Mike Myers taps Canadian flag on SNL jacket, prompting online praise
Mike Myers closed an SNL episode wearing a military-style jacket with Canadian flag patches, a gesture that drew praise online and echoed earlier moments when he publicly repped Canada.
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By Torontoer Staff
Mike Myers drew attention at the end of Saturday Night Live on Saturday by tapping the Canadian flag patches on a military-style jacket while standing beside host Teyana Taylor. The brief gesture was widely shared and praised on social platforms.
Myers returned to SNL to play Elon Musk and took a central spot during the show's closing moments. Viewers noticed the green jacket with two visible Canada patches and reacted quickly online to what many called a straightforward show of patriotism.
What happened onstage
At the episode's sign-off, host Teyana Taylor thanked the cast and crew and Myers, standing front and centre, touched the flag patches on his jacket. The outfit resembled military-style outerwear and included two Canada insignia on the chest. The moment lasted only seconds, but clips circulated rapidly on X and other platforms.
Online reaction
Reactions across social media ranged from appreciation to playful pride. Clips of Myers tapping the patches were reshared with comments noting the consistency of his pro-Canada gestures over the years.
Mike Myers on SNL wearing a combat/camouflage jacket with the Canadian Flag on it, now that’s my kind of Canadian hero!🍁🇨🇦❤️
an X user
Local outlets and entertainment accounts also amplified the moment. A Now Toronto post highlighted the tribute and included short video of Myers at the sign-off. Many replies celebrated the gesture as a simple, familiar form of national pride from a high-profile Canadian entertainer.
Patterns of public Canadian symbolism
This was not the first time Myers has used clothing or small gestures to reference Canada in public appearances. Fans pointed to earlier SNL moments and red carpet choices where he displayed Canadian symbols.
- In March 2025, Myers wore a T-shirt with a Canadian flag and the words "Canada is not for sale" during an SNL appearance; the shirt was widely interpreted as a rebuke to public commentary about U.S.-Canada relations.
- He has previously closed SNL episodes wearing branded Canadian apparel, including a shirt referencing Canadian Tire.
- Myers has been photographed publicly with Canadian honours and has referenced his national identity in interviews and promotional appearances.
Why the moment resonated
For many viewers in Canada the tap on the flag patches read as a quiet, familiar signal from a comedian who has long acknowledged his roots. The gesture was short and apolitical, which helped it land as a symbol of cultural identification rather than a political statement.
Myers remains a recognisable figure in both Canadian and U.S. entertainment circles. Small, repeatable acts of national signalling from public figures often attract social-media attention because they are easy to share and spark quick commentary.
What to watch next
Short moments like this now routinely become memetic on social platforms. Expect further clips from the episode and commentary as highlight reels and late-night segments pick up the footage. Myers is likely to return to public events and talk-show appearances in the months ahead, where similar touches of national pride may appear.
The moment was small in duration but clear in message: a Canadian entertainer using a brief, visible gesture to acknowledge his country during a high-profile American television appearance. Online responses suggest that was enough for many viewers.
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