Amy Schumer totally skewered gun enthusiasts in an SNL spoof
Trainwreck star Amy Schumer brought her particular brand of subversive political humor to Saturday Night Live, delivering an opening monologue largely focused on women in Hollywood. And she didn't let up after that.
One day after four people were killed in two different school shootings, Schumer and the cast mercilessly spoofed gun rights advocates in one of the show's famous fake commercials.
Each couple featured, whether playing expecting parents, coworkers, or a romantic boyfriend and girlfriend, finds happiness by recklessly waving guns around.
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"They unite us, comfort us, bring us joy and strength, from first loves to new beginnings. Wherever life takes you," the voiceover says. "Guns. We're here to stay."
Even the newborn baby gets its very own gun. Watch the whole clip below. Julie Kliegman
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