Alec Baldwin’s impersonation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on "Saturday Night Live" has led to serious outrage among Americans over Baldwin's 'disgraceful' attacks.
The New York Post reported that Baldwin's recent appearance on "Saturday Night Live" where he mimicked Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s voice has led to widespread backlash.
On a recent episode of "Saturday Night Live," actor Alec Baldwin returned to the screen, portraying Robert F. Kennedy Jr., complete with a raspy voice characteristic of Kennedy’s spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological condition.
Baldwin’s sketch included bizarre references to Kennedy’s past actions, including a scenario involving a dead bear cub dumped in Central Park. The impersonation was intended to satirize Kennedy’s controversial views on health and vaccines.
This episode also featured Dana Carvey as President Biden and James Austin Johnson as President-Elect Donald Trump, adding to the political overtones of the skit.
Baldwin’s portrayal on SNL comes shortly after a judge dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against him for the accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie "Rust." This legal development only heightened the scrutiny of his appearance on the show.
The skit has not only drawn criticism for mocking a physical condition but also for Baldwin’s choice to participate in such a contentious impersonation given his recent legal troubles.
Viewers and critics alike took to social media to express their disapproval. One user criticized Baldwin for making light of a neurological disorder, questioning the appropriateness of such humor.
Comments on X (formerly Twitter) and other social platforms reflect a broader disapproval. A social media user lamented, "Why is @AlecBaldwin making fun of RFKs voice? That’s pretty insensitive and poor taste."
Another comment on the platform read, "So now we’re making fun of neurological disorders?" highlighting a perceived insensitivity to medical conditions.
One critic particularly harsh on the issue stated, "Put an arrogant murderer on TV mocking a patriot with a physical disability. If the right did this, the media would be calling for blood. It’s shameful."
Baldwin's character made several inflammatory remarks during the skit. He joked about a woman's right to choose regarding vaccinations, saying, "I care deeply about a woman’s right to choose — to choose to give her child polio."
Another controversial joke involved Baldwin's character claiming to have a dead dolphin in his car, planning to dump it in Central Park. This dark humor did not sit well with the audience, adding to the backlash.
James Austin Johnson, playing Donald Trump, interacted with Baldwin’s Kennedy, seemingly approving of his drastic measures towards health and joking about the measles outbreak.
The decision by "SNL" to bring Baldwin back so soon after his involvement in a fatal shooting incident has been met with incredulity and condemnation from many quarters.
A critic on X voiced their displeasure directly, stating, "SNL actually brought back Alec Baldwin… after he killed a woman… to do the worst possible impersonation of RFK Jr. This is what they’re reduced to."
Another user echoed this sentiment, questioning the decision of the show, "They actually brought that dead beat Alec Baldwin back?? SNL just needs to call it quits already."
