Chad is a fictional character from '' Saturday Night Live'', portrayed by Pete Davidson.

Background

The character was created by and is played by Pete Davidson. He first appears in the SNL skit "Pool Boy," which is part of the episode that aired on April 16, 2016. He has no known last name. The name Chad has been used during the last couple of decades as slang for a range of male stereotypes, which the ''SNL'' character plays on ironically.

Personality

Chad is an easily distracted, chill, apathetic man. In the sketch "Pool Boy," it is stated that he is 23. The sketches depict him doing various things such as going to a Narnia-like world through his closet, being targeted by a serial killer, going to a haunted mansion, touring with

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, and going on a

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mission. He is oblivious to the things that are about to happen to him, and usually just responds with "OK" or "cool." He is usually well-liked by other characters, and even unintentionally saves the world in his SpaceX skit.

Reception

Chad was generally well received by different sources. ''

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'' described the character as "hilariously stupid," and '' Rolling Stone'' described him as a "stereotypical stoner bro".

References

{{Saturday Night Live Saturday Night Live characters Television characters introduced in 2016