There’s something magnetic about Quinta Brunson – whether she’s teaching on Abbott Elementary or cracking jokes on live TV, she’s got a way of making everyone feel like they’re in on the fun.
This weekend, she returned to the Saturday Night Live stage for her second time as host, and let’s just say: she didn’t hold back on the laughs.
Opening with a Height Check… and a Song
Brunson kicked off her monologue with a cheeky nod to her stature.
Standing proudly at 1.50 metres (or 4’11”), she reminded the audience that big things come in small packages.
“I’m living proof that you can do whatever you set your mind to – even if people look down on you, either metaphorically or literally,” she joked.
And in true SNL fashion, it wasn’t just talk. Brunson burst into a lively showtune-inspired number, celebrating all the “shorties” out there who know that being petite has its perks.
Sabrina Carpenter Joins the Fun
As if the monologue wasn’t already winning hearts, pop star Sabrina Carpenter – who’s just slightly taller at 1.52 metres – popped in for a surprise appearance.
“I heard someone talking about being short and thought, ‘Why not crash the party?’” she grinned.
The two quickly launched into a playful duet about the joys (and occasional struggles) of being fun-sized, delivering punchlines like: “I’m an affordable date – one glass of wine and I’m tipsy!”
Petite Jokes, Big Laughs
The duo didn’t stop there. They poked fun at their shared height by joking about everything from eating “short ribs” to reading “short stories.”
“One shorty to another,” Quinta asked, “When you eat short ribs… do they just taste like ribs?” Sabrina replied with a laugh, “You know what? I never thought of it that way!”
Even SNL’s own Marcello Hernández got in on the act.
Standing at 1.68 metres, he towered over the two, jokingly calling himself their “designated tall guy.”
A Tall Twist with Dwyane Wade
Just when things couldn’t get more fun, basketball legend Dwyane Wade made a surprise cameo.
At a towering 1.93 metres, he joked that being 6’4” on the court felt like being 4’10” in real life.
The group wrapped it all up with a singalong about how they’ve “been the same height since kindergarten” – a moment that was both hilarious and weirdly heartwarming.
Comedy Beyond the Monologue
Brunson didn’t just shine in her opening – she dominated the night’s sketches, too.
From portraying Harriet Tubman to playing a quirky elderly mom with an absurd life insurance plan, she showed off her impressive comedic range.
And the musical vibes kept coming with performances from guest artist Benson Boone, who brought soulful energy to the episode.
A Celebration for the “Fun Size” Crowd
For anyone who’s ever been told they’re too small, Brunson’s monologue felt like a celebration.
In a world that often overlooks the vertically challenged, she made sure to say: being short is not just okay – it’s awesome.
“Tonight,” she said, “this one’s for the shorties.”