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A Skit From 'SNL's' First Episode Of Season 50 Has Divided People Online. Here's Why

Darcy Jimenez
Darcy Jimenez
A Skit From 'SNL's' First Episode Of Season 50 Has Divided People Online. Here's Why
The first episode of the show's 50th season aired on the weekend, and one sketch in particular has sparked controversy.
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"Saturday Night Live" was back on our screens this past weekend after four months away — and just one episode into season 50, the show is already causing controversy.

Cast member Bowen Yang has been accused of mocking pop star Chappell Roan after appearing on "SNL's" Weekend Update segment dressed as viral baby hippo Moo Deng and referring to a statement the singer shared about fame and her need for boundaries.

Roan has made headlines in recent weeks for being candid about the downsides to her success, including the stalking, harassment and abuse she has suffered at the hands of fans following her meteoric rise to stardom.

"I don't give a f*** if you think it's selfish of me to say no for a photo, or for your time or for a hug," she said in one TikTok video. "That's not normal, that's weird!"



In the "SNL" skit, Yang, in the character of Moo Deng, hinted at Roan's comments, saying: "Reminder, women owe you nothing. When I am in my enclosure, tripping over stuff, biting my trainer's knee, I am at work. That is the project. Do not yell my name, or expect a photo, just because I am your parasocial bestie, or because you appreciate my talent."

Fans of Roan have criticized the sketch, which they say makes a mockery of Roan's comments about her mental health — and some have accused Yang of hypocrisy, given that he expressed his love and admiration for Roan during an interview with her earlier this year.



Yang himself has responded to the backlash and denied that the skit was intended to make fun of Roan. In an Instagram story, he wrote: "Oh geez, 'mocks'? If my personal stance and the piece aren't absolutely clear in terms of supporting [Roan] then there it is I guess."

"Everything she has ever asked for has been reasonable and even then we can connect it to another story about boundaries or whatever."



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Comments

  1. Unknown 21 hours ago

    But really who cares. This is beyond dumb. Comedy should have zero boundaries like South Park. 🙄🙄🙄

  2. Gus. 1 day ago

    Honestly get over it! Who cares! Why are people so sensitive now! up until the mid 90's this was called what it is FUNNY & ENTERTAINMENT! Not racist, homophobic, fat shaming among other things. The skit was hilarious. So stop the nonsense, if you don't like it or it offends you "CLICK, CLICK" the TV and watch something else!

  3. cecilia FXX 1 day ago

    call me crazy but I think that skit was brilliant.

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