- Pete Davidson joined Alex Moffat & Colin Jost at the “Weekend Update”Segment of “SNL.”
- Jost and he recently bought a Staten Island ferry for $280,100.
- Davidson burst into tears at Moffat’s sexual innuendos about the nautical theme.
“Saturday Night Live”Cast member Pete Davidson was all laughters at the latest “Weekend Update”segment as he joked about the Staten Island ferry with Colin Jost and Paul Italy Auction winWednesday
“We bought a ferry, the windowless van of the sea!”Davidson said as he scooted towards Alex Moffat. In character as a “guy who just bought a boat.”
Jost added, “They…” with a hint of sarcasm. “thought the whole thing through.”
Friday came quickly after news about the trio’s engagement. $280,100 PurchaseEric Adams, New York City’s mayor, broke. His support was tweetedfor the initiative. Davidson stated that he did so. “found out we have a new mayor.”
Jost and Davidson talked about details of the ferry, such the docking situation and excitement of becoming. “boat people,”Jost is the reason Davidson looked at it and said: “I mean, you always were. You look like you own the yacht they rent out for rap videos.”
Moffat came in to deliver back to back sexual innuendos about the nautical theme, causing Davidson to laugh.
Jost and Davidson bought the 57-year old decommissioned Staten Island ferry, nicknamed the John F. Kennedy. Italia, a Manhattan real estate broker and owner of a comedy club, was also present at the auction. The New York Post.
Both “SNL”Cast members were raised in Staten Island. Staten Island’s ferry service is the only public form of transportation between New York City boroughs. Italia, Davidson, Jost and Davidson felt that the purchase was motivated at least in part by sentiment.
They entered bidding together “sincere motive”To “restore a piece of New York,” Italia told The New York TimesAdd John F. Kennedy “had a special place in their hearts as Staten Island natives.”
It was the oldest-running ferry on Staten Island, according to reports. Retire in August 2021 “due to mechanical issues.”
The vessel is now unable to move and is stationed at St. George Ferry Terminal, on the northern tip Staten Island. The new owners You have 10 daysRetrieve the ferry. The New York TimesThe length of, is 277ft and the width is 69ft. It also weighs over 2,100 tonnes.
Italia told the publication they are considering turning the boat into “an arts and entertainment venue”But have not yet made concrete plans.
In the interim, the John F. Kennedy is Stored in a local ShipyardUntil owners confirm long term plans.