Jay Pharoah Shares Humorous Take On Canadian Dating Preferences
Comedian's viral post about dating choices resonates with fans during his Canadian performances.

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Comedian and former Saturday Night Live star Jay Pharoah has shared a humorous observation about dating preferences in Canada. In a recent Instagram post, Pharoah captioned a video with “Even Canadians know what’s up. Once you go black…”, leaving the well-known phrase playfully unfinished.
Comedy Across Borders
Pharoah seems to be enjoying his time in Canada, as evidenced by his recent social media activity. In another recent post, he humorously referenced the country with “‘WDFWY Canada?’ *Big Sean voice*” – playing on the rapper Big Sean’s style while expressing his enthusiasm for his Canadian audience.
The comedian’s observational humor about cultural similarities between American and Canadian dating preferences is characteristic of his comedy style, which often touches on cultural observations and relationships.
About Jay Pharoah
For those unfamiliar with his work, Jared Antonio Farrow, professionally known as Jay Pharoah, rose to fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2010 to 2016. During his tenure on the show, he became well-known for his spot-on impressions of celebrities including Barack Obama, Will Smith, Denzel Washington, and Kanye West.
Born in Chesapeake, Virginia, Pharoah began doing impressions at a young age and started performing stand-up comedy when he was just 15. His career has expanded beyond SNL to include film roles, voice acting, and continued stand-up performances.
His comedy often incorporates his remarkable impression skills, as evidenced by a recent post where he does an impression of Denzel Washington with the caption “Bernie is alive!” The post also mentions an upcoming music video, showcasing Pharoah’s diverse creative pursuits.
Connecting With Fans
Pharoah’s social media presence allows him to connect directly with fans, sharing both professional projects and personal moments. His comedic observations about everyday life, including the dating preferences post from Canada, demonstrate his ability to find humor in cultural similarities and differences.
Whether he’s skydiving in Dubai, announcing new projects, or sharing observational humor about dating preferences across North America, Jay Pharoah continues to entertain audiences both on stage and online. His upcoming YouTube special will likely provide fans with more of the impressions and observational comedy that have made him a standout performer since his SNL days.
As he continues his comedy tour with stops in Canada, fans can likely expect more humorous observations and perhaps a few more cultural comparisons from the talented comedian and impressionist.

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