While Chappelle Rowan has been very serious about asking fans to respect her personal space, saturday night live In this weekend’s Season 50 premiere, we found a way to compare the hot pop star to Moo Deng, a 2-month-old pygmy hippopotamus living in a Thai zoo.
on saturday night weekend updateBowen Yang plays the viral hippopotamus who confides in Colin Jost, bringing the world’s attention to her and having zoo audiences throwing bananas at her And how difficult it is to shellfish.
“The response has been overwhelming, but I have to set some boundaries,” Yang said, going on to explain Ron’s words. “Reminder: Women don’t owe you anything. When I’m in the pen, tripping over things, biting the coach’s knee, I’m working. That’s the program. Don’t do it just because I’m your quasi-social friend or because you appreciate it. My talent shouts my name or looks forward to taking a photo.
In August, the “Good Luck Baby!” singer made headlines for speaking out against toxic fan behavior, detailing the stalking and boundary-crossing experiences she’d faced over the past few months. “I’ve been through so many non-consensual physical and social interactions that I just need to list it out and remind you that women don’t owe you -” she wrote in an Instagram post at the time. “I chose this career path because I love music and art and respect the child within me, and I will not accept harassment of any kind because I chose this path and I don’t deserve it.”
Yang’s character Moo Deng continued to joke, “Before me, the only hippopotamus in the media was either Hungry, Hungry, or Jada Pinkett. Madagascar. But now, I’m your favorite hippo’s favorite hippo.
When Jost thought Young’s Moo Deng sounded a lot like Chappell Roan, weekend update The host asked her if she knew who Ron was. “I’m 10 weeks old, Colin. Of course I know Chapel Roan,” Young said. “Also, leave her alone! Let her spend as much time as possible taking care of her mental health.
On Friday, Rowan pulled out of scheduled performances at the All Things Go Music Festival in New York and Maryland, writing on her Instagram Story: “I apologize to the people who were waiting to see me in New York and Washington, D.C. this weekend.” Smooth, but I can’t execute it. Things have become overwhelming these past few weeks and I’m really feeling it. I feel pressured to prioritize so many things right now and I need a few days to prioritize my health. I want to be there when I perform and give my best performance.
exist saturday night liveMudeng also responded to Ron’s comments about why she doesn’t support presidential candidates. “I know I’m only 10 weeks old, but this is very important to me, so listen: I will not be endorsing anyone in this year’s election.” Ron recently said she would not endorse anyone in the U.S. presidential election , but later clarified that she would be voting for Kamala Harris after fan backlash.
this weekend update The clip wasn’t Young’s only reference to Ron during Saturday’s episode: In a sketch later that night, Young referenced the classic show i love lucy Call it “femininomenon,” to borrow the title of a Chappell Roan song.
Watch Yang as Moo Deng, below:
