What part did Melissa McCarthy’s SNL depiction of Sean Spicer play in his resignation? That’s a really silly question unless the matter is given some thought. Humor, and particularly parody, plays an important place in educating the public regarding the roles of important people.
Sean Spicer has resigned from his position as White House press secretary. Originally Spicer appeared to be a good choice, but unfortunately he was forced to misrepresent the truth as a spokesperson for the president. It started with exaggerating the numbers of participants attending Trump’s inauguration and went on to receive endless “Pinocchios” by an outraged press corp. Spicer, finding himself in a tough spot, often responded aggressively with the lies that Trump was wanting the public to believe. It was this particular behavior that comedian, Melissa McCarthy ridiculed in her infamous Saturday Night Live skits.
People watch SNL for a good laugh. Lots of famous individuals have been the butt of their jokes, but the Sean Spicer parodies were recognized for their uncanny accuracy. The definition of parody is the effort to imitate or comment on something. It is not always satirical, in fact, it can be appreciative in nature. Overtime the SNL Spicer character evolved into a desperate political creature. Consequently the true Sean Spicer became a liability to the White House. It may not have been the intent of SNL to move Spicer out of the picture, but it was the outcome.
   #54 THU VIR 9/23/1971 Sean Spicer |   #42 WED VIR 8/26/1970 Melissa McCarthy |
Let’s look at the profession relationship between Spicer and McCarthy. These individuals operate in two widely different worlds and have never met . Spicer was born on a Thursday and found politics to be a perfect outlet for his patriotic inclinations. Generally people with the #54 THU VIR Dayology Signature hold a high regard for their personal potential and rise as far as they can go.
On the other hand, McCarthy was born on Wednesday and she functions as an observer and communicator. People with #42 WED VIR Dayology Signature like to be viewed as smart and informed. They may resort to comedy, mimicry or trickery when it appears to be an effective option. They can be devilishly funny, even when serious.
Spicer and McCarthy are both Virgos, a Sun Sign known for its peculiarities, preferences and compulsions. Here we see the old saying “It takes one to know one” working out. McCarthy and Spicer were born a year apart and astrologically, their Sun Signs are conjunct. This astrological connection allows McCarthy to tune into Spicer’s deepest frustrations. While he may not have welcomed or appreciated McCarthy’s insights and the damage they may have caused to his career, in time he may feel fortunate to be no longer in the White House.
