Donald Trump's attitude has earned him more than a few enemies this election season, but that doesn't mean he can't crack a smile at his own expense every now and then. In fact, Trump was surprisingly willing to be the butt of the joke to promote his upcoming hosting gig on the Nov. 7 episode of Saturday Night Live.
Almost all of the jokes in SNL's teasers are aimed at Trump's pompous personality. In one teaser, SNL cast member Cecily Strong suggests that, "To make things extra fun, Donald has promised that for the whole show he is not going to brag or say he's the best at anything."
"That's right, Cecily, and I'm going to do the best job anyone's ever done not saying it," Trump agrees. "What can I say, I'm the absolute best. What can I say?"
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In another skit, Strong tells the camera that because of FCC regulations, Trump is only allowed four seconds to speak — which Trump takes full advantage of. "So let me just say this. Ben Carson is a complete and total loser!" he exclaims.
It's a little hard to tell if Trump is actually acting — or just being his usual self. Watch all seven teasers below. Jeva Lange
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