Cultural milestones are worth celebrating, but Simu Liu and Bowen Yang’s Saturday Night LiveSketch pokes fun at their imaginations.
The Shang-ChiEmmy-nominated star SNLCast members gathered together to discuss what a memorable night it was for Asian representation on the NBC sketch series. Not too long after, each began musing about the various milestones they’ve reached in their career. For Liu, he was the Marvel’s first Asian super hero. Yang was the first Chinese American to be a superhero. Saturday Night LiveCast member
The number of “First Asian”As each person presented their medals and awards, it became a fun and competitive competition for honors and praises. Liu raised his concerns about “First Asian Man to Deadpan on Splash Mountain”Yang and plaque “Good (Asian)”Award from the State of Michigan
As they’re going head to head, more “First Asian” awards come to the dressing room, including Liu’s “First Asian Man To Order A Pick 2”Award from Panera However, you will be able to receive a “First Asian Man To Do A Cher Impression On NBC” trophy also comes to the room, but there isn’t a name inscribed on it.
You may also be interested in another opportunity “First Asian”To add to his awards, Liu bursts into song. But, Yang reminds Liu that the sweetness of victory will soon fade.
“Whatever you do,, I’ll always be gay,”Yang teases as the camera moves to show Yang a new Splash Mountain award “First Gay Asian Man to Deadpan”On the Disneyland classic ride.
Liu made his Saturday Night LiveHosting debut with Sawetie as musical guest