halfmanhalfbronco Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 His specials are drawing ever increasing outrage with this one the focus of more ire than even "Sticks and Stones". Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR_Poke Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Looking for a critique of the content or just in general? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsu_alum9 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Haven't watched it yet. Always interesting when there's a huge difference between the critics and audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonkee Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Aztec Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Much more narrow of a special than his others. I really don't get the outrage. I am guessing those that got upset didn't watch the whole thing. It was still funny, and he blends social perspectives with brash comedy, and i enjoy that style. Not trying to give spoilers, so purposefully being vague. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfmanhalfbronco Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 41 minutes ago, HR_Poke said: Looking for a critique of the content or just in general? Only a critique if you think one is merited. I am a supporter of the LGBTQ movement and trans people in general. However he did hold up a mirror to their most vocal set online about what vicious bullies they are with his friends suicide. But his LGBTQ content is getting a little played out. Needs something new. I thought there were some really funny parts but not his best. I liked Sticks and Stones better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR_Poke Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 22 minutes ago, halfmanhalfbronco said: Only a critique if you think one is merited. I am a supporter of the LGBTQ movement and trans people in general. However he did hold up a mirror to their most vocal set online about what vicious bullies they are with his friends suicide. But his LGBTQ content is getting a little played out. Needs something new. I thought there were some really funny parts but not his best. I liked Sticks and Stones better. Had the same opinion. felt like a cut and paste of his last performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
702Canary Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 27 minutes ago, halfmanhalfbronco said: Only a critique if you think one is merited. I am a supporter of the LGBTQ movement and trans people in general. However he did hold up a mirror to their most vocal set online about what vicious bullies they are with his friends suicide. But his LGBTQ content is getting a little played out. Needs something new. I thought there were some really funny parts but not his best. I liked Sticks and Stones better. He's gotta lose those fckn jackets with CHAPPELLE on them also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevadaFan Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 2 hours ago, halfmanhalfbronco said: Only a critique if you think one is merited. I am a supporter of the LGBTQ movement and trans people in general. However he did hold up a mirror to their most vocal set online about what vicious bullies they are with his friends suicide. But his LGBTQ content is getting a little played out. Needs something new. I thought there were some really funny parts but not his best. I liked Sticks and Stones better. I read an article about the content he wrote. Super interesting how he says the jokes aren’t about LGBTQ but about him. I’ll try to find it. https://www.google.com/amp/s/time.com/6105951/dave-chappelle-netflix-controversy/%3famp=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndroidAggie Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 loved it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR_Poke Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Just now, AndroidAggie said: loved it Better or as much as the last one? I love Chapelle, and don't get offended by him. Just felt like it was a rehash of jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndroidAggie Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, HR_Poke said: Better or as much as the last one? I love Chapelle, and don't get offended by him. Just felt like it was a rehash of jokes. i've seen all his netflix specials, but don't know them so well that jokes would feel like a retread. i liked the jokes, i liked the perspective, and i loved the delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR_Poke Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, AndroidAggie said: i've seen all his netflix specials, but don't know them so well that jokes would feel like a retread. i liked the jokes, i liked the perspective, and i loved the delivery. Fair enough. My employee watched it and got all butthurt over it being offensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSanDiegan Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Thought it was typically solid work. He has a lane and stays in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tspoke Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I haven't seen it yet. I saw an article about saying there was stuff about"you can shoot a black person but better not hurt a gay person's feelings. "and how he seems to be putting black people vs gay people. I thought it was a well written article. I'll try to find it.. It was CNN. I love Dave Chappelle and the only reason I have read an article about it without forming my own opinion is time. But I agree with others that claim his Schick is getti g old if he is going to just talk about lgbtq stuff and cancel culture. I did see how the Netflix president defended him by saying that their content doesn't translate to real world harm. I don't believe Dave Chapelle or anyone telling jokes is responsible for what others do, but if you take credit for good or progressive things your network has done then you need to acknowledge the bad. I've had a couple beers tonight so forgive me if this doesn't make sense. I don't believe in censorship and think Dave is a genius but also think there is room for criticism even in comedy. And again I haven't watched it yet so can't say much about it particular. Founs the CNN article. You can disagree with it. That's fine. https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/11/opinions/dave-chappelle-netflix-the-closer-cane/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsu_alum9 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Just watched it. I didn’t think it was very funny. Okay. Spoiler But definitely not his best work. Poignant and apologetic towards the end so I’m surprised by the negative reviews. Almost seemed over the top f+++ everyone for the first half, then the whole second half was just explaining the joke that was over everyone’s head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClevelandBrown Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Not his funniest stuff but he makes valid points as always I think, therefore I'm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsu_alum9 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 On 10/14/2021 at 1:49 PM, halfmanhalfbronco said: Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailingpermit Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, bsu_alum9 said: Beyond fcking stupid. Fire all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfmanhalfbronco Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 29 minutes ago, tailingpermit said: Beyond fcking stupid. Fire all of them. Netflix fired a few already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...