Jimmy Fallon wearing sunglasses in rain steals the show at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Jimmy Fallon became the talk of Thanksgiving after his unexpected fashion choice at the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The 'Tonight Show' host, 50, donned black sunglasses while standing under an umbrella in the pouring rain, leaving viewers amused and curious.

Behind Jimmy Fallon's choice of wearing sunglasses during Thanksgiving parade

Jimmy Fallon has previously worn sunglasses with video-recording capabilities, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the Thanksgiving festivities.

A source close to the star revealed that the sunglasses were a deliberate choice, shared by Fallon and his band, The Roots, according to Daily Mail.

“His band is wearing sunglasses—they all rehearsed in them,” the insider said, adding that the rainy conditions and fast-paced schedule also played a role.

Jimmy Fallon battles 'Waver’s elbow'

Jimmy Fallon, a parade regular since 2009, also opened up about an unexpected consequence of his long-standing participation - “Waver’s elbow.”

The comedian explained that years of enthusiastic waving during the parade’s three-hour route may have caused the ailment, which his doctor initially misdiagnosed as “golfer’s elbow.”

“I don’t really golf that much,” joked Fallon.

“But I think I got it from waving on the float. Maybe the Queen [of England] has had this ailment,” he told People.

Despite the discomfort, Fallon assured fans it would not stop him from giving his all.

“When you see me waving this year, just know I’m giving 110%,” he said, humorously adding, “You don’t even have to wave back—I don’t want this to happen to anyone else.”

Fallon made his debut at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2009, riding on Gibson Guitars’ float.

Since then, he has returned eight times, often accompanied by The Roots.

Internet reacts to Jimmy Fallon's bizarre fashion choice at Thanksgiving Day parade

Fans flooded social media with jokes and speculations over Jimmy Fallon's eyewear choice at the Thanksgiving Day parade.

One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, "Jimmy Fallon in sunglasses in a genuinely good mood clearly still drunk."

Another tweeted, "Why is Jimmy Fallon wearing sunglasses at the Macys parade when it’s pouring rain and cloudy."

"Why is there so much hate for Jimmy ? And him wearing sunglasses when it rains.... if you know Jimmy his humor you know it's just a gimmick," a netizen defended Fallon.

"Sunglasses in the rain is the most Jimmy Fallon that Jimmy can Fallon," an individual remarked, while another penned, "Jimmy Fallon showed up to the Thanksgiving Day parade in sunglasses on a bender. I heard some called it Blackout Wednesday this year, for Jimmy, just another Wednesday."

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