Our Rating: C

The runner-up Republican candidate for president, Donald Trump, appeared on Saturday Night Live (SNL) on Nov. 7, 2015. Trump was said to have not played the role of a clown very well and, as a result, his appearance was criticized to be quite lacking in humor. Various protesters even picketed his appearance due to accusations that Trump is a racist. The show, however, continued with its live broadcast.

Trump performed various sketches including parodies. He danced to Drake’s song “Hotline Bling,” attempting to appeal to younger generations. In addition to that, Trump made a skit featuring his daughter, Ivanka, regarding Mexico’s president Enrique Peña Nieto. This skit featured the infamous wall Trump plans to build on the Mexico-United States border. Still, what was supposed to be funny content was lacking thanks to Trump’s posture, which was said to be stiff and unnatural.

“I expected a funny performance. After all, Trump’s comments are always hilarious, but this was a disappointment,” freshman Lorena Gonzalez said.

Regardless of the humor attempted in Donald Trump’s appearance on SNL, his efforts fell short and the episode was said to be boring despite sky-rocketing viewership.