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Bowen Yang Advocates for Limited Profanity on SNL to Enhance Comedy

Yang proposes a seasonal allotment of curse words, paired with monetization ideas, to push creative boundaries on live TV.

Bowen Yang at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Wedding Banquet" on April 14.
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Overview

  • Bowen Yang has called for NBC to allow Saturday Night Live to use five 's---'s and five 'f---'s per season, arguing it would elevate sketches and improve comedic authenticity.
  • Yang criticized current FCC and network restrictions, stating they hinder the show's ability to reflect real-world conversations and comedic timing.
  • Amy Poehler suggested NBC could monetize profanity usage by letting viewers vote on which cast member gets to swear, similar to a competition format.
  • Yang expanded on this idea, proposing a fundraiser to cover potential FCC fines for the limited use of profanity during live broadcasts.
  • The proposal has sparked internal debate among cast members, with Poehler noting that comedic tension can arise from working within language restrictions.