Pete Davidson Surprises on ‘SNL’ with Staten Island Ferry Roast
Comedian Pete Davidson, 31, made an unexpected return to "Saturday Night Live," reuniting with Colin Jost at the “Weekend Update” desk while humorously mocking their Staten Island ferry investment.
Ferry Business and Comedy
Davidson and Jost purchased the Staten Island ferry in 2022. During the show, Davidson joked about their financial losses:
“So yeah, in case you’re wondering why I had to do a show in Saudi Arabia, we’re losing millions on this ferry.”
Referring to his recent Riyadh Comedy Festival appearance, he added with a laugh,
“I assume that’s what the article says; I can’t spend $5 on a paywall when I got a kid on the way.”
Personal Updates and Jests
Davidson, who exited “SNL” in May 2022 after eight seasons, shared his excitement about fatherhood:
“I’m just excited to be a dad and give it all the energy and enthusiasm I never had for this show.”
Jost, 43, father to four-year-old Cosmo with Scarlett Johansson, humorously compared parenting to their ferry venture:
“I will tell you on the other side, I definitely prefer having a kid to the ferry.”
Rebranding and Promotions
The pair renamed the ferry, aiming to lift its image:
“We thought the Staten Island Ferry sounded too depressing, so now it’s called the Titanic II.”
Jost mentioned a recent sponsorship deal:
“Recently, we got paid by Nike to put an ad on it for the New York City Marathon.”
Final Remarks
Davidson ended with a light jab at “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels, 80, while discussing perseverance.
Author’s summary: Pete Davidson returned to "SNL" to humorously address his Staten Island ferry investment, share personal milestones, and poke fun at both the venture and the show's creator.