Does SNL Need Internet Comedians?

Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim dive into the online conversations
surrounding recent Saturday Night Live cast announcements. With
departing fan favorites (such as Heidi Gardner) come the arrival of
new talent, and for the past few years, SNL has been sourcing their
talent from your For You Page. From TikTok-prominent comedian
Veronika Slowikowska to Dropout regular Jeremy Culhane, what does
it mean when internet comedians step into Studio 8H? Do they need
SNL, or does SNL need them more? Get more of ICYMI with Slate Plus!
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