Saturday Night Live has certainly played host to some truly wild moments over the course of its 50-year-run. Over a week ago, for example, many were flabbergasted when SNL 50 musical guest Morgan Wallen abruptly left the stage at the end of the show. That ultimately didn’t hold a candle to what happened on the latest episode, though, as it saw audience members yelling an obscenity in unison during a segment. Some may assume the show will be fined, but it seems an FCC rule may allow it to dodge such disciplinary action.
It was during Weekend Update that the profanity-infused moment, which has since gone viral, occurred. Cast member Ego Nwodim appeared in front of the anchor desk as part of a bit that saw her making a case to become the host of The White House Correspondents Dinner. While her faux set mostly included corny political and food-based jokes, she eventually joked about filibusters, saying she’s personally had her “fill of busters,” before turning the mic to the crowd and saying, “These men ain’t what?” They responded, “Shit!”