Pete Davidson used his time hosting the Season 49 premiere of “Saturday Night Live” to make fun of himself and his recent dating history.
In a “Barbie” parody, Davidson sang about his “not discrete” dating life and the “tons of publicity” he generates for it, while also mentioning his ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian and her ex-husband Kanye West.
“People online still call me Skeet / Because of a guy whose name I can’t say legally,” Davidson sang before a photo of West flashed on the screen.
Davidson also addressed Barstool Sport’s 2018 dig about his “butthole eyes” and his history of going to rehab.
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“They tell me I have butthole eyes / Yet I never sleep alone at night,” he sang. “Anyone else I’d be a three / But I’m hot for dudes in comedy / Cause it’s an ugly industry.”
Davidson also joked about his questionable driving record, singing about driving his pink convertible straight into Barbie’s dream house.
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In another sketch, Davidson was joined by Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, for an unexpected appearance.
Davidson’s self-deprecating humor was a hit with fans, who praised him for his honesty and vulnerability.
“Pete Davidson is a national treasure,” one fan tweeted. “I love that he’s not afraid to make fun of himself.”
“Pete Davidson is the king of self-deprecating humor,” another fan wrote. “He’s always so honest and vulnerable, and it’s refreshing to see.”
Davidson’s willingness to poke fun at himself is one of the things that makes him so relatable to fans. He’s not perfect, but he’s not afraid to admit it. And that’s something we can all appreciate.