Benicio Del Toro Surprises in ‘SNL’ Sketch Highlighting Spanish Language Quirks
Benicio Del Toro made an unexpected appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL), captivating viewers with a humorous sketch that highlighted the quirks of the Spanish language. The segment featured host Bad Bunny and comedian Marcello Hernandez, set against a medieval Spanish backdrop.
Exploring Spanish Language Quirks
In the sketch, Bad Bunny and Hernandez explained the peculiarities of gendered nouns in Spanish. Hernandez humorously stated, “The ocean is a boy because it is fun, but sometimes, for no reason, it kills you.” Kenan Thompson humorously concluded that “a girl word is a girl thing,” using the example of the dress being feminine.
- Benicio Del Toro surprised audiences with his unexpected cameo.
- The sketch focused on the gendered nature of Spanish nouns.
- Featured a humorous take on the Spanish rolled ‘R’.
Further, Bad Bunny clarified that words such as “dress” (vestido) could be considered masculine in a playful twist, while he described the Bible as feminine because “it’s beautiful” and authoritative. Hernandez added a comedic note, stating that the Bible says no to many desires.
Character Dynamics and Humor
The sketch also included Mikey Day playing a Barcelona delegate, humorously suggesting they skip the detailed lecture, only to face an exaggerated consequence off-stage. This comedic decision added to the absurdity of the knightly setting.
Del Toro then entered the scene, having recently been on a press tour for his movie, “One Battle After Another.” He delivered a comedic lesson on the formal versus informal Spanish pronouns. “Listen carefully,” Del Toro said, discussing the differences between “tú” and “usted.” He joked about the prolonged sound of the letter ‘r’, exemplifying the uniquely Spanish rolled R sound.
Overall, Del Toro’s cameo and the sketch’s lighthearted examination of language showcased the fun and often baffling aspects of Spanish. This segment surely delighted fans of SNL while providing insight into the idiosyncrasies of the Spanish language.
