Title: Pete Davidson and Colin Jost Repurpose Staten Island Ferry Boat
Key Takeaways:
– Saturday Night Live co-stars, Pete Davidson and Colin Jost, have plans for the Staten Island ferry boat they bought while intoxicated in 2022.
– Under the guidance of architect Ron Castellano, the ferry boat will be transformed into a space comprising hotels, restaurants, bars, and event venues.
– The SNL duo made fun of their impulsive purchase at the show, with Davidson labeling it as “the windowless van of the sea”.
Saturday Night Live Duo’s Regretful Purchase Turned Opportunity
Although they initially rued the decision, Saturday Night Live stars, Pete Davidson and Colin Jost, are now putting to use a Staten Island ferry boat they bought while intoxicated in 2022. Initially an impulsive buy, the pair are collaborating with architect Ron Castellano to transform the colossal, decommissioned vessel into a luxurious entertainment hub.
An Inebriated Investment Now a Redeemed Asset
Davidson confessed to ET Online that he and Jost made the purchase while not in their sober state. The once regretful decision has now turned into an ambitious project, with the stars aiming to repurpose the ferry and host posh parties following movie premieres, such as the anticipated Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
Collaboration with Ron Castellano for Major Transformation
Collaborating with the duo on this endeavor, architect Ron Castellano divulged pertinent details about the extensive renovation project to Curbed. Introduced to Davidson and Jost via a mutual friend, comedy club owner Paul Italia, Castellano cited frequent meetings with the co-stars who are actively engaged in the project.
Plans for the Luxury Party Boat
Addressing speculations about the boat’s transformation, Davidson initially revealed plans of incorporating fancy hotels and restaurants onboard. Elaborating further, Castellano mentioned, “We have six bars and two venues operated separately or combined, outdoor event space, and two restaurants. The boat is almost 300 feet long, 65,000 square feet, which is one and a half times the size of Nine Orchard Hotel.”
SNL Duo’s Humorous Take on Impulsive Purchase
Despite the extensive renovation plan, Davidson and Jost couldn’t resist turning their impulsive purchase into a source of amusement on Saturday Night Live. Davidson ribbed, “We’re boat people now, Colin. You look like you own a yacht that they rent out for rap videos.” Jost chimed in, “We are having trouble finding a place to dock the boat, though.”
A Memorable Sketch and an Awaited Transformation
The duo’s jesting about their eccentric expenditure turned out to be the high point of the sketch. While the jokes continue, the transformation works are still in progress. Although it will be a while before the public gets to enter the luxury boat that Davidson and Jost accidentally bought, their once regretful purchase now seems to be on a promising path. Their story serves as a fine example that even impulsive, perhaps even unwise investments can sometimes yield surprising benefits with a dash of imagination, initiative, and tireless commitment.
The reinvention of the Staten Island ferry boat from a decommissioned vessel to a likely hotspot for luxury events and dining awaits its unveiling in the near future – a testament to Davidson and Jost’s innovative vision and unstinting effort.
