Pete Davidson Sends a Heartfelt Message to the World Regarding Israel & Gaza, and Importance of Comedy in Tragedies

Published 10/15/2023, 3:10 AM EDT

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Pete Davidson might have become famous for his high-profile romances these days. But back then, he was just a goofy up-and-coming featured player of SNL. The comedian has earned a reputation as one of the best cast members because of his impeccable presence in the show. From channeling his inner rapper for tributes to making people laugh during quarantine, he has given much to fans during his tenure on the show. He recently returned again to share a heartwarming message regarding Israel and Gaza while talking about the importance of comedy in tragedies.

Pete Davidson hosted the Season 49 premiere of Saturday Night Live on Sunday. The official page of the show dropped the video of his opening monologue on social media. Instead of skit, this time the 29-year-old addressed the terrifying images and stories people have watched about Israel and Gaza. “And I know what you’re thinking, Who better to comment on it than Pete Davidson?” he said.

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The American star stated he can relate to these things because he lost his father at age 7 during a terrorist attack. He continued he has seen many pictures of kids suffering due to the ongoing war. It shook him inside out and made him recall the difficult phase of his life. Davidson emphasized that no one in the world deserves to go through such dreadful things, especially kids. The Suicide Squad star further dwelled back on his childhood after his father passed away.

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The former SNL member revealed he almost forgot how to smile or laugh and his mom tried hard to make him happy. However, one day when he watched the Eddie Murphy stand-up special Delirious that laughter came back. So comedy became his escape in the moments of tragedy and he felt it could help others too. Seeing this clip of the actor, fans are showering love on him over the internet.

Fans praise Pete Davidson for his opening monologue

After coming across the SNL post on X, formerly Twitter, many fans of Pete Davidson took to the comment section. They expressed their admiration for the comedian for giving a beautiful message to the world. People loved how he addressed the issue by adding personal experience to it. In fact, many pointed out things they loved in the entire speech and his remarkable way of presenting it.

Every single word that he said in the introduction touched fans deeply.

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What do you think about his message to the world? Drop your comments below.

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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