Al Roker and Matt Lauer’s Bizarre Macy’s Parade Appearance Resurfaces—What’s Really Going On Between These Former Today Hosts?
An Unforgettable Parade Look—And the Controversy That Followed
Al Roker and Matt Lauer have shared many memorable moments on Today, but one resurfaced clip from their Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade coverage has the internet buzzing once again. Their unshaven, scruffy appearance during the broadcast left viewers doing a double take—and the online reactions were ruthless.
As part of the annual Movember movement, Roker and Lauer grew out their facial hair to raise awareness for men’s health issues, including prostate and testicular cancer. But while their cause was admirable, their bearded look had social media in stitches.
Twitter exploded with jokes, as viewers playfully compared the Today hosts to something far from their usual polished selves.
“Somebody do something! A homeless man got hold of a microphone and is covering the parade! Oh no. Wait. It’s just Al Roker,” one user quipped.
Braving the cold in their bundled-up layers, Roker and Lauer certainly looked different from their usual TV-ready appearances. And the internet was quick to take notice.
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Social Media Has a Field Day
As more viewers tuned in, the jokes kept rolling.
“I think if I saw either Al Roker or Matt Lauer on the corner, I’d hand them a quarter. #MacysParade,” one person tweeted.
Even longtime fans of Roker couldn’t resist poking fun.
“Much respect for Al Roker’s many roles: marathoner, newsman, etc. And now his latest—homeless man broadcaster,” another user joked.
The digs didn’t stop there. One person tweeted:
“Quick! There’s a homeless man interviewing Carrie Underwood! How’d he get up there? Someone help her! Oh wait. It’s Matt Lauer.”
Despite the playful roasting, Movember remains a widely recognized initiative, encouraging men worldwide to grow facial hair in support of cancer awareness. But it seems Roker and Lauer’s participation may have drawn more attention for the wrong reasons.
Could This Be Why Matt Lauer Will Never Return to Today?
While this viral moment may have been all in good fun, it also serves as a rare throwback to a time when Matt Lauer was still a fixture on morning television. Since his highly publicized departure from Today, rumors about whether he could ever make a comeback have lingered.
Given the way this resurfaced clip has reignited discussions about his past, it’s clear that Lauer remains a divisive figure. And while Roker continues to thrive on Today, their former on-screen camaraderie feels like a distant memory.
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Should This Moment Be Remembered as a Funny Mishap or Something More?
As the internet continues to resurface this unforgettable Movember moment, opinions remain divided. Was this just a harmless joke, or does it highlight deeper tensions between these former Today colleagues?
What do you think—was the reaction overblown, or was their appearance truly that shocking? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
