SNL's ISIS Sketch Gets Lots of Backlash, Some Laughs (Video)

SNL went out on a limb with an ISIS sketch this past weekend, and it's won them both praise and scorn.

The sketch features Dakota Johnson, star of the new "Fifty Shade of Grey" movie, and SNL cast member Taran Killam. Together, the pair lampoons the Toyota commercial that aired at the Super Bowl, mixing it with recent news reports that some Western teenagers have sought to join the militant group.

Proud of this. Freedom to mock is our greatest weapon. Thanks to the writers who asked not to be mentioned by name. https://t.co/FjdX9xGewX

— taran killam (@TaranKillam) March 1, 2015

The absurdist sketch, which shows an all-American dad dropping his daughter off for her first day as a jihadist, drew instant backlash, but also some supporters.

Gathered below are some reactions to SNL's handiwork.

I think the ISIS skit was over the line. Not funny, guys ... some things are not joke material. That was really, REALLY bad. #SNL

— DieselFarina (@DieselFarina) March 1, 2015

Seriously? SNL is being criticized for mocking Isis, and the people who join it? There's no group more deserving of ridicule. Thumbs up #SNL

— Katherine Morrison (@kmorrison) March 1, 2015

A father dropping his daughter off to join ISIS? Really #SNL? Not cool. 😠 #GMA

— Randy Haas (@Randy_Haas) March 1, 2015

ISIS: We'll take it from here dad! #snl #hilarious

— Arsenio Hall (@ArsenioHall) March 1, 2015

Just saw maybe the most unfunny #SNL piece of all time. Is ISIS really a good subject for humor? #nbc And I've loved SNL for decades.

— Ed Tate (@edwardtate) March 1, 2015

Wow #SNL just had the balls to make a pretty great ISIS joke!

— TOD (@DualGrey) March 1, 2015

Dear #SNL, jokes about Isis are not funny. See how much you laugh when you have to see your loved one(s) being slaughtered. No respect.

— Chasity (@RugratChas) March 1, 2015

I say this as a life long #SNL fan. The ISIS commercial was in poor taste. Scratch that. Horrible taste.

— Martin Hendrickson (@MCHinBoise) March 1, 2015

People are honestly offended by the ISIS #SNL sketch? If you've been a long time fan & you're not familiar with satire - turn off your tv.

— Samantha (@SamanthaNWho) March 1, 2015

No comedy to be found in SNL ISIS sketch. ISIS actions too horrific to parody #orangeroom

— JCA International (@jcaintl) March 1, 2015

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