SNL: Bowen Yang plays Charli xcx, brings political satire to ‘brat’ trend

Bowen Yang's Charli XCX ranks politics and pop culture in a playful 'brat or nat' sketch on SNL.

Saturday Night Live dove into political humour with Bowen Yang portraying Charli XCX hosting a segment focused on 'brat or nat'. 

This sketch, airing on SNL, highlights Charli XCX’s light-hearted yet sharp political commentary through a playful ranking system of contemporary figures and events. In the segment, Yang’s Charli lists topics ranging from Hunter Biden's laptop to Amy Adams' role in Nightbitch, humorously categorizing them as either "brat" or "nat."

One of the standout moments includes the host’s quip about Barron Trump attending NYU, marking it as "brat," while NYU itself falls under the "nat" category. The sketch also touches on pop culture with mentions like Amy Adams and Eric Adams’ indictment, blending both political and entertainment references.

Jean Smart also makes an appearance as Susanne Bartsch, offering an over-the-top yet entertaining take on the United Nations. SNL’s political commentary balances humor with subtle satire, making this episode a memorable blend of pop culture and political discourse. 

As Yang’s Charli XCX concludes the list, viewers are left with a comedic yet insightful commentary on the "brat" phenomenon.