Pete Davidson Jokes About Fatherhood and a very Enterprising Ferry Venture
Pete davidson recently addressed both personal and professional developments with his signature blend of self-deprecating humor during a recent appearance. The comedian, expecting a child with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, playfully linked his new life chapter to his departure from Saturday Night Live. ”I’m just excited to be a dad, you know, and give it all the energy and enthusiasm I never had for this show,” he quipped.
Beyond family news, Davidson also dove into the ongoing saga of his Staten Island Ferry project with Colin Jost. The pair are clearly committed to turning the venture into something…unique.
A ferry Rebrand & Unexpected Advertising Deals
Initially, the duo felt the “Staten Island Ferry” name lacked a certain je ne sais quoi. So, they opted for a bolder moniker: the titanic 2. “We even gave the boat a new name,” Jost explained. “you know, we thought the Staten island Ferry sounded too depressing.”
Surprisingly, the ferry is attracting attention - and revenue. They recently secured an advertising deal with Nike to promote the New York City Marathon, demonstrating a growing business model. “It’s actually going very well,” Jost confirmed.
Davidson, channeling the spirit of SNL‘s legendary Lorne Michaels, emphasized perseverance. “if Lorne Michaels has taught us anything, it’s that you never, ever give up,” he stated. “Even if everyone says the time has come and Tina Fey is ready to take over.”
A Playful Jab at New York Politics & a New “New Staten Island”
Davidson didn’t shy away from current events, offering a humorous take on the recent mayoral election. He playfully addressed those who threatened to leave New York if Zohran Mamdani won. “Hey,Staten Islanders! Did you promise to move out of New York if [Zohran] Mamdani won but have too many warrants in New Jersey and not enough guns for Florida? Well,welcome to New Staten Island!”
This led to another rebranding idea: “New Staten Island.” Davidson reasoned that the Titanic 2 name might need adjusting, given the ferry’s potential encounters with ICE.”We can’t call it the ‘Titanic’ anymore, as the people on this ship will actually love running into ICE,” he joked.
A Reflection on Public Scrutiny and Resilience
Davidson concluded with a surprisingly poignant observation about public perception and the passage of time. He acknowledged the lingering fallout from the Epstein list revelations. “Look, the ferry, it’s fine,” he said. “Sometimes the news just makes things seem worse than they are. You know, like how everyone was sure certain people would be exposed and ruined for being on the Epstein list, right? But look. It’s 2025. And all three of us are still up here.”
This final remark offered a subtle commentary on resilience and the ability to move forward despite scrutiny. It’s a sentiment that resonates both with his personal journey and the ambitious, ofen-mocked, venture he’s undertaking with Colin Jost.
