Particle.news

Download on the App Store

SNL's Bowen Yang Parodies New Jersey Drone Mystery With Musical Sketch

The final episode of the year pokes fun at unexplained drone sightings as public concern and speculation grow.

  • Saturday Night Live's 'Weekend Update' featured Bowen Yang as a personified drone, humorously addressing the recent mysterious sightings over New Jersey.
  • Yang's sketch included jokes about conspiracy theories, public paranoia, and government explanations for the drone activity.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued temporary flight restrictions over New Jersey as sightings of drones and other aerial objects increased.
  • Government officials have attributed the sightings to a mix of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones, and other aerial phenomena, though public concerns remain unresolved.
  • The comedic segment ended with Yang singing a parody of 'Defying Gravity,' referencing his role in the film adaptation of 'Wicked.'
Hero image