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'SNL' host Quinta Brunson stars in spoof Netflix bridesmaid cult documentary

"At first I thought the bride was in charge, but it was the maid of honor."
By Chance Townsend  on 
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In Saturday Night Live's new and disturbing documentary, the streaming service covers what it's like to be a bridesmaid. Oh, my knees just shivered thinking about it.

Guest host Quinta Brunson stars in this spoof on true crime cult documentaries as a woman who was unfortunate enough to be chosen as a bridesmaid. She and her group of friends recount on the experience and lament the worst 18 weeks of their life.

"Each year more than 6 million women fall into this type of cult," says cult expert Greg Lawrence (James Austin Johnson). "They prey on vulnerable groups like college roommates and sisters-in-law."

The experience of being a bridesmaid includes passive-aggressive communication from the bride, a controlling lieutenant aka the maid of honor, and everything from financial intimidation and weirdly sexual bachelorette trips to Nashville.

"I spent $300 on a bridesmaid dress," Brunson says. "The bride swore I would find other times I would wear it, but like where am I going that calls for a floral-length light blue Chauvin gown with a modest neckline?"

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Chance Townsend

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Currently residing in Denton, Texas, Chance Townsend is Mashable's Weekend Editor. He is currently pursuing a Master's in Journalism at the University of North Texas with the bulk of his research primarily focused on online communities, dating apps, and professional wrestling.

In his free time, he's an avid cook, loves to sleep, and "enjoys" watching the Lions and Pistons break his heart on a weekly basis. If you have any stories or recipes that might be of interest you can reach him by email at [email protected]


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