Dave Chappelle took the stage at Studio 8H for the inaugural New Year’s episode of “Saturday Night Live,” marking his fourth time hosting the show.
He came out on stage wearing a suit and smoking a cigarette and said, “Boy, I’m telling you something.” I am very honest. I’m in trouble tonight. And it started in October. Lorne Michaels called me.
Chappelle talked about how he asked her to host the show. “The first episode after the election,” Chappelle recalls. “And I was like, no, I’m fine.” He describes how he then asked Michaels: “Record the date closest to January 6th.” You know what? I might just get rid of all these old Trump jokes. I will do it! The comedian paused and said, “The moment I said yes, Los Angeles caught fire!” »
Chappelle, known for her controversial jokes, particularly those about trans people, said: “I’m tired of being controversial. I’m trying to turn over a new leaf. It is far too early to joke about such a catastrophe. This one is close to our house.
Chappelle cited the names of actors he had worked with, like Dennis Quaid, who were affected by the ongoing fires in Los Angeles. “It broke my heart,” Chappelle said. He noted all the negative comments online about celebrities who lost their homes. “You see that there? That’s why I hate poor people,” Chappelle said with a laugh. “Because they can’t see beyond their own pain.”
“The news said the other day that these fires were the costliest tragedy in American history. I think it’s because people in Los Angeles have cool things. I could burn 40,000 acres in Mississippi for about six or seven dollars,” Chappelle said. He also speculated on the various conspiracy theories regarding the causes of the fires. “If you were a rational person, you should at least consider the possibility that God hates these people,” Chappelle joked.
Sitting on a stool and smoking, Chappelle continues: “A lot of poor people were also affected. Many of these people discovered the week of the fires that they had lost their fire insurance. Luigi said, “You’re welcome. “” Speaking to Luigi Mangione, he said: “This kid almost planned the perfect crime. The only thing he forgot was to shave his eyebrows.
Chappelle, who lives in Ohio, spoke about Donald Trump’s comments about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, last year. “Trump is a wild guy. He said Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, were eating people’s dogs and cats. I live in a town near Springfield. This is not at all what happened in Springfield. Chappelle explains how he wanted to provide support after these comments. “Every day I would drive to Springfield and have lunch at the Haitian restaurant.” He paused, “And to be honest with you, I don’t know what that meat was.” But whatever it was, it fell off the bone.
“It’s no fun being famous anymore,” said the comic, who compared being famous to storming the beaches of Normandy and losing comrades in combat. He talked about “Puffy” and the allegations surrounding Diddy. “A lot of my friends ask me, they say, Dave, did you know anything about these Freak Off parties (hosted by Diddy)?” Chappelle smirked.
He later said he wasn’t invited to parties because, “Oh my God, I’m ugly!” That’s a hard way to tell. He continued: “Can you imagine if you were me reading the paper and finding out: Everyone in Hollywood was having an orgy behind your back? »
Referring to Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, Chapelle said: “Here’s the thing: On Monday, Donald Trump will come back.” It will be the 47th president. All flags at half-mast because Jimmy Carter is dead. Chappelle then recounted seeing a photo of Carter in Palestine with people applauding the former president, and he said, “The photo brought tears to my eyes.” »
Chappelle said, although he wasn’t sure Carter was a good president, “He was a good man.” It made me proud to see this.
Concluding this unusually long monologue, Chappelle said, “The presidency is no place for petty people. Donald Trump, I know you watch the show, man, remember whether people voted for you or not, they’re all counting on you.
Wishing Trump well, he said: “The whole world is counting on you. Please do better next time. With emotion, Chappelle concluded: “Remember your humanity to the displaced people, whether they are in the Palisades or in Palestine. »
Watch his monologue below:
