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- Jerry Seinfeld Roasts His Excessive ‘Unfrosted’ Press Tour on ‘SNL’: I Used to Be ‘Funny’ and ‘Good Looking’ Like ‘Ryan Gosling’ (newsbreak.com)
**Jerry Seinfeld Takes a Comical Swipe at His Own Press Tour on SNL’s Weekend Update**
In a blend of reality and humor, Jerry Seinfeld graced the “Saturday Night Live” stage, turning his recent promotional hustle for the Netflix comedy “Unfrosted” into comedic gold. During the show’s Weekend Update segment, Seinfeld took the audience on a humorous journey through the exhausting world of movie promotion, poking fun at himself and the industry in the process.
The comedy icon, known for turning the mundane into hilarity, took a playful jab at the media blitz required for his latest project, “Unfrosted” – a fictional take on the invention of the Pop-Tart. Answering the burning question of how much press is too much, Seinfeld quipped about the overdose of interviews and appearances, even making a tongue-in-cheek reference to fellow actor Ryan Gosling as a benchmark for press-saturation.
The sketch reached its comedic climax as Seinfeld, unfazed by the absurdity of his press tour, accepted an unexpected call from Univision, indicating his relentless promotional schedule would forge ahead.
“Unfrosted,” which began streaming on Netflix, has faced a mixed bag of critiques ranging from lukewarm to chilly. Despite the feedback, Seinfeld’s involvement as co-writer, producer, director, and star adds a substantial feather to his cap. In the movie, he portrays a fictional Kellogg’s employee credited with inventing the iconic breakfast pastry, surrounded by a cavalcade of notable talent.
Adding a layer of irreverent humor to the project, Seinfeld has openly joked about the liberties taken in portraying the Pop-Tart’s supposed origins, insinuating that historical accuracy was not the film’s main ingredient. His cheeky rationale? It’s challenging to face a lawsuit from figures who are no longer around to dispute the comedic recounting.
Seinfeld’s SNL appearance not only served as a reminder of his unique ability to find humor in the everyday but also highlighted the often surreal aspects of promotional tours in the entertainment industry. Whether “Unfrosted” leaves audiences craving more or merely scratching their heads, Seinfeld’s comedic touch remains as engaging and effervescent as ever.