Tom Hanks Insulted ’77 Million People’

Tom Hanks has sparked backlash after appearing in a controversial Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch during the show’s 50th anniversary special. In the skit, Hanks reprised his role as “Doug,” a MAGA-supporting character first introduced in 2016. The sketch portrayed Doug refusing to shake hands with Darnell Hayes, played by Kenan Thompson, which many interpreted as suggesting Trump supporters are racist. The portrayal upset a number of viewers, particularly Trump supporters.

Critics took to social media to express their frustration, calling the sketch “disgusting” and accusing SNL of reinforcing harmful stereotypes. One viewer said Hanks insulted “77 million people” with the skit, while others accused the show of catering to liberal elites and being out of touch. Some argued that the portrayal was divisive and unfairly painted Republicans as racist, with one comment noting, “No one in the audience laughs” during Hanks’ appearance. Many echoed that this kind of humor is outdated and contributes to political division.