"Dave Chappelle's 'The Dreamer' Sparks Controversy with Trans and Disabled Jokes on Netflix"

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"Dave Chappelle's 'The Dreamer' Sparks Controversy with Trans and Disabled Jokes on Netflix"
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Dave Chappelle's new Netflix special "The Dreamer" has sparked controversy for his jokes about the transgender community, despite his previous claims that he would avoid such material. Chappelle's performance has been criticized by LGBTQIA+ allies and has reignited the backlash he has faced in recent years for his comedic approach to sensitive topics. The special includes jokes about his own experiences and interactions with the transgender community, as well as a play he wrote to address the tension, but ultimately, it has been met with disapproval and labeled as offensive by some viewers.

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