Bill Burr Hosts SNL Post-Election

Bill Burr recently hosted the November 9, 2024, episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL), which was notable for its post-election context. In his monologue, Burr addressed various topics, including his recent bout with the flu, the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, and societal observations. He joked about trying to figure out who gave him the flu, mentioning a shoeless cowboy on an airplane, and critiqued the lengthy and polarizing election process. Burr's humor was characterized by his typical irreverent and sometimes controversial style, which included jokes that received mixed reactions from the audience, such as a Covid joke that mentioned walking by an Asian person[2][3].

Burr's hosting was also marked by discussions about his comedic approach, which walks a line between being a 'bro comic' and delivering more nuanced laughs. His performance was described as having 'leaden transitions' and not being his strongest, with some jokes receiving gaps of silence from the audience. Despite this, Burr's ability to mock both sides of political spectra with a chaotic good twist was highlighted[3].

The episode also featured Burr in various sketches, where he was more comfortable playing characters that fit his Boston stereotype, such as a role involving the Boston Fire Department[3].

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