SNL's Weekend Update Features Satirical Take on Peanut the Squirrel's Death

Sarah Sherman humorously portrays the widow of internet-famous Peanut the Squirrel, highlighting the controversy over his euthanization.

Peanut the Squirrel, an internet sensation, was euthanized after being seized by New York authorities due to rabies concerns.
Sarah Sherman appeared on SNL's Weekend Update as Hazel Nut, Peanut's fictional widow, to discuss the incident with comedic flair.
The sketch humorously addressed the media frenzy and the circumstances leading to Peanut's death, including a raid by the Department of Environmental Conservation.
Test results revealed that Peanut did not have rabies, raising questions about the necessity of his euthanization.
The segment also included light-hearted moments, such as Hazel Nut's interactions with Colin Jost and her recounting of meeting Peanut.