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entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

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

Dave Chappelle's new Netflix special "The Dreamer" has reignited controversy as he continues to target transgender people in his comedy. Despite previous backlash and Netflix employee protests, Chappelle revisits the subject, joking about transitioning to making fun of handicapped people and writing a play to repair his relationship with the transgender community. The special also touches on the incident where Chappelle was attacked onstage at the Hollywood Bowl in 2022. Netflix's CEO Ted Sarandos, who initially defended Chappelle's artistic freedom, admitted to mishandling the response to the previous controversy.

via NBC News|

##comedy #controversy

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

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

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.

via Page Six|

##comedy #controversy