Bowen Yang, a familiar face on Saturday Night Live since 2019, has showcased his comedic talents through a variety of characters, from impersonating figures like George Santos and Truman Capote to crafting original personas. He even explored the dynamics of a “Straight Male Friend” in a 2023 sketch with Travis Kelce. But on March 2nd, Yang took a surprising turn, portraying a heterosexual version of himself in the SNL short, Bowen’s Straight.
The sketch revolves around Sydney Sweeney, who develops a crush on Yang, only to discover a shocking truth: he’s secretly straight. According to him, playing gay is simply a career move, while his true “modus operandi” is charming women. He even flaunts his “straightness” by making out with both Gina Gershon and Sweeney.
Bowen Yang Made Out With Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney‘s debut as host on Saturday Night Live allowed her to showcase her comedic versatility through various characters. She transitioned seamlessly from a makeup artist to an interior designer for AirBnB, even taking on the role of a Hooters waitress, which sparked significant online attention. Bowen Yang joined her as a fellow server, whose portrayal added another layer of humor to the skit.
In a video sketch, Sweeney confides in cast members Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim about her crush on Yang, only to be assured that he is unmistakably straight. However, this revelation doesn’t deter him from displaying toxic behavior.
Despite Nwodim’s assurance that Yang is involved with “hot girls,” Sweeney pursues him, fueled by the sight of Yang kissing actress Gina Gershon in an unexpected cameo. They soon hooked up, but the aftermath revealed Yang engrossed in a video game. A brief exchange ensued, followed by Yang’s abrupt departure, claiming he was “going to Paris,” leaving a bewildered Sweeney behind.
Netizens Go Wild Seeing This
Following the release of the episode, netizens could not stop sharing their thoughts.
They took to X, formerly Twitter to react-
Bowen Yang making out with both Sydney Sweeney and Gina Gershon in an SNL sketch about how he only pretends to be gay in real life so it can help his career…love pic.twitter.com/ib5lu6nIUP
— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) March 3, 2024
Bowen’s “I’m on Prep” was so funny
— S I Y A (@yadavsiya9) March 3, 2024
This sketch was hilarious! Bowen Yang's comedic timing was spot on and Sydney Sweeney and Gina Gershon were fantastic. Can't wait to see more! 😂💕
— Jose King (@Josek34King) March 3, 2024
the "what's your type?" scene got me laughing on the floor 😭😭
— Lotus 🪷 (@foreign_lotus) March 3, 2024
oh to kiss Sydney Sweeney. but seriously, "i'm on prep" is too funny lmao
— maya (@girlfriendmaya) March 3, 2024
this is actually good 😂😂 made me smile all throughout the vid
— Bambi 💘 (@xbabybambix) March 3, 2024
Despite being known for dramatic and captivating roles in shows like Euphoria and The Handmaid’s Tale and movies like Sharp Objects, Sweeney’s career continues to flourish. She has successfully ventured into new territory with the success of the romantic comedy Anyone But You. While the experience with Madame Web may not have been ideal, it certainly won’t overshadow her future achievements, especially with the upcoming horror film Immaculate on the horizon. Moreover, Sweeney’s performance on SNL undeniably established her comedic prowess and ability to embrace a variety of humorous roles.
