The latest song from The Lonely Island made its debut on “Saturday Night Live,” featuring pop sensation Charli XCX in a hilarious take on white people in suburban neighborhoods calling the cops. In the music video, Andy Samberg can be seen polishing an array of brightly colored telephones with a mischievous grin, ready to dial the police at a moment’s notice. His collection of phones is labeled “Phones With Which to Snitch,” adding a humorous touch to the scene.
One of the standout moments in the video shows Weekend Update host Colin Jost being arrested by the police outside Samberg’s house as he frantically makes calls to report various incidents. Samberg and Charli XCX, sporting suburban-chic attire, are shown calling the cops on a Girl Scout in their neighborhood, adding to the satirical theme of the song.
Throughout the video, Samberg and Charli XCX engage in comical activities such as using binoculars to spy on their neighbors, measuring the distance of cars parked near their driveway, and even posting a sign on their lawn that reads “Curb Your Damn Dog.” Samberg, in his Wonder Bread white ensemble, humorously sings about reporting people to the cops anonymously and gleefully declares that he will sleep like a baby after doing so.
The video also features a scene where Samberg is pictured on the jury bench in a courtroom, enjoying popcorn and singing about showing up for court day with enthusiasm. Additionally, there is a nod to the trend of filming incidents on smartphones as Lonely Island member Akiva Schaffer is shown capturing an event on his phone.
The closing scene of the music video shows Charli XCX and Samberg dancing in the street in matching red outfits, joined by cops and neighbors, adding a fun and light-hearted end to the song. This latest track follows The Lonely Island’s previous hit, “Sushi Glory Hole,” which also premiered on “Saturday Night Live” and humorously highlighted secret sushi spots in New York City.
With Charli XCX serving as both the episode’s host and musical guest, the collaboration between her and The Lonely Island brings a fresh and entertaining twist to the sketch comedy show. The song’s catchy lyrics and playful visuals make it a standout moment in the show’s lineup.
