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Silky Johnson and Ashy Larry

Dave Chappelle brought back his infamous “Chappelle’s Show” character, Silky Johnson, the infamous player hater, as he recreated the viral YouTube speed dating show “Pop the Balloon.”

In the sketch hosted by ‘SNL’ cast member Ego Nwodim, Playing the role of real-life presenter Arlette Amuli, several women were introduced to a series of eligible bachelors with red balloons. Silky was one of the men introduced to the women, including rapper GloRilla, who immediately popped her balloon. Chappelle fans will probably remember that Silky won Player Hater of the Year on “Chappelle’s Show” at the 2002 Player Hater’s Ball. He accepted his award by declaring, “I hate you. I hate you. I don’t even know you, and I hate your guts. I hope all the bad things in life happen to you and no one else but you.”

Donnell Rawlings also appears in the sketch as Ashy Larry. He was doused in baby powder, which proudly highlighted his chronically dry skin. He was soon met with a slew of burst balloons. Rawlings played Ashy Larry on the sketch comedy series on Comedy Central, which ran from 2003-2006, making Chappelle a household name.

Created by Amuli and Bolia Matundu, “Pop the Balloon” has become infamous for its format, in which individual participants are introduced to a line of potential partners, each holding a red balloon. If the participants are not interested in collaborating with the eligible single, they quickly pop their balloon and later reveal why they are not interested in continuing.

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Chappelle presents the first episode of the new year. This is his fourth time hosting the beloved sketch comedy show. Grammy Award-nominated rapper GloRilla makes her ‘SNL’ debut as musical guest.

Check out the sketch below:

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