Tina Fey made a delightful appearance on the summer edition of SNL’s Weekend Update, and boy, did we need her. Let’s not sugarcoat it: while 2016 ended on a rough note, 2017 has been an absolute disaster. The stress from this administration has hit us all in different ways; for many, it results in mindless snacking whenever we turn on the news or scroll through social media. For those of us who turn to food for comfort in these chaotic times, Tina Fey totally gets it.
In her latest segment, Fey addressed the tragic events in Charlottesville and reminded us of a universal truth: we are all under immense stress. The ongoing anxiety we feel is a shared experience during these turbulent times. So, what’s the solution? Cake.
Fey pointed out that when the world feels like a dismal place, particularly with the rise of violent alt-right gatherings across the nation, we need our own Costco-sized sheet cake to help us cope. “Sheet-caking is a grassroots movement,” she remarked, taking a bite. “Most of the women I know have been doing it weekly since the election.” You bet.
As a proud alum of the University of Virginia, Fey expressed her heartbreak over the events in Charlottesville, reminiscing about the fond memories she has from her time there. But she didn’t stop at criticism of neo-Nazis and white supremacists; her classic humor was aimed at everyone, and we loved her for it.
On Paul Ryan, she quipped, “Aren’t you supposed to be the cool young congressman, yet you don’t even know how to ‘@’ someone on Twitter?” referencing Ryan’s vague tweet condemning racism without directly addressing Trump. “Racism is bad. @realDonaldTrump, you coward.”
And on Ann Coulter: “When she crawls out of her roach motel to say, ‘Antifa attacked Republicans in Berkeley,’ you just want to say, ‘Sure, Yard Sale Barbie, but the other side consists of Nazis and Klansmen. Also, who drove the car into the crowd? Hillary’s emails?’” Classic Fey.
She also astutely pointed out the privilege of alt-right protesters: “Next time you see a bunch of white boys in polo shirts screaming about taking our country back, remember it’s not our country; we stole it from the Native Americans. And when they peacefully protest at Standing Rock, we shoot at them with rubber bullets while allowing you chinless wonders to march with semi-automatic weapons!” It’s an unjust world we live in, but we can fight back. We can call our senators, write letters, join protests, or find countless ways to make our voices heard.
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In summary, Tina Fey’s humorous take on the struggles of 2017 resonated deeply with anyone feeling overwhelmed. With laughter and cake, we can face the chaos together.