"Almost likable": Bowen Yang takes on the role of US Senator JD Vance on Saturday Night Live and fans can't get enough

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A still from the SNL I Source: X
A still from the SNL I Source: NBC

The latest season of Saturday Night Live kicked off with a bang. Currently, there is a frenzy over the upcoming presidential elections in the US, and fans are buzzing over Bowen Yang’s portrayal of JD Vance, the Republican Vice Presidential candidate, on Saturday Night Live.

Yang is well known for his comic timing and his ability to bring any character to life with his mimicry. This time, yet again, he delivered a performance that took social media by storm, erupting with praise for him. His performance has left the fans wanting more and more. It has also proved that even the most serious characters can be a gold mine of entertainment if they are in the right person's hands.

A Twitter post about his mimicry of JD Vance garnered considerable attention from fans, who praised and critiqued him.

Soon after this post was published, fan reactions started pouring in, with one fan pointing out how he is making the politician "almost likable."

Fans were quick to praise Bowen Yang for his remarkable ability to master impressions -

"Bowen Yang as JD Vance? This is going to be interesting! He always nails his impressions. Can't wait to see how he pulls this one off!"

Another fan noted how Yang's impressions are both entertaining and thought-provoking.

"He brings a sharp wit and a unique perspective to the character, often highlighting the complexities of political figures in a humorous way. Yang's comedic style adds a fresh take to the sketches, making them both entertaining and thought-provoking."

However, as with any high-profile performance, the post about his impression also ended up getting mixed reactions. Some criticisms were directed at his ethnicity, with comments like -

"A g*y man. A g*y Chinese man playing JD Vance. Ooooo. Yasss."

Despite all the negativity channeled Yang's way, many praised him. They said his ability to blend humor with sharp social commentary in his take on JD Vance at Saturday Night Live was commendable.

"Bowen Yang's portrayal of JD Vance on SNL typically blends humor with sharp social commentary."

Some fans called him kindhearted and wondered how he could handle all of this so confidently,

"I fear that Bowen is too pure and kind for this, but I’m confident he can handle it!!"

Some even praised him and hinted at him making Vance look better with his comic twist on Saturday Night Live.

"Bowen Yang’s portrayal of JD Vance on SNL is sharp and funny. He captures Vance's persona with a clever twist, adding his own comedic flair."

A mixed bag of emotions at the Saturday Night Live

Bowen Yang’s take on JD Vance on Saturday Night Live has started quite a conversation among fans. While some are happy to see the light-hearted humor and praise Yang for it, others are seemingly offended and do not take this in the best way.

Yang's impression on Saturday Night Live is proof that entertainment and fun can add to our various layers of understanding of public figures, even in the most unexpected ways.


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Edited by Priscillah Mueni