One of the most talked-about differences between Saturday Night Live UKand the American original is that the British version has the freedom to swear. That might seem like a relatively minor distinction between two versions of the same format, but language can affect the rhythm of a joke, the impact a character has, and the level of realism a sketch can achieve. However, the British version of Saturday Night Live has used that freedom sparingly since launch. Should it be making more of it? With swearing as much a part of British humor as satire, the prospect of a more unrestrained American show seems straightforward, but the writers need to consider whether swearing actually makes the show funnier or whether it just reaching for an easy punchline.
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