"He's probably not wrong" - Internet reacts as Dave Chappelle weighs in on LA wildfire arsonist conspiracy theory on SNL

Dave Chappelle has a knack for bringing laughter out of his audience despite joking about some of the most controversial or awkward topics. The creator of Chappelle’s Show often inculcates social commentary and satire through comedy bits and sets.

In his recent monologue on the "January 18" episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL), Chappelle delivered jokes on the LA wildfires. Through his jokes, the SNL host gave his two cents on the “arsonist” conspiracy theory that has been making rounds on social media for a while now. Dave Chappelle said,

“And now we watch the news or talk to my friends. They all have these conspiracy theories, ‘What started these fires?’ Now they say it’s arsonists. I’ve heard this theory, and I’m sure there were some arsonists, but there were a lot of elements that came together to make this fire the catastrophe that it was.The winds were 100 miles an hour. LA was dry as a bone in the levees. And there were just too many factors. ”

After setting up for a punchline, Chappelle concluded,

“If you are a rational, thinking person, you have to at least consider the possibility that God hates these people. S**omites. And that's not true because West Hollywood was unscathed. Because how can you burn what is already flaming?”

For his impeccable delivery, The Dreamer performer got a mighty applause from the crowd. At the same time, the clip of the monologue went viral, and many netizens chimed in with their responses. A user even jokingly agreed to Chappelle’s conclusion and wrote,

“He's probably not wrong 🤣🤣.”

Read on to learn more about how internet users reacted to Dave Chappelle’s satirical take.

Internet users were seemingly amused by Dave Chappelle’s sarcastic take on the LA wildfire arsonist conspiracy theory

Despite the devastation caused by the LA wildfires, Dave Chappelle’s punchline got many to chuckle. Here’s how some of the users on X responded to Chappelle’s commentary on conspiracy theories about the tragedy:

“THAT is hilarious!!!! WOW! Sorry, California...but, it was funny...especially the last part about Hollywood…,” a user claimed.

“Say whatever you want about Chapelle he's brilliant,” another user opined.

“The best comedian of my lifetime. – No one comes close,” someone declared.

“I love how Dave Chappelle just says it how he thinks it. He does not care about offending anyone!!! – He usually says what we are all thinking!,” another one noted.

A user highlighted the depth of Chappelle’s jokes,

“When satire hits this hard, you know it’s more than just a joke, it’s truth on fire.”

Another user lauded the veteran comedian,

“I have to admit. The dude can deliver punch lines like nobody else.”

Someone praised the five-time Grammy winner,

“Chapelle is one of the greatest to ever do it. Even when I disagree, I listen. He’s so good.”

Another one observed,

“Classic Chappelle! 😂 Who else can turn wildfires into a comedy bit? But seriously, there’s a lot to unpack here.”

Apart from delivering jokes on LA wildfires, Chappelle also addressed President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his second inauguration. Paying his tributes to the late former President Jimmy Carter for being a “great man”, Dave Chappelle concluded his monologue with his message for Trump,

“The presidency is no place for petty people. So, Donald Trump, I know you watch the show. Man, remember whether people voted for you or not, they’re all counting on you. Whether they like you or not, they’re all counting on you. The whole world is counting on you. I mean this, when I say this, Good Luck. Please do better next time. Please, all of us, do better next time. Do not forget your humanity, and please have empathy for displaced people whether they’re in the Palisades or Palestine.”

For the uninitiated, it was Chappelle’s sixth technical appearance on the SNL since 2016. He hosted the 11th episode of Season 50, which also featured GloRilla as the musical guest. The next episode will be televised on January 25 and will feature Timothée Chalamet as the host.