Welcome to Hell: SNL’s summation of womanhood gets huge approval

Dec 3, 2017

Saturday Night Live viewers have been vocal in their praise for the show's recent sketch featuring Aidy Bryant, Kate McKinnon, Cecily Strong and guest host, Saoirse Ronan.

Tapping into the current narrative surrounding sexual violence and the abuse of power in Hollywood, the four women deftly remind the public that the recent allegations emerging from within the entertainment industry are by no means a new phenomenon.

Dressed as a girl group from the 1980s, the costumes and set acted as a juxtapostion for the powerful message contained within the lyrics – lyrics which have struck a chord with millions this weekend.

Absolutely spot on! The keys in hand. Stay the F away from vans. Hells no to going out for a run with a pony tail. “Well, why didn’t you girls say anything?” SNL nailed it. #WelcomeToHell

— Rebecca Joy (@joiedetrois) December 3, 2017

"I guess it begs the question, 'Woah, why didn't you say something, baby girl?'" Kate sings, while Saoirse chimes in: "Well dang, double daddy, we definitely did. For hundreds of years."

Taking viewers through a brief history of female activism, the four women perfectly illustrate how this tidalwave of stories detailing sexual violence against females in the entertainment industry is just one example of an oppressive culture women are all too familiar with.

"Oh, and this ain't a girl group. We just travel in a pack for safety," they remind us.

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