‘SNL’ Weekend Update Mocks Desperate Trump’s Midterm Plea, Butt Fixation

The latest "SNL" Weekend Update pokes fun at President Trump's midterm plea, with Colin Jost joking that one administration official is jealous of the president's closing message. While the sketch may seem like just another example of the show's trademark irreverence, it actually speaks to a larger trend in American politics: the desperation that can come with a high-stakes election. As voters head to the polls, politicians are pulling out all the stops to win over undecideds - and sometimes, that means resorting to questionable tactics or fixation on certain issues.

In the context of dating, this kind of desperation can be particularly relatable. Think about it: when we're really interested in someone, we might find ourselves doing or saying things that are a little cringeworthy in retrospect. Maybe we send too many texts, or show up to a date with an awkwardly rehearsed speech. It's a similar dynamic at play here, where politicians are willing to risk looking foolish in order to get their message across. And just as we might analyze a date's behavior to figure out if they're interested, voters are scrutinizing every move politicians make in the lead-up to the midterms.

So what to watch next? As the election results come in, it'll be interesting to see how effective the president's message was - and whether his fixation on certain issues (like, ahem, a certain body part) ultimately helped or hurt his party's chances. Meanwhile, in the world of dating, we can all take a cue from "SNL"'s writers and try not to take ourselves too seriously - after all, a little humor and humility can go a long way in both politics and romance.

Originally reported by rollingstone.com. DatingNews adds analysis for culture, style & media readers.