Scarlett Johansson recently revealed her discomfort with the annual joke swap segments on ‘Saturday Night Live’ involving her husband, Colin Jost, and Michael Che. The actress confessed that she often ‘blacks out’ during the segment, especially if she becomes the target of the jokes.

The joke swap tradition entails Jost and Che writing jokes for each other to deliver during Weekend Update, with the punchlines often being offensive, particularly when directed at a specific individual. The element of surprise is crucial as neither party sees the jokes beforehand, leading to live reactions during the show.

During an appearance on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show,’ Johansson discussed the intensity of the segment, confirming that Jost indeed reads the jokes live without prior knowledge. Clarkson was amazed by this revelation, while Johansson expressed her dread towards the segment, joking about needing witness protection on those nights.

Johansson, who frequently finds herself at the center of Che’s jokes for Jost, shared her experience of being the subject of a recent joke related to the movie ‘Her,’ where she provided her voice for a virtual assistant. The uncomfortable punchline left Johansson cringing and admitting to ‘blacking out’ during the segment.

Describing the experience as ‘brutal’ and ‘terrible,’ Johansson emphasized the increasing discomfort she feels each year during the joke swap, considering it a painful ordeal that she struggles to recall afterward. The actress highlighted the segment’s occurrence even during Christmas, portraying it as a unique ‘gift’ exchanged between Jost and Che.

To witness Scarlett Johansson’s candid thoughts on the joke swap segment, viewers can watch the video shared above. Additionally, the full interview with Johansson on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ provides further insights into her perspective on the matter.