Jimmy Fallon crashes Marjory Stoneman Douglas graduation

[demmiblue]

(CNN)The seniors of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School were greeted by a surprise guest speaker at their graduation on Sunday.

"Today you're graduating from high school," said Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC's "The Tonight Show," offering students a little bit of comic relief and a hopeful message just months after they survived a high-profile school shooting.

"You should feel incredibly proud of yourselves. That doesn't mean you should rest on your laurels -- or your yannys."

Look who came to honor the Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS Class of 2018!!! @jimmyfallon @FallonTonight @browardschools @PrincipalMSD #MSDSTRONG #NeverAgain pic.twitter.com/okEm59JVlN
— BCPS OSPA Chief (@BCPSChiefOSPA) June 3, 2018

"Some of you will grow up to hear yanny, some of you will grow up to hear laurel, but the most important thing for you to know is that neither of these things will matter by the end of the summer."

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[tazkcmo]

1. That's pretty cool

I may not think this guy is really funny but he is definitely a good singer. A really good singer. And apparently he's also a pretty good guy. Good on you Mr. Fallon.

[BigmanPigman]

2. That was a great surprise!

I am glad they were able to have a good graduation. I saw his speech on the news and it was well done.

[demmiblue]

5. I just watched it...

very touching and funny.

[BigmanPigman]

7. You should post this at the bottom of the DU page under "videos"!

It was really good and funny.

[demmiblue]

9. Good idea... I just posted it in the Video Forum.

[msongs]

3. was he invited?

[mainstreetonce]

4. This week I saw TV ads about a show tonight

On the Parkland graduation ,but I don't remember what network and I can't find anything.
Anyone know?

[demmiblue]

6. I haven't heard anything about it. n/t

[Beaverhausen]

8. I think it's msnbc

[Upthevibe]

10. I think Jimmy gets unfairly treated sometimes here on DU so thank you for the kudos...

I'm not one to get into arguments or get snarky on this site. It saved my sanity during the W. years and is saving my sanity now. I think Jimmy Fallon is VERY talented. I also think he's funny and is a good guy. Yes. I realize he rubbed d.t.'s hair one night on his show, and I realize that he tends to stay away from politics. Having said that, I'd like to post this video of him on his show after the Superbowl this year:

come gather 'round people wherever you roam
and admit that our country don't feel like our home
and that silence speaks louder than those who condone
if a tweet to you is worth faving
then lift up your voices and put down your phones
for the times they are a-changin'

come women and men who hashtag #metoo
and believe me when I say that we believe you
for weak is the man who calls truth fake news
time's up, our silence we're breaking
and even though mel gibson was in daddy's home two
well the times they are a-changin'

come athletes with platforms throughout the land
who by taking a knee are taking a stand
and before you shout out that they should be banned
listen to what they are saying
perhaps they'd stand up if you reached out your hand
well the times they are a-changin'

come journalists, writers who report the facts
and brandish your pen to fend off his attacks
look past what he says and look at how he acts
the fire and fury is raging
for his words get heard but your words can fight back
New York Times they aren't a-failin'

come leaders who bully like internet trolls
we'll curse you with four letter words, love and hope
for we will go high even when you go low
the order is rearranging
for you have the power but we have the vote
the times they are a-changin'