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Bowen Yang Discusses Playing JD Vance on SNL

Bowen Yang, a member of the Saturday Night Live cast, recently shared his thoughts on portraying Vice President JD Vance during an appearance on “The View.” He humorously expressed his initial reservations about taking on the role, suggesting there were more suitable candidates for the part and playfully labeled Vance a “pope killer.”

During the segment, co-host Sara Haines inquired if Yang had any hesitations about depicting Vance. He replied, “I just thought there would be better people for it.” Yang elaborated, citing personal feelings of impostor syndrome and the challenge of nailing the specific accent tied to the character, which required careful coaching to balance Ohio and Appalachian inflections.

Yang’s Humorous Take on Vance

In a lighthearted moment on the show, the co-hosts praised Yang for his performance, to which he jokingly remarked, “look, the guy’s a pope killer.” This comment elicited laughter from both the audience and co-hosts, including Joy Behar, who clarified that Yang was speaking in a spiritual sense rather than implying any literal harm.

This jest references a notable incident where Vance met with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday, just a day before the Pontiff’s passing. This meeting has sparked a wave of memes and jokes in liberal circles, playfully attributing an exaggerated sense of responsibility to Vance for the Pope’s death.

Other Highlights from SNL

Haines also probed Yang about other notable moments from SNL, including an incident involving country artist Morgan Wallen, who abruptly left the stage after being acknowledged by host Mikey Madison. Yang noted, “Nothing happened that we knew of, but we got a great meme phrase out of it. ‘Get me to God’s country.’ I think we all get to use it now.” Following his departure, Wallen shared on social media that he was eager to return home, reinforcing the phrase in an Instagram post.

Additionally, Yang addressed the response of “White Lotus” actress Aimee Lou Wood to a skit that made light of her teeth, which she initially deemed “mean and unfunny.” He stated that they have reconciled, emphasizing their admiration for her while acknowledging the fine line comedy often walks in critiquing individuals.

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