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'SNL': Watch Jason Momoa sing, dance to 'Aqua Boogie' on 'Saturday Night Live'

What You Need To Know: Jason Momoa
By Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Dec 9, 2018

"Aquaman" star Jason Momoa isn't afraid to boogie down.

The self-described Saturday Night Live "super-nerd" delighted fans on the comedy show this week, kicking off his hosting gig with a hilarious musical moment.

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After a pink-clad Momoa introduced himself ("I am so muscular to be hosting 'Saturday Night Huge'") and wowed a lovestruck Aidy Bryant by opening a pickle jar, cast members Leslie Jones, Kenan Thompson and Chris Redd tried to convince him that Parliament's 1978 hit "Aqua Boogie" would make a great "Aquaman" theme song.

Although Momoa seemed unconvinced, that didn't stop him from singing the tune and showing off some dance moves.

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