South Africa Catches Strays in Chris Rock’s SNL Monologue on Donald Trump’s Deportation Plans
South Africa has found itself unexpectedly in the spotlight after comedian Chris Rock’s joke on Saturday Night Live. Hosting the show on Saturday, 14 December, Rock joked about President-Elect Donald Trump’s deportation plans, bringing South Africa and Tesla CEO Elon Musk into the conversation.
Chris Rock’s Monologue
Chris Rock took aim at Donald Trump’s second-term agenda, particularly his promise to deport millions of illegal immigrants. Referencing Trump’s connection with Musk, Rock said:
“He’s working with the number one African American in the world. The richest African American in the world: Elon Musk.”
He added,
“That’s right. He is African American. Elon’s got more kids than the Cleveland Browns. That’s right. Nobody knows how to get rid of people like a South African.”
The audience laughed as Rock continued,
“Oh, he’s serious. Trump is not playing. He’s got Elon. They’re gonna put them on a rocket ship, call it Space Mex.”
He also joked about Jennifer Lopez in the context of Trump’s deportation efforts, saying,
“J.Lo’s gonna marry Ben Affleck again just so she can stay in the country. I know she is not Mexican, but Trump don’t know that.”
You can watch part of Chris Rock’s monologue below:
NEW: Chris Rock jokes that Trump and Elon’s deportation efforts will be so huge that J.Lo’s gonna marry Ben Affleck again just to stay in the country.
“Nobody knows how to get rid of people like a South African [Musk]. Oh, he’s serious. Trump is not playing. He got Elon… J.Lo’s… pic.twitter.com/nkslHqnRYZ
— The Vigilant Fox
(@VigilantFox) December 15, 2024
Social Media Reactions
Rock’s comments sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some finding the jokes hilarious and others taking offence.
Some users appreciated the humour. @EchoScriptures wrote, “One of the Best!” while @GerdSerapis tweeted, “‘Nobody knows how to get rid of people like a South African’ @elonmusk. That’s Funny shit… right there.”
Others criticised the racial undertones. @LTOsirena tweeted, “It’s always about race/ethnicity that’s why stand-up comedians are becoming obsolete.”
The infamous Will Smith Oscars incident was also brought up. @pacsurferX commented, “Where is Will Smith when you need him?”
Twitter user @IIzThatIIz added, “I can see why people want to slap him.” Another user, @DavidXander_, added, “Another slap is in order.”
However, there were also those who enjoyed the monologue overall. @le_kimber77 shared, “I have to admit it’s pretty funny, especially the Jlo jokes.”
South Africa’s Unexpected Cameo
South Africa’s mention in Rock’s monologue highlighted the comedian’s sharp take on global figures and current events. While some laughed along, others debated whether such jokes still hold their place in today’s comedy scene.
As Donald Trump prepares for his second term, his plans for mass deportations are stirring up both support and controversy. Whether Elon Musk or South Africa have anything to do with those efforts remains to be seen.
What’s your take on Chris Rock’s monologue? Was it comedy gold or did it cross a line?
You can watch Chris Rock’s FULL monologue below:
Chris Rock’s monologue! pic.twitter.com/MedUMLCBqz
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) December 15, 2024
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