Let’s talk about Dave Chappelle’s comedy special. (Live)

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[@bobbym1799]

Kim you are a gem

[@karlwilliams8625]

Comedians actually MAKE THINGS UP, Jokes are WRITTEN. Like MOVIES. There is RACISM, SEXISM and HOMOPHOBIA in comedy MOVIES. Get a Grip.

[@thecure3982]

I love your Round the Way Girl look lol

[@bed2000]

@Karl Williams those concepts aren’t made up. Neither is molestation, rape, suicide, etc... these just aren’t things we should laugh at at other people’s expense.

[@samij6071]

@@bed2000 Thank You!

[@AJ-gd1ww]

I come here to grow my vocabulary.

[@ellerichseven]

Yup!

[@Empathy-and-resilience]

For real! I’m always learn new words when I listen to Kim.😂

[@theyearofgreatness]

Lol

[@ShockWave67]

How about you read books instead

[@nishamack586]

@@ManiSoSweet too earl for ya trolling 🙄😂

[@chezz_rayrayy3792]

I think the Bourdain commentary wasn’t so much about “celebrities have it so bad” I thought it was more like if someone with a supposedly great life can still have the desire to commit suicide and someone with a “worse life” hasn’t even considered it, that’s how we know it must be a health issue, not just because of your life’s circumstances. But that was just my take away.

[@nathaliemonkabilly9054]

Thanks for getting it

[@Lissemt]

chezz_rayrayy that’s how I understood it too

[@chelaroach2167]

Therapist here and that's what I got.

[@bri7500]

Interesting... that sounds about right

[@vanitysmirror]

That was the exact point.

[@moonlily1]

When I hear the argument that Me Too has gone too far, I must remind the arguer that only like 5 famous guys experience any real consequences and they all did what they were accused of. Most dudes are still getting away with it.

[@andywheeler8003]

What about the ppl who didnt do it who have suffered by the hands of the me to movement. THAT is what he meant by going to far. How is this not obvious.

[@moonlily1]

@@andywheeler8003 Like who?

[@lane89]

Sounds like we all about to be walking around with body cams. I wonder how many of us would get a pass if we got caught on camera committing a crime 😂. Damn that’s crazy you just can’t trust anyone these days. I feel like we living in our last days.

[@Davylp]

@@andywheeler8003 Names? links? Receipts? Suffered how? Thanks.

[@junetynf]

@@lane89 I'm down. I just watched "Black&Blue". Bodycams for everyone!🤪😆

[@marniec950]

As a queer person who loves comedy, and genuinely enjoys Chappelle's comedy )when he isn't talking about queer people and women), it's incredibly upsetting to see so many comedians fighting to insult my community. It's legal to kill us out of fear/panic in most states. To say that we don't want you to punch down at us, it isn't suffering. You don't have to listen to us, you can say what you want. But so can we.

[@marniec950]

My point is- if you're complaining that your free speech is being infringed upon because other people are exercising theirs, maybe you need to reevaluate your shit

[@shethewriter]

You are so right about public platforms. I don’t believe the public has a right to control the content people make, but the public has a right to their opinion on it. Especially when that opinion can render profit.

[@WilliamsPinch]

shethewriter exactly!

[@therealkenj98]

I completely agree

[@russmatthew7120]

Yes and dave also has the eight to say he thinks the opinions of the public are retarded

[@tylerhackner9731]

Exactly. Dave can spew whatever thoughts he wants, the public has a right to push back on it.

[@HerPinkElephants]

Russ Matthew She said that - ‘the people doesn’t have a right to control the content people make’ . ..

[@selalewis9189]

Can I raise my hand as a 35+ year old straight woman with a very healthy sex drive? I find that when people like Dave begin talking about LGBTQ people, and immediately goes into their sexuality, I feel like an asexual nun by comparison. I, too, have friends, neighbors, and associates who are LGBTQ and it never occurs to me to wonder who they have sex with. I care about their human rights, their joys, their fears, their hopes, their dreams, their thoughts and ideas. I’ve watched gay and trans porn. It does nothing for me sexually, but I appreciate its existence for those who do. Everyone should explore their sexuality in healthy ways with consenting adults. But I do not understand the obsession that some straight people have with whom or how a lesbian, gay, bi, or trans person fûč$, then claims to be regular-degular straight.

[@timiyaac]

“Kim, YOU decided you didn’t want to go to grad school. deal with it or shut up!” sis i’m hollering

[@lola.odetola]

“How are you going to get in trouble by taking the side of the mainstream?!” GO OFF KIM!!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@carmenadams575]

Go off, Kim!😉😏

[@Veronicababe]

I havent watched the "special", but people keep saying " Oh Dave is going after everybody" 🙄umm is he going after all these black male celebrities saying they dont date nappy headed black girls when their own hair is nappy? Or saying dark skin is ugly and their skin is dark?? thats pretty comical to me.

[@ballin4th]

L Aiyana this should have more likes

[@Zucifer8]

@@trishao3308 And EVERYTHING will please low standards people like you :)

[@Veronicababe]

@@ballin4th the fanfair is not necessary i just speak the truth, it just seems to me like they can talk about and make fun of everybody but themselves. Like how Dave married a Chinese woman and moved to Africa, that sounds like a punch line right there.

[@baianabd7042]

Let’s not forget that he himself isn’t married to a black woman soooo....

[@khai8868]

@@baianabd7042 Thank you!

[@TahtahmesDiary]

He did the "Cancel Culture" joke to start because he knew he was going to say something specifically gross and contrarian TO make people cancel him SO he could claim the victim and his fans could then claim it was all his brilliant plan of social critique all along.

[@kano481]

Tahtahme Xero stfu

[@mweeming]

@@kano481 that's all you have to say, clown?

[@rhondagary351]

Actually, I believe it was his plan in that he intended to target darn near everybody. And he's expecting the backlash but claiming to be a victim I don't think so. Roland Martin and his panel have a pretty interesting take on it. Some I had already saw myself and they pointed out more of Chappelle's comedic genius. You don't have to like it and you have every right to criticize him but you should remember he's a comic. Not a politician or teacher who needs to watch their subject matter and think about who it may offend. Either you find it funny or you don't. I like Dave Chappelle but I'm not a ride or die fan. I laugh at what I find funny. I laughed quite a bit at Sticks and Stone's and must admit I was just as shocked by most of it. To assume audiences don't know what their laughing at is more offensive than anything Chappelle said. Especially since it was a predominantly black audience. How about it just wasn't funny to you or you didn't get the jokes?

[@selfmadetray5836]

A smart man once said why has world turn to become a bunch of pussies that man Dave chappel 😂

[@feeniix6]

Exactly!

[@jamiAkos]

If you know the lyrics of 1999, you'd have a more thoughtful understanding. Dave used 1999 because he was going to say somethings that may end his career. He set it up like I must have been trippin when I wrote these jokes, please excuse me if I go to far. Hence, the first verse of 1999 which is the verse he references verbatim. C'mon, Kim. 🤦🏿

[@melize7035]

jpjansa this one went over her head but it’s ok. She can’t know everything 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️ I’m gonna watch the special again 😂😂

[@dlitefulone]

For real!

[@jimmettejones6795]

@@melize7035 me too

[@1sotrue]

Eddie Murphy is going to do a comedy special for Netflix is she going to go in on him too if she doesn't like his content?

[@1sotrue]

@@VeVevelles Agreed but she doesn't have to be the PC police... Comics have an opposite irreverent point of view ..if you're too sensitive don't watch or go to comedy clubs

[@asmrcity3147]

You hit every nail on the head!! This was all the jokes that I would’ve loved when I was 15....because it WAS all the jokes I heard when I was 15, when I watched Chappelles Show. It was beyond weird to see this too grown man really long for the days of old instead of evolving in his comedy and having something new to say. Like, he’s really upset he can’t degrade people and get paid millions without criticism for it? That’s lame.

[@blackmanwithcomputer]

Wow, the Anthony Bourdain joke was to show that mental health can affect anyone, regardless of the life they live. People living great lives on the outside could be suffering inside, and those struggling all the time can be sound of mind. The point was that you can't judge someone from a surface level. The fact that you thought he was trying to take up just for famous people suffering shows that you weren't really paying attention, because it's quite obvious. I mean you're talking about a man who left $50 million on the table, and went to live in Africa for some years. He knows that money doesn't buy happiness, but that it makes life a whole lot easier (which is why he ironically brags about being rich). Dude struggled to get where he is, since 15, and has dealt with bouts of depression, like anyone else. Also, people laughed at him saying Bourdain killed himself because of the way he speaks. Honestly, it's the way Dave speaks (changes his accent, enunciates, etc.) that has a big impact on why so many people find him hilarious.

[@gak2008]

That’s what I got from that point also. The opposing experienced of two different ppl and their choice to commit suicide vs not is exactly that. You can have everything but still be miserable yet the person who has been broken down in life still makes a choice and it is to live.

[@adavis4165]

I agree. I don't know if she was distracted or just wasn't really watching it but that wasn't the point or even punchline of that joke.

[@uniquemosdef]

That’s what I took from it as well.

[@justshawnda1317]

I just want to say THANK YOU!!!!!

[@kebataliam496]

THANK YOU! She completely (incorrectly) over analyzed a comedy special.

[@ForeverSociety]

I’m a gay black comedian. I have many jokes revolving around my sex life and dating or my homophobic family and when I tell you it is so difficult to get straight black men to laugh it is crazy. But I never complain nor do my peers. We know that everyone ain’t bout to fuck with us and in many ways we thrive from it. Straight men in comedy are too comfortable

[@TaylorPie94]

I totally get why YTers don't read nor communicate with the comment section. It'll be a waste of energy.

[@Neverseenstars]

Taylor Taylor she has before. I commented a differing opinion on her old video and she kept arguing with me for over an hour and got very hostile lmao

[@eniolarotimi4907]

@@Neverseenstars because you were trash.

[@Neverseenstars]

Eniola Rotimi get a new hobby

[@eniolarotimi4907]

@@Neverseenstars nope.

[@Peighter]

@@eniolarotimi4907 you saying nope is ooo funny to me. Iove the sasss

[@Lililililili333]

The Anthony Bourdain point was the exact opposite of what you understood

[@LGnLA]

Do explain... because a joke, comment, ANYTHING on a suicide is ...off limits, PERIOD!!

[@1sotrue]

@@LGnLA Some believe jokes about rape and incest should be off limits too... Everyone has a sensitive spot

[@businessbuilder92]

@Alexandriyah S bingo

[@ijustwannaball6768]

LGnLA nothing is off limits in comedy... you need to grow a pair!

[@ijustwannaball6768]

Beautiful Faith you bet your bottom dollar there are... they beauty of comedy is that you can tell a truth in a funny way, that’s what makes it so funny! If you don’t like the truth comedy is for you!

[@91Vault]

I don’t get why people think comedy is above criticism...heck regardless of what you think about controversial topics “everything’s too PC” like wow...so brave...so original...find some new jokes please

[@mimilocke5650]

@@LemonSte i don't find rape and child molestation as escapism or funny. Maybe I'm to human and same for u guys lool

[@91Vault]

La Ans yeah comedy is often transgressive but making tired jokes is just about the opposite of that...trans KZbinr Contrapoints makes a really good point in that it’s not that you can’t make jokes about trans people it’s just that regular cis people are bad at it...she refers to a story by another trans KZbinr who told the story about her (a super feminine lady) having to go make a sperm donation, and the absolute absurdity of the situation (she accedentky got her jizz on the wall) that shit is funny...”I identify as a chimpanzee” from some old cis man is not

[@monimuppet6132]

Agreed. You get to tell your jokes but no one is obligated to laugh. Dave's career is going to be fine, just like all the other times. I don't know why people are so salty over the criticism (especially Dave Chappelle).

[@anthonythompson753]

Go to your safe space if it offends you and don’t watch. Maybe we should put a trigger warning on your front step before you walk out the door.

[@91Vault]

@@anthonythompson753 you're the one who sounds offended that I dare question the comedy of boring old dudes

[@monimuppet6132]

At the end of this special I remembered that Dave Chappelle ain't nobody. He hits the nail on the head sometimes but he's still just a human, he "gets it" as much or as little as the next person. He knows what he knows and doesn't what he doesn't. Like a lot of us, he needs to stick to what he knows.

[@koboldcatgirl]

Yeah, I had the same moment with folks like Mel Brooks. They're fine, y'know, I'm not gonna spend time going after him, but I can't act like he's some perfect god of social commentary.

[@monimuppet6132]

@@koboldcatgirl Precisely. Gods they are not.

[@koboldcatgirl]

@This_Is_War I'm not sure how this relates to the OP?

[@alanagreen3416]

“There are a whole lot of black conservatives...there just aren’t a lot of black republicans.” Yes. Yes. Yes. 100%.

[@selalewis9189]

One of the common themes that disturbed me was how often Dave condoned violence and abuse as a natural realty of life, and not actual crimes that are illegal. Whether it was sexual abuse during childhood or adulthood, domestic and intimate partner abuse, or physical violence against children, he seems to believe it’s so common, we should all just live with it, rather than investigate and prosecute. And I believe that’s rooted in the fear that investigations, prosecutions, and convictions of famous black male perpetrators will eventually lead to the state justifying an irrational increase of black male incarceration. It’s not what I support, but I think that is his logic, and a line of logic I have heard from a few black men, both gay and straight. The country has a history of making the face of any immoral crime a black male face. And so men like Chappelle are afraid. Yet, black men who think like this are getting too far ahead of themselves and only thinking about themselves. We should not continue to condone violence and abuse in our communities - especially in our intimate spaces - in order to protect black men from further violence by the state.

[@natalierose1072]

I was really looking forward to hearing your views on this. He's really hit or miss for me. He def speaks uncomfortable truths sometimes but especially lately he's been lazy, bitter and entitled. I suspect it's hard to form witty, clever and thoughtful jokes behind that gated fence.

[@pharastar1]

Well said !

[@katherinemorelle7115]

Yeah, he’s out of touch. And too self involved to try to stay in touch, imo. He’s pulling a Principal Skinner.

[@OAD82]

Girl, yes!

[@wilsonholts5382]

Did you not know that Dave lives in Ohio and goes to local council meetings to voice his opinion on local issues. There's a youtube video of him at a concil meeting. Did you also know that it's impossible to cancel him because he literally got 60 million dollars for 3 specials. He doesn't give a half a fuck what the people in these comments think.

[@rdc197810]

@@wilsonholts5382 I didn't know that and it's cool. His take on school shootings and gun legislation felt pretty on point. Like...everyone being worried they are raising a school shooter and white parents being statistically more likely to do so.

[@TaylorPie94]

Have you noticed that when you speak against the "Black Fave", you're considered foolish, unintelligent, soft, easily triggered, clout chasing, etc? It never fails. Never. And don't let them be a favorite over the stagnant black community.

[@RM-mg7oz]

Exactly for example nicki Minaj. When u point out the things she does sometimes is not ok we are called haters,fat,ugly,bitches like sis. Just because I'm not kissing a celebrity ass doesn't mean I'm a hater.

[@CatACor21.]

Taylor Taylor But keep that energy for everybody! 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@TaylorPie94]

@@CatACor21. You're telling this to?

[@TaylorPie94]

@This_Is_War Elaborate please.

[@therealkenj98]

Taylor Taylor let’s discuss why the community is stagnant? Lol could integration and white approval have something to do with that? In my opinion it does. Of course liberals will grab shit out of their ass to say being inclusive is the way to go...but we’ll see how all of this benefits us especially in light of the recession that’s nearing. Good luck.

[@coralinejames1414]

You have quickly become one of my favorite cultural critics around.

[@faithbranch1477]

So many people in the comments saying that “we didn’t get the joke”. That’s not the problem. The problem is, the joke wasn’t necessary nor was it funny.

[@09kenedy]

Faith Branch nah... they were extremely funny.

[@breslinhoward6992]

I hate to say it but it was funny

[@towlie9428]

Wasn't necessary or funny YOU. Stop trying to speak for the whole room because you don't.

[@jerrellmao5637]

Humor is subjective

[@Sui_Generis0]

If you didnt get the premise then how would you even know

[@moniquew3603]

I saw the 51 minutes and I was like damn... let me head on over to Netflix 🏃🏿‍♀️... be right back!

[@imancalista8886]

I did the same thing

[@danielleharris6668]

Damn near as long as the special 🤣

[@jasminemariedarling]

I admire the way you stand firm in your beliefs, even knowing how a lot of your audience would come for you.

[@bobbym1799]

I really like Kim the only thing i disagree with is her views on a struggle and comparing it to another. Gay people will be around forever they can hide and get reparations but black people will always be persecuted and we can't hide or change that.

[@125loopy]

@@bobbym1799 BLACK GAY PEOPLE EXIST BLACK TRANS PEOPLE EXIST And not only are they opressed for being black, they're ostracized by their own friends and family in the black community too.

[@theyearofgreatness]

Bobby M We have to stop ignoring INTERSECTIONALITY.

[@nerdfantasyxox]

Bobby M besides the other two comments, what reparations are gay people getting?????

[@Renee_nf094e]

Which is exactly what DC does.

[@MusicbyEverlasting]

I think being offensive and saying “it’s a joke, stop being so sensitive” is just lazy. It’s like celebrities are able to do the bare minimum and not evolve in the craft and still be praised. It’s tired.

[@tonidiane6153]

This. Exactly!

[@CGKittenz]

It really is...tired AF!

[@gamehero6816]

Yes, but just fyi it's ableist to call someone/thing lazy.

[@MusicbyEverlasting]

@@gamehero6816 Sorry! Thanks for letting me know, that wasn’t my intention!

[@ocg6]

as a black lesbian i really appreciate you standing up for us, love your channel

[@Delicieuxable]

Instead of just pointing out that Kim "doesn't understand Chapelle" in her 50 something minute KZbin 'special'. Why not breakdown something she called out? Tell us what Chapelle really meant. That way Kim and us other folks can all be enlightened too.

[@zsazsalove2259]

A lot of ppl have done it she missed the ball completely.. for one her observation on the Anthony bourdain joke, who didn’t get the point that the friend lost everything living at home and still didn’t kill himself, or her continuously acting like Dave Chappell can talk about transphobia, the metoo movement, and the hiprocy of the F word and N word with out backlash from businesses.. and he’s right as a celebrity HE CAN NOT say he doesn’t believe the Michael Jackson victims, idc how many ppl on social media say it, him as a public figure cannot and she tried to act like that wasn’t true. Her whole video was just her trying to act like “cancel culture “ doesn’t exist which is a lie, or is some how helpful which I don’t agree with in this in this circumstance

[@kakoishii]

Because you have to do the work. Kim and I assume all of y'all by proxy of being her viewers have more than a healthy ability to rationally reason through the points he was trying to make. I didn't find all of his jokes funny, but the ones that were had nuance behind them. It seems like Kim is intentionally missing the point because she has an ax to grind because her criticism isn't even and consistent throughout.

[@crownofeunoia1907]

kakoishii Did you watch the whole video because she obviously did the work and her critique has been pretty even throughout. Again, what she didn’t “get”?

[@kakoishii]

@@crownofeunoia1907 I'm slowly making my way through her video as I've been taking breaks disseminating a lot of her flawed points of argument and criticism. As for her doing "the work," she definitely watched the special, but reading the book without being able to acurately analyze material is not "doing the work." Again, it seems she had an axe to grind against Chapelle because her points of argument and criticism are not consistent. I had to take a break when she said "if a white person had done this..." That's such a flawed, strawman of an argument and I hate that she as an intelligent black woman began an argument like that. That's how white people start arguments they try to make to defend racism. I hate it 😖

[@crownofeunoia1907]

kakoishii It’s a completely valid sentiment because a lot of Black straight people forget that they have privileges in other areas and how homophobia is a real and invasive problem in the community and Dave is being super dismissive of it. He pretty much thinks trans folks have it good because of Caitlin Jenner.

[@justjanies]

Hmmm I don’t think he brought up Anthony’s suicide by saying celebrities have it bad. I think he used this juxtapositions to say that his friend kept going after losing it all he didn’t give up. I get your argument but the whole point of a stand up Special is to bring up social issues and poke fun of it. I think we need to stop trying to cancel people we don’t agree with. I don’t agree with anything he said but I thought it was funny as fuck. I love how simplistic it was. GREAT Special👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@lynnettac2105]

peace peter I loved it

[@Quettasbedhead]

Yes I also got it he was pointing out that life is worth living no matter what and also no amount of stuff or lack thereof can make you happy regarding both cases where 1 man traveled appeared to have everything while the other lost his career, woman and lives with his mom ...

[@justjanies]

Books4LitSouls YESS!! Exactly. People care so much about being offended and uncomfortable that they don’t pay attention to the message.

[@hidiamahine9594]

I mean people are so sensitive, can’t laugh on anything. Milleniums are sometimes so boring....

[@juniorowusu7799]

@@hidiamahine9594 such as a stupid comment

[@dontatmeevr]

i don't think the suicide thing was about celebs it was about perspective and how you see life, the trapping of the height of capitalism doesn't mean you'll value your life. I don't think the social critics can be funny or just laugh at themselves or the movements, it's all very high brow and stuff. There's a place for it but the default can not just be continuous outrage..and not getting the intention of the joke. Get out of your bubble too

[@yoyodre]

Touch and agree maam

[@nekitah.7602]

Exactly...

[@darrylthompson7509]

I don't get why people are surprised. Chappelle been doing this for years.

[@NebulaNabila]

Darryl Thompson exactly! It’s clear that folks are not familiar with his work and just know him as a celebrity

[@lilsunnybeans3342]

Nah he was actually funny. This came off pretty desperate

[@msampson2286]

she fr missed the point of the whole thing🤦‍♂️

[@dorianm6502]

There is already a team at Netflix that's looks at what these comedians are planning on saying, Netflix doesn't care and they clearly loved it. Cause they paid him and they aired it....🤷🏾‍♀️

[@cameroncorp]

Yeah ikr, exactly. Surely dave chappello doesnt actually think hes gonna be censored or even actually face any negative consequences lol

[@kammore6209]

Thank you for being one of the (Unfortunately) few Straight people who at least tries to empathize with other minorities.

[@Valentinathevamp]

Kam More 🙄

[@Harmoni888]

Empathy is one thing, CAPING is another

[@justshawnda1317]

That's the biggest problem black people have, going hard for other people besides our own. We will never "overcome " obstacles that are intentional put in our because we want to fight everyone's battle. Maybe we should focus on us 1st. Always take care of home before you take care of " the outsiders ".

[@therealkenj98]

Just Shawnda exactly, and then we wonder why we constantly misstep on the road to building our community. Every other community rightfully has their safe spaces but black folks always have to be inclusive and these people don’t even realize they handing their shit over and don’t have much to show for it. Be exclusive, and then try and be cool with other minorities because they make sure to let the world know they could give a shit about us.

[@ForHarriet619]

THERE ARE BLACK LGBTQ+ PEOPLE.

[@BlessedBaeLLC]

The bourdain point was to explain no matter how much money you have it doesnt buy you or bring you happiness...

[@Ramica1]

As an older lady (43) I winced quite a bit during the first half. But I did enjoy the jokes that weren’t aimed at people or justifying heinous actions.

[@TahtahmesDiary]

Damn, your fan base is ready to ride or die for comedy that included jokes about child rape. Like not even willing to admit that there are some things that shouldn't be said, condoned, or laughed at. Not even a portion should be removed, because to them Dave is, I guess, either perfect or exempt from all criticism because he's a comedian. He didn't get in trouble. This isn't trouble. People talking about him only makes him more famous.

[@avalangrin4904]

Tahtahme Xero Right. He’s not in trouble. People are just expressing different opinions than yours and the video’s host. This is discussion much like Dave Chapelle’s comedy special, it’s harmless.

[@jaccl4539]

why cant a comedian joke about child rape if its ok to joke about slavery ? I always find where people to make the line somewhat odd - slavery jokes included rape quite often an no one batted an eye but now it's a non slave child and were offended ? not to mention it is a joke to begin with- this outrage seems misguided. seems alot of people are confusing people being sensitive to certain topics with if its appropriate or not to tell a joke

[@quissa101]

Jaccl Did I miss when OP said that jokes about slavery are exempt from criticism or should be condoned? Did we read the same comment?

[@sjlewis271]

@@jaccl4539 Are we from the same planet? Jokes about slavery are ignorant. Whether we laugh or not, it's not ok.

[@LemonSte]

They're JOKES. It's a comedy show not a manifesto, he doesn't have to believe this shit. Comedy is about giving you a shock, humour is about being surprised with clever or silly or horrifying ideas, clever timing, it's an art form. The fact so many people enjoy controversial comedy, even if you don't, is a testament to the skill of the comedian.

[@scorpiusjones5436]

You know, I'm sure at some point in time, an ancient white comedian said "Damn you PC culture!" When they had to stop wearing blackface. If this was modern day Boondocks, Dave would be Reily and the butt of all the jokes.

[@greenluxi]

Modern-day Boondocks would be boycotted.

[@MoonBabyGaming]

Dave is not on Reilly's level

[@monstermoo4191]

The Boondocks actually made one of the same jokes he made. Rollo Goodlove was complaining about getting bleeped for saying f****t but not n***a. The reason that joke worked for the Boondocks is because Rollo is meant to be an asshole and a bigot and an opportunist who's willing to capitalize on homophobic publicity. So I agree completely.

[@browneyeblues12]

I just want to draw some attention to Tiffany Haddish's special where she brought on other non well known comedians. I know Tiffany isn't a fave among the people right now but I honestly appreciated her giving a spotlight to up coming artists.

[@jessepretorius1456]

You should really consider watching the Netflix special Nanette by Hannah Gadsby, for the way it unpacks the problematic nature of comedy itself and how it fuels toxicity.

[@onlyangel1969]

People keep saying "it's just comedy" but comedy can have a significant influence on the thoughts and opinions that you end up having. Therefore, it is important that we call attention to it!! Some people end up getting indoctrinated into the extremist alt right from mere "jokes." The jokes end up being part of the road into gaining those toxic opinions. Stuff can have ramifications, even if there is a carefree veneer to it. Also, people are seriously pressed that they can't make transphobic/homophobic/rape jokes without being called out?? YIKES, that's so sad and messy!!! And side note why are people pretending like the callout of problematic jokes is censorship? Like we're revoking their right to free speech??? Literally, NO ONE is taking away anyone's free speech. That same free speech that is letting y'all spew the vapid & gross jokes is letting us EDUCATE you on why it's wrong. Love you Kim, and I always enjoy watching your content!

[@125loopy]

Even Cris Rock regretted his "black ppl vs n-word" jokes because it was co-opted by RACISTS. These jokes aren't always jokes to everybody.

[@kilocopter]

Regulating comedy there is no comedyb

[@onlyangel1969]

​@Kathryn Dorsey Hey, none taken. I understand your argument but what I am trying to say is that comedians should be more conscientious of the influence they carry and the power they have when it comes to molding the minds of young people. I think that spewing out blatant ignorance packaged in a joke, is quite frankly doing a disservice to the society around us. I think that the jokes comedians make at the expense of marginalized groups often trivialize real traumas and hardships that people have to face. There is something to be said about the fact that blackface, at some point in our history was considered to be "just comedy" for the masses. Things have impact, and those jokes shape a culture that dismisses marginalized people's struggles. And what I really don't appreciate is that Chapelle is not making an effort to understand. He wants to victimize himself on certain issues and then proceed to talk about how sensitive other people are and poke fun at their oppression. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth, that's all and I think it's important to talk about these things. Also, I understand the sentiment that you go to comedy shows to laugh. But I also think that there are plenty of people in comedy who are funny, who can get into that raunchy/edgy humor and who aren't just blatantly putting down minorities? I don't think that being offensive and being funny are mutually exclusive and if comedians can't be funny without attacking minorities..... are they really even that funny? Again, just my opinion and I do see where you're coming from. Definitely not trying to dictate what people can and can't laugh at (I don't hold that kind of power!!), but I do think there's a benefit in reflection. (Side note: Sorry this was so long!!!)

[@justshawnda1317]

I think you're trying to say generally people are dumb and are unable to form an opinion on their own without being told. I'm an intellectual but I also possess the ability to think on my own, you know actually use my brain. I'm not with "group think" and refuse to be a "follower" which is present society's agenda. If you don't like it, dont watch it.. see how easy that was. This society is so overeducated that they tend to overanalyze simple comedy special that blatantly shines a light on today's issues. He makes jokes because he's a comdien but everyone missed the message behind the jokes. As for Harriet, she needs to leave the house more, IJS 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@breefuh]

The amount of shallow minded, self absorbed people in the comments are....baffling. Keep giving us the good commentary Kim

[@breefuh]

The Duke Most of the world is getting annoyed with what though? People acknowledging that the bigotry and intolerance constantly perpetrated in society, actually shouldn’t be? If yall are annoyed by that, sorry...I guess. but the fact remains, Chapelle will be okay. he still has money. you too, will be okay. Hell, I will be okay! But the commentary remains and it stands.

[@rdc197810]

@@breefuh that is exactly what the Chapelle special did though. It acknowledged the societal power imbalances and poked fun at it for being ineffective. One of the most interesting points he made was when he pointed out how crazy the metoo movement went over certain fairly low level offenders and yet systematically women have lost reproductive Rights in a number of states...including GA. And that's where the focus should be....

[@breefuh]

rdc197810 But you see how you said offenders? Why should they not be called out? You dont get celebrated for sexually assaulting people but OH, not as much as the next guy. & Both can be acknowledged. If anything women’s reproductive rights being attacked should encourage us to call out these “low level offenders” even more. Because that’s where it starts. Both battles are being fought. aggressively. I promise. and so that’s not to say people shouldn’t be able to redeem themselves, at least that’s not what I feel, but we also can’t be gentle with these social issues. Not anymore. sorry not sorry

[@rdc197810]

@@breefuh his point was thst in our zeal to focus on the shiny nickel of showing our outrage over something low level we missed a giant group of women having their rights taken away. Some people can't understood prioritizing and it's too bad. RBGs impending death should be a huge focus for women....instead we are worried about Louis CK? It's pathetic

[@rdc197810]

@@breefuh No, no, low level offenders aren't trying to legislate away women's rights. But focusing on low level offenders makes people less likely to take the big issues seriously. Agressive fights? Really? If we had all been plugged into the bigger issues those legislators wouldn't have been in office to begin with. Instead we are all sitting around scandalized over Louis CK. We'll end up winning the battle and losing the whole war. But hey, that guy won't get a comedy special and we will alienate a lot of people we need for the fight.

[@maryburrell3948]

That Juicy Smollet joke was funny.

[@jbark678]

What do you have against the French?

[@suzanking5625]

@@jbark678 Apparently, the city of Chicago is dangerous for them.

[@msmiami212]

*Smollé 😄

[@user-go2rh9yg8i]

*juicy smollé* 😂😂

[@patriciacorley1949]

Hell yeah it was!

[@jusletursoulglobaby]

so Netflix chopped up portions of these jokes and I encourage everyone to read the comments of these videos. that was the turning point for me. initially I was like ehhhhh..... but it's still a joke, but then I state reading the comments. Dave said (few years ago) theres a difference when ppl are laughing AT the joke instead of WITH the joke. the abortion joke is being celebrated by TONS of misogynists. the alphabet joke is being cheered on my homophobic ppl. that's not ok. so when Kim says the special is being supported by folks on the right.... I can see exactly why

[@huwieking]

I feel like this special was more about the state of comedy and the way p.c / cancel is affecting the stand up. Mainly because the material that brought Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock and others fame in the early 2000's ,90's and 80's are the material that can bury them now. I feels that Dave's frustration is due to the sign of the times via new generational norms in social and public conduct. I wouldn't be surprised if this is Dave Chappelle swan song. Almost like an era.

[@huwieking]

Also I believe in general society shouldn't go to comedy for social commentary. Like how horror movies play on real and genuine fears, comedy does the same. I believe we should leave comedy and comedians in their play pen.

[@nbucwa6621]

@@huwieking horror works in specific ways. And so does comedy. There is a reason that certain horror movies are classed as "torture porn". Because explicit gore and violence and torture w/out purpose is just that: porn. And explicitly offensive comedy routines w/out purpose are the same: its just offensive for the sake of offense. It is then no longer funny. Its just hate porn. Some people may still enjoy it and I won't say that's wrong. But let's not pretend that it's something superior or special or requires skill/intellect of any kind.

[@allenwright89]

The worst argument: "he offends everybody so why you mad when he offends X?" Jokes don't live in vacuums. All "insulting" jokes are not the same. Try harder with the "comedic analysis" please, or just stay away from the topic you're not prepared for. Pick one. Dave Chapelle has clearly thought more about race than other topics, which is why his jokes about race CUT deeper than his surface-level (read: crass) jokes about trans-issues. His jokes on the topic are literally dumber. So you can call his jokes funny all you like, but some jokes are funny because you share the same ignorance/immaturity rather than funny because they touch on a deep truth. Learn the difference.

[@zsazsalove2259]

allenwright89 it’s just funny damn y’all do to much laugh n go on

[@christinam2475]

You need comedy to stay sane though. I think comedy should be an open space and people should be able to say whatever they want, it's comedy and not to be taken too seriously imo.

[@unsolicitedopinions7769]

I can understand your point but his commentary on LGBTQ issues was funny because he pointed out the way that some people contradict themselves by not supporting everyone the same way. Him calling out white gay men for being aggressively anti transgender was pretty genius with the car metaphor

[@allenwright89]

@@christinam2475 Can I just take this to the obvious extreme of a Nazi making jokes dumping on Jews and black people, or is that analogy off limits for some [bad] reason? Y'all really be talking about comedy has no limits and is not to be taken seriously like that ain't real convenient. I bet it's real easy to insult any one of you if I just find the choice words and the choice deliverer and it won't matter if it's a "joke" then. I bet the KKK had some HILARIOUS jokes. You'd be one of those, back before the Civil Rights Era, defending those jokes, because you are the defender of all things comedic before you are the defender of basic civil understandings.

[@Valentinathevamp]

allenwright89. Not much of it was funny. He now uses is stage to talk politics. His topic was: Americans are distracted too easily. While your policing everyone’s speech, your missing Washington’s moves. Or he might be part of the distraction. A double edge sword

[@demigothneka]

You brave Kim. Even "woke" people love and defend Dave Chappelle. I was a real fan, but I know damn well I was a fan before I started caring about people. 90s early 2000s comedians can't come back. Leave em in the past if they can't grow and change. Even the ones I liked periodt!

[@goddessblade]

Power doesn't corrupts; it always reveals. Give a comedian a multi-million dollar special and you will see his true nature

[@habituallylive2333]

When are you doing review on A Black Lady Sketch Show....

[@bobbym1799]

@@hell-o-kitty1976 i don't know but i hope she chooses too she is a great speaker

[@kareen1336]

@@hell-o-kitty1976 lmao never in her god damn life. Do you really know Harriet she's not here for that messy stuff Candace will just speak really quick and bring false stats. Kim prefers thought out conversation and a discussion and exchange of ideas not just an ugly debate where the other party doesn't listen. Although Kim could surely hold her own, a debate with Candace wouldn't look good and wouldn't fit the overall aesthetic and peace usually cultivated here on this channel

[@Shorty2Die4]

She usually waits till the season is over before she does an introspective

[@msmiami212]

She said on live ‘it’s not her cup of tea’, so it’s not likely.

[@RNM-bu4rj]

She did that on patreon

[@Val--H]

"It's comedy and jokes, why are you intellectualizing it?". Comedy is art. You just want to be entertained by it, fine. But good art should have depth and layers that can be dissected. There's value in doing that. You would think from some of these comments that she had nothing good to say. Ultimately she liked one half and not the other. But since she didn't like all of it she doesn't get comedy? Ok, so if you don't like oranges you must not get food? Strange logic. She didn't care for some of the jokes and gave reasonable explanations why. It's not her taste. Not mine either. I won't try to dictate your taste if you don't try to dictate mine.

[@avalangrin4904]

Some of the people in the comments are trying to dictate what should and should not be said in a comedy show. I prescribe to the Richard Pryor, “If it is funny say that shit.” perspective. If you don’t like it you can criticize and turn away from it. However, no group is above being joked about, and that includes the transgender community. I find sjw’s sometimes concede to ridiculous points of view just to be obliging to transgender politics. I give you the example of Mario Lopez. He merely stated that he didn’t think it wise to prescribe gender change to a three year old child. I am no fan of Candace Owen. However, I watched him humbly give his opinion as a father. He was jumped on and forced to retract his statement to save his livelihood. There was no discussion of that issue, and I feel no one learned anything from that controversy, especially Lopez. At least with Dave Chapelle we can discuss his art and gain some perspective and knowledge. Hey, I don’t like the art by that guy Maplethorpe, but I will fight for his right to put it out there. Free speech means all of it. Hurt feelings or not. 🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@maggiemcfly5267]

@@avalangrin4904 that's not what free speech means

[@avalangrin4904]

Maggie McFly Really?! Enlighten me. 🤨

[@maggiemcfly5267]

@@avalangrin4904 freedom of speech means your are allowed to state your opinion about your government, from criticizing to making fun of it, and you cannot be persecuted for it.

[@avalangrin4904]

Maggie McFly That’s all? First Amendment freedom of speech doesn’t also encompass art, and literature as well as political speech? You sure?

[@nyebots]

Is it funny when a joke harms groups of people? If you are a comedian and your going to be controversial at least make it funny without perpetuating bigotry and hatred.

[@SweetSurrender-wr2ru]

Exactly!

[@samiekallen4442]

Just cause u don’t find it funny don’t mean it wasn’t funny I know a lot of LGBT who thought it was funny. Some of y’all want to get anger so y’all find stuff that u think will make u angry. U don’t have to watch it if u think he’s that way. Change the channel🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Noah-rq3xt]

@@samiekallen4442 “i know a lot of LGBT” ok well u don’t know proper grammar and how many lgbt people do you know and how close are u with them... coz i don’t think many.

[@samiekallen4442]

Noah E actually quite a few some even in my family and most of them are Dave fans

[@amandakenneally8475]

“Punch up, never punch down”, that’s supposed to be a thing in comedy.

[@garythefishable]

Given the media backlash I would say it's quite safe to say Dave Chappelle punched up.

[@toohauteforyou]

That's stupid. Comedy is supposed to put everyone on a level playing field and make people realize everyone has something about themselves that can be laughed about.

[@amandakenneally8475]

@@garythefishable Telling jokes based on transphobia and homophobia isn't punching up. Like. It literally is not.

[@amandakenneally8475]

@@toohauteforyou Being funny by touching on the things that connect with our collective humanity is a great start to comedy. But when you start "othering" members of society that don't have as much power as you, and basing a routine off of that... it's pretty tired.

[@garythefishable]

@@amandakenneally8475 In what way was his comedy based upon homophobia and trans-phobia? he made jokes about gay and trans people sure, but that is not the same thing as what you have claimed. He also made jokes about white drug addicts but I think we would both agree he isn't a racist or that the jokes were intended to be perceived as racist. It's comedy at the end of the day and not ment to be taken seriously. This is intended to be a funny and nothing more. If you find it funny watch it and laugh, if not just turn it off and watch something else. No one can force you to do something you dont wanna do :)

[@sonicarter1108]

Age is NO excuse for ignorance. I'm knocking on 50 and if its unacceptable because its offensive... Then its unacceptable because its offensive!! Dave is funny, but really with some of those "jokes" I agree with most of what Harriet had to say. BTW I feel like some of you were just here to be nasty... Why? Don't waste your time... Find something that appeals to you and watch that content.

[@justshawnda1317]

Agreed with your opinion, which is why there is a comment section so other people can state their "opinions ". Everyone will not agree with you but to say certain people shouldn't address theirs implies " group think/ follower" mentality that everyone loves to push on others. If I dont agree, I'm going to say something about it.

[@sonicarter1108]

I understand disagreements. That's why I said I agreed with most of what she said, but the out right nastiest is what I have a problem with. Your not stating your opinion. Your not stating what you agree or disagree with. Your just on the attack. Then at that point, 'in my opinion ' your either not intelligent enough to have a grown up conversation or your just here to see who and how people will react to your immaturity. Some of these comments had nothing to do with wanting to discuss a difference in opinion or perspective on the topic. Why is a personal attack necessary? Its not. BTW just because content appeals to you is not an indication that you are in agreement with all that is said. I like this channel, but I don't always agree

[@justshawnda1317]

@@sonicarter1108 yup, totally got it. 😂😂😂😂 BTW enjoy your Saturday. 😊

[@sonicarter1108]

@@justshawnda1317 Thank you, Enjoy your weekend and have a safe Memorial day

[@justshawnda1317]

@@sonicarter1108 Thank you 😊

[@TheEpicukulele]

yessss thisis so true!! i think its really interest how we valourise black celebrity esp black male celebrity, like just bc dave chapelle said it doesnt mean it cant be critiqued, also the way he cant se wealth as a form of privilege he holds is wild

[@LemonSte]

I mean is it a privilege if you earned it

[@theyearofgreatness]

La Ans Regardless of whether someone’s wealth was earned or not, there are, unequivocally, societal benefits that only the rich are afforded.

[@travisyates5411]

They're jokes it's not that serious lmao

[@TheEpicukulele]

@@travisyates5411 I mean making jokes about how trans women aren't actually women gets real trans women killed, making jokes about marganlised groups normalises certain ideas about them and encourages violence, like black face was seen as a joke by white people, it still had a pernious effect till this day, so yes they are just jokes, but we have to think about why we make comedy and what effect the comedy we consume has

[@chriso1523]

I thought the point of AB/law school friend was to say you never know what someone is going through no matter how great things looked on the outside.

[@zions5810]

I love you so much thank you for using your platform to shed light on these bigots and calling out their hypocrisy. So sad to see so many people flock to their ignorance

[@KingofReads]

OMG!! I missed this!!!

[@dh99sax]

Musty j did u pay ur rent on time

[@TaylorPie94]

@@dh99sax You're doing too much now come on.

[@RPGabe]

Thanks for making this - I know a lot of people are going to respond negatively because Dave's sacred. But comedy changes minds. It's important to consider like any other source of culture/media. There are reasons all the reactionary right winger folks are loving this special.

[@coachkrish]

I have to admit that I was initially dismissive of his bigotry and insensitivity. I appreciate that this review challenged me to recognize misogynistic and homophobic messages from black celebrities. It's hard to acknowledge that our culture is filled with perpetrators of antigay bigotry and toxic masculinity. Rich men still have immunity in our society and are free to abuse others and collect profits.

[@iamcasihart]

I'm the antithesis of a "right winger" & I loved this special.

[@RPGabe]

@@iamcasihart I didn't say that everyone that enjoyed it was a right winger. I enjoyed some parts of it too.

[@rdc197810]

I don't know a single right winger who would watch a DC comedy special. And people who want an excuse to be a bigot will find one anywhere and everywhere. I wouldn't make my assessment of the special based on what backwards racists and right wingers are going to think

[@dinkyboss]

iamcasihart you probably have a lot more in common with them then you think 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@grantos]

Dave Chappelle is consistent. He's always walked an awkward line. He was never everyones favourite (except his peers) until the show. His audience grew exponentially because of the show, but none of these things are new. He's always circled and dissected these topics. Comedians tend to talk about similar things over and over until there's nothing left. But regarding Dave the man. His biography makes it hard for him to relate to a mass audience. That's always been his issue. It's like he tells the funniest inside jokes. Both his parents were scholars. Although he lived in Washington in the crack era, his parent divorced and his father moved to a very white liberal part of middle America, exposing him to white middle America during his formative years. He's been a professional comedian since he was 14. There's not a lot that's typical about Dave. He's said it countless times, comedians are his family. Celebrities should have privileges. He's more comedian than black, etc. Of course he's going to defend comedians and celebrities. That's what he know and that's what he likes. He's always been unapologetic. He's never concerned himself with people as much as ideas. He thinks he's special, because his life's been special. He's been treated differently because of his intellect and abilities and he does not want that to stop. If I was in his position I wouldn't want it to stop either. Have you ever been on a first class flight? It makes coach feel like a punishment. Dave Chappelle has way more in common with Barack Obama and Donald Trump than most anyone reading this comment. And he's made jokes about that too. Celebrity is a hell of a drug!

[@deebrocklehurst3250]

The first joke Dave said was funny because he timed it with Princes 1999 and he spoke of death that’s when he said the Suicide joke. That’s why we laughed. Were not laughing at suicide.

[@magicfanben]

Dee Brocklehurst We are mins into this video and I can already tell this whole thing went over her head. This feels like the Review of “Us” all over again.

[@lisadawn3434]

If she really listened to the audience, very few were laughing, very few, not the entire audience. But I think she wasn't listening to the catch of the joke. All she heard was AB, and suicide.

[@domenicduartesr.672]

I think she is trying to hard to be the smartest person in the room that (I agree) she misses his whole point.

[@unbotheredmovement]

This chick is off. She really believe what she saying. Lmao

[@bobbyzion12]

That's what happens when everyone thinks they can be a film/ comedy (art in general) critic. She took notes and still managed to miss everything lol.

[@gtfomfhoe]

IM SO GLAD SOMEONE WITH SENSE IN TALKING ABOUT THIS

[@CatACor21.]

People need to understand we ALL interpret shit differently. 🤷🏽‍♀️ it is what it is. We can agree to disagree without tearing each other down. I don’t find his comedy funny.... but that Juicy Smoley was the only joke that took me out 😂🤣

[@Val--H]

That's my whole thing. I can totally see why someone might be able to laugh at his comedy, but for me it's not funny. This whole notion of "you don't have a sense of humor if you don't laugh at the same things I laugh at" is whack and false. How about you laugh at what you want and I'll do the same, and we'll all be fine. And if you want to have a discussion about how our tastes are different we can do that too.

[@CatACor21.]

Valerie Hunt Exactly... I just felt she was perpetrating his sentiments and making him look right. We all analyze things differently because that’s what individuality is but this notion that if you don’t see things my way you’re a racist or bigot is crazy. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@shizzlemywizzle1]

I think the same! Somebody disagreeing with your interests / opinion is not the end of the world. No need to personally insult somebody because they don’t find the same things funny. When it comes to critiquing comedy, the responses get pretty heated pretty quickly. We need to move on and use that anger to improve the world around us instead of mindlessly arguing on social media with complete strangers

[@angeliaimeanttoloveyouharr8404]

CatACor thank u👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@melize7035]

This all or nothing culture in the US is poisonous.

[@its.nylaboo]

i see a lot of comments saying that she didn’t get it... but no one’s explaining?

[@Kayla-ly8rm]

The Jussie Smollett bit was the only exceptional part of the comedy show. It was fine to get through but I hate the "im so brave for saying what im not supposed to" when they're echoing mainstream ideals and given millions of dollars on a huge platform to do so.

[@56jklove]

What mainstream ideals did he echo?

[@chellelabelle3]

I don't think he was your target audience (because you have an understanding of what's wrong with America). I feel like his aim was to bring light into important topics through comedy, because comedy brings people together.

[@nbucwa6621]

There's a difference between bringing light to and dismissing tho

[@austinm8334]

Michelle T because yelling faggot and talking about the alphabet people was the way to do that? 🤔

[@chellelabelle3]

@@austinm8334 it's a double standard joke that was meant to shred light about inequality by using harsh language. It's his style, same with Richard Pryor. Inequality isn't pretty nor should his language be.

[@austinm8334]

Michelle T that still makes no sense. It wasn’t new or edgy or trying to make some big point. He was asking the very stupid question why he is allowed to say the n word but not the f word, all that shows me is this is a man who has no understanding about the reclamation of slurs within marginalized communities

[@chellelabelle3]

@@austinm8334 that's the great part about opinions, no one is right because we weren't the creator of the joke. But you still have to understand that it was a joke and no one is safe from a joke, not even the marginalized.

[@nathjams6235]

was it a COMEDY show or a political speech? i don't understand so many videos analysing it...is he a leader of the black community?

[@vanitysmirror]

That's the thing many black people look to black celebrities to be the leaders of the community.

[@HerbalQueen]

🤔

[@nyembsafric1]

🤣🤣🤣

[@inah4923]

i need to watch it now lol

[@joc9370]

lmaooooo

[@Fargnarglethethird]

Thank you for your rhetoric and thoughts on the intersection between race and LGBT+ rights. It’s so refreshing. I feel such a great amount of relief hearing you talk about it and recognize discrimination against LGBT+ people from an intersectional perspective - and by that I mean by combining the two social liberation movements of racial liberation and sexuality/gender liberation. I have never heard someone talk about both movements and how they work together and how they can’t be compared. I really like that you frame it as “this is the problem with viewing justice as a race” where the two movements aren’t against eachother, they work toward the same overall goal. It’s SO REFRESHING. I can’t mean that more.

[@pancakeofdestiny]

This entire video was music to my ears, especially the part about Chappelle not accepting the "social contract of being a celebrity"

[@albc7519]

I think what he was getting at w/ the lgbt community is that their struggle is being prioritized and is more respected than that of black folks. This is because there are gay *white men*. When an issue directly affects white men, then it is taken seriously. He acknowledges that trans folk are very much oppressed, hence in the backseat of his ‘car ride’ anecdote. While he recognizes this, Dave does not coddle any group of people. He is consistent in making fun of everybody.

[@sjlewis271]

Making fun of and being ignorant towards are two separate things. You're a comedian. You're also supposed to be clever and edgy. Being homophobic and transphobic is ignorant common practice. Try something different. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@sjlewis271]

@@eshadiva6600 You can't pick and choose when something that you are using to demean someone is normalized.

[@sjlewis271]

@@eshadiva6600 No it wasn't. It was a 'whoa is me' ploy. The difference is that because you don't really see the humanity in homosexuality or being trans, using that word isn't offensive TO YOU. Forgetting that there are BLACK GAY AND TRANS PEOPLE AS WELL. So... either you're going to be ignorant and ignore actual issues and problems that certain people have with your rhetoric. Or just go back to living in the shadows. It's enough hate speech out here.

[@TaylorPie94]

His views sounds like a personal problem honestly.

[@sjlewis271]

@@eshadiva6600 One was mainstreamed by the oppressed group(nigga). The other does not want that word used outside of it's group OR for the most part inside of it either(f-word)! You can't pick and choose when to be ignorant and somebody to call you out on it. If they don't want the word used, how hard is it to just not address them at all? But because he wants to be funny, it's ok to makes jokes towards people that you know won't be okay with it and everyone will defend it because "it's jokes". But let a teacher call a child in school a faggot as "a joke". Will you defend it then? Is it funny then? It was "just a joke" right? People are beaten and murdered behind this type of rhetoric but it's just jokes?! Y'all are disgusting.

[@rebecca11391]

Sometimes feels like Dave resents LGBT people because he feels like their concerns are taken more seriously because there are a lot of white people in the movement. And I feel that, but come on, you need to deal with that.

[@beeztrapp1612]

He also just doesn't like men in women's clothes. He's all but said it in a few interviews. He's got a lot of internal and external prejudices hanging out.

[@chauncie8201]

Beez Trapp But he is right though... LGBT will always be taken more seriously than us. You don’t know who is LGBT when you see them but you will always be able to identify black people on sight and that is the difference. Companies come out in droves to support Pride month but people in power continue to not give a fuck about Black people. Get out of here if you have never noticed that. Not you Beez Trap

[@brunabomfim9527]

@@chauncie8201 true facts.

[@justshawnda1317]

As long as he likes who he is as a person, I'll continue to support him.. isn't that what everyone else wants??

[@iamlaurengill]

A lot of black ppl feel that way. Unfortunately white gays are the ones that’s visible so I get why they think that way

[@royaljester9918]

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!! You verbalized everything I meant to say! Everybody big mad cause you calling everybody out on their bs! Keep it up love!

[@TheNewVie]

Great commentary. Thanks for doing the work.

[@Mcgturtle3]

Some of these points are reaches but still insightful

[@lynnw2953]

McGturtle3 any specifics?

[@kaylasopinionpost]

A complete reach. And I almost always agree with her other commentary.

[@aplsauceluver]

Totally agree

[@austinm8334]

Kayla Bee so is anybody here gonna add any specifics or 😂

[@scarboro_ugh]

Thank you for being so candid about this, even with the backlash

[@oftinuvielskin9020]

Don't mind me, just making an offering to the Algorithm

[@carmenadams575]

Don’t know you, but you’re cool af.

[@dancingjoy0788]

Lol everyone in the comments focused on her one comment about the Bourdain joke to try to discredit her. Just because she didn’t understand that one joke it doesn’t mean everything else she said in this video wasn’t true. She was spot on in everything else she said. Dave’s jokes here were obvious and simple. They weren’t nearly as edgy and “controversial” as he would like people to think. He’s very much still riding on the success of the Chapelle show... whose hardcore fans are all suburban white college guys oddly enough.

[@treysims1886]

It’s clear she wasn’t listening the principles present in these jokes.

[@theTruthSeekerishere]

Daphne is actually real and her picture is at the end of the special.

[@iamcasihart]

Yes! I was touched that he added that photo of Daphne at the end!

[@kristinbracy5189]

I like that part too and the fact that Daphne said he's actually normalizing transpeople and that's important

[@jnyerere]

Here's the reality. I watched the special and for the most part I liked it, even the problematic stuff. HOWEVER, I can also acknowledge that maybe I watched the Special with a type of ingrained bias for Dave Chappelle as a comedian. Watching Kim's video has helped me to understand why so much of that special was nothing to boast about. And I'm adult and mature enough to admit it. But for others, they're still stuck in that biased fanatic mode. Just say you don't agree with Kim. But insulting her shows that you were never gonna accept anything she had to say in the first place. I appreciate Kim for her ability to view something on a macro scale and break it down piece by piece without sounding like a hater. It's why I'll continue to support this channel whether I agree with her stance on a subject matter or not.

[@STIR-FRIED-SUBWAY-RAT]

Kim(sorry for getting the name wrong) your channel is mad underrated

[@channiballecter]

Dave's stand-up wasn't laugh until it hurts funny, but I did laugh and I found it funny. I also enjoyed Kim's commentary and the way she presented her opinions on the topic.

[@barachel6469]

I agree. I cringed hard at some jokes and laughed at others, and I think her commentary is very thorough

[@mercyrn35]

What we laugh at is a reflection of the audience, not the comic. I am going to watch it to see what the fuss is about! I feel like something is being missed.

[@bobbym1799]

She twisted his jokes some missteps on her end. Butt i respect her opinion

[@markaym3735]

A lot is being missed. I think that’s the thing he’s getting at... not understanding nuance or the joke within the joke.

[@keishasimmons4756]

Things have been missed and made up ...lol lol

[@giovannanicolas8299]

Is this on Netflix?

[@kijahne1210]

Sticks & Stones. the title says it all.

[@Gxport]

Dream Hampton was making a documentary about R.Kelly. If she wanted to talk about the cultural importance of Chappelle Show sketches with Dave Chappelle, then it wasn't communicated clearly enough to him. Also, he didn't say that he was "mad" about it. He said in the special that he doesn't know R.Kelly so he didn't see why she was asking him.

[@keishasimmons4756]

Thank you for saying it the way it actually went

[@jowej4978]

Richard Carte having an opinion is different from being in a documentary detailing your relationship to the subject of said documentary

[@RiotCyborg]

Richard Carte I think you need to retake high school. If you’re still in high school go back two grades.

[@lilynmarc2229]

@Richard Carte he didnt do that documentary either though

[@theTruthSeekerishere]

I understand why he didn't participate on the R Kelly documentary. Although he made a sketch about R Kelly he didn't know him and had never met him. I wouldnt have participated under those circumstances and I'm not an R Kelly fan.

[@unsolicitedopinions7769]

It’s like asking Aaron McGruder to chime in. They made comedic material out of pop culture references

[@pinkivy4149]

exactly. just bc he did a skit on r kelly doesnt mean he knows the man. the skit he did was based on public information.

[@acherondream6456]

I think his genius is making us have this types of conversations. I took me 35 years of living in America to understand humor or comedy and most things are really not funny!

[@soblu3]

@The Duke 😂😂😂😂😂...i promise

[@Hipno702]

You hit the nail on the head with the Prince reference. Immediately I was like "this seriously sounds like "let's go back to when everyone wasn't so fucking sensitive" "

[@calebgore1914]

Yeah...We're gonna need a sequel, Kim.

[@jamiemoses9328]

I really enjoy the way you put things into perspective. Best review I’ve seen thus far!

[@CrystalNicoleLSW]

Girl, I don’t know if it’s your new phone or this lighting, but your skin is GLOWING.. ☀️❤️ you look beautiful

[@kennethiavail1428]

Girl that ending when you threw that shade! 😂 it’s true nobody does quote Dave Chapelle jokes only the skits from decades ago

[@oGTrillWave]

Kennethia Vail yea... that’s not true. Dave is on the Mount Rushmore of comedy because of his standup.

[@kennethiavail1428]

oGTrillWave a stand point and quoting jokes are very different

[@aubreyyoung4610]

Uh, off the top of my head, "WHERE'S JA?!?" and white folk over sharing are still heard regularly by me.

[@Lanapatelxoxo]

I absolutely love your videos Kim! You are so insightful and these live commentaries are fire! 😍

[@shizzlemywizzle1]

People need to understand that somebody disagreeing with their opinions / media they enjoy will not end them. Life goes on. Lmao loved your video tho!

[@dimples53209]

Dave's special was funny as hell

[@iamcasihart]

I agree & I think it's a generational thing. I'm an 80s baby & I'm a liberal. I'm also a feminist & though I'm in a heterosexual union, I've also been in a long-term gay relationship. Additionally, I've been abused & sexually assaulted. Still, in spite of all that, I found myself laughing until I was crying because Chappelle is speaking some shit that is technically "offensive" but *refreshing as fuck* in the current climate of censorship, pussy poppin' & back peddling to stay A-OK with the mainstream. I'm proud of Dave & I do not feel he is "out of touch." He's a brilliant man & he has a lot of heart.

[@sunnysideup1218]

Agreed. I'm bi, was molested as a child and have been sexually harassed as an adult and this special was funny as hell. Not everyone has to agree, but the name of the special was sticks and stones for a reason. I'm progressive but even I think sometimes cancel culture goes too far.

[@toohauteforyou]

@bertasu You should be more respectful of someone who has the strength to laugh in the face of adversity rather than being a sjw sniveling crybaby like yourself.

[@anuhassan5596]

@bertasu homophobia?? Self-hatred?? Please 🤣🤣

[@RiotCyborg]

bertasu The constant calling of homophobia shows how uncomfortable you are with yourself as opposed to seeing the comedy in everything which shows you don’t take life with a stick up yo ass and you’re confident in yourself.

[@proppanuts]

It's really weird, most people are not even outraged they just think his points are wrong or the show was just bad. That's me, I wasn't insulted, I just think it was bad. I cringed.

[@darmadusa]

I've always considered DC as one of the more intellectual comedians, but recently these "specials" that he's been doing are a bit juvenile, mean, and pompous. I tried to watch his latest acts and I just couldn't get through them. I like a good comedy act, but just putting a comedic spin on nastiness and crudeness is not comedy (in my opinion). People just laugh at everything these days. Smh

[@Oone2023]

omg i felt the same way when the audience laughed at him saying bourdain laughed, how weird! I was thinking his comparison with bourdain and his friend was to say that anthony didn't have it as bad, and his friend who did, still didn't kill himself, so maybe anthony shouldn't have?

[@ms.z461]

That was my interpretation as well

[@selwatchesyt]

childofYah4evaeva Then her criticism is still valid because depression affects people no matter their class or privilege. So just because one person has a rougher life isn’t suicidal doesn’t mean no rich person can have a chemical imbalance in their brain that causes clinical depression. That makes absolutely no sense. Some people are more likely to become depressed due to genetics, lack of coping skills, childhood trauma, or personal experiences. Putting one rich person vs one poorer for an argument about depression is overly simplistic and misinformed.

[@keonao.3215]

Selene 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@markaym3735]

And there is are racial component. Black folk historically didn’t really commit suicide. No matter how bad it was for us. He’s also commenting on this, too. People who had very little or who also suffered a lot of loss didn’t kill themselves. His jokes are layered and there is context and he was also giving us something a little deeper to think about. People don’t get this when we learn so much but have a hard time going deeper. You’ll miss the entire point.

[@selwatchesyt]

Kmm M So it’s still a joke trivializing someone’s death and mental illness. There are black people who have committed suicide. Just not his friend. Also just because his friend told him he’s not depressed doesn’t mean he isn’t. Mental illness is more of a stigma in the Black community especially among Black men who are more likely to see it as weakness. So while black men don’t commit suicide as much as white men (which is really an assumption), black men can live with depression. Plus depression is known to lead to obesity, alcohol and drug abuse. Something Dave has even struggled with. We both know this can be a more common result of depression in our community. Our people die from addiction and related medical conditions at an alarming rate especially our brothers and sistas who live in poverty. The point is this joke is faux deep. if he didn’t know depression manifest differently in our community, he is not well informed. Plus it was insensitive to people who suffer from mental illness or lost a loved one to suicide. It is valid for people to criticize this joke.

[@llh1000]

I'm a fan Dave and I very much appreciate this critique. Don't make entertainment if you don't want it to be judged

[@niktour352]

Yeah and he comes off so sensitive to criticism. Lenny Bruce got arrested for what he'd say. Dave is still doing Netflix specials and what not. Hes fine but keeps digging his heels in

[@Don_Chiba]

Pendulum swings both ways. Remember, you clicked on his face not the other way around. I don’t get why people want to critique stuff they already have a distaste for.

[@llh1000]

@@Don_Chiba cause as a fan I wanted something better than that. I'll click his face again for sure, but I don't have to blindly like every single product of his. That's what "stans" don't get. I like the guy, I like his product, but that particular thing didn't interested me. Saying "so what he's making money" doesn't change that product being baf

[@ascarb1web]

"He goes on that extended bit about hypothetically molesting Macaulay Culkin" I was dying laughing hearing that sentence alone.