Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Rosebud Baker Was Raised by War Criminals (and Writes for Weekend Update)
Aug 11, 2025
Rosebud Baker, a talented comedian and writer known for her sharp wit on SNL's Weekend Update, shares hilarious insights about her life. She discusses the unique challenges of balancing motherhood with a comedy career. Rosebud candidly reflects on feeling 'unfuckable' and the weight of growing up around political intrigue. Her experiences meeting Dana's family at the White House add a fascinating twist. The conversation also explores the pressures of comedy writing and the evolving landscape of humor, showcasing her authenticity and passion for the craft.
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Sketch Vs Update: A Different Muscle
- Rosebud found writing for Update felt like a different show with its own required muscle.
- She moved from sketch to Update because sketch felt harder and less natural for her.
Training To Find Humor In Bad News
- Rosebud says constant exposure to horrific headlines trains writers to spot comedy in tragedy.
- That detachment helps them turn awful stories into jokes without losing the underlying seriousness.
Sketch Writing Was Harder For Her
- Rosebud admits sketch writing felt alien and she preferred punching up others' sketches.
- That realization led her to shift to Update where her voice fit better.