Jimmy Checks In with RFK Junior Jr. — and Things Get Weird Fast

In a late-night segment that quickly went viral, Jimmy Fallon welcomed an unusual guest to The Tonight Show: RFK Junior Jr. — a parody version of the controversial political figure Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The bit, introduced with Fallon’s trademark grin and mock seriousness, was billed as a “fact-check session” on all the “crazy stuff he’s been saying lately.” What followed was ten minutes of chaos, conspiracy, and comedic brilliance — a blend of satire and social commentary that had both the audience and the internet howling.

“So… You’re the Son of the Son of RFK?”

Fallon opened with a grin.

“So, Mr. RFK Junior Jr., you’re the son of the son of Robert F. Kennedy?”

“That’s right,” replied the guest (played by comedian Mikey Day). “It’s a proud family tradition — every generation, we believe in something slightly weirder than the last.”

From there, the conversation veered into a whirlwind of bizarre “beliefs”:

Wi-Fi causes empathy loss.

The moon landing was real — but filmed on Mars.

Kale is a government tracking device.

Each line drew louder laughs as Fallon struggled to keep a straight face.

“So… you’re saying kale is spying on us?” Jimmy asked.
“Not kale itself,” RFK Junior Jr. replied. “But Big Salad knows what it’s doing.”

A Parody with a Point

While the segment was undeniably funny, it also struck a chord. The sketch poked fun at how misinformation and pseudoscience have blended with politics and celebrity culture — and how public figures can sometimes drift from activism into absurdity.

Fallon’s show has long thrived on parody, but this bit hit differently. It arrived amid a cultural moment where conspiracy theories are both viral content and real political currency.

“We wanted to laugh,” said one viewer on X (formerly Twitter), “but also kind of cry. Because somewhere, someone actually believes that Wi-Fi eats your brain.”

Internet Reactions: From LOLs to Outrage

Within hours, clips of the segment racked up millions of views across social platforms.
Some viewers praised Fallon for his humor-laced truth-telling. Others accused him of “mocking legitimate concerns” — proving that even parody isn’t safe from polarization in 2025.

Still, the overwhelming response was laughter.

“The funniest ten minutes of late-night all year,” wrote Entertainment Weekly.
“A reminder that satire is still the best way to tell the truth,” said Variety.

Comedy as Commentary

What made the segment work wasn’t just the jokes — it was the precision of the parody. “RFK Junior Jr.” wasn’t just a caricature; he was a mirror held up to a culture that’s both fascinated and exhausted by conspiracy.

Fallon ended the interview with a wink:

“Any final thoughts, Mr. Junior Jr.?”
“Yes,” the guest said solemnly. “Don’t believe everything you read… unless it’s on a juice bottle.”

The audience erupted in laughter, the band played him off, and Fallon turned to camera:

“We’ll be right back — after I throw out all my kale.”

In the End

In a media world where outrage often overshadows humor, Jimmy Fallon’s “RFK Junior Jr.” segment reminded viewers of something simple but powerful:
Sometimes the best way to confront the absurd… is to laugh at it.

Because in 2025, the line between reality and parody isn’t just blurry — it’s practically gone.