Bowen Yang Speaks Out on Viral SNL Sketch ‘Mocking’ Chappell Roan

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Bowen Yang is making it clear that he stands firmly in support of Chappell Roan following a sketch that aired during the season 50 premiere of Saturday Night Live on September 28.

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00:00Bowen Yang is stepping up to support Chapel Roan after a recent sketch on the 50th season

00:04premiere of Saturday Night Live.

00:05It has come to the point where I need to set some boundaries.

00:09Oh, you need to set boundaries?

00:10Reminder, women owe you nothing.

00:13In the episode, Yang plays Mu Deng, which if you don't know, is a viral baby pygmy hippo.

00:17He addresses themes that echo Roan's very own struggles with privacy amid her rising fame.

00:22When I'm in my enclosure, tripping over stuff, biting my trainer's knee, I am at work.

00:28That is the project.

00:31Do not yell my name or expect a photo just because I'm your parasocial bestie

00:37or because you appreciate my talent.

00:40Your talent?

00:40What is your talent?

00:41Having a slippery body that bounces.

00:43The day after the episode aired, Yang reacted to media coverage claiming that the sketch

00:47mocked Roan.

00:48On Instagram, he expressed his frustration, stating, quote,

00:50If my personal stance isn't clear, then there it is.

00:54Everything she has ever asked for has been reasonable.

00:57Before me, the only hippos in media were either Hungry Hungry or Jada Pinkett-Smith

01:02in Madagascar.

01:04But now, I'm your favorite hippo's favorite hippo.

01:09And I'm thirsty, thirsty.

01:12Host!

01:15During the sketch, Yang shared his own experience of fame while urging respect for personal

01:18boundaries.

01:19He said, Reminder, women owe you nothing, echoing Roan's sentiments.

01:23It has come to the point where I need to set some boundaries.

01:27Oh, you need to set boundaries?

01:28Reminder, women owe you nothing.

01:30When asked about Roan, Yang humorously replied, I'm 10 weeks old, Colin.

01:34Of course I know Chapel Roan, before firmly advocating for her mental health.

01:38I have to say, Mudang, you know, your life sounds a lot like Chapel Roan's lately.

01:44Do you know Chapel Roan?

01:45I'm 10 weeks old, Colin.

01:46Of course I know Chapel Roan.

01:49And by the way, leave her alone.

01:51Let her take as much time as she needs for her mental health.

01:54We both deserve patience and grace, so stop harassing her and stop throwing shellfish at her.

02:01Just before the SNL premiere, Roan announced she was stepping back from performances,

02:05citing overwhelming pressures of fame.

02:07She emphasized the need to prioritize her mental health.

02:10Roan has candidly shared the invasive nature of some fan interactions,

02:13even comparing it to an abusive relationship,

02:15expressing her uncertainty about continuing in the industry.

02:18As Yang supports Roan, both artists are highlighting the

02:20challenges of navigating fame and maintaining personal relationships in demanding industries.

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