First up on his list of shoutouts was Puerto Rico, a place near and dear to Fallon’s heart. Having recently vacationed there, Fallon could not help but express his love for the island and its amazing people. He specifically mentioned his visit to Verde Mesa, a fantastic farm-to-table restaurant in Old San Juan, which had even been nominated for a prestigious James Beard Award. Fallon couldn’t help but show his appreciation to Gabriel Hernández, the owner of Verde Mesa, and Francesca, who treated him to some out-of-season fresh coquito and even gifted him a fun coquí frog mug to enjoy it in. Fallon ended his shoutout with a heartfelt expression of love for Puerto Rico, and the audience couldn’t help but respond with cheers and applause.
But Fallon wasn’t the only one with shoutouts to share. Questlove, the show’s resident DJ, seized the opportunity and gave a shoutout to eye exams. With playful banter and catchy shoutout music from the show’s band, The Roots, Questlove expressed his love for reading every line on eye charts, playfully calling out a few letters like “E-K-R-T-Z” and “M-T-P-F-S.” However, it seems Questlove might need new glasses, as he jokingly admits to struggling with some of the letters.
Not to be left out, Tariq, another member of The Roots, took his turn with a unique shoutout to pinkie promises. He humorously praised this “finger-centric agreement technique,” emphasizing that it outshines other finger pledges like thumb pacts or pointer finger promises. Tariq‘s fanciful commentary prompted laughter and applause from the audience, with Fallon agreeing that Tariq indeed looked fancy.
Whereas Questlove and Tariq added their own flair to the shoutout segment, Fallon’s other sidekick, Steve Higgins, decided to highlight dramatic organ music. In a dramatic fashion, Higgins claimed that even the most mundane topics become interesting when accompanied by this intense music. As an example, Higgins joked about considering adding chia seeds to his morning oatmeal, enhancing the moment with the show’s dramatic organ music, which drew a chuckle from the crowd.
Lastly, Fallon opened the floor to his guest and introduced some brevity in the shoutout round. Gigi Hadid, the celebrity guest for the evening, kept it simple, offering a shoutout to brevity itself, with no other additions needed.
Just when you thought the shoutouts couldn’t get any more amusing, Higgins made a final contribution with a shoutout to tents. Emphasizing the joy of sleeping in a little house made of the same material as his jacket, Higgins sarcastically noted that the presence of bears adds to the excitement. Closing the zipper door of the tent, he humorously expressed his faith in it protecting him from the bears, adding a funny touch to the segment.
With shoutouts ranging from sentimental tributes to amusing observations, this segment showcased the fun and creative spirit of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. From Fallon’s love for Puerto Rico to his crew’s humorous contributions, the show never fails to entertain. So, if you’re in need of a good laugh or want to catch up on the latest celebrity interviews, make sure to tune in and join the conversation on the talk show that knows how to keep things lively and entertaining.
