In brief
Myers reveals his emotional connection to Canada while confronting political disrespect during a live SNL performance.
Mike Myers, the popular comedian known for roles in "Wayne's World," "Austin Powers," and "Shrek," made headlines recently for an emotional political statement on "Saturday Night Live." While portraying a chainsaw-wielding Elon Musk in March, he revealed a "Canada Is Not for Sale" T-shirt during the show's closing credits. Myers, 61, voiced his frustration with derogatory remarks directed at Canada, particularly by figures like Musk and President Trump, who once called Canada the "51st state."In a heartfelt moment, Myers mentioned being inspired by Canadian hockey legend Gordie Howe and his fierce response to aggression. He felt compelled to send a strong message about Canadian pride and unity to his home country. “What happened came from my ankles and from my brain and from my heart,” he explained, emphasizing that the T-shirt reveal was about Canada, not himself. Though less shocking than past controversial moments on SNL, for Myers, an expatriate who believes that “no one is more Canadian than a person who no longer lives in Canada,” it marked a significant and personal declaration of patriotism.
