to be unfunny and offensive.
Johansson and Jost have a long history together, having first met in 2006. Their romantic relationship began in 2017, leading to an engagement in May 2019 and marriage in October 2020. The couple shares a son, Cosmo, born in 2021. Johansson also has a daughter from a previous marriage. The SNL episode in question not only spotlighted Jost's controversial joke but also marked a milestone for guest host Martin Short, who was inducted into the SNL Five-Timers Club, celebrating his fifth time hosting the show.
Throughout their marriage, Johansson and Jost have navigated the complexities of public life and family privacy. This incident brings to light the tensions that can arise when personal relationships intersect with public personas, especially under the harsh spotlight of a live comedy show. While some see the tradition of joke-swapping on SNL as a harmless festivity, others question the appropriateness of such jokes about personal and sensitive topics.
The role of humor in relationships and public perception continues to be a topic of debate, especially when jokes may toe the line between funny and offensive. As Jost and Johansson navigate the fallout of the recent episode, the discussion around what is acceptable in comedy, particularly involving personal relationships, remains lively and complex.
The broader implications of such comedic traditions raise questions about the balance between comedic freedom and respect for personal dignity and relationship boundaries. Whether this incident will have lasting impacts on Jost and Johansson's relationship remains unseen, but it certainly has sparked a broader conversation about boundaries in comedy and how jokes can impact personal relationships beyond laughter.
