The latest episode of “Saturday Night Live” took a hilarious jab at the viral “spirit tunnel” videos from “The Jennifer Hudson Show” in a sketch featuring guest host Nikki Glaser. The sketch, styled as an advertisement for antidepressants, showcased Glaser feeling down and overwhelmed before discovering the Jennifer Hudson spirit tunnel.
The sketch opened with Glaser looking out a window at the rain, feeling anxious and out of sorts. A voiceover introduced the concept of celebrities dancing through the spirit tunnel on the Jennifer Hudson Show, with footage of stars like Kathryn Hahn and Simon Cowell making their way down the hallway as the show’s staff cheered them on.
Glaser, as herself, watched the TikTok videos on her phone and expressed her apprehension about participating in the spirit tunnel. “I love Jennifer Hudson, but as an uncoordinated white woman, I felt trapped,” she confessed. Despite trying to practice and get into the groove, Glaser couldn’t shake off the feeling of dread and inadequacy. The staff of the Jennifer Hudson Show sang a rendition of “Hey Mickey” with “Nikki” replacing “Mickey,” adding to Glaser’s anxiety.
However, Glaser’s mood lifted when she discovered Hudsacillin, a medication designed to combat spirit tunnel-related symptoms. The sketch humorously portrayed Hudsacillin as a pill made from a blend of E. Coli, influenza, C. Diff, and rancid buttermilk, causing violent illness and prompting a quick cancellation of tunnel appearances. Glaser shared her relief at regaining control of her life and passing her spot in the tunnel to someone who truly wanted it.
The sketch concluded with a sarcastic voiceover promoting Hudsacillin as the solution to avoiding the spirit tunnel experience. The humorous take on the viral trend left viewers in stitches and showcased Glaser’s comedic talent.
Overall, the “SNL” sketch cleverly spoofed the popular spirit tunnel videos with a creative twist, offering a refreshing and entertaining take on the trend. With Glaser’s comedic timing and the show’s satirical approach, the sketch delivered laughs while poking fun at the celebrity culture phenomenon.
