Colin Jost Reacts to SNL Costar’s Chest Tattoo of Scarlett Johansson

How the sketch unfolded

Actors Mikey Day and Chloe Fineman played a couple struggling with dating. Fineman’s character kept saying she was cold. Day’s character gave away layer after layer of clothing to warm her.

When he ran out of shirts, Day ripped his top open. A large tattoo of Johansson’s face was revealed on his chest. He then turned to Colin Jost and quipped that he had a tattoo of Jost’s wife. Jost sank back on the desk, laughing in disbelief.

The performer’s follow-up lines

Day tried to defuse the moment by claiming he was simply a fan. He added that the ink predated Jost’s marriage. The sketch carried on with Day handing out even more garments while complaining about his girlfriend being cold.

Why the gag landed

The surprise worked because it had no clear setup. The reveal came out of left field. That unpredictability made the punchline land harder with both cast and audience.

Context on SNL’s running jokes

Weekend Update has long teased Jost’s personal life. Co-anchor Michael Che often drops barbs about Jost’s marriage. One recent joke referenced a wife-carrying contest and took Jost by surprise on air.

Jost has also poked fun at his wife’s film success during past shows. The tattoo gag fits that ongoing pattern of playful ribbing.

The initial report on this rehearsal moment credited Rishabh Shandilya and appeared via Filmogaz.com.