Governor Chris Christie Appears on ‘SNL’: Is It Okay for Him to Joke About Sandy?
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2012/11/18 21:33:15
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When Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast a few weeks ago, it seemed like it might never be a laughing matter. After all, the devastating super storm raged in various levels of intensity from Jamaica to Canada. Over 100 lives were lost, power outages and gas lines were plentiful and the damage is estimated to total over $60 billion dollars. Of all the affected areas, New Jersey was one of the hardest hit.
That’s why the Garden State’s Governor has become the poster child of the disaster. In the post-storm, pre-presidential election days, he made headlines by setting politics aside to focus on his citizens in need. But as locals continued to clean up the aftermath of the destruction, Chris Christie took a little time out for a laugh last night. He appeared as himself on “Saturday Night Live” and talked about Sandy with “Weekend Update” host Seth Meyer. Of course he thanked the Red Cross. But he also joked about his short temper and poked fun at his now infamous blue fleece. He even managed to get in a jab at officials who didn’t encourage residents to evacuate like Atlantic City yor Lorenzo Langford before he quoted “saint” Bruce Springsteen.
It was a solid comedic performance, but some might find it inappropriate for the local leader to make light of such a serious situation. What do you think: Is it okay for him to joke about the Sandy?
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Second, SNL is a fun show that does satirical skits on anything and everything. Humor is a great way to deal with things. He wasn't irreverent. We are WAY too critical of everyone and everything; or perhaps I should use the term judgmental.
Many people deal with difficult situations with humor. I remember the jokes that went around after the Challenger explosion. Did that mean that people cared any less? No.
Or
am i too refined?
So Whats Next 911 Jokes ?
I like Christie, even though Im a Democrat, he is one of my favorite Governors. Christie has done so much for New Jersey.
How about instead of complaining about things that really don't matter, you go do something with your time?
IT was time to release some of the stress and what better way then to appear on SNL. HE was great.
I would guess that people on here voting "no" did not actually watch the skit. Again, he is not joking about the storm itself. You would have to watch the skit to understand. The wording of the SH question is misleading the reader to think he is joking about Sandy itself.