SNL’s Rotten Meat Gag Turns A Simple Sketch Into Comic Genius

Kate McKinnon and Aidy Bryant lit up the Weekend Update desk on an episode of Saturday Night Live and delivered laughs with their quirky characters, Vaneta and Wylene Starkie.

Playing the eccentric owners of Smokery Farms, they pitched their ethically sourced meat business, which promises to only serve animals deemed “stupid and bad.” Their hilarious bit had the audience in stitches, showing off their impeccable comedic timing and playful charm that made the sketch unforgettable.

As the sketch began, a giant prop meat basket was brought out, but something was off. The raw meat had been left under hot stage lights for far too long. Instead of going with their planned jokes on ethical meat consumption, Bryant and McKinnon quickly switched gears.

They turned the moment into an unscripted skit about surviving the overpowering stench of spoiled lamb chops, all while trying not to lose it on live TV. The impromptu sketch became an unexpected hit, showing their quick thinking and comedic chemistry.

Aidy Bryant and Kate McKinnon try to power through their lines while sitting in front of a basket of rotten meat. The pungent smell has them visibly cringing, making it nearly impossible to sell lines like “Yum!” or “I’m getting hungry!”

Both actresses are both hilarious, but the real star is the rapidly decomposing meat, which almost feels like a character of its own.

The video attracted more than 1 million views and tons of positive comments, with fans praising their ability to stay composed despite the overwhelming stench.

One commented, “That was funny!! Both Aidy and Kate held it together so well, even through the pungent odor of the fish basket…! So funny!! I just love them!” For some, Aidy and Kate is Best SNL tag team ever and that’s why they like this video.