Boomer fans of “To Sir, With Love” were likely touched by the resurrection of the former No. 1 hit on “Saturday Night Live” as a farewell tribute to President Obama.
(They would include SNL’s Cecily Strong, who began the song, and Sasheer Zamata, who joined in. They are 32 and 30, respectively.)
Clues came on Twitter. Tears were a theme. Another sign: Video of the duet was posted dozens of times on YouTube.
That To Sir, With Love closer as a thank you to President Obama had me in tears. Wow. More deeply poignant and true after last 48 hrs. #SNL
— Marcy Murninghan (@MarcyMurninghan) January 22, 2017
Because I haven’t cried enough, right? SNL Sings ‘To Sir With Love’ In Honor of President Obama https://t.co/nRsiI5baoS via @mediaite
— BWD (@theonlyadult) January 22, 2017
Damn if #SNL didn’t get me crying my eyes out with their To Sir With Love rendition. World’s bestest president ever. #ThankYouObamas.
— JoanMarDK (@JoanMarM) January 22, 2017
Singing “To Sir, With Love” to Obama is incredibly rude, #SNL. I’ve cried enough today.
— Zach (@zachsgotlife) January 22, 2017
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