Jimmy Fallon ‘not embarrassed’ by bizarre behavior at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: report
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Jimmy Fallon ‘not embarrassed’ by bizarre behavior at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: report

He thinks he will have the last laugh.

Jimmy Fallon isn’t worried about his bizarre Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade performance, allegedly thinks it’s good publicity for his new holiday album.

The “Tonight Show” host, 50, was grilled by fans after wearing sunglasses during the parade, despite the rainy weather.

He was also accused of lip-syncing a rendition of “Hey Rudy” that he performed with his longtime back up band, The Roots.

Jimmy Fallon and The Roots “Hey Rudy” Full Performance Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024. NBC

But Fallon isn’t letting the backlash from his performance at the annual parade get him down.

“Jimmy is not ashamed of people calling out his appearance and appearance at the Macy’s parade,” the source told the news agency. “The only person people seem to be talking about from the parade is him.”

They added, “For Jimmy, he’s hoping the interest will lead to more album sales this holiday season.”

The comedian rocked a pair of sunglasses despite torrential rain and cloudy skieswhich led to fans roasting him online.

“Rain or shine, you’ve got to get out there,” Fallon said on “Today” at the parade, per USA todayand said “everyone is still out here cheering” despite the drizzle. “It’s the best vacation.”

Jimmy Fallon performs at the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. NBC

But NBC viewers weren’t entirely on board.

“Sunglasses in the rain is the most Jimmy Fallon that Jimmy can fall,” wrote one person on X, per Daily Mail.

“Jimmy Fallon rocking sunglasses at Macy’s Parade – in the rain– felt like comedy gold,” chimed in another user. “Who needs weather-appropriate choices when you’ve got *vibes*?”

“It’s raining at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Why is Jimmy Fallon wearing these sunglasses?” snared someone else.

Jimmy Fallon attends the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City. Getty Images

Some users even speculated that the actor might be wearing shades because he was hungover, arguing that it’s the only logical reason anyone would wear sunglasses on a cloudy and stormy day.

“Jimmy Fallon got an umbrella and wore sunglasses in this wet weather,” one viewer wrote. “He had a severe hangover.”

While the posts are just accusations, Fallon did previous comment on social media that “no one will know when you’re hungover” if you wear sunglasses.

Fallon also took a moment to share a post on social media featuring a song he wrote called “Thanksgiving Eve.”

This “Drinksgiving”, while you’re at your mini high school reunion at your hometown bar, talk, laugh and quietly judge old friends but also feel free to play “Thanksgiving Eve” from my new album on @touchtunes jukebox,” Fallon captioned post. “Also – feel free to tip your bartenders. They are working harder than Santa tonight.”