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**:** SNL’s latest episode hilariously tackles financial turmoil and ‘White Lotus’ satire. Watch the standout sketches and guest moments here!  

**SNL April 2025 Recap: Financial Meltdown Meets ‘White Lotus’ Parody**  

**Saturday Night Live** delivered another unforgettable episode on **April 12, 2025**, blending sharp political satire with pop culture parody. Here’s why this episode broke the internet—and how you can catch the highlights.  

**Top Sketches of the Night**  

1. **"Wall Street Meltdown: The Musical"**  

   - The cast mocked the **2025 stock market rollercoaster** with a Broadway-style number.  

   - Punchline: *"When your portfolio’s deader than cable news!"*  

2. **"White Lotus: IRS Edition"**  

   - A spoof of HBO’s hit series, set in a **tax-evasion resort** for billionaires.  

   - Cameo: The **Fed Chair** as a doomed guest.  

3. **Cold Open: AI Presidents Debate**  

   - Deepfakes of past U.S. leaders argued over **crypto regulations**—with Lincoln going viral for a *"Four score and seven Bitcoin ago"* zinger.  

**Guest Host Highlights**  

- **Ayo Edebiri** (The Bear) brought chaotic energy, especially in a *"Michelin Star Food Bank"* sketch.  

- Musical guest **boygenius** debuted a haunting new single—**lyrics trending** on TikTok.  

**Why This Episode Mattered**  

- **Timely Jabs:** SNL nailed the **2025 banking crisis** and **AI election fears**.  

- **Cultural Relevance:** The *White Lotus* parody tapped into **season 3 hype**.  

**Final Takeaway:** Missed the live show? NBC’s YouTube channel has **clips racking up 10M+ views**. Dive in before the next financial (or comedy) crisis hits!  

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