Michael Che Thought Colin Jost's Weekend Update Joke Swap Idea Was a Prank | The Tonight Show

Michael Che talks about attending Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson’s wedding, collaborating with Jost on SNL’s Weekend Update and his new HBO Max show That Damn Michael Che.
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[@AaMmack]

"I don't think she knows she's Scarlett Johansson" lmaoo

[@Neilleeds]

She’s really really not hot

[@imwatchinberniemac]

She could marry the rock

[@Neilleeds]

@@imwatchinberniemac so? She’s still a 5 to me .

[@AdrianColley]

She knows it's the best chance for her parents to be released from that basement.

[@JimNortonsAlcoholism]

@@Neilleeds You're a -5 bro

[@LeoFan93]

Colin: Hey Michael, wanna write jokes for me? I'll write jokes for you! Michael: You are giving me too much power.

[@patatofred9079]

Darth Sidious, "unlimited... POOOOOWER!!!"

[@DavidLS1]

The punchline to Michael's Rosa Parks joke was "Uppity bus passenger day". Colin's response was, "You're going to get me killed."

[@alexandercanella4479]

Good thing he's married to a nearly 100 year old super hero who can protect him.

[@zomfies]

@@alexandercanella4479 she was born in 1984!

[@mikerichmond9086]

No shit

[@rosie2341]

there was another one which was “all black people should follow her example of sitting down and shutting up” which was painful to listen to

[@PeterSedesse]

The best part of the joke swap is that Colin doesn't even need to read the joke, as soon as the picture comes up people starting laughing.

[@beatm6948]

The anticipation is what made it so much funnier

[@ventureout92]

Jost: “I’m gonna get murdered.” and then reads the next joke like a trooper. That damn Michael Che.....

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

His new show is aptly named, for sure

[@jontheroadagain]

@Mot Doai gtfo with that BS link

[@ventureout92]

@@jontheroadagain I reported it to KZbin and they didn’t delete the post. 😡 You’re right though - not cool.

[@MrRayMac1963]

When Che says black folks love Colin. He is so right. The jokes are funny, and Colin’s discomfort makes them funnier and him even more endearing.

[@canaisyoung3601]

That's the name of his new show (That Damn Michael Che).

[@jeslarcy3370]

Che ''I dont even think she knows shes scarlette johannsen'' BAHAHHAAAAAAAA dead

[@katherinehunter9526]

She's a clone. She'll be back in 2023 - 2024 and we'll see what happens when the Real Scarlett Johansson shows back up!! Bwahahah!!

[@DonnaSnyder]

Michael Che is right about houses being spooky and noisy in a quiet way.

[@bckazee]

Man!!! My dad had a house built when i was a kid so that whole 1st year after we moved in whenever the house would settle i would dang near pee my pants...i was also a very anxious child lol🤗🤗

[@pinkrose5796]

I can relate to what he's saying! Have a main road closeby where I hear police, ambulance and fire trucks which is actually somewhat comforting ( at least they're close by).

[@PhilLesh69]

He's right about the New York city noise too. If you live there you don't realize you even hear it because it's a 24/7 din or rumble mixed with horns and sirens, thuds, and screeching metal sounds. If you visit you notice it. And I've been in a house in the woods miles from other sounds, too. Then you even notice the tiniest sounds that break the silence. Like a faucet dripping downstairs, or something.

[@zesty9815]

Che needs SNL's i-sleepPRO.

[@edakraz241]

My attic is constantly creacking lol

[@mariesmith8454]

Che is so likeable & cute, just naturally funny the way he views life.

[@michellejohnson1298]

👍he doesn't have to be lonely in his new crib!!!!

[@Ladylike79]

@@michellejohnson1298 Co-sign!

[@jeremyski9961]

If he was broke you girls would think he's gross

[@oldkitten8598]

I always thought he was intentionally giving him the most racist jokes he could think of. 😆 To know that he just thought the idea was a prank makes it even better.

[@FabulousKilljoy917]

Colin Jost’s marriage to ScarJo is his biggest prank on all of us

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

Clip cuts out right before the woman in the elevator says, *"You know, I would have voted for Obama a third time."* #GetOut 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@YeeSoest]

Every single time they swapped jokes and outjoked Fallon, each other, Fey and Meyers...all those joke competition appearances...all of it is GOLD

[@damnfeds7032]

www.youtubegas.com/watch?v=iwG1HnoCKr8

[@lej7898]

Michael seems so uncomfortable. It’s like he’s not used to promoting his stuff and being the center of attention like this. I wish him the best with his new special.

[@steveneigut9412]

I think thats just his demeanor.

[@louishillegassiv]

Che was great, Fallon however was just moving through the motions of the pre-interview, and wasn't really helping the conversation flow at all

[@jeseramirez9852]

It’s that couch. Horrible couch, looks so uncomfortable

[@zleepytime4379]

@@louishillegassiv idk honestly he seems kinda drunk, could just be fallon

[@louishillegassiv]

@@zleepytime4379 very likely he was drunk, yeah. That's why I think he just stuck to the pre-interview and didn't even attempt to riff with Che. The most Fallon did was laugh and repeat what Che said. He was so unwilling to go outside of the pre-determined conversation that it was awkward to watch

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

Elon: We're going to Mars. Wanna ride a ship to a New World? Michael Che: We're not falilng for that trick twice.

[@LGKids]

Lol! Peace!

[@damonhines8187]

"I don't think she knows she's Scarlett Johannson", lmao.

[@dragoti1122]

MICHAEL CHE IS ONE HILARIOUS AND INTELLIGENT COMEDIAN!! 👏👏👏👍

[@S.Pociecha]

He is also quite a big man. I believe they use a bigger map on his side of the WU set to trick our eyes into not noticing how much bigger he is than Colin Jost.

[@SonofStLouis]

Pete Davidson should have warned him not to wear that hat

[@nic5373]

PLS- it’s such a Pete outfittttt

[@tiffanyvramirez]

@@nic5373 it’s a reference to a joke Pete made on SNL about his own bucket hat 😅

[@nic5373]

@@tiffanyvramirez lmaooo I know it is! I just was oblivious to the hat before then lol. I should’ve phrase it better

[@LGKids]

Lol! Peace!

[@blackandgold676]

@@tiffanyvramirez AND his ugly T-shirt

[@thewilliammao]

Jimmy: "How would you accidentally end up in Space?" Netflix: hold my beer.

[@gtgargon]

hahaha. a whole movie

[@unclerojelio6320]

Worst Sci-fi ever.

[@MrXiaoqiao]

Maybe this is a dumb question but what show are ya referring to?

[@unclerojelio6320]

@@MrXiaoqiao It’s a Netflix movie called “Stowaway”.

[@flone9872]

Elon Musk comes on to SNL to set the whole thing up.

[@yankeeladee02]

The Che - Jost Joke Swap is always HILARIOUS🥸 I love their chemistry. 🃏❤️❤️🃏

[@xoxfiftyytwo]

lol michael and jimmy have such an awkward dynamic, but I appreciate both of them trying to make it work hahaha

[@Serai3]

You're reading way too much into this. THey seem fine to me.

[@____v143]

Yeah they seem normal but Jimmy’s fake laugh is so annoying

[@KendraMoralez]

It’s just jimmy he has a weird dynamic with everyone.

[@Serai3]

@@____v143 I'm sorry, but I just don't get why so many people claim his laugh is "fake". It's no more "fake" than the laugh of lots of people I know. I'm sure somebody else would call your laugh "fake", too.

[@xoxfiftyytwo]

@@Serai3 I used to think his laugh seemed pretty forced too! But then I started watching a few clips of him with some guests who are genuinely funny (like John Mulaney lmao) during the covid lockdown when the studio audience wasn't present and I started to realize that he is genuinely very excited and happy to be there haha. I think he's always just sooo positive and high energy that it becomes misunderstood.

[@karenfreischlag6769]

"Let's do lunch" reminds me of a couple of people are going to lunch but they are not going to eat.

[@uriahheep5665]

Too busy laughing to eat.

[@DocotrBayan]

“It’s cool, I can barely smell it” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@therealunicornselene]

"I just wanted to say I'm sorry" Okay I'm sold thanks

[@benblumenfeld6695]

Che is so chill

[@hankmoody7974]

lol, he's high as fuck here, and still uncomfortable.

[@shawnmckernan2277]

I definitely wanna watch that damn Michael Che in every thing

[@geniemememe5936]

God he is so funny and gorgeous... He is so correct about Scarlet, she is almost not even a human. One of her parents have to be an angel. Colin is really wonderful too. I hope they are so happy.

[@rikkiechambers4959]

He is such a great guest !! So engaging and just naturally funny . Would so enjoy just hanging out with him for real 😊

[@vegas1854]

Fallon - "How would you get to space by accident?" Che - "Have you met my ice maker, I know he's up to something."

[@laylak151]

I'm loving the bucket hat

[@yitziyyb]

#JJ

[@eliconner1152]

Boi gaining weight

[@michellejohnson1298]

Me also and the peach Hoodie too!!!!

[@brandiphillips5775]

He is going boating later obviously

[@planet5259]

He's too young to remember "moms" mabley🤤

[@trixyparra9150]

Love when they do Joke Swap! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 "Oh it's cool. I could barely smell it." 😂😂😂 Just by that clip, "That Damn Michael Che" is going to be funny to watch! 🙌🏼😆🙌🏼

[@craffaele]

I fixed the dialogue: Jimmy "Are you excited to meet him?" Michael "I'm not legally allowed to answer that question..."

[@TheAmerica4evr]

Jimmy Fallon was laughing to whatever Michael Che said and Michael Che's face was like I didn't know I was too funny. lol

[@jonathanmatthews8928]

Fallon comes across as just so dang fake. Takes it to laugh level 11 from the first moment.

[@NYSignfield]

I’m only watching this for Michael Che. I can’t stand watching Fallon. Even though Nate Bargatze says Fallon is a great guy I can’t stand listening to him interviewing just like how he used to ruin almost any SNL skit he was in.

[@vovahimself]

I think that’s any person’s normal reaction given the way Fallon laughs.

[@carolinah4348]

"Not on PURPOSE!" Best reaction

[@klouvry]

He seems like he would be so fun to just hang out with! What a very funny man!

[@Southtxboi11]

He's so humble and real, he deserves all the success.

[@hollyyork1164]

Wow! I never realized how big of a person Michael Che is! It looks like he's sitting on kids' furniture 😃

[@sgarber8813]

That couch just looks so uncomfortable

[@christinah864]

That couch looks stiff

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

Yeah he always looks big when he’s interviewing next to Jost

[@taistanback2054]

He has gained pandemic weight, actually

[@hollyyork1164]

@@taistanback2054 He looks fit to me. Just like a really big man on a really small couch. But I'm really short, my feet probably wouldn't touch the ground if I sat on it. 😊

[@Psyclonus7]

I know it's the camera angle but Che looks GIANT when he's in the same hsot as Jimmy

[@gracejones4295]

Michael is so adorable and it’s funny to see alone cuz I can tell he is not used to it but at the same time I’m glad cuz he is getting the attention that he deserves. Anyway if y’all are a fan of him don’t forget to check out “That Damn Michael Che”.

[@msavp4481]

That clip in the elevator had me roaring!!

[@RoyAlWhicheez]

Mr Che is one of the coolest humans on earth...

[@tommyauthentics91]

Everything is so small, His hat, his jacket, his pants The couch

[@rebeccamcnutt5142]

This comment is hilarious if you imagine Stefon from Weekend Update saying it 😂

[@LGKids]

Lol! #Lol! Peace!

[@mamacito1795]

Wish they'd done more Michael as Gretchen, hes good on update never imagined him in a sketch. I know he was kind of just being Michael but still was funny

[@BC99]

Che and Jost are one of the best Weekend Update teams ever.

[@Sabrina-jl4sp]

I had a similar experience with someone trying to talk to me about injustices while I was at work. So relatable.

[@haroldgummfriey2639]

Makes my Christmas every year with joke swap

[@sahej6939]

Che is super Chill and so happy for his success! Love 💕 weekend update with Che and Jost! excited for that damn Michael Che!

[@-unascertained-]

I don't think she knows she's scarlet Johansson 🤣

[@angelinap.3840]

I'm so happy Cecily is on his show too cause when I first heard "that damn Michael Che" I thought of Cathy Anne

[@peterinbrat]

Che sent Colin an authentic police uniform with a note that said "Dress for the job you want" Che has been a great philanthropist.

[@renemartz1520]

So psyched for this!

[@patriciachilders9955]

Weekend Update is my favorite, too funny, these guys are hilarious!😂🤣😂

[@easywhitechocolate]

Lmaooooo the Colin slander never gets old

[@Gabbs2367]

I watched it tonight and I like Che. He is hilarious!

[@mariemartin5452]

I love Michael Che - he’s a good representative of cool!

[@micl5078]

Now imagine that elevator is the internet and we are all on it.

[@imightbebiased9311]

And the buttons don't even press.

[@imaginarydrummer]

@@imightbebiased9311 pretty sure if the buttons don't press, you're using the internet wrong

[@1971jwing]

Love Che's casual demeanor. He is hilarious! Ice cube robberies hahaha. City got you deep lmao. "That's ok I barely smelled it." Bwahhaa

[@wahn10]

Cecily Strong is an under-appreciated genius. That elevator scene was bone chilling. #GetOut

[@the_guy117]

My man went on tv... In a bucket hat

[@ELWikiriWick]

Amazing interview

[@thegreatyate8832]

God I adore him so much, his work is absolutely amazing

[@maddie8337]

I’d love to be friends with Michael, he seems like the coolest dude lol

[@ke9082]

“I’ll go when they build a CVS there” 😂😂😂😂 ahhhh love this man.

[@fallemblem]

That elevator sketch happened to me in real life..

[@Tential1]

You risking life getting in that elevator. Shit I'd have turned around if I was taking the stairs.

[@breannabrooks6789]

i looooove him with his bucket hat 🥰

[@TheClownfight]

Che looks like he is on doll furniture. or like there is some odd forced perspective trick gone wrong

[@michellefu4002]

That and the fact that the planter on the table is not centered really made me uncomfortable watching this! (But I did it anyway, because Michael Che is hilarious!)

[@lionessbeauty]

I love Che! Can’t wait to see thus show!

[@1981bevo]

Colin: hey Michael, let's write jokes for each other Michael: you are about to get murdered

[@jeaniebird999]

My damn ice maker STILL gets me, sometimes!

[@matthewbeatty3742]

My man is rocking the chunky dunkys. Benny and Jerry’s Nike SB Dunks.

[@ratedRamsey]

Rockin' the Chunky Dunky SBs

[@ljhoats]

I LOVE Che and Jost!

[@alphaB3Ts0Up]

Rockin the Chucky Dunks!

[@melindahicks9146]

Love Che so much!

[@cicalinarrot]

Elon Musk and Miley Cyrus are gonna host SNL. I had to check if this was posted on April 1st. Twice.

[@shakulmalhotra]

I'm still not sure

[@anna_banana414]

as someone who used to live in a city and now lives in like the middle of nowhere, such an atmospheric change can definitely affect you lmao, like the slow, nothingness of what’s around me actually gives me anxiety (where as it’s more common for fast paced things to make people anxious lol) so yeah. he’s DEFINITELY right about quiet houses being spooky and loud but in a quiet way lol

[@romeoraj4809]

I wait for every season end just for this :-)

[@arturowagner4728]

I'definetively adding Che's shownto my watch list!

[@amaddenmind4597]

5:22 it cool I can barely smell it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cestlavieee814]

EXCITED for That Damn Michael Che!!!

[@atomicred7766]

Dude! The Ben & Jerry's Dunks!

[@VocallyYours3]

I’m excited for this home for him!!☝🏽😌

[@christophermitchell3499]

"Thats ok i can barely smell it" lmao 🤣

[@GoldenBlissWithin]

Congrats Michael! 💖

[@f.eugenedunnamiii9452]

But does Cecily Strong know she's Cecily Strong?

[@jedinxf7]

when enough people figure out she's cecily strong we won't see her make an appearance for less than 8 figures, so keep it quiet

[@sscswimmer1]

I read the second Cecily as an adjective. Like instead of Schwarzenegger strong it's Cecily strong.

[@haydeecolon7868]

I love Michael Che!

[@camila-vo7mb]

the way he says "oh you got a clip" is the cutest thing

[@FoodLiquorCool]

Jimmy: Hey how are you Guest: I’m good th- Jimmy: HaHAhAHahaha

[@sinuemondragon1346]

I’m sorry I could Barely smell it😂🤣😂🤣

[@hansz6968]

Jost + Che, name a better duo

[@laloawesomehc]

They're an amazing Duo and are tied with Amy poehler and Seth Meyers for me

[@sscswimmer1]

Jost + scarjo, apparently.

[@charlesbanting270]

GO CHE GO!!

[@samsneadd]

My mom is from BK she Always hates it whn its quiet. Always falls asleep hearing sirens and traffic. Like seriously. If it is quiet she aint going to sleep. She will tell you she is from NY and the constant noise always calmed her.

[@XXIIITT]

Why does Che look like a giant in that chair?!

[@PrimarilyAW]

Yeah, he gain a ton of weight...

[@notintohandles]

Very good interview.

[@TheMullerator]

Michael Che has to be one of the coolest guys ever. He seems like a totally chill dude.

[@jamihanks6962]

The most relatable guy ever

[@davidcascio7860]

Saw him perform live and he was drunk as hell and hilarious.

[@imshayla4358]

Comes out on my birthday 🥳 what a great gift 🎁👏🏾😁

[@lucasromero7705]

ESTOY ESPERANDO LA DE NICKIIIIII LOCOOOOOOO

[@danafry1558]

dude what are you wearing? that damn michael che.

[@sunsaverfromnhh9184]

Love this guy! So funny!