Although Morgan Wallen served as the official musical guest on SNL this weekend, Joe Jonas made a memorable appearance in a comedic musical sketch that humorously critiques the absurdity of New Yorkers queuing for excessively long periods just to sample the latest trendy treat trending on TikTok.
Imagine this scenario: It’s springtime in New York City. The weekend is here, and the weather is simply gorgeous. You’re free from work obligations, and your friends are equally available for spontaneous adventures.
As the talented cast members Mikey Madison, Ego Nwodim, Chloe Fineman, Bowen Yang, and Sarah Sherman demonstrate in their latest SNL parody featuring a catchy pop tune, you have a plethora of exciting options at your disposal. You could indulge in a delightful brunch, catch a new movie, enjoy a scenic bike ride, or even embark on a spontaneous romantic fling.
However, there’s also the choice to stand in a lengthy, seemingly pointless line.
Indeed, you could dedicate your precious weekend waiting in a queue that wraps around the block, all for a limited-edition bagel, a slice of irresistible pizza, or a creamy taco that has made its way onto your “For You” feed. While you’re in this line, you can join in the fun by singing along, just like the cast does in Saturday night’s (March 29) engaging “Big Dumb Line” sketch.
“Must be worth it — it’s a really long line,” Fineman humorously points out in a spontaneous ad-lib that connects directly with the audience.
Who knows what tantalizing treats await you? Perhaps there will be cronuts, the delicious croissant-doughnut fusion, or perhaps a culinary invention that seems straight from the imagination of an SNL writer: palad (a unique pizza and salad blend), frasca (fries masquerading as pasta), fandy (candy-flavored fish), or choda (cheese that tastes like soda).
“Big Dumb Line,” a sketch that was pre-recorded before the live broadcast, is filled with lighthearted hilarity until Bowen Yang succumbs to the overwhelming pressure of the queue, much to his own shock and that of his friends. “I’m leaving. I’m leaving!” he exclaims in a moment of comic despair.
At that pivotal moment, Joe Jonas steps in with an uplifting ballad, encouraging the NYC line quitter to have faith in the process. “Believe in the line/ You deserve this viral Greek yogurt/ Or to try Lisa Rinna’s wine,” the Jonas Brother passionately sings in a surprise cameo that adds to the sketch’s charm.
Check out the “Big Dumb Line” sketch from Saturday Night Live below for a dose of laughter and relatable humor.
