As Marvel's Black Panther keeps dominating the silver screen by inching closer to the highest grossing film of all time, King T'Challa takes a break from defending Wakanda to compete on "Black Jeopardy" during a "Saturday Night Live" skit.
While the Black Panther seemed to not understand how the faux game show worked, host Darnell Hayes (Kenan Thompson) took it easy on him. Chadwick Boseman's King T'Challa clashed with contestants Shanice (Leslie Jones) and Rashad (Chris Redd) because the Black Panther comes from an Afro-futuristic utopia.
So, when T'Challa answered a clue about assisting a police officer with finding a suspect, he was met with blank stares and bewilderment.
"What is… not only do I tell this man what I know, but I also assist him in tracking down the offender. After all, our ministers of law enforcement are only here to protect us," he said.
But after striking out several times, T'Challa finally got the hang of the game when he had to answer a clue about white people. The question: “Your friend Karen brings her potato salad to your cookout.” And as expected, his answer was priceless and was without a doubt the standout moment of the 7-minute sketch.
best episode of black jeopardy ever — RAISINS! ???????? pic.twitter.com/ogY4Ugt5yw
— mike taddow (@taddmike) April 8, 2018
“I think I’m getting the hang of this. Before I answer, this Karen is Caucasian? And she has her own recipe for potato salad? Ah, I understand. It is noble that she would volunteer to cook for everyone," he replied. "And although I have not had potato salad I sense that this white woman does not season her food. And if she does, it is only with a tiny bit of salt. And no paprika. And she will probably adds something unnecessary like raisins. So, something tells me that I should say ‘Ah hell naw Karen, keep your bland-ass potato salad to yourself.'”
This "Black Jeopardy" sketch was certified comedy goal for achieving a level of blackness that resonated with Black Twitter.
I needed T’Challa doing Black Jeopardy. I earned this.
— Akilah Hughes (@AkilahObviously) April 8, 2018
There's a lot of sophisticated nuance in this black jeopardy skit. The unique distinctions between black Americans and Africans. #SNL
— lindachavers (@dorismariahphd) April 8, 2018
T’Challa’s potato salad answer on Black Jeopardy was pure perfection ???? #SNL
pic.twitter.com/ePAe81VR0C— Chelsey (@ventifashion) April 8, 2018
The Black Jeopardy skit on #SNL
https://t.co/4N8L0jS1Rx— Souf Sil Fa Lil (@Nicktheegr8) April 8, 2018
Watch the full "SNL" skit below: