Bowen Yang delivered an instantly iconic performance on Saturday Night Live over the weekend as the ice berg that sunk the Titanic.
No longer must we debate what that ice berg would be like if it were a person, because now we know — a pop queen.
Appearing on “Weekend Update” to promote his new “hyperpop EDM nu-disco fantasia” album, titled “Music,” Yang’s Titanic Iceberg stole the show.
Addressing the berg’s cultural legacy, Yang explained: “That was a really long time ago. I’ve done a lot of reflecting to try and move past it. It’s one very small part me, but there’s so much going on beneath the surface that you can’t see.”
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But when Colin Jost presses him to talk about the defining event, Titanic Iceberg’s true feelings come out:
“First of all, you came to where I live and you hit me. It was midnight. I was chilling. And then I hear this Irish cacophony behind me.”
“And before I turn around and go, like, what? Half my ass is gone, which was my best feature. And I’m literally injured but all anybody cares about is that like, 40 or 50 people died or whatever.”
Watch below, where you’ll also get to hear a snippet from the album you won’t want to miss:
The episode delivered another queer standout as host Carey Mulligan and Kate McKinnon explored the latest “Lesbian Period Drama”:
And much ado has been made about musical guest Kid Kudi’s wardrobe choice, which was later explained to be an homage to Kurt Cobain:
Kurt Cobain was a precious soul. During a time that it was popular to shame things that went against society’s idea of normal, Kurt embraced them and advocated for them. Kid Cudi paid homage by doing the same thing. I truly LOVE to see it. pic.twitter.com/KD94wQ8ROe
— Dedee ? (@thoughtfulbae) April 11, 2021
SarcasaticMisanthrope
Probably the dissenting view here, but I have not found Bowen Yang to be funny.
AxelDC
I pity you.
LifeinShaw
I like him but didn’t find the skit funny. The Lesbian Period Drama trailer, however, is freaking hilarious.
MISTERJETT
no offense, but maybe should should have your sense of humor checked out.
JromeGervais09
Your descriptive title should include, self-loathing, misanthrope, coward. There, that fits you much better.
cuteguy
I’m sure Bowen Yang is so upset by a loser like you. He’s not only on SNL but a standout and you give your “dissenting” opinion on here. Talk about a bitter queen. Get a therapist who likes a challenge and let Bowen shine
roiboihoutx
Boy, please! Child, any way…..that was a funny ass crazy skit! That boy was good, that’s the funniest I have seen him….. operation obsessed! You needs to go see a damned shrink ASAP! Ole hussie
gjamesm40
I agree. This skit is awful and Yang has never been funny.
Fahd
Yang is funny.
Mr. Stadnick
This was actually funny for most of the sketch an upgrade!
Kangol2
Bowen Yang’s Iceberg was hilarious, the “Lesbian Period Drama” skit made me burst out laughing more than once, and cutie KId Cudi deserves praise for his fashion daring, new songs and honoring Kurt Cobain.
Cam
Those two skits were hilarious!
AxelDC
You should watch Awkwafina’s series if you think Bowen Yang is funny. He plays her cousin on that show.
Miles
I think he is finding his footing and with time will improve his skills as they all do with SNL experience. The concept of the iceberg sketch was a fresh idea. It did not work at 100% capacity but then most of the skits never do. I did think that his Judy Garland duet with Ms. Strong, the Covid outdoor gay cabaret act was precious…..I am referring to another episode. I think the fact that he is outwardly gay with no apology is a first for SNL and it sets him apart. And the fact that he is Asian is a plus.
MISTERJETT
Kate McKinnon is out and proud as well.
RyanMBecker
The first openly gay cast member on SNL was Terry Sweeney in the mid-80s. He was best known for playing Nancy Reagan. You can read more on Wikipedia. Or watch his SNL skits on YouTube. You should also Google “‘SNL’S’ GAY HISTORY: ALL 4 LGBTQ CAST MEMBERS”
Dymension
Very entertaining!
fur_hunter
I watched this on YouTube and had to stop it several times, so I could stop laughing. I loved it.
MISTERJETT
i saw it and it had me roflmao. it was hilarious. i’ve watched it on youtube several times.
decampbell
I’m apparently also in the minority. While there were some clever lines in the the skit, it wasn’t funny. Bowen Yang is not funny, at least not on SNL. He gives the same mincing Gaysian stereotype over and over. Gonna dread seeing how many Queers show up with an iceberg on their head for Halloween.
gjamesm40
This. A thousand times this. The whole thing was awful.
humble charlie
I thought both skits were funny, but neither were as funny as the Chris Kattan skit from years ago where he tried to pretend he was kissing etc. a woman. That one is a classic. Chris Kattan is underappreciated as an actor/comedian, and the fact that Norm MacDonald dislikes him is also a plus in his favor.
Mehki
He had me screaming.
This was the highlight of the evening.
I’m glad they finally gave him something to do.
Who would think to play the Titanic Iceberg with an Album to plug?
Robothedestroyer
The water needs to come on next and tell their side.
JessPH
It was hilarious. Very well written sketch and Yang delivered his lines flawlessly.