Last night, Saturday Night Live offered a light-hearted take on President Obama’s pledge to close Guantanamo. The fake ad spot claimed that items at Gitmo are now being offered at fire-sale prices. “Git’ mo bargains, git’ mo savings, git’ mo of everything you need!” Some of the paraphernalia available: “Hoods! Blindfolds! Shackles! Chains! Dog bones for people! If it’s used to humanely detain or interrogate prisoners, we’ve got it! And we’re passing the savings onto you.” Watch it:
Update
Nicole Belle comments: “I know that comedy should push the envelope occasionally and make you uncomfortable, but sorry, I’m having a hard time finding teh funny in this SNL skit from last night.”
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