Weekend Update: Jane Wickline on Sabrina Carpenter's Netflix Christmas Special - SNL

[@prince_thomas]

“I leave a trail of breadcrumbs and then I leave a trail of loaves of bread” is so poetic

[@tw8464]

I too thought this was brilliant she writes these hilarious songs like this, these quirky things never think of, so clever

[@Valentin-ve6ms]

Not really

[@beccabits]

That was moment the like button got smashed!

[@brok3nboy]

This is the line that won me over fully. I get it now. I get her now. She's too good for this show

[@PlatinumHustle]

This ruined the entire show. Buzzkill and cringe. Was this supposed to be funny?

[@mememefinally]

"I don't have secrets, but please think I might have secrets!"

[@raymondricci5323]

What did she say, "Mystique"?

[@SteveJohnson-ht6kv]

QUOTE! A super funny quote!

[@mememefinally]

@@SteveJohnson-ht6kv INDEED!

[@cwg73160]

Those words were in the video.

[@Tao_Tology]

"Please..... _pleeeze_ " 🎶

[@DuoForbidden]

I'm so glad Jane was able to do another one of these. It's a nice balance of awkward, quirky, but astute.

[@colin72]

Unfortunately, the awkward, quirky and astute are upstaged by her being unfunny.

[@pikashock]

@@colin72agreed she’s not very funny… she was the worst part of the gladiator 2 skit.

[@PlatinumHustle]

This ruined the entire show. Buzzkill and cringe. Was this supposed to be funny?

[@danielletopping2763]

​@@pikashockSTOP I loved her part in that skit.

[@caribgirl726]

@@colin72 Agree. She’s terribly unfunny. How in the world did she land this gig!

[@tki_scatter]

The face she makes after "FRUITCAKE" is just, priceless

[@hjkayel9610]

That "HELP ME" and "PLEASE" in trembly high voice KILLED me, ahahahahaha!!!

[@yoshilu7451]

Bring back "The couple you can't believe are together" !

[@heyokakoyeh]

Yes, please! Turn it into a movie!!!!!

[@user-dn6fw1ss1c]

Why? She brought nothing, it was Marcello carrying the entire bit.

[@earnestp.worrell5389]

Bring back anything that's remotely funny.

[@Cosmosisification]

Idk how it's possible, but somehow her not being a particularly amazing singer makes this even better. I hope she gets to do more of these, it's probably my favorite recurring weekend update side-bit.

[@1midnightfish]

I 100% agree but also wonder if she may be a good enough singer to deliberately sing like this for the skit

[@dustytheloneranger]

I wouldn't be surprised if it's for the bit

[@stringlarson1247]

@@1midnightfish I'm thinking it's one of those 'you have to be quite good at something to pull off being bad at it' things.

[@twdjt6245]

Name for the others? This is the first I’ve seen of her and I loved this lol

[@marshalbaek5580]

@@Cosmosisification I believe she can sing really well if she wants to. I think she pretends to be an average voice for the skit.

[@TotalWealth]

“Why does no one think I’m lying!?” 🤣

[@kgal1298]

LMAO it's so funny too because most lesbians I've heard talk about this are like "I've never seen anyone more straight in my life"

[@H.G.Wells-ishWells-ish]

To me, Wickline takes me back to the days of Jack Handey's Deep Thoughts. Deadpan is a dying art on SNL and other comedic outlets. She has a serious face with a sharp wit. Just what SNL needs. Already a fan.

[@jonhowe2960]

👏

[@cynthiamason4069]

Yes❤She's wonderful, and, you know, Jack Handel's still on the right side of the dirt. Maybe SNL could bring him back to the show to pair up with Jane Wickline? That would be a lovely event for this year's 50th anniversary ❤

[@Susie_Floozie]

@H.G.Wells-ishWells-ish I have a feeling her dad must have been Old Man Barlow: "TADPOLE! Tadpole's a winner!"

[@picklespeas9623]

Her and Michael Longfellow are perfect at that!

[@LuckyandSilver]

"I make out with Jenna Ortega...PASSIONATELY"😂

[@harrymarkharris44]

She is cleverly unique. Refreshing different. Please keep her :)

[@HanifBarnwell]

no Harry, this is beyond brutal.

[@DansEarway]

Terrible Adam Sandler impression.

[@caribgirl726]

I don’t know how she got the SNL gig. I just don’t find her funny at all. For heaven’s sake bring back Kate, Cecily, Aidy 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@RumblesBettr]

Shes absolutely terrible to watch. Never seen her be remotely funny or entertaining

[@caribgirl726]

@@RumblesBettr 100%. Painful to watch.

[@littleprincess2319]

“Should i cover another chappel roan song” 😭

[@weforgot]

That was actually way funnier than I expected clicking on. Great new cast member 🎉

[@ellajean-sprecher3798]

the delivery on 'the album that is called fRuiTCAKE' is killing me lmao

[@youngradix1]

"Why can't u see me for who I really, easily could be in sectet" 😂😂😂 Why is this silliness tickling my brain?

[@liluziintrovert]

It really is crazy that Taylor is insanely straight yet has a whole section of her fan base who are determined she’s secretly a lesbian in love with her ex best friend and all of her boyfriends are covers. Meanwhile Sabrina has actively made out with women and nobody questions her sexuality

[@tw8464]

People often want what's unattainable

[@enquivlug]

Yeah that's what the song was about

[@hammerfret]

Yeah, thanks for explaining the bit. I didn’t understand it even though she literally said the exact same thing. But you did it sooooo much better.

[@mathies3598]

She's not insanely straight lol😭but i dont think that she's secretly with karlie or anything, that woman is just not straight

[@stephanie1624]

​@@mathies3598She always has a boyfriend and, by her own admission, falls in love very quickly. I think that can fairly be described as "insanely straight."

[@unshavenmarc]

I'm glad the audience gets this. I miss Chloe Troast.

[@RahulMahendra0]

That Moon sketch with Timothee Chalamet is GOLD

[@laalaa99stl]

Was hoping the real Sabrina Carpenter would pop up and end the sketch by making out with Jane.

[@roachdoggjr722]

🤨

[@hjkayel9610]

Ooooohhhh YES!!!!

[@RichardX1]

So was Jane, I suspect.

[@raelshark]

Hoping for a sequel bit now.

[@julianfleming5627]

Now I’m curious who is Sabrina Carpenter

[@ashb1303]

closing with ''thats that me espresso" was so good jane i love you

[@Rambam1776]

Superbly different. Not stereotypically funny, but a completely different approach. About time SNL through in a little difference. More, please.

[@s.a.l948]

Yes! Great to see them be a little daring

[@SteveJohnson-ht6kv]

No

[@AntiGravityC9]

she's better in her own segment with its own brand of comedy, not as part of the typical SNL dialogue sketches kind of like Kyle was

[@ZoneZero-sm9jv]

threw

[@lee1130fromtwitter]

Sarah is already different and very funny. I don't enjoy this girl at all on SNL.

[@Sesameseedss]

this is so exactly my humor. i may just have to start watching the show bc of jane

[@micaiahh]

There are old interviews of Sabrina talking about how she likes girls and guys and many photos of her with the bi pride flag..she is trying to be loud without saying anything lol

[@Manic_Femme]

yeah i was like wait how do they know about gaylors but not the huge section of bibrinas lol

[@katiehaleyeah]

it’s crazy to me that sabrina is literally on record saying all the posters on her wall as a kid were women after being asked about her childhood celebrity crushes. she then says “my girl crushes were miley, taylor”, etc. and then starts talking about zac efron. like… is she not obviously bi? she doesn’t need to “officially” come out or make a statement to be lgbtq+. she’s also on record saying she can’t remember any disney prince name, she only cared about the princesses. it’s bold of people to assume sabrina is straight bc “she hasn’t said anything”

[@ArgoBargo]

I mean…. She’s also on record singing “since the lord forgot my gay awakening” so I don’t think she’s bi either since the line in context implies that she can’t date women period

[@lambdatheorem]

@@ArgoBargoit could also be interpreted that she should have double the options but she’s not getting any girls either

[@user-dn6fw1ss1c]

she's also from a family of scientologists (she wouldn't be able to contact them unless she was involved too) and will do anything to stay relevant and spread their message. Wouldn't trust anything she says or does, it's not genuine.

[@ronswansonsdog2833]

Tbf who really remembers all the names of the Disney princes lol

[@mattypuddingfingers6562]

I didn't know she made out with Jenna Ortega; I'm going to need research this immediately.

[@mememefinally]

She might have SECRETS!

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

Yeah, I haven't heard about this either.

[@luniblue3779]

it’s in the “taste” music video if you wanna know :)

[@jamessirot854]

@luniblue3779 Which is a parody of Death Becomes Her.

[@caru3257]

Please send link.

[@lilymatthews2664]

yea she absolutely killed this

[@JoeBlow-jm1bz]

She is the most talented cast member currently, I love her so much, and I hope that she gets everything in life that she wants, and that she stars in these big Hollywood epic movies, because she has the talent for that

[@tallyholightguy5353]

REALLY?

[@BwInNewJersey]

Something died that’s for sure.

[@user-dn6fw1ss1c]

yes she definitely killed any hope of her actually having discernible talent, glad mom and dad go her the job!

[@Lisa-kf4iu]

Oh come on!

[@DredgenX]

Never noticed that about Sabrina! It's like her manager is asking her to do this stuff for press and people just dont want to see into it. Kinda thought the same thing about Billie too.

[@Manic_Femme]

yeah and then billie came out 😂

[@dominik-b9h]

She is so adorably awkward, really cute.

[@marshalbaek5580]

she could make that a legit song (not about Carpenter) but something around the phrase "I just want you to think I might have secrets" - the music with those lyrics and the way she sings them is a great hook in my opinion.

[@shiser59]

Babe, wake up...new Jane just dropped

[@ClaireIsabellaa]

this was actually hilarious and a shrewd take

[@uhdenuh8676]

She literally did a duet with Chappell in the Christmas special lol

[@twheeler1980]

She’s funny. I dig. Goofy, deadpan, and sincere. Her last song was just as good. More of her.

[@389383]

It's who you know hiring.

[@thisisthelinus]

Unpopular opinion. I do not care for Jane's humour. Its super cringy and incredibly difficult to get through. Glad everyone else is enjoying it. It's just not for me.

[@sjordan9586]

I don’t think it’s an unpopular opinion at all.

[@OVelhoRonaldRios]

This was brilliant.🎉🎉🎉 I know nothing about Sabrina Carpenter (I know she has a hit song and that's it) but it was very easy to get the context and social commentary Jane was providing about how the media and public gets obsessed with a celebrity's sexuality. Very smart. Her delivery is unique. She shouldn't change anything to make her style more appealing. Either the audience gets it or misses the chance to enjoy a very funny and creative mind.

[@heyokakoyeh]

Yes, she's up there with Robin Williams and Tina Fey!!!

[@user-dn6fw1ss1c]

@@heyokakoyeh did they also get their jobs through nepotism and zero charisma? No they didn't.

[@mrssmith1691]

I usually hate when the cast comes on the news with their schtick, this was delightful and funny! Let's see more of her.

[@RepentantSinner86]

I love this girl so much!! At first I did not but now I love her

[@MeloniousThunk]

Username checks out

[@RepentantSinner86]

@MeloniousThunk hahahaha tots

[@TheLK157]

This is freaking rough… my 12 yr old daughter would most def find this super funny

[@SnargleflarpMasetblugp]

That was awesome. the atonality, the awkwardness, the repetitive lyrics. Loved every second.

[@studioatkinson6210]

Can someone tell me what what she is saying in the very last line of the song? I've replayed it repeatedly, but I can't make it out...

[@gracekeddy]

"and that's that me espresso"

[@studioatkinson6210]

@@gracekeddy Great! Thanks. Almost there. Sounds like? " And that's sad me espresso." Not sure what "that's that" is...

[@Geckot369]

It’s a reference to Sabrina Carpenter’s song Espresso, in which she describes herself as being the espresso that keeps her partner up. The line goes “say you can’t sleep, baby I know, that’s that me espresso” Hope that clears things up.

[@devenscience8894]

Hmm, I'll take these other folks' word for it, but my TV captions said "and that's me and my song."

[@laalaa99stl]

This feels like a continuation of her "Gen Z Party" song.

[@o.9428]

Unfortunately, it does.

[@janediceplier]

jane wickline you shine as bright as one thousand stars

[@tallyholightguy5353]

"If you want to shine like the sun, first you have to burn like it" - Jane Wickline

[@laurapringleswilder]

username checks out

[@SteveJohnson-ht6kv]

Wrong! Her talents are as dim as a burned out lightbulb. I wish her the best in her post SNL career starting in 2025!

[@adamhawn2523]

Jane Wickline fav new addition to this cast! 😂

[@kingbullyrock8739]

That's sad

[@bonnieb9238]

She is will fired next season. Im sure she is a great writer but not performer

[@user-dn6fw1ss1c]

please set higher standards for yourself and this show

[@TheDagon12]

She’s the belle of the ball

[@frj3289]

"I'M A BELL."

[@Eutrofication]

it's the wrong opinion but I think Jane is my favourite cast member

[@johnkimball9716]

Her Weekend Update songs have been my favorite things this season.

[@laurapringleswilder]

that is actually the right opinion, fyi

[@HarryVerolme]

not wrong but definitely wildly unpopular

[@wncwaterfalls]

That is definitely wrong 😂

[@jaebee1121]

I completely agree, I love her. I wish she was in more sketches.

[@jasonwilliams1713]

Was humming this in the shower this morning 😅

[@umbrellathorn]

i love this so much, her little back and forth with Colin was funny too :)

[@jenniferjohnson2712]

I love jane so much. She really hits the autistic woman mark. If shes not, i truly apologize, but she just feels like an honest depiction of my life. I hope she does amazing things. And i am grateful for the simpatico. ❤

[@TomTheDerpGuy]

This is hilarious, because if she is Autistic then the jokes write themselves but if she isn't then this is a major insult

[@JoeBlow-jm1bz]

She's obviously the most talented cast member currently, everybody else pales in comparison, I really hope that she gets to be in big Hollywood movies someday, big budgets, I love her so much. She is so talented

[@user-dn6fw1ss1c]

@@JoeBlow-jm1bzobviously is a very strong word. Definitely subjective but there's a reason this clip was uploaded last and why she's featured so little compared to others.

[@AMortalDefiant]

@@user-dn6fw1ss1c There's no rhyme or reason to which videos upload first. It has to do with how KZbin handles the upload process.

[@bufordhighwater9872]

​@@user-dn6fw1ss1c While I agree that obviously is a strong word, and that people need to start thinking about the words they use and what they mean and, or stop with the constant hyperbole for every single thing they say, i don't think you can say she's featured any less than any other members of this year's newcomers. She's been on Update singing at least twice now in the last few months, she's been in a couple Please, Don't Destroy bits. I don't think she's led many if any sketches, but I could be wrong. We can't use amount of screen time as an indication of talent or lack thereof, I mean if that was the case, we wouldn't see Sarah Sherman nearly as much as we do. Some members do more writing and less performing, anyway. Also, the order in which they upload scenes from the show is not an indication of popularity or talent. I'm not sure how they schedule the uploads, but I doubt that's the rubric they use.

[@noelleborkowski3669]

i’m obsessed

[@Datan0de]

I was unsure about Jane at the start of the season, but I'm a solid fan now. Her delivery/performance in skits like this is perfect and hilarious. I hope we get to see more of her. There's no one on SNL like her.

[@sinebheag4685]

The look on her face and the way she said "I just want to have mystique ". So funny 😂

[@EconAdviser]

Why she can't have secrets: 15 years of Disney-factory molding and the BREATHIEST fake singing style since Marilyn Monroe 60 year ago!

[@FlyingNoodleCup]

I love her so much her “I’m going to puke” energy absolutely DESTROYS me

[@GavinKing22]

Her sense of humor is amazing. Totally unique and should definitely be capitalized on

[@gracekeddy]

i think this is the hardest i've laughed at weekend update in a long time, so so good

[@toritori5835]

“I want to have mystique.” 😂

[@jyohe78]

Good luck new cast lady. Ain’t feeling this segment

[@VictoriaEdwards-h9t]

OH a cold cup of coffee right there

[@doro626]

This sketch made me go look for the video. Death becomes her. I like it.

[@bensonnl25]

Jane is amazing!! I’m so excited to see what SNL has in store for this talent!!

[@kristajohnson9173]

nah, Sabrina Carpenter's just sad she's not gay, she literally said that in 'Slim Pickins'

[@unfilteredsydney13]

She said the opposite actually

[@Pecisk]

This has strong vibes of Flight Of Concords 😂 really different and refreshing, she's great 😊

[@MsBuceo]

YESSSSSSS!!!!! Absolutely

[@lilbitalexis97]

This is genius! Such a great addition to the cast! So glad she’s getting her well,earned air time!

[@Fitz_42]

That's actually a great song about Queerbaiting.

[@mollyhoyer3356]

YES, I love this!!!!! Also love Colin asking, oh are you not going to do these things that we ~always~ do on SN, and her being like, yeah no, I'm doing this actually funny and conceptual thing. So good.

[@fireatwill7707]

I’m walking around like I want you to think I might have secrets

[@MelodyGoestoNursingSchool]

And I’m pretty sure she is actually playing the piano that whole time also

[@shadowsmirk]

so... is Jane Wickline asking for herself?

[@JamesRPatrick]

Does Jane write her own songs? These are brilliant

[@user-dn6fw1ss1c]

clearly because if she didn't, they may actually be good

[@AnnaAndra]

Jane's songs are my favorite thing on this season of SNL.

[@user-dr2yz8um3d]

So it’s okay for Sabrina to kiss Jenna without judgement But it’s suddenly taboo for parents complaining about her suggestive dances on stage? America the land of hipocrite-ville 🤨

[@beefy74]

yes, it is taboo for parents to complain about an adult who is being an adult when they don’t cater to children. Maybe you should just pay attention to what your children are into?

[@LeoSpaceman69]

you're digging very deep just to find something that offends you eh?

[@ritaagopian4150]

Sabrina is bypassing any discussion and taking direct action

[@lee1130fromtwitter]

She hasn't been funny all season. She needs to go. Chloe trost was way funnier

[@danielletopping2763]

Someone clearly skipped Slim Pickins while listening to the album.

[@PuppetGraveyard-l2b]

Out of the new three cast members I am falling for Jane. This song was hilarious and her awkward comic timing and odd behavior puts her up there with Sarah Sherman who is the master of neo surreal comedy. Party was great and can’t wait to hear what song she’ll play next if that’s going to be a thing I mean. The bald guy skit was funny af too

[@KingZack97]

You can just tell she's someone's kid. The Nepo baby is strong with this one.

[@brandonisner5214]

Wow. Maybe I DO have a shot at being on SNL!!

[@vanvalin]

It’s like she has created a new level of dry humor…she’s brilliant

[@RumblesBettr]

How picks these cast members. Jane is awful

[@cardlackey2527]

I miss Chloe Troast.

[@nhaliii355]

Shes like a female version of pete davidson

[@ardalire651]

True, neither of them are funny

[@literallysatan4598]

I love how Jane Wickline never even talks about the Christmas special

[@bigtomcasual]

Okay...I didn't expect to go for this but dang, I LOVED this. So well done.

[@HippiePajon]

Yes

[@Matt-xc6sp]

I bet Chloe Trost is watching this and fuming. Which producer is Jane’s uncle?

[@user-dn6fw1ss1c]

Her mom was Lorne's assistant and her dad was a writer for Letterman. I feel so sad for Chloe every time Jane is on TV - someone's annoying kid took the job over an incredible talent.

[@Aduder999]

I didn't get this sketch.

[@vibhutigour8639]

Jane is so great! I need more segments with her on weekend update

[@mytherapymytruth]

She is one of those cast members where you ask, how did she get chosen and who did she beat

[@juliestewart1005]

This might not mean anything to you, but she's been TikTok famous for a few years. I don't follow a lot of people on there, but I've been following her since early 2021 because of her funny, quirky, multi-character, one-woman sketches. She's written some quality stuff.

[@DVenom666]

nepo baby

[@user-dn6fw1ss1c]

@@juliestewart1005 fair enough, but her parents bought her the job. She would've never made it otherwise.

[@juliestewart1005]

@@user-dn6fw1ss1c That's just speculation, and there's no evidence proving her parents had any involvement in her getting the SNL job. Jane's TikTok fame and comedic talent stand on their own. Her rise on TikTok, starting in 2020, was organic, as evidenced by her million followers--long before anyone connected her name to industry rumors. Connections might help open doors, but they don't sustain success without talent and hard work.

[@juliestewart1005]

​@@user-dn6fw1ss1c That's just speculation. There's no evidence proving her parents had any involvement in her getting the SNL job. Jane's TikTok fame and comedic talent stand on their own. Her rise on TikTok, starting in 2020, was organic, as evidenced by her million followers-long before anyone connected her name to industry rumors. Connections might help open doors, but they don't sustain success without talent and hard work.

[@Dotification]

"I want to have... mystique."

[@lucasbell4831]

If this many people have to justify a comedy routine as “different” and “refreshing” those are red flags that it wasn’t funny.

[@ctguitarguy8510]

I have no idea who Sabrina Carpenter is or why i should care. Is it a gen z thing?

[@emafolo]

I saw the key board come out and my first thought was, "Omg, they're lettting her do this again?" my second thought was, "CJ and MC want off of this show so bad, they are willing to tank the best part of it to get out"

[@jonahlang2731]

I rememebr when everyone thought lacy was about Olivia Rodrigo coming out as bi

[@12Cooper]

That was actually pretty impressive

[@davidspisak7494]

Is that Antarctica tile? Rosé does Madonna Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon Bruno Mars said call your solo debutt-ant "Rose" (not "Yellow").

[@DVenom666]

oh no...

[@gdsurfer85]

when i looked at the video title i thought it was a spoof on "John wick,"....."Jane Wickline"

[@DarkcIoud1111.]

After seeing that, I'm thinking Jane Wickline could be gay or bi.

[@xtra35cent]

She looks like Sidney Prescott and Billy Loomis at the same damn time

[@heybartender24]

I'm old now I guess. Didn't get the concept or, really, the premise at all. "Chick plays keyboard off key about topical thing" like, cool.

[@LeoSpaceman69]

and Jesus wept