Bowen Yang Parodies Charli XCX And Chappell Roan (As Moo Deng) On SNL
A lot has happened in the past week: Charli XCX and Troye Sivan brought their Sweat Tour to New York, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s campaigns marched along, and the entire world fell in love with a pygmy hippopotamus. Plenty of material for SNL to work with during its 50th season premiere. Notably, Bowen Yang put on his best Essex drawl to portray Charli XCX, and put on a hippo costume to share some familiar-sounding insight into Moo Deng’s viral fame.
29 Sep 15:36 · Stereogum
Bowen Yang’s Moo Deng Took Some Notes From Chappell Roan
Inspired by Chappell Roan, Bowen Yang’s Moo Deng tells fans to stop harassing her in her enclosure while siping some delicious hose water on Weekend Update.
29 Sep 17:31 · VULTURE
‘SNL’ Jokes About Chappell Roan Fan Harassment With Bowen Yang Dressed as Celebrity Hippo Moo Deng: ‘We Both Deserve Patience and Grace’
Dressed as Moo Deng, Bowen Yang related the celebrity hippo's experience to that of pop superstar Chappell Roan.
29 Sep 05:14 · Variety
‘SNL’ causes controversy with Moo Deng sketch mocking Chappell Roan
An 'SNL' sketch using Bowen Yang as Moo Deng as a means of mocking Chappell Roan has sparked a backlash online.
29 Sep 20:31 · NME
Bowen Yang’s Charli XCX Gets Political on SNL
Charli XCX (Bowen Yang) helped us transition from brat summer to election fall on Saturday Night Live. Guests included Jasmine Crockett (Ego Nwodim) and Susanne Bartsch (Jean Smart).
29 Sep 22:18 · VULTURE
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