‘SNL’ Brutally Mocks Ted Cruz For Attacking Big Bird In Cold Open
Last week, United States Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) had a meltdown on Twitter after Sesame Street character Big Bird announced that he had been vaccinated against COVID-19. “I got the COVID-19 vaccine today! My wing is feeling a little sore, but it’ll give my body an extra protective boost that keeps me and others healthy,” wrote Big Bird. “Ms. Erica R Hill even said I’ve been getting vaccines since I was a little bird. I had no idea!” In response, Cruz accused Big Bird of spreading “Government propaganda… for your 5-year-old!” This weekend, Saturday Night Live dedicated its cold open to ridicule...