Ep 5. Well Played, Crackers

Michael Che, the Emmy-winning comedian, writer, and co-anchor of the legendary "Saturday Night Live's" Weekend Update segment, is out with his brand new show - That Damn Michael Che Season 1. The show is a mix of sketch comedy, interviews, and provocative humor that tackles race, politics, and society's most profound issues, all while pushing the boundaries of what viewers expect from traditional television.

The fifth episode of That Damn Michael Che Season 1 is titled Well Played, Crackers, and it is a rib-tickling episode that is sure to leave the audience in splits. In this episode, Michael Che talks about some of the latest news and events, adding his own unique perspective and wit to each topic. A recurring theme through this episode is the concept of the 'white savior' trope, and it's explored in both political and social contexts.

The episode opens with Michael Che coming on stage and saying that he is feeling good today, arguably the best he has felt in five episodes. He jokingly adds that he's even stopped drinking, and it's been more than three hours since his last drink. The audience bursts into laughter, setting the tone for the rest of the episode.

After the opening monologue, Michael Che talks about some of the recent political events, including former President Donald Trump's demands for a 'non-partisan audit' of the 2020 election, which Michael Che jokes about, saying that Trump only trusts results he likes. He then moves on to talk about the ongoing crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border and pokes fun at how immigrant advocacy groups are furious that Vice President Kamala Harris hasn't yet visited the border. Michael adds that McCain wouldn't have let this slide.

The second segment of the episode delves into the 'white savior' trope, where Michael Che pokes fun at how white people like to save the day for Black people, even when they are not needed. Che jokes about the concept of 'Instagram activism,' where people of color are given a voice, as long as it doesn't interfere with the agenda of white folks. The comedian also takes a dig at the celebrities who feign interest in helping underprivileged children in Africa, only to head off to exclusive hotels for the rest of the day. Che emphasizes the importance of real, tangible action rather than just good intentions and social media posts.

In the third segment, Michael Che segues away from politics and into more social issues affecting modern-day America. The comedian talks about the controversy surrounding critical race theory and the belief held by some that America is moving toward a race-based society. Che doesn't hold back his opinion, saying that it's a ridiculous concept to say that America would become more racist by teaching people about race. Michael Che sprinkles in jokes about how people love to hate success, especially when it comes to successful people of color.

In the next segment, Michael Che gets more serious as he talks about the concept of reparations for Black people. He discusses some of the arguments for and against the issue, ultimately concluding that the government is never going to provide true reparations. Che highlights the fact that Black people were promised 40 acres and a mule, and they still haven't received anything close to actual compensation. He ends this segment by humorously saying that payment should be delivered in bitcoin so that people can't claim it's not worth anything.

The final segment of the episode is perhaps the most hilarious. Che talks about the notorious radio host Rush Limbaugh, who passed away in February 2021. Che points out that Limbaugh had no problem being racist and offensive when he was alive. But now that he's dead, even his defenders don't have anything good to say about him. Che pokes fun at famous Republicans trying to pay tribute to Limbaugh, knowing that he had nothing but contempt for them when he was alive. Nevertheless, for all his faults, Che admits that Limbaugh was successful in his field and that he was a brilliant entertainer.

Well Played, Crackers is an exceptional episode of That Damn Michael Che Season 1, full of laughs, and witty commentary. Che's sharp wit, unapologetic attitude, and timely humor make this show a must-watch for anyone seeking to laugh, relax, and learn something new.