On Saturday, Cecily Strong became the first woman to host the White House Correspondents’ Dinner since Wanda Sykes did it in 2009. At the star-studded Washington Hilton she delivered a series of rapid-fire quips and burns which were mostly well received by the audience (although at one point we couldn’t tell if we were hearing “boo” or “true”). This Saturday Night Live actress found truth in comedy as she remarked on 2016 presidential candidates, women’s rights, and the secret service…among many other topics. Read on for a list of our nine favorite quotes.
8. “In his defense, he was just trying to repair America’s strained relationship with Israel. But you know, he doesn’t need to worry about that. Our relationship will be better in the next administration, just as soon as Israel makes a generous donation to the Clinton Foundation.”
7. “It’s been a great year for women, as always. This year a representative from Hobby Lobby said they didn’t want to pay for employees’ healthcare if it covered things like contraceptives—which is weird because all I asked him was ‘what aisle is the yarn in.’”
6. “Idaho representative Vito Barbieri recently asked if gynecological exams could be conducted by a woman swallowing a camera. But they can’t. And now Vito and his wife have ruined a perfectly good GoPro.”
5. “Let’s give it up for the Secret Service. They’re the only law enforcement agency that will get in trouble if a black man gets shot.”
4. “Alright guys, now, this next part is a repeat after me…I want all the media to put their hands up and swear something this election season, okay? I solemnly swear…not to talk about Hillary’s appearance…because that is not journalism.”
3. "I’m excited about Hillary running, though I’m not sure she’s excited about having to run. I think she feels the same way Meryl Streep feels when she’s asked to audition for something. ‘Are you kidding me? You’re making me go through this? I mean you know I’m gonna win.’"
2. "It feels so weird to be up here. Since I’m only a comedian, I’m not going to try and tell you how to do politics. That would be like you guys telling me what to do with my body. I mean, can you even imagine? Crazy."
1. "Let's give it up for the Secret Service. I don't want to be too hard on those guys. You know, because they're the only law enforcement agency that will get in trouble if a black man gets shot."
Watch Cecily in full below.
