"God, Li Wei, are all your jokes this aggressive?" Jost raised his eyes to the heavens, swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and found his throat dry.
Li Wei, "What, are you worried my opening monologue tonight will be the same?"
Jost choked, "You're planning to go off script?"
Li Wei shrugged nonchalantly—
On "Saturday Night Live," the guest host is responsible for the opening monologue, a solo performance equivalent to stand-up comedy.
This monologue is often the highlight of the show, relying entirely on the guest host's ability to captivate the audience.
Regular viewers often misunderstand, thinking the monologue is entirely created by the guest host themselves. In reality, the monologue is crafted by the team of writers on the show, tailored to the guest's style and characteristics to make it feel like their own words.
In live broadcasts, preparation is paramount—it's impossible to solely rely on improvisation.
