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(Right after the news broke, sheannouncedan imminent extended break.)

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(Which she crushed.)

Elsewhere, she handled herself like a total pro, disappointing any haters hoping for an exhibition of embarrassment.

(1979 was, apparently, wild.)

Anyone who has parsed Megans lyrics or watched her videos can see that she is a funny person.

(The director behind Thot Shitgives her full creditfor that videos humor.)

(2020 was, apparently, wild.)

This time, the instruction is couched in a sketch about an unorthodox exercise class.

(More on that later.)

Her first sketch, Hot Girl Hospital, for instance, perfectly sets the tone.

Jan 6th Final Hearing Cold Open

Where to even begin here?

How about Sarah Shermans Chuck Schumer impression, which is somehow as endearing as it is brutal.

Its a nine-minute tour de force, andSNLs finest political cold open in ages.

(Did you know theres only been 25 deaths at Disneyland since 1955?

asks Bowen Yangs character, a line the self-styled Disney Gay likely wrote and perhaps lived himself.)

Fineman first broke through onSNLin 2020 with herspot-on celebrity impersonationsof everyone from Britney Spears to Nicole Kidman.

Shes become so known for chameleon-like mimicry that she playedthe entire casts understudyin a memorable sketch from last season.

It just goes to show that sometimes the simplest premise works as well as the highest-concept ones.

This season is now three for three with new cast members getting to do Weekend Update desk pieces.

Now that Devon Walkermentions it, cat-caller dudesdoseem to wear similar fits.

(I will keep banging this drum here all season.)