NY Assemblyman Harvey Epstein Reacts to 'SNL' Skit Mocking His Name
Assemblyman Harvey Epstein's Hilarious Response to 'SNL' Skit
New York Assemblyman Harvey Epstein has become an unexpected comedy star after a recent "Saturday Night Live" skit poked fun at his unusual name. In the skit, actor Bowen Yang played Epstein as a bumbling politician who is constantly mispronouncing his own name.
Epstein responded to the skit with good humor, tweeting, "I'm glad to see that my name is bringing joy to people. I guess I should be flattered!"
In an interview with the New York Daily News, Epstein said he was "surprised and amused" by the skit. "I thought it was very funny," he said. "I mean, it is a funny name. I've been dealing with this my whole life."
Epstein's good-natured response has won him praise from both Republicans and Democrats. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) said that Epstein "handled the situation with grace and humor." Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers) said that Epstein "is a great representative of New York."
Even the "SNL" cast has been impressed by Epstein's response. Yang tweeted that Epstein is "a great sport" and that he "handled the jokes like a champ."
Epstein's positive attitude is a reminder that even the most embarrassing moments can be turned into something positive. As he said, "I'm just glad that my name is bringing joy to people."