The Joke’s on You: Why Real Comedy Doesn’t Require a Punchline at Someone’s Expense

Florals for spring? Making fun of a woman’s looks? Groundbreaking.

Over the weekend, SNL took a swing at Aimee Lou Wood — the actress who played Chelsea in Season 3 of White Lotus — not for her character, but for her looks.

It bombed. And the internet let them know it.

Because in 2025, we all know:
Making fun of someone’s appearance isn’t edgy.
It’s not funny.
And it definitely doesn’t make you clever - it makes you tired.

Here’s the really ironic part of the miss:
Chelsea’s character was one of the only genuinely good-hearted people on the viral TV show. She wasn’t ironic or try-hard or mean. She was earnest. Sweet. Hopeful.

You know… all the stuff people are secretly craving more of.

But instead of celebrating that, SNL reached for the oldest, dustiest trick in the book: mock a woman’s face (or teeth in this case).

I miss when everyone’s teeth didn’t look the same, btw.

SNL is apologizing now. As they should. After the actress said she found it “mean and funny.”

But the damage is done. People don’t forget, which can be great news if you play your cards right.

Now’s a good time to remind you that the best comedians (and the best businesswomen!) know how to win attention without hurting anyone.

It’s easy to tear people down. It’s much harder (and way more powerful) to create, connect, and still keep your edge without cruelty.

Aimee Lou Wood didn’t need to be mean to make an impact. Neither do you.

2025 is for skill, not shortcuts.

Xo, The Salesgirls

P.S. Need material? Here’s what’s always fair game:

• Everyday chaos (missing your exit, spilling your coffee, forgetting your password for the 48th time)

• Universal truths (how it physically hurts to see a 2-hour meeting on your calendar)

• Life’s small absurdities (why do we all own a junk drawer? why is every pen either dry or missing?)

• Satire of systems (poke fun at confusing return policies, not cashiers doing their best)

• Yourself (your biggest flex = laughing at your own typos before anyone else can)