Saturday Night Live kicked off its 44th season with a cold open featuring Matt Damon as embattled Supreme Court nominee/’80s movie villain Brett Kavanaugh.
“We’ve heard from the alleged victim, but now it’s time to hear from the hero, Judge Brett Kavanaugh,” introduced Senator Chuck Grassley, played by cast member Alex Moffat.
Damon’s Kavanaugh, who was allegedly spotted shadowboxing in the men’s room for 45 minutes prior to his appearance, promised to “start at an 11… take it to about a 15 real quick.”
Damon’s Kavanaugh went on to say that he doesn’t understand the meaning of the word “stop” to uncomfortable laughter because reality and satire are one and the same right now, this is the darkest timeline and definitely the Bad Place.