In this fiery debut of Hot Takes, Alysse Bryson, Tamar Routly (AKA T-Boog), and new co-host Lane Kennedy unpack SNL’s controversial “Non-Non-Alcoholic Beer” sketch. Was it harmless satire or tone-deaf comedy at the expense of sober folks? The trio digs into stigma, humor, and timing — with personal stories, laughter, and a few very real emotions along the way.
Takeaways:
Why the SNL sketch sparked such mixed reactions in sober circles.
The fine line between dark humor and damaging stereotypes.
How comedy can both start conversations and reinforce stigma.
The reality of “non-alcoholic” drinking for those in recovery.
Key Timestamps:
[00:02:00] The SNL sketch setup — and why it hit a nerve.
[00:05:00] Humor vs. harm: where’s the line?
[00:10:00] The non-alcoholic beer debate — harmless or high-risk?
[00:14:00] Cultural obsession with alcohol as identity.
Notable Links:
Watch the original SNL “Non-Non-Alcoholic Beer” sketch on YouTube.
Read Alysse’s full editorial on The Sober Curator.
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