Jamie Dornan Reveals Passion for Collecting Rocks That Look Like Potatoes in ‘SNL U.K.’ Monologue: ‘This Isn’t a Joke. God Knows, I Wish It Was’
Why it matters: This segment highlights the show's unique comedic style and Dornan's willingness to embrace quirky self-revelation.
- Jamie Dornan hosted the second episode of "SNL U.K.," where he unveiled his unusual hobby of collecting potato-shaped rocks, emphasizing its authenticity.
- Dornan's monologue featured a display of his rock collection, including one he noted looked "exactly like a chip," and he urged viewers to Google "Jamie Dornan potato rocks" to verify his claim.
- Chris O'Dowd interrupted Dornan's segment, playfully mocking his collection and revealing he had swapped one of Dornan's rocks for a real potato, adding a layer of comedic interaction.
- "SNL U.K." continued its trend of Irish-themed humor, with Dornan's segment and a subsequent skit building on jokes established in the opening episode.
Jamie Dornan, hosting "SNL U.K.," revealed his bizarre passion for collecting rocks resembling potatoes, a fact he insisted was true despite its comedic absurdity. His monologue, unlike Tina Fey's celebrity-packed debut, was interrupted by fellow Irish actor Chris O'Dowd, who playfully swapped one of Dornan's prized 'spud rocks' for an actual, non-Irish potato, continuing the show's running gag of Irish-themed humor.
