Saturday Night Live’s” Weekend Update tacked the P’Nut the squirrel saga this week– at it brought his “widow” on to discuss the controversy surrounding

A martyr to many during the election, pet rodent had tested negative for rabies this week, sparking renewed anger over his death.

In a “Weekend Update” appearance, cast member Sarah Sherman took on the role of Peanut’s widow to share her thoughts on his untimely death. Dressed from head to tail in a realistic squirrel costume, Sherman’s squirrelly look was accented with a black woven shawl and pill box hat as she continued to mourn the loss of her husband, Peanut.