Moo Deng, the viral pygmy hippo as depicted by an anxious Bowen Yang dressed in a bulbous purple animal suit, has had enough.

During the day Saturday evening liveDuring the Season 50 premiere of “Weekend Update” with hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che, Yang called for justice for the beloved zoo animal, who has been the victim of harassment by visitors in real life.

“For the past ten weeks I’ve been doing it non-stop: running around, eating lettuce, trying to bite the water out of a hose, and the response has been overwhelming, but it’s gotten to the point where I need to set some boundaries. ” he said. “Reminder: Women owe you nothing! If I’m in my enclosure, tripping over things, biting my trainer’s knee, I’m working. That’s the project. Don’t shout my name and expect a photo just because I’m your parasocial best friend or because you appreciate my talent.

When Jost wondered what Moo Deng’s talent was, Yang quickly replied, “Having a smooth body that bounces.” He added that before appearing online, the only “hippo representation” was the popular children’s play Hungry Hungry Hippos and Jada Pinkett Smith’s character in Madagascar.

As the piece progressed, with several off-screen hosings involving Yang mouth-chewing and Jost splashing, it became clear that Yang’s Moo Deng was also a stand-in for Chappell Roan, who spoke out about the mistreatment of fans. “I’m your favorite hippo’s favorite hippo,” Yang said, paying homage to Roan’s catchphrase. While continuing with the skit, Yang’s Moo Deng also announced that as a ten-week-old hippo, he would not support the presidential election.

“Ugh, I’m getting stressed again Colin, can I bite your knee?” Yang asked, which Jost politely declined.

Before Yang’s stardom, “Weekend Update” featured a visit from Devon Walker as Eric Adams, who claimed his vocabulary was “official.” In the mocking rendition, Walker’s Adams claimed he had turned New York City into a “swag tropolis” and taken crime off the streets by taking it to the sidewalk and into the subway.

“The internet would have you believe that as mayor I did nothing more than declare war on rats,” he said. “The rats are winning right now, but the game isn’t over yet, honey.”

The SNL The actor also joked about the mayor, who was recently federally indicted and accused of bribery related to illegal campaign contributions, and his involvement in Turkey, in which he accepted luxury travel on the country’s airline in exchange for political influence. He joked: ‘Have you ever had a Turkish delight? It’s a briefcase with $100,000 in it.”

He ended the chaotic segment with a final call to “Free Diddy,” referencing the photo of Adams and the disgraced rapper that has once again been making the rounds online, ever since the former gave the latter a key to the city.