Even though he is living in a different country, he remains true to his roots. Honorary KardashianPete Davidson recently purchased a Staten Island ferry. That’s right — “John F. Kennedy,” a decommissioned Staten Island ferry boat, was bought anonymously for $280,000 on January 19 by none other than Davidson, “Saturday Night Live” costar Colin Jost, and realtor Paul Italia, perVulture. While Davidson’s 2020 film is being made. “The King of Staten Island,”Jost is basically a loose biopic that depicts his younger days. Jost also has a reputation for making jokes about New York City during his youth “Weekend Update” segment.
While the idea of a Staten Island ferry — which is used as a boat for New York commuters — screams the opposite of Hollywood luxury, the trio plans on transforming the boat into a live entertainment venue that will feature comedy performances, art installations, and food, per Vulture. The auction is for “John F. Kennedy” lasted for one week before Davidson and co. snatched it up and per the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services regulations, Jost and Davidson better hurry — as they have only 10 days from purchase date to pick it up!
With the vessel’s listing noting a 5,200-person capacity, the ferry sounds like a potentially awesome party boat, after all.