Announcements Will Be Played in More Than 400 Stations Starting Feb. 10
Messages Highlight Importance of Safety and Fare Payment
Listen to Kenan Thompson Subway Announcements
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that announcements recorded by Saturday Night Live’s Kenan Thompson will be played in more than 400 subway stations reminding New Yorkers and visitors alike to pay the fare and not ride outside of subway cars.
The messages will start playing on Monday, Feb. 10 and run through Sunday, Feb. 16 to coincide with NBC’s highly anticipated SNL50: The Anniversary Special. The live three-hour telecast from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center is set for Sunday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and simulcast on Peacock.
The announcements are complemented by large wallscapes, turnstiles and static and digital signage celebrating SNL50 throughout the 47th–50th Streets–Rockefeller Center subway station, now through Feb. 23.
Transcripts of announcements
“Live from New York, it’s Kenan Thompson from Saturday Night Live. Ima keep it real with you with the dos and don’ts of the subway. Do pay the fare. I see you trying to jump the turnstiles. Stop it right now. I’m serious. Just tap your phone and keep it moving. Do keep those arms and legs inside the subway car. That’s right, I am talking to you. Don’t subway surf. I can’t believe I have to even say this. Ride safely New Yorkers. And check out SNL 50: The Anniversary Special, Sunday on NBC and Peacock.”
“Hey, it’s Kenan Thompson from SNL. Come on New York, it’s only fair to pay the fare. I see you trying to jump the turnstiles. Just tap your phone and keep it moving. Ride safely, and catch SNL 50: The Anniversary Special, live this Sunday on NBC and Peacock.”
“New Yorkers, it’s Kenan Thompson here. When I hear you all talking about surfing, it better be about the Rockaways. Stay smart, and don’t surf on the subways. Please. That means you in the black shirt. And while I have you, tune into SNL 50: The Anniversary Special, this Sunday on NBC and Peacock.”