Two-time Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning surprised WeekendUpdate on SNL with insight into Tom Brady's retirement thanks to binge-watching 10 hours of 'Emily in Paris'
Manning explained to Colin Jost that he hasn’t actually watched any of this season’s playoff games yet, because he can’t stop watching Netflix’s romantic dramedy about an American girl navigating life and love in the City of Lights. Immediately, Manning launched into an intense to the point of exasperated play-by-play of the first season.
“Oh my God, Colin, this show has everything,” he said. “Romance, adventure, sensuality, culture, a fresh take on feminism — finally! — not to mention a culinary tapestry so rich I can only describe it as food porn.” Jost attempted to bring the conversation back to football, asking Manning if he had any thoughts on rumors that Tom Brady is retiring. “If it were me, I probably would retire too because it would give me more time to watchManning said, adding, “I really think for Tom right now, it’s just a tough decision between balancing his career and relationships — sort of like Emily. Let me break it down for you. This is a classic showdown between Emily’s career and her love life.