2023-11-13 08:29:32
Outcry Over 'SNL' and Timothée Chalamet's Joke About Hamas
"Saturday Night Live" is in the hot seat after a controversial joke alluding to the Palestinian militant group Hamas in a recent episode. The sketch, featuring host Timothée Chalamet and the comedy trio Please Don't Destroy, drew ire for what many have deemed insensitive and in bad taste.
The pre-recorded segment showed Timothée playing an aspiring musician on the verge of desperation due to his lackluster music. Amidst attempting to dissuade him from a fatal leap off a building, the reveal of his band's name "Hamas", pronounced "Hay-mus", shifts the narrative, prompting a character to bluntly refuse supporting it on social media.
"Dude, I'm not sharing a song by Hamas on Instagram!" objected a member of the cast, which sparked laughter but also set the stage for backlash once the show aired.
Britney Spears Connects with Taylor Swift in Instagram InteractionSNL drops a Hamas joke on a skit where Timothée Chalamet says he has a band called Hamas, which is followed by a ‘Please Don't Destroy’ member saying he’s not sharing a band by that name:
“Dude I’m not sharing a song by Hamas on Instagram” pic.twitter.com/bylo3fbqxI
— Pop Base (@PopBase) November 12, 2023
Public Reaction: A United Front of Disapproval
Critics united in their disapproval, questioning the propriety of making Hamas a source of humor, especially following October's violent events in Israel which resulted in a tragic loss of lives.
Adam Driver Delivers Candid Reply to Audience Member's Critique of His Latest Movie During Q&A SessionThose affected by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, now grappling with dire shortages as a consequence of blockades, also became part of the heated conversation. A Twitter user expressed disillusionment saying, “Most celebrities aren’t even bothered to say a single thing about the current situation but then they go on and make extremely tasteless jokes about people getting murdered.”
Another critic took to the platform expressing utter discontent: "Making jokes about an ongoing genocide? When people are actually dying every second of the day? So fucking disgusting these people are sick, fuck Timothée Chalamet, fuck SNL.”
The dissension wasn't just about the choice of joke but also the contradictory treatment of global conflicts, drawing comparison to SNL's respectful tribute to Ukraine amidst their struggle.
Oh between the Hamas jokes and mocking Britney’s memoir, SNL clearly does not understand that Gen Z does not give a fuck about SNL. Not funny or good
Explained: The David Cameron Lobbying Scandal and Its Implications— Fèmi (@femfem237) November 12, 2023
A segment of the audience's reaction was more succinct, not mincing words about their feelings towards the actor and the show.
timothée chalamet can go to hell bc wtf
— regulus (athena) black ౨ৎ | (@P6TTERISM) November 12, 2023
Danny Dyer's Viral Critique of David Cameron Takes Center Stage on Social Media
See more reactions on X below:
Republicans Disregard Trump's Pledge for Retribution Against OpponentsTimothee Chalamet made a Hamas joke on #snl after Kylie was dragged for openly supporting genocide. Fuck these people.
— Ashley (@xoxFlower87) November 12, 2023
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