Featured

SNL Trashes DeSantis and 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

Share

The now infamous, "Don't Say Gay" bill that has passed in the Florida Legislature, managed to get the attention of individuals at the federal level of government.  Now, Saturday Night Live (SNL) trashed Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and the Parental Rights in Education bill in a satirical sketch this past weekend

The Parental Rights in Education bill made a national name for itself after Democrats labeled it the, "Don't Say Gay," bill for some of the language in the legislation that would prevent conversations regarding the LGBT community being prohibited in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.

Last month President Joe Biden (D) publicly slammed the legislation and further claimed that the federal government supports LGBT youth.  Now, the bill authored by State Rep. Joe Harding (R-22) was the subject of comedic material for Saturday Night Live, a sketch comedy show watched across the world.

Actress Kate Mckinnon took sarcastic shots at Governor DeSantis and the state of Florida at large.  However, the show explained in their own words that the bill, "I feel like there has been a miss understanding," Mckinnon's co-star went on to say, "the law actually means that you can't acknowledge that gay exists at all."

Mckinon went on to claim that laws like these are, "unconscionable," and could make kids, "depressed."  Mckinnon then went on to call the legislation, "the gayest law I have ever seen," and encouraged children, "if you can't say it you might as well sing it."

The legislation passed the Florida House, but Florida Democrats did not go down without a fight.  HB 1557, the true name of the bill, intends to give more power to parents over their children's education in the classroom.

Jim McCool

Jim is a graduate of Florida State University where he studied Political Science, Religion and Criminology. He has been a reporter for the Floridian since January of 2021 and will start law school in 2024.

Recent Posts

Rep. Frost Condemns Trump Administration over Hurricane Forecasting Satellites Going Offline

U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost, (D-FL) condemned the Trump administration for shutting down key hurricane forecast satellites.…

10 hours ago

Rep. McCormick Urges Trump Administration to Find a Permanent Solution for TPS Holders

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, (D-FL) released a statement, urging the Trump administration to find a permanent…

11 hours ago

Law Cracks Down on Companies, Universities That Look to Boycott Israel

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Thursday expanding Florida's present anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions…

12 hours ago

Miami Cancels November Election, Likely Setting Legal Battle With State

Miami Commissioners voted 3-2 on Thursday to cancel the city's 2025 mayoral election and move…

12 hours ago

Cava Criticizes Trump Administration Ending TPS for Haitians

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava reacted after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced…

12 hours ago

Patronis Applauds Passage of 2026 MILCON Act

Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) praised the passage of the 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and…

12 hours ago