I watched the skit expecting to find the complaint overblown, but I agree there's not much reason to punch down like that. although accents are always fair game
Yeah, that was just outright mean. The rest of the characters were swapped for political figures except for her. Plus, she was absolutely gorgeous and utterly charming in White Lotus. Best character by far in Season 3.
It doesn’t matter that Aimee is beautiful, famous and entertaining. What matters is the fact that she is a human being with the same mental health challenges the rest of humanity has. Fucking stop it
She puts herself on a camera for the entire world to see. She has more than enough money to get her teeth fixed. That's her thing. She probably got the role because of her teeth.
….and yet (dare I say), none of us STILL know who tf she IS except for SNL.
Does she not KNOW what they do? They’ve been at it for …..50 f’n years!
She doesn’t have a mirror?
Some of you are insane. She has bad teeth she's not actually got a handicap. Nothing they did was out of line or wrong. She just literally isn't prepared to be in a public facing job like an actress where people are allowed to poke at you.
It was mean spirited and not at all funny. They decided to make fun of her smile…that was a conscious decision….prosthetics were made. Just to attack her physical appearance. Terrible.
Wood has spoken many times about her being bullied as a kid for her teeth and how ugly it made her feel. I'm sure she still carries those insecurities. At a time when she was finding acceptance (she never thought she would work in US because of her teeth) and being praised for her work, SNL
sucker punched her for a laugh. They had to have known that this was a sensitive issue for her since she speaks of the bullying frequently. That's why I find it particularly mean and tasteless.
She's not Handicapped she has bad teeth. Let's not act like this joke was actually devastating in any way. She makes more than enough money to fix her teeth now.
No one said she was handicapped. Being mocked and bullied does affect ones self-esteem, especially as a kid, which can flow into adulthood. Even if she makes a lot of money, she's still human. She obviously was upset. Her teeth make her unique and beautiful. I hope she never gets them "fixed."
I do. But some people are genuinely over sensitive about these things when they really shouldn't be. It was a joke. If she can't take this low level joke at her expense she is going to have a rough time with 99% of things said.
You have to be able to laugh at yourself or you'll be miserable.
Ok, asshole, what's so hard to understand about not wanting your body made fun of in front of millions? It's not a low level joke. It's on one of the most widespread comedy shows on at the moment. You can justify it all you want, but fact is that it's a dick move.
It was mean and body shaming. She isn't a villan, her character was even a kind sweet person. I felt they body shamed her and that is 100% disrespectful. Lorne Michaels should issue a deep apology.
For their physical appearance when there are so so many things to criticise him for?
I do indeed think it’s both lazy and silly. What kind of criticism is “the ignorant egomaniac guy who is trying to destroy the little US democracy is fat”? Like… really? That’s the issue?
Depends, it's funny if it's a tattoo, a bad haircut, making fun of a pregnant woman's "beer belly" can SOMETIMES be fun, my aunt loved that. And you know what, if it's your friend and you do it to their face that's fun too. But that being said, this is mean. Never mock teeth, it'll kill a smile...
She’s a celebrity with one prominent feature. The actress on SNL had very similar teeth. If they were truly mocking her smile they would have given her front teeth the size of chiclets or some walrus tusks. If you’re playing Dolly Parton you’re gonna have giant breasts. Same thing.
The fact that no one can understand this is wild. Her teeth ARE her most prominent feature. She chose not to get them fixed, so it will always be the first thing noticed about her. Pretending otherwise is just lying to oneself.
There are worse things to get upset about - She should give a worrying thought about those, wrongfully kidnapped and sent to the horrible torture prison in El Salvador, rather than crying about someone making fun of her looks (which they as comedians probably does to anybody and everybody)!
The inability of too many Americans to tell good things from bad has turned politics into a dumpster fire; don’t make things worse by bullying Aimee Lou Wood into getting her teeth done. It would be like trying to improve the Mona Lisa.
There was a reference to her teeth specifically in WL- Chloe said to her “I like your teeth” and her character said thank you: I figured she had a sense of humor about it with that line. Unless I misheard it? She’s beautiful- her teeth and smile make her unique.
She is awesome.
Idiot bullies defending bullying by trying to frame it as humour is just bullying 101.
This is NOT speaking truth to power, which is the only time the recipient does Not have preference of interpretation if something is a joke or not.
Fuck you SNL, and everybody else too.
Why is everybody so sensitive. It’s comedy ….get over it. When you become a public figure you get made fun of sometimes. People need some thinker skin. Has anybody here heard of the old expression “sticks and stones won’t break my bones and names will never hurt me”
That's like saying that mental illness doesn't exist because it isn't a physical ailment. Maybe there's something in this woman's past that we don't know about. There's simply no need to be nasty
And yet, if a man had been the one to say something, it would’ve been framed as SNL’s fault. Maybe hire some women with integrity on your team and stop with this crap 🙄
yikes the responses here are worse than Twitter LMAO. so her being an actor justifies making fun of her appearance simply bc she’s a public figure? and she can’t comment on it?? oh my god yall are insane
here is the video in case you want to decide for yourself instead of looking at 100s of comments of people you dont know or care what they think. So far I watched 1:44 and dont get it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_1GzmjOvKQ
I think it's wonderful she "owns" her a-bit-peculiar teeth, but you are in entertainment. If you have a quirky aspect to your personality or appearance it's going to get made fun of. 🤷🤷🤷 I dunno man, we had bigger things to worth about currently.
Mocking someone for their physical attributes is rarely a good idea but particularly if they’ve had to endure such abuse their whole lives. Large teeth, a withered limb, bulging eyes. Not much humor there.
For all those taking umbrage: They mocked people’s skin tone. Is that any different?
Set aside the person being poked fun at, why is it ok to mock, say, RFK’s skin tone, but not someone’s teeth?
It’s SNL pointing out the obvious, she played her roll fantastically. Not gonna lie though, from her 1st appearance on screen I COULD NOT STOP staring directly at her teeth.
Hey, she has front teeth like mine, which I have been viciously mocked for before, but I've never seen another person with it. Here's why representation matters, gasp.
I'm glad she spoke up. The only other person whose appearance they mocked was Putin and there was plenty of fodder in that group! What's good for one is good for all!
After seeing some of her interviews and guest appearances, I'm finding her to be less likable than I pressumed. The SNL sketch was portraying White Lotus characters, not the actors. Parody is their trademark. Now that she's receiving more celebrity recognition, she may need to toughen up.
Almost everything about SNL is unfunny...making fun of someones appearance is mean spirited, it's bullying. If you find that funny, you're a bully too.
The comedy was making fun of the parts that the actors were playing, not the actors. When did humanity become so precious that actors can't laugh at themselves.
Okay this is some of the woke stuff we are criticized for. Her “bucked teeth” are her most obviously stand out physical feature. She can feel however she wants but doesn’t need defending. Wasn’t every character parodied?
Everyone else was replaced by a politician, she was the only actual character on the show. They could have done Cheryl Hines instead. I personally think the caricature wasn't trying to be mean though, all her features that people might make fun of are also why she is so endearing
I totally agreed that they needed to apologize. I don't know who Green Lite that bit, but it was far from funny. I was lazy writing in the middle of a good skit and was reminiscent of a middle school dig. SNL do better.
It doesn't matter that she is rich and you think she should just let it go, it matters what this is showing young impressionable kids whose parents can't afford orthodontics. Don't young people have enough pressure to be perfect without this shit?
1. "Yeah, the sketch was really funny until that part!" (so they saw it.)
2. "[Woke Has Gone Too Far]" (so they haven't seen it.)
Like yes, people's physical features DO get made fun of if they're in show biz. Maybe watch the sketch, since a lot of ppl are saying it was pretty cruel.
With a net worth of 2 million, it’s more than majority of us will ever see. Rich ≠ wealthy but she’s damn comfortable. Plus her career is just starting so more is coming.
Yeah, And that's why insult comics are assholes. If you don't have anything of substance to say, you mock people's bodies. It's the lowest form of humor.
I'm curious how many of the people who think mocking people's teeth is fine had access to good dental care their entire life. Because a lot of have not been so lucky.
I love how basically all the replies are something along the lines of "I wish /I/ had a massive platform so I could mock someone's physical appearance"
She was one of my favorite performances of the season and all they can talk about is her teeth!?! Then they're not very funny. Good for her. I think people become soo intimidated by genuine people in this industry and the first thing they attack is their physical appearance. I'm offiy a fan
Can you guys please report about the things that are about to affect all of us women, like I don’t know, the voter suppression? Why don’t you report about how our country is disintegrating in front of her eyes? I don’t give a fuck about this girl’s goddamn Buck teeth. Nobody cares.
People really need to get over themselves. The best kind of humor is one where you can make fun of yourself.
If you're getting upset with SNL for making fun of someone, you REALLY need to get over yourself.
I'm sorry, but its a joke, on snl... People really need to stop being so serious
She is absolutely gorgeous and her smile is what distinguishes her from this stereotyped society we live and gives her a sexy energy. She should take the free propaganda of SNL and profit over it. Go girl!
Very good honey pot for all those people who are lacking empathy, decency and can’t differentiate between „laughing at oneself“ and „being laughed at“ (and for looks, at that) and who don’t understand the concept of punching down, because a woman in showbiz to them is always up.
We've started watching WL S3...and we're just commenting on not just her character, but how Aimee is AMAZING in this role! She is authentic. Beautiful and wonderful and quirky. They say it's the ultimate symbol of "making it" if they make fun of you on SNL. So enjoy and know you are appreciated!!
And she’s correct. Aimee Lou Wood stole the show on White Lotus. Super talented in a challenging role, and gorgeous, to boot. Leave women’s bodies and looks alone!!!!
They were making a joke about RFK jr stopping putting fluoride in the water and how that would lead to the well known trope "Teeth like British People"
But they fumbled it badly and made it a personal attack on her.
As she quite rightly pointed out, the rest of the sketch was punching up. There was no need to punch down on her. It didn’t make the sketch funnier. If anything, it reduced its funniness.
I think this line is really blurry and has everything to do with consent and autonomy and less to do with making fun of the person itself. For those who laugh at themselves and consent, fine, but we shouldn't be taking dignity away from someone for the lulz. That's shit.
SNL capitulating to Capitalist Nazis like David Chappelle ended all interest for me.
Evil=Greed*Intelligence^Choices
They are more interested in sane-washing Evil than being funny.
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Does she not KNOW what they do? They’ve been at it for …..50 f’n years!
She doesn’t have a mirror?
You have to be able to laugh at yourself or you'll be miserable.
It's a truthful description with a comical touch.
If you're in the public eye, be prepared to be used as a tool for a comedy sketch either from SNL or on Tik Tok.
This has been going on for centuries
I do indeed think it’s both lazy and silly. What kind of criticism is “the ignorant egomaniac guy who is trying to destroy the little US democracy is fat”? Like… really? That’s the issue?
The ongoing "seen here" gag will always be a favorite of mine.
“I love your teeth!” before asking, “You’re from England, right?”
Maybe SNL assumed she was cool with it cause even the show has a joke about it.
The english smile on sketch was Just a setup to situation.
Get over yourself
Idiot bullies defending bullying by trying to frame it as humour is just bullying 101.
This is NOT speaking truth to power, which is the only time the recipient does Not have preference of interpretation if something is a joke or not.
Fuck you SNL, and everybody else too.
Punching down is a national pasttime.
FU@kYou!!!
Set aside the person being poked fun at, why is it ok to mock, say, RFK’s skin tone, but not someone’s teeth?
(Oh, like someone else would have done jokes about her appearance and need to smile…). 🙄
Added nothing.
Love her.
1. "Yeah, the sketch was really funny until that part!" (so they saw it.)
2. "[Woke Has Gone Too Far]" (so they haven't seen it.)
Like yes, people's physical features DO get made fun of if they're in show biz. Maybe watch the sketch, since a lot of ppl are saying it was pretty cruel.
And a stunning beauty.
Everyone can just Fuck OFF!
You weren't a very good athlete *or* engineer.
You have the opportunity to raise your effort as a net citizen. Make your father proud.
Grow the fuck up, people.
If you're getting upset with SNL for making fun of someone, you REALLY need to get over yourself.
I'm sorry, but its a joke, on snl... People really need to stop being so serious
But they fumbled it badly and made it a personal attack on her.
Like any open mic in NYC has better comedians, yet somehow they found the laziest dumber most capitalistic ones
Waste of their super talented prop department and media
It has nothing to do with Twitter. It’s the real world.
JFC
Evil=Greed*Intelligence^Choices
They are more interested in sane-washing Evil than being funny.