‘SNL’ Jokes About Chappell Roan Fan Harassment With Bowen Yang Dressed as Celebrity Hippo Moo Deng: ‘We Both Deserve Patience and Grace’
variety.comBowen Yang transformed into Moo Deng, the pygmy hippopotamus from Thailand who has become a viral sensation in recent weeks.
Yang used the moment to draw parallels between the hippo and pop superstar Chappell Roan. “Weekend Update” host Colin Jost noted that visitors have begun throwing bananas and shellfish at internet star Moo Deng in her zoo enclosure in order to get the hippo’s attention. “Here to comment is Moo Deng,” said Jost, as Yang slid over in full costume.
He chronicled the hippo’s busy schedule, saying, “For the past 10 weeks, I have been going nonstop. Running around, eating lettuce, trying to bite the water from a hose.” Moo Deng compared her experiences with those of Roan, who recently announced she needed to take a break from performing and focus on her health. “It has come to the point where I need to set some boundaries,” Yang said to Jost and Michael Che.
Yang added, “Reminder: women owe you nothing. When I’m in my enclosure tripping over stuff, biting my trainer’s knee, I am at work.
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