Pete Davidson & Colin Jost
Joke They’re ‘Dropping Thousands and thousands’ Over Ferry Fiasco
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Pete Davidson and Colin Jost turned their notorious Staten Island Ferry drama into comedy gold on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend … poking enjoyable on the “money-losing fiasco” that is been haunting them since 2022.
The duo, who purchased the decommissioned ferry with plans to show it right into a floating leisure venue, reunited on the “Weekend Update” desk, and Pete wasted no time roasting their funding. “So yeah, in case you’re wondering why I had to do a show in Saudi Arabia … we’re losing millions on this ferry,” he joked.
Pete, who’s anticipating his first youngster, added, “I assume that’s what the article says; I can’t spend $5 on a paywall when I got a kid on the way.” He additionally quipped, “I’m just excited to be a dad and give it all the energy and enthusiasm I never had for this show.”
Jost chimed in with, “I will tell you on the other side, I prefer having a kid to the ferry.” The 2 revealed they re-named the ship Titanic II. “We thought the Staten Island Ferry sounded too depressing,” Pete stated.
Nonetheless, Colin insisted issues are “going very well,” whereas Pete joked, “If Lorne Michaels has taught us anything, it’s that you never, ever give up even if everyone says the time has come and Tina Fey is ready to take over.”
TMZ broke the story … regardless of experiences Pete and Colin had been contemplating promoting the ferry, sources informed us no means. We’re informed their imaginative and prescient is lastly taking form … with a current Nike deal and even a Tommy Hilfiger vogue present held on board.
