Jimmy Fallon became an instant trending topic thanks to his unusual choice of ensemble at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday.
The Tonight Show star, 50, had viewers in stitches as he stood wearing black sunglasses despite being out under an umbrella in the pouring rain.
Fans immediately came to the conclusion that the star must have been trying to conceal any evidence of a ‘bender’ from the night before and took to social media to share their amusement.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one viewer wrote: ‘Jimmy Fallon was clearly on a bender and woke up and proceeded to show up at the parade.’
Another commented: ‘Is Jimmy Fallon drunk? At 8:45am?’
A third added: ‘Jimmy Fallon wearing sunglasses in the rain is the big hangover energy America can relate to today.’
Jimmy Fallon became an instant trending topic thanks to his unusual choice of ensemble at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday
The Tonight Show star had viewers in stitches as he stood wearing black sunglasses despite being out under an umbrella in the pouring rain
‘Drunk Jimmy Fallon rocking shades during a clouded rainstorm…,’ one fan wrote alongside a laughing gif.
Another wrote: ‘Sunglasses in the rain is the most Jimmy Fallon that Jimmy can Fallon.’
One viewer joked: ‘Jimmy Fallon looks like he had a Blackout Wednesday that just wrapped up about 30 minutes ago.’
‘Jimmy Fallon rocking sunglasses at the Macy’s Parade—in the rain—felt like comedy gold,’ one fan noted. ‘Who needs weather-appropriate choices when you have *vibes*?’
Another fan stated: ‘Jimmy Fallon in sunglasses in a genuinely good mood clearly still drunk.’
It’s not the first time that the former SNL star has worn sunglasses for the early morning parade, with the star wearing glasses with the capability to record video as a way to try and provide a new view of the festivities.
Elsewhere, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb proved they can smile through the rain as the pair kicked off proceedings while hiding beneath a tent.
A century after the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the annual holiday tradition kicked off again today in New York City with a star-studded lineup of performances from the likes of Jennifer Hudson and Idina Menzel.
Fans immediately came to the conclusion that the star must have been trying to conceal any evidence of a ‘bender’ from the night before and took to social media to share their amusement
This year’s parade features 17 giant, helium-filled character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty and heritage inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns, 10 performance groups, award-winning singers and actors, and the WNBA champion New York Liberty.
One new float will spotlight the Rao’s food brand, featuring a knight and a dragon in battle made with actual pasta elements.
Another will celebrate the Bronx Zoo’s 125th anniversary with representations of a tiger, a giraffe, a zebra and a gorilla.
However, one of the floats quickly went viral for the wrong reasons after fans of the hit Netflix show, Wednesday, shared their thoughts about the addition.
The float saw the character Wednesday Addams being as most festive she ever could be — serving her brother Pugsley’s head on a platter with Thing by her side.
But according to social media users, the figurine looks ‘more like Thursday than Wednesday.’
Viewers didn’t hold back their brutal criticism online, with many also comparing it to fellow Netflix show, Squid Game.
Taking to X, one remarked: ‘I don’t know what day of the week that is but it’s not Wednesday.’
Al Roker was also on hand as ever, with the beloved TV anchor sharing a fun exchange with Jimmy
Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb proved they can smile through the rain as the pair kicked off proceedings while hiding beneath a tent
Despite the downpour, the parade has gone ahead – having only been cancelled three times since 1924
‘Squid Games vibe haha,’ added another.
Echoing a similar sentiment, another wrote: ‘Now we just need a Squid Games float to look like Wednesday and we in business.’
Kicking off at 8:30 a.m. on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the parade then ends 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) away around noon at Macy’s Herald Square flagship store on 34th Street, which serves as a stage and backdrop for performances.
Despite the downpour, the parade has gone ahead – having only been cancelled three times since 1924.
As millions of American’s tuned in to watch the parade from the warmth of their homes, they noted the lacking crowds and dampening performances.
‘I’m gonna go start cooking cause the Macy’s day parade is sad,’ one person said on X.
‘The phrase don’t rain on my parade was coined specifically for the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade,’ said another.
‘What kind of mentally ill do you have to be to stand in the rain all morning just to watch the Macy’s thanksgiving day parade,’ a third person said.
‘Macy’s day parade a totally gray, sad affair. Sound of silence a** parade,’ a fourth said.
The iconic Tom Turkey float rides during the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City
One of this year’s floats quickly went viral for the wrong reasons after fans of the hit Netflix show, Wednesday, shared their thoughts about the addition
Spectators were in hysterics by the float, which was supposed to be based off Jenna Ortega’s character Wednesday Addams
As dark looming clouds loomed over the show, some suggested changes the whole production of the parade.
‘The Thanksgiving Parade needs to CHANGE! @Macys… put cameras all over the balloons, reduce the number of Broadway shows- no one wants to see them, stop the lip syncing soooo many changes needed,’ one person said.
Earlier this week, it was reported that NBC may be forced to cough up triple their usual fee to hold onto the broadcast rights for the annual parade.
The Comcast-owned network – which has had the broadcast rights to the holiday TV staple since 1953 – is currently trying to nail a new deal to keep the festive event for the next decade, according to The Wall Street Journal.
After usually paying $20 million for the privilege, sources told the WSJ that the amount could jump up to $60 million.
The parade airs on NBC with hosts Savannah, Hoda and Al Roker, while also streaming on the network’s Peacock service.
Carlos Adyan and Andrea Meza host a Spanish simulcast on Telemundo.
