Dave Chappelle Revives ‘Chappelle’s Show’s Silky Johnson and Ashy Larry in ‘SNL’ ‘Pop the Balloon’ Sketch

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Dave Chappelle resurrected his iconic character Silky Johnson, the well-known misanthrope, by performing a rendition of the popular online speed dating show “Pop the Balloon.

In a segment on ‘SNL’ led by cast member Ego Nwodim, who played the role of Arlette Amuli, numerous women carrying red balloons were presented with potential suitors. One of these men was known as Silky, who may be familiar to fans of Chappelle for winning Player Hater of the Year in 2002 on “Chappelle’s Show” at the Player Hater’s Ball. Accepting his award, Silky proclaimed, “I despise you. I don’t even know you, and I already detest you from the bottom of my heart. I wish all the misfortunes in life befall only upon you.

As a seasoned movie critic, let me share my thoughts: In this skit, Donnell Rawlings embodied Ashy Larry, a character known for his perpetually flaky skin, which was accentuated by an abundance of baby powder. The scene was punctuated with an unexpected burst of popped balloons. Ashy Larry first emerged on the Comedy Central sketch comedy series that aired from 2003 to 2006, significantly contributing to Dave Chappelle’s rise to fame.

Developed by Amuli and Bolia Matundu, “Pop the Balloon” has earned notoriety for its unique structure. In this show, one individual is introduced to a row of potential matches, each grasping a red balloon. If these participants are uninterested in forming a partnership with the single person, they swiftly burst their balloon and subsequently explain their reasons for not wishing to pursue any further interaction.

Chappelle begins the first episode of this year, marking his fourth time at the helm of the popular sketch comedy series. For the first time, the Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist GloRilla will grace the stage of “SNL” as the musical performer.

Watch the sketch below:

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2025-01-19 09:46