What Is "It's Pat" on SNL
"It's Pat" is a recurring sketch from Saturday Night Live that centers on a character whose gender is never revealed. The humor comes from other characters repeatedly asking, "Pat? What is Pat?" while failing to determine whether Pat is male or female.
Pat Characters and Cast Members
The sketch features a main Pat alongside coworkers and friends, played by various SNL cast members over the years. Julia Sweeney originated the role of Pat and became widely associated with the character during her time on the show.
Legacy and Cultural Impact
"It's Pat" became one of SNL's memorable recurring bits in the 1990s and inspired a 1994 film titled It's Pat. The sketch is frequently cited in discussions of SNL's gender-neutral comedy and remains a recognizable reference in pop culture archives. For background on Julia Sweeney and the sketch, see the SNL official history page at https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live.
