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Dan Crenshaw addresses Pete Davidson's panned 'SNL' joke during victory speech
Erin Jensen, USA TODAYPublished 8:04 a.m. ET Nov. 7, 2018 | Updated 4:13 p.m. ET Nov. 7, 2018
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Dan Crenshaw clapped back at Pete Davidson after winning his race for Texas’ 2nd Congressional District. Davidson mocked the former Navy SEAL on "Saturday Night Live." USA TODAY
Dan Crenshaw is having the last laugh.
The former Navy SEAL elected to Texas’ 2nd Congressional District Tuesday coyly mentioned a widely criticized joke from "Saturday Night Live" over the weekend.
Commenting on Crenshaw's looks, comedian Pete Davidson compared the the vet, who lost his eye to IED blast in Afghanistan in 2012, to "a hitman in a porno movie" during the show's news-like "Weekend Update" skit. The joke was slammed on Twitter and criticized by Davidson's "SNL" co-star, Kenan Thompson, the son of a Vietnam vet who says the show is "figuring out a way to right that wrong."
From the podium, Crenshaw recognized people from his team, including the man who persuaded him to run, while mentioning the "SNL" moment.
"He's upset because the recent 'Saturday Night Live' controversy has resulted in me having more Twitter followers than (him)," Crenshaw cracked.
Later, Crenshaw remarked Americans "are not a people that shatter at the first sign of offense" which resulted in laughter from the crowd.
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After making his speech, Crenshaw addressed the "SNL" incident more directly.
Speaking with Ivory Hecker of Houston's FOX 26, Crenshaw said he wanted his supporters to know "SEALs don't get offended. That's just not what we do. That doesn't mean it wasn't offensive, but let's stop demanding apologies and firings of people. Let's just... demand that comedy actually be funny, but let's be good people."
Davidson's joke was knocked on Twitter from many, like "View" co-host Meghan McCain, daughter of the late Senator John McCain. She called the bit "incredibly tone-deaf."
The comic has taken a similar, no holds barred, approach to comedy when it comes to his own personal life. He has used his dad's death in 9/11 and his recent break-up with Ariana Grande as fodder.
He talked about the joy he got from making people uneasy with his humor to The New York Times in 2015.
"I like doing that," he said. "I like making things that are dark, awkward, weird things that you don’t really find funny, funny.”
Did Donald Fuckface ever apologize for denigrating John McCain or the Gold Star family? It's some shit how they hold others to a high moral standard but fuckface NEVER has to apologize for jack shit.
If I was Pete I would've said I'll apologize when the president does. Until then, get the fuck outta my face.
If I was Pete I would've said I'll apologize when the president does. Until then, get the fuck outta my face.
Did Donald Fuckface ever apologize for denigrating John McCain or the Gold Star family? It's some shit how they hold others to a high moral standard but fuckface NEVER has to apologize for jack shit.
If I was Pete I would've said I'll apologize when the president does. Until then, get the fuck outta my face.
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yeah I hear you
but I do think its is hard to start making comedians SCARED to make certain jokes about certain people.
Pete said the first dude looked like a dick
Yeah people are being overly critical.
Of course Keenan, ol' line toeing ass, ain't saying shit to get his ass fired. It was a joke, sometimes they work, sometimes they bomb. Comedian privilege, keep it moving.
Did Donald Fuckface ever apologize for denigrating John McCain or the Gold Star family? It's some shit how they hold others to a high moral standard but fuckface NEVER has to apologize for jack shit.
If I was Pete I would've said I'll apologize when the president does. Until then, get the fuck outta my face.
Came in here to post exactly this. But I see it was already covered.
Shit was funny. Fuck dat crakkka. Can't even laugh at a joke nowadays. These times are so fuckin lame. 
#fuck him
#fuck his confederate flag waving being
#fuck him for voting for trump
#fuck him for winning a congressional seat for the sole purpose of going to d.c to vote in favor of any and everything trump sanctions
#fuck his fake patriot ass supporting that russian agent occupying this countries white house
#fuck his confederate flag waving being
#fuck him for voting for trump
#fuck him for winning a congressional seat for the sole purpose of going to d.c to vote in favor of any and everything trump sanctions
#fuck his fake patriot ass supporting that russian agent occupying this countries white house
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#fuck him
#fuck his confederate flag waving being
#fuck him for voting for trump
#fuck him for winning a congressional seat for the sole purpose of going to d.c to vote in favor of any and everything trump sanctions
#fuck his fake patriot ass supporting that russian agent occupying this countries white house
What you think of Keenan kinda snaking his boy?
People are too fucking sensitive. If you make the joke, stand by it. Fuck apologizing.
I'm surprised this cat still alive though. He looked healthy a few years back, now he looks like he got bit by a zombie and is about to turn any second.
I'm surprised this cat still alive though. He looked healthy a few years back, now he looks like he got bit by a zombie and is about to turn any second.
He's a Tool Plain and Simple....He Could Have Said No Comment....He Could Have Said That's Pete's Issue....He Could Have Said Nothing at All.....Instead He Was Given His Orders and His Biscuit....Never Liked Dude
Some shit ain't funny.