Mike Myers Defends Spontaneous SNL Protest

Mike Myers, a Canadian-born comedian and actor with dual citizenship who has lived in the U.S. since 1988, used his recent Saturday Night Live appearances to spontaneously protest comments by Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump questioning Canada's sovereignty. Myers revealed a 'Canada is Not for Sale' T-shirt and mouthed 'elbows up' on air, referencing Canadian hockey culture, as a gesture of solidarity with Canadians. He explained the protest was unplanned, arising from his growing frustration with the remarks, and expressed the emotional impact these statements have had on Canadians, saying, 'We love America. We love you guys. We don’t understand what this madness is.' Myers also appeared in a political ad with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, wearing a 'Never 51' jersey to reinforce his Canadian identity. He further criticized Musk's political involvement as clashing with Canadian values and highlighted the importance of satire in confronting abnormal political rhetoric. Myers' actions have resonated as a message of support and unity for Canada during heightened U.S.-Canada tensions.