Paul Mescal’s Spotify Wrapped Reveals Obscure Musical Obsession
In a recent Saturday Night Live sketch, Paul Mescal found himself defending a surprising musical obsession revealed by his Spotify Wrapped. While Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar made expected appearances among his most-listened-to artists, the top spot was claimed by a rather eccentric personality named Satoshi Gutman.
Meet Satoshi Gutman: Anti-Instrumentalist Sound Guru
Gutman, played by Bowen Yang, is billed as an “anti-instrumentalist sound guru” from Dundalk, Maryland. Mescal admitted to spending a staggering 170,000 minutes immersing himself in Gutman’s unique sonic world.
The absurdity of the situation deepened when Mescal’s friends, played by Andrew Dismukes, Ego Nwodim, and Sarah Sherman, couldn’t place the name. Undeterred, Mescal revealed Gutman to them via a video showcasing the artist singing “Y’all Made Me Celibate,” complete with a Targaryen-like wig and goatee.
Adding to the hilarity, Gutman refers to his loyal followers as “bastards.”
A Podcast and an Unexpected Alex Reed
Gutman’s influence extends beyond music; he also hosts a podcast called *Awakenings*, which unexpectedly landed on Mescal’s Spotify Wrapped. In a clip from the podcast, Trisha Paytas makes a cameo appearance as Gutman’s “Iconic” guest.
“Hey bastards!” Paytas exclaims.
“What do we always say, Trisha?” Gutman asks. Together, they chant, “the best bucy is celibacy.”
Sharman’s character, visibly bewildered, exclaims “this is so insane.” However, Mescal remains unfazed, arguing,
“Spotify Wrapped “Is not about judging people. It’s about sharing the soundtrack of your life. Call me crazy, but I think that’s something to celebrate.”
To top it all off, Gutman and Paytas make a surprise in-person appearance, leaving the audience in stitches.
The sketch perfectly captured the relatable awkwardness of encountering a friend’s overly specific and often bizarre musical tastes. It served as a humorous reminder that musical preferences are incredibly personal and, ultimately, should be celebrated, regardless of how niche they may seem.
Is Satoshi Gutman a real person or a fictional character created for the SNL sketch?
## Mescal’s Music Mystery: An SNL Sensation
**Interviewer:** Welcome back to the show. Tonight, we’re diving into the latest buzz from Saturday Night Live’s viral sketch featuring Paul Mescal and his, let’s say, *unique* musical taste. Joining us to unpack the hilarity is pop culture expert Sarah Jones. Sarah, what did you make of Mescal’s character’s intense devotion to this Satoshi Gutman?
**Sarah Jones:** Oh, it was brilliant! The sketch perfectly captured that feeling of stumbling upon an artist so niche, so out there, that your friends just don’t get it. 170,000 minutes! That’s practically a full year dedicated to Gutman’s “anti-instrumentalist” sounds. You have to admire the commitment, even if it’s a bit, well, unusual.
**Interviewer:** And what about Satoshi Gutman himself? Played wonderfully by Bowen Yang, by the way.
**Sarah Jones:** Bowen Yang completely stole the show as Gutman. This Dundalk-dwelling “sound guru” brought a whole new meaning to “experimental music.” The sketch left me wondering if Gutman is actually a real person, because the name just feels so right.
**Interviewer:** Right? Fake or real, Gutman definitely struck a chord with viewers. Perhaps this sketch will spark a new wave of ”anti-instrumentalist” fans?
**Sarah Jones:** Who knows? Maybe we’ll all be adding Gutman’s “sonic world” to our playlists next. Or maybe Mescal just wanted to share a little of his own quirky sense of humour with the world. Either way, it was definitely one of the most memorable SNL sketches in recent memory.
**Interviewer:** Well said, Sarah. Thanks for breaking it down for us. We’ll have to keep an ear out for any future Satoshi Gutman releases – or at least, for Paul Mescal’s next comedic foray into the weird and wonderful world of music.
