Weekend Update Jokes About Jacko

Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update joked about Michael Jackson last night saying, “It was reported that Michael Jackson has a cameo role in the ‘Men in Black’ sequel, in which he plays an alien but doesn’t wear a costume. Touche, Michael. You beat us to the joke this time.” Later they joked, “According to a new biography on Madonna, in 1991, the pop star tried to seduce Michael Jackson. I know it sounds crazy now. But, you have to remember what Jackson looked like back in 1991 [they showed a photo of a black male model]. Ha ha. I told you we’d be back, Michael.”

Conan Takes Cheap Shot At Jacko

November 3, 2001 – Conan hit below the belt in his Friday monologue joking, “This is worth mentioning. A high school student in Michigan is in a lot of trouble for going to school on Halloween dressed as a vagina. True story. Surprisingly, he frightened all the students dressed like Michael Jackson.”

Leno Rips Jacko-Liza Collaboration

November 3, 2001 – Michael Jackson joked during his monologue on Friday, “Hey, according to the tabloids listen to this. Michael Jackson wants make a movie with Liza Minnelli. You talk about weaving box office gold, huh, yeah? Woo! Woo! I can’t wait to see the sexual tension on the seen when those two get together. Woo!”

Conan Cracks On Pop Stars

November 2, 2001 – Conan O’Brien joked about pop stars Thursday night saying, ” It was reported today that Jennifer Lopez, listen to this, is getting $12 million for her next movie. Can you believe that? Yeah, and not only that, this is amazing, Mariah Carey is getting $14 million not to make her next movie. Thought it was amazing. A good deal. Have you seen that yet? Okay. We’ll show it later in the program. Show you “Glitter.” This is weird. The New York Post, and they’re always right, reports that Madonna — listen to this, Madonna once tried get Michael Jackson into bed. Did you see that? Tried to get Michael Jackson into bed. Yeah, unfortunately, Michael refused her offer because she didn’t have bunk beds. That’s what he likes. He likes the little — feety pajamas.”