Comedian Marcello Hernández responded sharply via his accounts after Kevin Hart questioned his habit of wearing shoes without socks.

Hernández shared a gag snapping back at Hart, which won quick praise online.

His quick-witted reply added to his reputation for piercing jokes and social media savvy.

On TODAY.com, Hernández also elicited chuckles by performing a precise impression of Hart during a live interview.

A separate clip showed him clowning for colleagues, showing his humour reaches past internet memes.

He is in the midst of a upcoming movie featuring other Saturday Night Live alumni.