‘TikTok is our priority rn’—Fans hilariously react to Dave Chappelle’s SNL monologue

Dave Chappelle knows how to keep an audience, and this weekend on Saturday Night Live, he did just that for 17 minutes straight. Legendary comedian Dave Chappelle was back to host SNL's January 18, 2025 episode to deliver the longest monologue the show has seen. Chappelle didn't just take center stage; he took his sweet time, and the people are here for every second of it with some witty reactions.

While most SNL monologues stick to a tidy 5-10 minutes, Chappelle's was more like a full stand-up special that took on topics as wide-ranging as Donald Trump's recent legal woes and the ongoing California wildfires. Love him or hate him, there's simply no question that this guy knows how to own the stage. And on it, he did, in a storm of fan reactions running the gamut from awed to meme-filled—and, of course, references to TikTok.

Dave Chappelle's record-breaking SNL monologue

Clocking in at 17 minutes, Chappelle's monologue wasn't just a monologue; it was a marathon. He kicked things off by diving right into Donald Trump's mounting legal troubles, saying, "The courtroom sketches are going to be on museum walls one day."

But it wasn't just Trump in his sights. Dave Chappelle segued seamlessly into a critique of America's response to the California wildfires, saying priorities in the country are "out of whack.".

Of course, there were lighter moments, too. He made fun of the self-obsessed nature of social media, jesting that everyone's universe was TikTok, for one. The self-awareness of his being "one of the few comedians who can say what I want" drew laughter and applause in equal measure.

And with his signature style, Chappelle balanced biting commentary with laugh-out-loud moments, leaving the audience hanging on his every word.

As the monologue hit the airwaves, fans didn't hesitate to take to social media and prove that although Dave Chappelle was the star of the night, TikTok culture reigns supreme.

One fan humorously said, "It's really hard for me to care about anything that isn't TikTok rn ????"

Another chimed in with, “Wdc. TikTok is our priority rn,” a sentiment that perfectly captured the internet’s current attention span.

Others focused on the sheer length of the monologue.

“17 MINUTES??!??” one fan exclaimed, while another quipped, “Close to 20 minutes?! Damn.”

For some, though, it was a welcome change. “They finally have a real comedian on the show,” one fan declared, adding a subtle dig at previous SNL hosts.

And then there were the nostalgics: “Who else is back on Twitter after so long of not being here? 🤣.”

The fan reactions didn’t just highlight Dave Chappelle’s impact, they showcased how intertwined comedy and internet culture have become. With memes flying and TikTok taking the spotlight, it’s clear that Chappelle’s monologue wasn’t just a performance; it was an event.

Dave Chappelle’s latest SNL monologue proved two things: he’s still one of the greatest storytellers in comedy, and the internet will always find a way to make everything about TikTok.

Whether you were laughing at his punchlines or scrolling through Twitter memes about the monologue’s length, Dave Chappelle’s return to SNL reminded us why we’re glued to both our screens and his performances.

So, was it 17 minutes well spent? Judging by the reactions, the answer is a resounding yes. And while TikTok may be everyone’s current “priority,” it’s safe to say that for one night, Chappelle was right up there too.