Ryan Gosling’s Papyrus 2 SNL sketch takes a dark therapeutic turn
Ryan Gosling’s obsession with the font used in the title of the movie Avatar, Papyrus, has resurfaced in a surprising way on Saturday Night Live. Despite his efforts to move past his fixation with the font, Gosling found himself face to face with it once again on April 13.
Nearly 7 years after the original sketch premiered on SNL, Gosling revisited the character of Steve, whose peculiar fixation on the movie’s title font has become a running joke. The sketch, which was reportedly cut from the broadcast, was later released on the SNL YouTube channel.
Fans of the original sketch praised Gosling for his grounded yet eccentric portrayal of Steve, with many commending his acting skills. The simple concept of the sketch, combined with Gosling’s performance, made it a hit among viewers.
However, Gosling’s journey to overcome his obsession takes a dark turn when he encounters the redesigned title font for the Avatar sequel, The Way of Water. Despite the font change, Gosling realizes that his issues were never truly about the font itself, but rather his own unresolved emotional issues.
As Gosling confronts the designer of the font, he is forced to confront his own inner demons and come to terms with his past. The unexpected twist in the story leaves viewers shocked and questioning the true meaning behind Gosling’s obsession with Papyrus.
In the end, Gosling’s journey of healing and self-discovery takes a surprising turn, leaving him with a newfound understanding of himself and his past. The darkly comedic sketch serves as a reminder that sometimes our obsessions are not always what they seem, and that true healing comes from within.