This Saturday Night Live sketch hilariously captures the struggle of adults who find it challenging to engage with children. Communicating with kids can be awkward, especially when you’re unsure how to relate to their interests or adjust your language. When they’re little, you must filter your topics, and as they grow, getting more than a one-word answer can feel like pulling teeth (looking at you, teenagers). Thankfully, SNL has come to the rescue with a comedic take on a Duolingo-style app designed for mastering the art of conversing with kids.
The skit introduces a fictional language-learning app that translates kid-speak for clueless adults. “Ever feel lost when talking to children? Do you wish you could connect without feeling like a total failure? It’s never too late to learn!” the skit comically proclaims. It features host Jamie Lee Curtis as an endearingly awkward adult who clearly struggles to interact with young ones. The app is framed as the ultimate tool for those whose friends are starting families.
Funny Conversations and Learning Tools
In the November 2 episode, Curtis navigates several painfully funny conversations with kids of different ages. “You go to school. That sucks. Do you wear your clothes to school?” she asks one bewildered child, who can’t help but look horrified. With the Duolingo-inspired app, users can quickly become adept at “brat whispering.” Just input the child’s age, and you’ll be equipped to say things like “I love your backpack” and “chicken fingers” in no time!
Moreover, the app offers practice for age-appropriate greetings, such as “I got your nose,” and helps you brace yourself for lengthy, aimless stories from kids that last from ages 3 to 18. Within just six weeks, anyone can be ready for “kinder conversations” at every opportunity. The app also prepares you for situations like meeting a friend’s newborn, attending a dance recital, or even helping a child who falls on the sidewalk.
A Comedic Take with Real Potential
While it’s merely a comedic skit, it’s worth sharing with the creators at Duolingo, as it certainly has potential. Personally, I can only hold a decent chat with a handful of my kid’s friends, and with two teens at home, I would gladly invest in learning how to coax more than a grunt out of them.
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In summary, the SNL sketch effectively highlights the awkwardness many adults face when trying to communicate with children, all while cleverly promoting a fictional app that promises to bridge the gap between generations.