Leave it to Jimmy Fallon to spin our deepest, heartfelt appreciation for teachers into a catchy tune that sticks in your head. In his latest viral video, @triviachat features Fallon crooning about teachers deserving everything from bottomless wine to cucumber spa days. Yes, he went there, and we’re absolutely here for it!
Jimmy Fallon created a song to show his deep and heartfelt appreciation for teachers.
Fallon’s whimsical ode to educators starts with the basics: a billion-dollar salary and more vacation time. But why stop there? As he serenades the unsung heroes of the chalkboard jungle, Fallon paints a vivid picture of their world. Here, teachers are pampered and adored like the celebrities they truly are.
Here’s what makes Jimmy Fallon’s song an instant classic among teachers:
“Teachers deserve a month-long spa day …”
Fallon knows that teaching is more akin to a heroic battle than mere child-minding. Teachers deserve recovery time that’s just as intense as their workday. “Cucumbers on their eyes” transcends spa cliché status, acknowledging the constant rejuvenation teachers need after their daily educational marathons.
“Teachers should have a prom for teachers …”
Imagine a prom where teachers can relive their high school days without the teenage angst. Jimmy Fallon conjures a scene in a high school gym, featuring a disco ball and the counselor leading a dance. The “no grinding” rule enforced to Ms. Weaver and Mr. Jones adds a humorous touch!
“When it’s time for arts and crafts, they should get swarmed by paparazzi who demands selfies and autographs …”
In Fallon’s world, teachers are the true celebrities. This playful fantasy highlights the star quality we should be attributing to our educators, who craft young minds rather, not mere art projects.
“Teachers shouldn’t have to pay their taxes. They should get cheered around the clock …”
Why should teachers ever pay taxes when they invest so much in our future? Fallon suggests they should be cheered on constantly, not just within school walls but everywhere—even at the bank, where, instead of filling out deposit slips, they should have money thrown at them in gratitude. And let’s not forget the Chipotle perks he suggests: unlimited free guacamole to make every teacher feel extra appreciated.
“Teachers should make a billion dollars …”
The refrain that teachers should make a billion dollars—twice a week, no less—isn’t just a throwaway line. It’s a hyperbolic way of saying that no amount of money could ever truly compensate teachers for their invaluable work. This rallying cry turns an impossible figure into a symbol of the immense value that teachers provide society.
TikTok reactions show that Jimmy Fallon is not alone in thinking teachers deserve more.
Nothing like the rallying cry of teachers!
Teachers really do deserve a billion dollars. One of the hardest jobs in the world!
Yes—this heartfelt song can continue to carry us through a tough year!
Fallon’s skit does more than make us laugh—it makes us think about the real value we place on our educators. So, next time you see a teacher, maybe don’t throw money at them (unless you’re at a bank, as Fallon suggests), but do show some appreciation—maybe start with a simple thank you. For more hilarious takes and heartfelt tributes to our everyday heroes, keep tuning in. And yes, Jimmy, we agree—teachers really should make a billion dollars. Twice a week, at least.