NYC Politician Responds to SNL Parody of His Name in John Mulaney's Campaign Ad
"It's a Difficult Name to Pronounce"
New York City politician Eric Adams, a candidate for mayor, has responded to the recent "Saturday Night Live" parody of his name in John Mulaney's campaign ad. In the ad, Mulaney mispronounces Adams' name as "Eric Adderall," a play on the name of the prescription drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
In an interview with "The New York Times," Adams said he found the parody "very funny."
"It's a difficult name to pronounce," Adams said. "I've been called everything from 'Eric Adams' to 'Eric Adderall.'"
However, Adams also said he believes the parody could have a negative impact on his campaign.
"I'm worried that people who don't know me might think that I'm actually named 'Eric Adderall,'" Adams said. "And that could be a problem."
Adams' Campaign Spokesman Defends Ad
Adams' campaign spokesman, Evan Thies, defended the ad, saying it was simply a "playful jab" at Adams' name.
"John Mulaney is a comedian, and his ad was meant to be funny," Thies said. "We don't think it will have any negative impact on Eric's campaign."
Adams' Opponents Criticize Ad
Adams' opponents have criticized the ad, saying it is disrespectful to the candidate and his supporters.
"This ad is just another example of the kind of negative campaigning that we've come to expect from Eric Adams," said Maya Wiley, another candidate for mayor. "It's divisive and it's not what New York City needs right now."
The backlash to the ad has led some to question whether or not it was a wise move for Adams' campaign. Only time will tell whether or not the parody will have a negative impact on Adams' chances of winning the mayoral election.