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SNL’s Savage Skit Mocking Aussie ‘Twinnies’ Sparks Outrage Among Australian Fans

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As a lifestyle aficionado, let me share some buzzworthy news that has left Australian “Twinnies” Bridgette and Paula Powers, as well as their fans, in a whirlwind. The iconic American comedy series, Saturday Night Live (SNL), stirred up quite the commotion with a skit poking fun at these Aussie sisters.

47-year-old Sunshine Coast identical twins, famous for always speaking together, gained worldwide fame when they provided an exact recount of a deadly carjacking incident that took place last month.

In this rephrased version, here’s how you might put it: Heidi Gardner and Chloe Fineman portrayed the twin characters in a satirical skit, adopting thick Australian accents, outfits, and makeup reminiscent of the real sisters’ distinctive style.

This version maintains the original meaning while using simpler language to make it more accessible and easier to read.

In the recently published illustration, the characters Bridgette and Paula are depicted posing a question about why one might consider relocating from America to Australia.

In response, the twins playfully quipped, “Australia is a stunning island country, and it seems to produce more Hemsworths than inhabitants – just a jest, please don’t record that.

Colin Jost, a cast member on SNL, playing the role of an interviewer, posed this question: “It seems that you two are essentially one and the same?

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Oh, we’re definitely not alike; she prefers Vegemite while I only date individuals identifying as black, as the twins pointed out.

The skit met with a grouchy response online from fans Down Under and in the US.

‘Yeah no, the accent is not even close,’ complained one Aussie viewer.

Added another viewer, ‘Australian-American here. I don’t get why this is funny.’ 

A different perplexed spectator commented, “I’m from America… just like me, I have no idea what’s going on! I recall seeing them on Jimmy Kimmel, and they had such a polite interaction. This is unfair.

One viewer of SNL commented, ‘It seemed closer to a Jersey accent than an Australian one,’ on the Instagram post sharing the show.

‘It’s not. Kind of offensive. Making fun of them is not cool,’ replied another disgruntled viewer.

After the mother of a set of twins disclosed their long-term health challenges, it became known.

Their mother Helen explained earlier this month that the twins have faced difficulties since birth.

On Monday, Helen shared with Australian Story that she brought them home from the hospital, and in her mind, she felt there might be an issue, and deep down, she instinctively knew they were unique.

Instead of feeding effectively from a bottle, these infants often cried excessively. They had a limp nature and couldn’t support themselves upright until approximately 15 months of age.

Despite numerous hospital visits and their best efforts, neither John nor his wife, nor the doctors, were able to identify the problem they were facing.

Bridgette and Paula attended a specialized school for speech therapy prior to transitioning to a regular school.

However, the pair faced intense bullying from other students for their unique bond.

Helen stated, “High school proved extremely challenging for them. As they grew older, their heart issues began to surface.

Many young women often teased them about being single, inquiring if they were involved romantically with each other.

In a charming twist, the cherished pair of siblings, always dressed alike daily and sharing a bedroom, discovered their calling upon leaving school at Year 10 and relocating to the Sunshine Coast.

The passion for wildlife that they nurtured blossomed, leading to them being recruited by the late Steve Irwin for employment at his Australia Zoo following an impression made during a wildlife rescue operation they conducted.

For the past 25 years, they’ve been managing the Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue, earning a reputation as dedicated wildlife volunteers throughout Queensland.

As a lifestyle expert, I find myself empathizing deeply with a couple who are currently grappling with health challenges, particularly osteoporosis, cardiovascular issues, and digestive troubles. These complications have led them to confront the reality that their passion for wildlife rescue may need to take a backseat in the future due to these persistent health problems.

On April 23, Bridgette and Paula generated global intrigue following their interview detailing an attempted theft of their mother’s vehicle.

In identical Easter garb, the siblings narrated a chilling incident where their mom encountered a supposed assailant armed with a firearm.

Later on, they became widely recognized, with the American media and political news site Mediaite referring to their retelling as ‘unusual’ or ‘bizarre’.

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2025-05-22 16:41

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