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.

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.