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Saturday Night Live — Host

Saturday, May 8, 2021Saturday Night Livewith SNL90 min
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Musk became one of the few non-entertainers to host SNL, and the episode generated more pre-air controversy than any in recent SNL history. In his monologue, he disclosed his Asperger's syndrome diagnosis publicly for the first time on US national television. He performed in multiple skits including playing 'Wario' in a Nintendo parody and a financial expert explaining Dogecoin (which he called 'a hustle'). That phrase sent Dogecoin down 30% live during the broadcast. His mother Maye Musk appeared alongside him in the monologue.

Topics

dogecoinaspergerteslaspacexsnlhumor

Memorable moments

0:03:00

In the monologue, discloses Asperger's syndrome publicly: 'I'm actually making history tonight as the first person with Asperger's to host SNL — or at least the first to admit it.'

0:45:00

In the 'Cryptocurrency Expert' skit, calls Dogecoin 'a hustle' live on NBC — Dogecoin drops 30% during the broadcast.

0:06:00

Maye Musk appears alongside Elon in the monologue, joking she hopes her son's Mother's Day present isn't Dogecoin.

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