Pete Davidson, a cast member on Saturday Night Live, took heat over the weekend for mocking the appearance of Dan Crenshaw, a Republican candidate for Congress who lost his eye fighting in Afghanistan.
Davidson, whose actual claim to fame is that he was, up until quite recently, the boyfriend of pop star Ariana Grande, performed a ‘Weekend Update’ segment that included his first impressions of midterm political candidates.
That ‘first impression’ included a scripted line that Crenshaw, who served 10 years as a Navy SEAL and was awarded two Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, and the Navy Commendation Medal with Valor, looked like “a hitman in a porno movie.”
Davidson was so proud of himself, he couldn’t stop giggling like a school girl at his own jokes.
Things got worse when the alleged comedian tried to ad lib after the joke fell a bit flat, laughing “I’m sorry … I know he lost his eye in war or whatever.”
On NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Pete Davidson mocks GOP Congressional candidate Dan Crenshaw for losing his eye in war: “You may be surprised to hear he’s a Congressional candidate from Texas and not a hitman in a porno movie. I’m sorry, I know he lost his eye in war, or whatever.” pic.twitter.com/krQwesqLAV
— Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) November 4, 2018
Crenshaw responds to Davidson
As you might expect from a Navy SEAL who served five tours of duty, two of which were after he lost his eye and nearly lost his vision completely, Crenshaw responded with class and dignity.
He said he didn’t take offense to the joke, but noted SNL should reconsider using war wounds as fodder for their comedy routines.
Good rule in life: I try hard not to offend; I try harder not to be offended. That being said, I hope @nbcsnl recognizes that vets don’t deserve to see their wounds used as punchlines for bad jokes.
— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) November 4, 2018
TMZ also caught up with Crenshaw and he opted to take the high road again, explaining that our country needs to pivot away from demanding everybody make public apologies when they make high-profile mistakes.
Mr. Crenshaw is a classy man and a hero.
Even though @DanCrenshawTX doesn’t want an apology, Pete Davidson and @nbcSNL should give him one.
It’s the right thing to do. https://t.co/r1vSf9BXwR
— Harlan Z. Hill (@Harlan) November 5, 2018
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All class.
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) wasn’t about to let the incident slide, and took a shot at Davidson in epic fashion.
The group issued a statement saying, “Getting dumped by your pop star girlfriend is no excuse for lashing out at a decorated war hero.”
“Pete Davidson and NBC should immediately apologize to Dan, and to the millions of veterans and military families who tune in every weekend – because they’re not laughing,” NRCC Spokesman Jack Pandol said.
Davidson’s own father died in 9/11
There’s one interesting “what if” to this. Perhaps Davidson, who really should have known better than to mock a war hero who fought in Afghanistan after 9/11, was actually making a statement about the joke itself. Perhaps he was mocking the fact that SNL’s writers had him joking about Crenshaw’s looks in the first place.
Davidson has a very, very personal history on the matter – his father was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attack.
How Pete Davidson Has Honored His Father, Who Died in the 9/11 Terrorist Attack https://t.co/voTmt70YI4
— AlMckown (@AlMckown4) November 5, 2018
Could Davidson have actually been trying to point out that the original joke might need some context? The fact that he knew about Crenshaw’s injuries says he at least did some research, whereas his joke writers may have not.
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He needs to be taken behind the barn and get what he has coming. Maybe his Mother is still alive and it is not a proud moment for any parent. Maybe his father can ask God to help with this. I’m a real believer that God has punish powers from above. If he is keeping his fathers memory alive his face doesn’t look like it.
Trash!
Trash!
I would like to see this skinny little dip sheet go through one hour of Navy Seal Training. He’d be shtng in his pants and looking for a safe-space.
pete davidson is one ugly guy, just what did Arianna Grande see in him? He looks like a drug addict.
pete davidson is one ugly guy, just what did Arianna Grande see in him? He looks like a drug addict.
He was a boyfriend to a Donut Licker. LOL
If it wouldn’t be for SNL making political jokes – especially Alex Baldwin – SNL wouldn’t even be on TV.
I also agree with Mark – it’s ignorance of a comedian to make fun of our vets.
If it wouldn’t be for SNL making political jokes – especially Alex Baldwin – SNL wouldn’t even be on TV.
I also agree with Mark – it’s ignorance of a comedian to make fun of our vets.
Drugs will KILL him!!
Camille, Good logic. If we are DISGUSTED by the comments of these Californication
“stars,” don’t watch / email the product sponsors of these snarky shows.
“Lost an eye in a war or something”??? Arrogant little P71ck !
Perhaps Davidson ( and Balwin) might lose an eye in a men’s room “glory hole.”
Camille, Good logic. If we are DISGUSTED by the comments of these Californication
“stars,” don’t watch / email the product sponsors of these snarky shows.
“Lost an eye in a war or something”??? Arrogant little P71ck !
Perhaps Davidson ( and Balwin) might lose an eye in a men’s room “glory hole.”
Davidson has to be an idiot to say something like that. I won’t watch SNL anymore.
Being a retired vet myself, I take real offense to anyone using a war wound as a pun for a joke. Or anyone’s imperfection whether it be a birth defect or a wound used just to get laughs. Comedy is not funny anymore, it’s vile tasteless and un sensitive to the person or group it’s directed towards. Is this the new low we have sunk to, to be sympathetic and pretend were sensitive to some and vile and nasty to others as long as it meets our needs and portrays us as people were not. Better do some soul searching take a long hard look in the mirror what is looking back at you a demon or saint.
Being a retired vet myself, I take real offense to anyone using a war wound as a pun for a joke. Or anyone’s imperfection whether it be a birth defect or a wound used just to get laughs. Comedy is not funny anymore, it’s vile tasteless and un sensitive to the person or group it’s directed towards. Is this the new low we have sunk to, to be sympathetic and pretend were sensitive to some and vile and nasty to others as long as it meets our needs and portrays us as people were not. Better do some soul searching take a long hard look in the mirror what is looking back at you a demon or saint.
Federal Man: I wonder what kind of brainless sub-human wastes time watching something like SNL or any of the other Alphabet-station shows. I pray that every low-life that laughs at these sick jokes from these “mistakes of nature” will experience the tragedy that survivors of any disability suffer.
Federal Man: I wonder what kind of brainless sub-human wastes time watching something like SNL or any of the other Alphabet-station shows. I pray that every low-life that laughs at these sick jokes from these “mistakes of nature” will experience the tragedy that survivors of any disability suffer.
I think 120 people still watch it, and they are the mentally challenged. In other words, they are liberals paying off their college loans for their degrees in Pygmy Lesbian Studies & living in their mom’s basements until they are 53….
SNL still has an audience ?
I guess the Canadian (((Big Media))) guy, Lorne (who names their offspring “Lorne” ?) has to now rely on ugly, unfunny sideshow freaks like Davidson to get people to watch his Crapfest.
Worst joke ever! This shows that the left is just low life scum!
I tried watching SNL about ten years ago and was waiting for the ” punchlines” for 90 minutes. It is so sophomoric, so unfunny. I heard all their toilet-jokes when i was in first grade…….
I tried watching SNL about ten years ago and was waiting for the ” punchlines” for 90 minutes. It is so sophomoric, so unfunny. I heard all their toilet-jokes when i was in first grade…….
In the past most of the SNL “stars” pitch their own jokes and if the group thinks the joke or skit is good enough it gets used and the “star” gets to perform it during a show. I think the author of this story is trying too hard to give this liberal creep too much credit.
In the past most of the SNL “stars” pitch their own jokes and if the group thinks the joke or skit is good enough it gets used and the “star” gets to perform it during a show. I think the author of this story is trying too hard to give this liberal creep too much credit.
He needs to be taken behind the barn and get what he has coming. Maybe his Mother is still alive and it is not a proud moment for any parent. Maybe his father can ask God to help with this. I’m a real believer that God has punish powers from above. If he is keeping his fathers memory alive his face doesn’t look like it.
Trash!
I would like to see this skinny little dip sheet go through one hour of Navy Seal Training. He’d be shtng in his pants and looking for a safe-space.
pete davidson is one ugly guy, just what did Arianna Grande see in him? He looks like a drug addict.
He was a boyfriend to a Donut Licker. LOL
If it wouldn’t be for SNL making political jokes – especially Alex Baldwin – SNL wouldn’t even be on TV.
I also agree with Mark – it’s ignorance of a comedian to make fun of our vets.
Drugs will KILL him!!
Davidson has to be an idiot to say something like that. I won’t watch SNL anymore.
Camille, Good logic. If we are DISGUSTED by the comments of these Californication
“stars,” don’t watch / email the product sponsors of these snarky shows.
“Lost an eye in a war or something”??? Arrogant little P71ck !
Perhaps Davidson ( and Balwin) might lose an eye in a men’s room “glory hole.”
Being a retired vet myself, I take real offense to anyone using a war wound as a pun for a joke. Or anyone’s imperfection whether it be a birth defect or a wound used just to get laughs. Comedy is not funny anymore, it’s vile tasteless and un sensitive to the person or group it’s directed towards. Is this the new low we have sunk to, to be sympathetic and pretend were sensitive to some and vile and nasty to others as long as it meets our needs and portrays us as people were not. Better do some soul searching take a long hard look in the mirror what is looking back at you a demon or saint.
SNL still has an audience ?
I guess the Canadian (((Big Media))) guy, Lorne (who names their offspring “Lorne” ?) has to now rely on ugly, unfunny sideshow freaks like Davidson to get people to watch his Crapfest.
I think 120 people still watch it, and they are the mentally challenged. In other words, they are liberals paying off their college loans for their degrees in Pygmy Lesbian Studies & living in their mom’s basements until they are 53….
Federal Man: I wonder what kind of brainless sub-human wastes time watching something like SNL or any of the other Alphabet-station shows. I pray that every low-life that laughs at these sick jokes from these “mistakes of nature” will experience the tragedy that survivors of any disability suffer.
Worst joke ever! This shows that the left is just low life scum!
In the past most of the SNL “stars” pitch their own jokes and if the group thinks the joke or skit is good enough it gets used and the “star” gets to perform it during a show. I think the author of this story is trying too hard to give this liberal creep too much credit.
I tried watching SNL about ten years ago and was waiting for the ” punchlines” for 90 minutes. It is so sophomoric, so unfunny. I heard all their toilet-jokes when i was in first grade…….