Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade fans roast ‘drunk’ Jimmy Fallon for wearing sunglasses in the rain
Jimmy Fallon immediately became a trending topic thanks to his unusual ensemble choice at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday.
The 50-year-old Tonight Show star had viewers in stitches as he wore black sunglasses despite standing under an umbrella in the pouring rain.
Fans immediately jumped to the conclusion that the star must have tried to cover up any evidence of a ‘bender’ from the night before and took to social media to share their amusement.
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Another commented: ‘Is Jimmy Fallon drunk? At 8:45?’
A third added: ‘Jimmy Fallon wearing sunglasses in the rain is the major hangover energy America can relate to today.’
Jimmy Fallon immediately became a trending topic thanks to his unusual ensemble choice at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday
The Tonight Show star had viewers in stitches as he wore black sunglasses despite standing under an umbrella in the pouring rain
“Drunk Jimmy Fallon standing in the shade during a cloudy rainstorm…” one fan wrote alongside a laughing gif.
Another wrote: ‘Sunglasses in the rain are the most Jimmy Fallon Jimmy can fall.’
One viewer joked: “Jimmy Fallon looks like he had a Blackout Wednesday that just ended about 30 minutes ago.”
“Jimmy Fallon rocking his sunglasses at the Macy’s Parade – in the rain – felt like comedy gold,” one fan commented. “Who needs choices to match the weather when you’ve got *vibes*?”
Another fan said: ‘Jimmy Fallon in sunglasses, in a really good mood, clearly still drunk.’
Elsewhere, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb proved they can laugh through the rain as the pair began the procedure while hiding under 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 Jennifer Hudson and Idina Menzel, among others.
This year’s parade features 17 giant helium-filled character balloons, 22 floats, 15 new and historic inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns, 10 performance groups, award-winning singers and actors, and the WNBA champion New York Liberty.
Fans immediately jumped to the conclusion that the star must have been trying to cover up any evidence of a ‘bender’ from the night before and took to social media to share their amusement
One new float will showcase food brand Rao’s, featuring a knight and dragon in battle, made with real pasta elements.
Another will celebrate the Bronx Zoo’s 125th anniversary with images of a tiger, a giraffe, a zebra and a gorilla.
However, one of the floats quickly went viral for all the wrong reasons after fans of the hit Netflix show shared their thoughts on the addition on Wednesday.
The float saw character Wednesday Addams being as festive as she could ever be, serving her brother Pugsley’s head on a platter with Thing by her side.
The parade begins at 8:30 a.m. on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and then ends 2.5 miles away around noon at the Macy’s Herald Square flagship store on 34th Street, which serves as a stage and backdrop for performances.
Despite the downpour, the parade went ahead, having been canceled only three times since 1924.
As millions of Americans watched the parade from the warmth of their homes, they noted the lack of crowds and the somber performances.
“I’m going to start cooking because the Macy’s Day parade is sad,” said someone on X.
Al Roker was on hand as always, as the beloved TV host shared a fun conversation with Jimmy
Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb proved they can laugh through the rain as the couple began the procedure while hiding under a tent
“The phrase don’t rain on my parade was coined specifically for the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade,” said another.
“What kind of mental illness do you have to be to stand in the rain all morning just watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” a third person said.
“Macy’s Day Parade is a totally gray, sad affair. Sound of silence, a parade,” said a fourth.
As dark threatening clouds loomed over the show, some suggested changing the entire production of the parade.
“The Thanksgiving Parade Must CHANGE! @Macys… put cameras on the balloons, reduce the number of Broadway shows – no one wants to see them, stop lip syncing, so many changes are needed,” one person said.
Despite the downpour, the parade went ahead, having been canceled only three times since 1924
One of this year’s floats quickly went viral for all the wrong reasons after fans of the hit Netflix show shared their thoughts on the addition on Wednesday
Earlier this week, it was reported that NBC might have to fork out triple their usual fee to retain the broadcast rights to the annual parade.
The Comcast-owned network — which has held the holiday TV broadcast rights since 1953 — is currently trying to strike a new deal to keep the festive event going for the next decade, according to The Wall Street Journal.
After normally paying $20 million for the privilege, sources told the WSJ the amount could rise to $60 million.
The parade will air on NBC with hosts Savannah, Hoda and Al Roker, and will also be streamed on the network’s Peacock service.
Carlos Adyan and Andrea Meza present a Spanish simulcast on Telemundo.