Staff Reports
Vice President Kamala Harris has truly outdone herself with a performance recently that could only be described as “cringe” on every possible level. Her last-minute bid for the spotlight included a cameo on Saturday Night Live, which, judging by reactions online, might have been better suited for the blooper reel of political disasters. One eagle-eyed social media user pointed out that Harris’ SNL skit resembled an unoriginal, half-hearted rehash of past routines, leaving many wondering if originality was ever on her agenda.
Comedic pundit Benny Johnson weighed in, calling her performance “Kackling Kamala’s self-talk session,” illustrating not just the absurdity but also highlighting the sheer desperation in her attempt to court public favor. The consensus is that this exercise in humor utterly backfired, leaving viewers with secondhand embarrassment for a Vice President who seems to think that giggles can replace genuine leadership. Performances like this do more harm than good, especially with critics lining up to roast her apparent inability to connect with the American people.
Social media erupted in a cacophony of critiques, with one user lamenting the “cringeworthy” spectacle and another questioning if this is the caliber of leadership America should expect. Apparently, even comedy is too much for Harris, leading critics to wonder if she is somehow amplifying her status as the nation’s most cringe-worthy political figure. Comments about her laughable attempt at humor are only half the story—her inability to learn from past mistakes is a refreshing view into just how out of touch Harris has become.
#DementiaJoe has dementia…
🤡HARRIS IS JUST PLAIN STUPID!🤡
Kamala‘s Last Ditch ‘Saturday Night Live‘ Appearance Mocked Online: ‘Even Her SNL Skit was Plagiarized‘ https://t.co/eghBlea1xI via @BreitbartNews
— Albright (@hb348) November 4, 2024
Further humiliation came as conservative commentators pointed out that her SNL appearance might have borrowed its punchlines from Donald Trump’s 2015 sketches. Whereas Trump commanded the SNL stage with a more convincing act back in the day, Harris seemed to repeat campaign promises originally crafted by him, like eliminating taxes on tips, while ironically having voted to ensure these tips are still tracked for tax purposes. The irony appears lost on her, which is perhaps emblematic of the Harris administration’s approach to policy—and humor.
Yet while Harris aims for comedic gold, she misses the target and fumbles on a national stage, further reinforcing just how ill-equipped she is for the challenges facing America today. Instead of grappling with the pressing issues like illegal immigration and violent crime — topics that Americans are genuinely concerned about — she distracts herself and the public with hollow entertainment devoid of substance.
Perhaps the crowning irony comes with her desperate attempt to win celebrity endorsements, the latest being from Jennifer Lopez whose own controversies surrounding past associations have not gone unnoticed. If Harris thinks a few Hollywood faces will sway the American public, she might want to reconsider her strategy—after all, the electorate is far from entertained when the country is facing real challenges. The laughter that ensued from her misguided stunt may just be a prelude to the somber reality check awaiting her come election time.
