This article is more proof of how fake this whole story is. Television audiences don't cheer and applaud unless they're told to cheer and applaud. (I've done enough television to know.)
And there's that fake picture again.
Colin Jost's Reaction Says It All As 'SNL' Audience Cheers For Luigi Mangione
Kelly Coffey-Behrens
Mon, December 23, 2024, 10:00 AM PST·4 min read
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"Saturday Night Live" host
Colin Jost appeared visibly stunned when the studio audience erupted in cheers after he mentioned
Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, during the show’s "Weekend Update" segment on December 21.
Mangione is currently facing federal charges alongside a New York state murder indictment related to Thompson’s death. Despite the charges, he rapidly amassed a polarizing fan base online, with many social media users expressing conflicted admiration for the murder suspect, often focusing on his "hot" appearance.
Colin Jost, who is married to actress
Scarlett Johansson, seemed caught off guard when the audience responded with enthusiastic applause upon hearing Luigi Mangione’s name.
'SNL' Jokes About Luigi Mangione
How “woke” are far-left Liberals in NYC who go to SNL live filmings? So woke they will cheer the *actual* murder of C-level pharma executives (in this case UnitedHealth CEO by alleged perp Luigi Mangione). Good recovery by Colin Jost for this shameful display of mob rule.
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— Lion Advocacy (@LionAdvocacy)
December 23, 2024
After the audience applauded, Jost, who looked around unsure how to react to the applause, eventually said, "Yeah... definitely woo.”
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“You’re wooing for justice, right?” he asked.
He went on to continue the joke, delivering the punchline: “Luigi Mangione dropped his extradition fight and was flown from Pennsylvania to New York to face multiple charges. In related news, Bumble exploded.”
According to
The Independent, as of Thursday morning, Luigi Mangione had reportedly received 54 emails, 87 pieces of mail, and 163 deposits into his commissary account—an inmate fund used to purchase items while incarcerated. While a spokesperson confirmed the volume of support, they declined to disclose the total amount of money currently in Mangione's account.
Who Is Luigi Mangione?
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On December 4, 2024, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was tragically shot outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel in Manhattan, where he had been attending an investor event. The shocking incident reverberated through corporate and political circles, sparking concerns about security measures and the motives behind such a calculated attack.
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A nationwide manhunt for Mangione followed, lasting five days until his capture in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Upon his arrest, authorities discovered a 3D-printed firearm, a silencer, fake identification documents, and a handwritten manifesto. The manifesto reportedly detailed Mangione's deep resentment toward the health insurance industry, offering a glimpse into a potential motive.