‘SNL’ Links COVID-19 Surge To ‘Spider-Man’ Debut!

“Saturday Night Live” just had one of their funniest sketches yet!

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The skit opened to James Austin Johnson playing current President Joe Biden.

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Standing behind the podium, “Biden” addresses the nation about COVID-19.

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“There is one simple thing you can do to make this whole virus go away,” he said.

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“Stop seeing ‘Spider-Man.’”

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During the 7-minute sketch, he linked the positive cases to the latest “Spider-Man” debut.

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When did every single person get Omicron?” he asked. “The week after December 17.”

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He said the movie tested “98% on Au Gratin Potatoes.”

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Pete Davidson also makes a surprise appearance at the end of the skit!

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