
Dave Chappelle HIGHLIGHTS ‘Pop the Balloon’ Trend on SNL with Silky Johnson Comeback
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Dave Chappelle returned to SNL for his fourth hosting gig, bringing his signature humor and reviving his iconic Chappelle’s Show character, Silky Johnson, in a sketch inspired by the viral YouTube trend “Pop the Balloon.” The January 18th episode hilariously parodied the popular dating format, with Ego Nwodim playing Arlette Amuli, one of the trend’s creators, and rapper GloRilla joining in as a sassy bachelorette.
The sketch captured the unpredictable chaos that has made the YouTube series a sensation, including a moment when Silky Johnson demanded a new balloon after his was hilariously popped. Chappelle’s comedic take brought fresh attention to a trend that has already taken the internet by storm.
The real “Pop the Balloon” was created by Arlette Amuli an...