SNL’s “Non-Non Alcoholic Beer” Sketch: Sobering Laugh or Line Crossed? | The Sober Curator

Описание: 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.
Why open dialogue matters more than outrage.

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.

[00:18:00] What we wish SNL had done differently.

Notable Links:

Watch the original SNL “Non-Non-Alcoholic Beer” sketch on YouTube.

Read Alysse’s full editorial on The Sober Curator.

CTA:
Join the conversation: Was SNL’s take funny or foul? Comment on Instagram @thesobercurator or tag us with your own #HotTake.

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Produced by: Alysse Bryson and Dan T. Rogers
Edited by: Tamar Medford
Art Department: Alysse Bryson
Writing/Research: Alysse Bryson, Alexandra Nyman, and Libby Sundgren
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