New York State Assemblyman Harvey Epstein stated he was “completely shocked” by Saturday Evening Reside’s “enjoyable” skit linking his identify to notorious pervs Jeffrey Epstein and Harvey Weinstein.
Epstein, who represents Manhattan’s East Facet and is working for Metropolis Council in District 2 subsequent 12 months, stated he’s an everyday SNL viewer and was watching the present Saturday when his identify popped up in a parody about his marketing campaign.
“It was a complete shock. Think about when you have been watching SNL and there was a parody about you,” he instructed The Put up on Sunday morning.
Epstein, 57, stated he didn’t get the heads up from the present concerning the sketch.
Individuals have joked about his identify’s similarities with these of lifeless pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced Hollywood producer and convicted intercourse offender, he stated, “However not nationwide tv!”
“Your identify is your identify. It’s what it’s. Each [Jeffrey Epstein and Harvey Weinstein] are horrific,” he stated.
“I’m clearly residing a unique life attempting to do good on this planet.”
However Epstein stated thought the skit was hilarious, even noting that actor John Mulaney wore earrings and had a clear shaven head like he does.
“John Mulaney was humorous. It was a enjoyable parody. It was ironic and sarcastic — the skit hit all the proper factors,” he stated.
Within the mock marketing campaign, the pretend Epstein says, “Hear, is my identify perfect, in fact not. You assume I don’t know that?”
Mulaney’s Harvey Epstein even brings out placards with mugshots of Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein that learn “NOT ME” and “DIFFERENT GUY,” respectively.
The mock Harvey Epstein stresses that he “loves your kids, not in a creepy manner.”
“I offer you my phrase, as an Epstein,” he says within the sketch.
The true Epstein stated he hopes the nationwide publicity generates some constructive buzz about his marketing campaign for the council.
“I hope folks know I’m an amazing candidate for the Metropolis Council. It provides me some publicity for the race,” he stated.
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