Michael REACTS To Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer

Join Michael Knowles as he reacts to the latest Netflix special from Dave Chappelle: 'The Dreamer.'
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[@Melon_Cloud]

Being disabled and almost bedbound. Approximately 95% of the time, due to an extreme lack of energy (because of excruciating pain and unfortunately many heavy meds), I loved the handicapped joke of Chapelle! I love jokes on my own expense 😂

[@Salah-fq2wi]

There's nothing more secure and confident then someone who can laugh at themselves. 😄

[@KiibaTV]

You have thicker skin and 99% of the other community he jokes about.

[@AnnoyingOnion]

did you gave him a STANDING ovation?

[@No__feelings]

@@AnnoyingOnionnooooooo !!!! 😂😂😂 I’m sure he thought it was funny but FUUUUUUUUUCK 😂

[@malikapollard3618]

When I was a child I was afraid I'd get in an accident and end up disabled. Not anymore. Now I'm afraid if I'm disabled in any physical way, I'll be abused by the grossest people and might not be able to do or say anything about it. If I'm gonna be in an accident, I better die. Dead serious.

[@markzuckergecko621]

I don't think this was Dave's funniest special, just because there were a lot of parts where he was serious, but in my opinion it's one of his best from a substantive point of view, it's really sincere and you get the feeling he's just talking to the audience like it's a big group of friends. He's really tied his craft all together, it's pretty amazing to watch.

[@GyzelE]

I thought it was one of his funniest specials imo

[@peasant5612]

Yeah I agree, think I like his style now

[@laztavus]

funny, haha his worst imo not funny at all

[@shantilus]

@@laztavus Are you autistic or part of the LGBTQIA+ZYX?

[@markzuckergecko621]

@@peasant5612 same, we know he's funny as hell, we know he's smart and outrageous. Seeing him he so genuine is a different animal, I like it a lot.

[@koalanectar9382]

What he was doing with the handicapped joke is what many people failed to realize he was *trying* to do with the trans jokes in the first place: He's taking a group and inviting them to the cool kids table where we all understand we make fun of eachother here, because that actually makes us equals.

[@MrSandroengland]

I'm with you brother. They preach inclusivity but they don't want to be included in every aspect of society.

[@xanander4693]

That’s what I’m saying bro

[@nerminsnowhuseinbasic9340]

Exactly man, Dave normalized talking about trans issues and one day when he is no longer alive trans people will celebrate him.

[@W_CPT]

Genius

[@Somethingrandomlymadeup]

Great take bro

[@ianmeadows6941]

As someone that is handicapped Dave Chapelle opened my eyes to what comedy is…literary

[@gorequillnachovidal]

sorry about you not getting invited to orgies....

[@akiramenai4973]

I'm glad you're here to speak up for him. This will be another whole round of cancel attempts. He'll be fine though, like he always is. And his next special will be just as funny. Glad you enjoyed it too.

[@BenWinder108]

This is not insulting. This is hilarious comedy and I think brings people together.

[@Starsteam1]

It's not comedy, it's said in a serious way

[@BenWinder108]

@@Starsteam1 to be honest I’ve watched all of Dave Chappelle now I’m LGB but I don’t think even Dave Chappelle is offensive to the Ts. Michael is religious so I can understand but I’m pretty sure he understands that gays and lesbians are real and that’s all I care about. This is comedy. People need to lighten up.

[@Starsteam1]

@@BenWinder108 It's not funny, it has to be an actually funny joke to work. He's punching down and trying to be offensive.

[@sunzshotcuts1162]

@@Starsteam1 You don't think its funny, so everyone should feel the same way? WEAK!!

[@Starsteam1]

@@sunzshotcuts1162 Yes because it's formatted as an adominum or hate towards a particuler group.

[@JakeWagemann]

It was all right. Dave has become more of a storyteller than a comic. There’s a place for him and he’s at the top.

[@sooperd00p]

comic is the big umbrella of the whole artform. storyteller, prop comic, musical act, etc...those are the different sort of genres or acts that fall into being a comic.

[@blakeallen8224]

Richard Pryor was a story teller as well and was brilliant

[@daviddiggens8841]

Anecdotes are one of the more classic and effective forms of comedy as it never goes out of style since the stories are a reflection of the zeitgeist. It's not surprising he's as popular as he is: he's observant, well traveled and ruthless

[@ggodhand3559]

Story telling has always been how he does his comedy though, along with many greats.

[@jordanjohnson7142]

I’ll take Dave’s style over crowd work comics like Matt Rife 365 days a year

[@matthewhall8939]

His submersible joke had me rolling. It wasn’t even that the joke was super funny, it was that he knew it wasn’t great and did it anyway. When it came back around at the end of the special was fantastic

[@nahtesalinas1917]

The entire show is brilliant. 🎉 I can't recommend it enough. If Dave were to be gone tomorrow he'd be leaving behind a stellar legacy.

[@markzuckergecko621]

He's on the Mount Rushmore of comics, his greatness really can't be understated.

[@ajb7786]

Really? I find that hard to believe. Chapelle's stand up is generally terrible. It's bereft of actual jokes and forgets to be funny. I find it hard to believe that this latest outing has rectified those problems, based on the clips I've seen.

[@ballislife1805]

@@ajb7786 no one agrees with you buddy

[@Salah-fq2wi]

​@ajb7786 sounds like you didn't watch the whole thing. You can't judge something without watching it's entirety. If you don't like it then fair enough. There's a lot of satire in his comedy it's not about the surface, you have to go deeper. On the lines of George Carlin in neo-political concepts.

[@miacs9039]

@@ajb7786 nah, Dave Chapelle is the 🐐

[@kimzwolinski9919]

😂😂😂 Rip Norm Macdonald ❤ Don’t back down Dave 😂

[@cman101892]

The best joke of all is Norm setting up Dave to meet his hero but not his hero at all 😂

[@vooptr]

I loved this. Norm was the fucking greatest of all time. Dave had to have enjoyed the humor in that as he caught Norm smiling at him all day. So, uhh, Daaave. What'd ya think, uhh, of meeting, Jim? Swell fella, huh? Great guy. Great talent....

[@VanguardofCalamity]

the 'fruit cocktail' also is a reference back to his movie Half Baked when his roommate sadly .. goes to prison and is harassed by a less than savory fellow demanding HIS .. FRUIT! .. cocktail 😂😂

[@AlexLancuba]

One of the best punchline deliveries I’ve seen in a long time, perhaps ever. Dave is the GOAT.

[@jamusloos2859]

The best comedian alive

[@sbg4ever120]

I hope people are realizing that bravery is contagious and everyone should stand firm for what they believe in and double down when necessary! ❤️🇺🇸🙏

[@americanmonster8342]

That "fruit cocktail" is a throwback to Half Baked.

[@gorequillnachovidal]

Nasty Nate!!!

[@AlexG-tp2ik]

​@@gorequillnachovidalNo match for the squirrel master.

[@SunnyLovetts]

Comedy is the first line of defense for Free Speech! Love this man

[@purple9533]

I lost it. My guts were hurting. I think I woke up my neighbors 😂. I love Dave. Never disappoints.

[@GyzelE]

I kept refreshing Netflix on the 31st. When it was finally released 3 am, i woke my entire house up from dying of laughter. Then, when everyone was awake, i started it over, and we all died laughing

[@fraymond3]

Yikes...

[@ryankuypers1819]

You're committed, I'll grant you that.

[@MacMc691]

Got a chance to watch this last week, Dave is still one of the best out there and he's not afraid to cross that line, similar to Burr. If anyone out there hasn't seen it yet, definitely watch it, it's worth your time.

[@JamieVileOfficial]

I grew up watching Dave! I will always love him & his work!🖤🤘🏽

[@daviddorris9502]

The editors clipping in Luke when he mentioned they are dealt a tough hand😂😂😂

[@dnj1369]

Triggering comedy! Love that form of genre. Can we start the year off by laughing at ourselves.

[@lurree1904]

Dave Chappelle is a brilliant comedian, always has been, even before the trans controversy. There should be nothing that is off limits in comedy. Comedians have made jokes about taboo subjects forever. He is shining a light on ridiculous things, it’s awesome!

[@Wildminecraftwolf]

What trans controversy lmao, it's just a bunch of weiros yapping on the internet 😂

[@colejoseph8072]

Is making jokes about pedophilia helpful to society? Is that a good release valve? Referring to his Michael Jackson/Macaulay Culkin joke btw.

[@Wildminecraftwolf]

@colejoseph8072 who are you to say what is or isn't helpfull to society. It's too complex to calculate in such a utilitarian manner lmao. All that matters is people find it funny. The end.

[@colejoseph8072]

@@Wildminecraftwolf It doesn't take a brain surgeon to know that pedophilia is immoral and normalizing it at any level is unhelpful. "All that matters is people find it funny" is utilitarian as well, so....although given that so many people are apparently pro-pedo humor, maybe our society is too stupid to realize this is bad for it. On second thought, yeah, we are too stupid. Just look at all the other things we think are "good".

[@miacs9039]

@@colejoseph8072how is using the subject in comedy “normalizing” it?…🧐

[@user-sx1fg7lc3c]

Comics NEED to be able to joke and speak freely without fear of cancelation or retaliation. I sincerely believe that comedy plays an important role in society and allows us to look at and speak about topics that are not always easy to speak about, and call out problems that need to be addressed within communities.

[@seandelap8587]

The truth is the truth and always will be

[@daviddiggens8841]

Well MY truth says that statement is false, which is true relatively speaking

[@alexblaze8878]

@@daviddiggens8841there’s no such thing as “it’s true relatively speaking. It’s either true or it’s not.

[@daviddiggens8841]

I was taking the piss lol. I agree completely. I just had to quote the insanity said to me once for a laugh. Damn, the Internet is not built for sarcasm

[@prettyugli_music2154]

I find it interesting that among all other things that "these people" cant explain, they can't explain why the joke is hateful. Fascinating.

[@soklyvann3030]

Chappelle is a genius in the way he addresses social issues through his comedy.

[@ugliestart8265]

The main point about the handicapped, is that everyone wants to laugh at other people, but get upset when the joke is on them. Good analogy and story

[@evermoore66665]

The Dreamer felt more like a motivational speech than a standup comedy.

[@chojinnppp]

Right - the last few Chapelle specials have been mostly his observational hot takes. It isn't comedy.

[@slev7n.]

​@@chojinnpppyou're not funny

[@Vodkanipples]

I love stand-up comedy. They're tons of great comedians that can make people laugh, but Norm Mcdonald could make other comedians laugh to the point of crying and pissing themselves. I miss him.

[@thenativeson5071]

Sometimes, i just imagine Dave reading bedtime stories to his kids....they must be so lucky 😂

[@loladial6078]

My family watched The Dreamer New Years Eve...we laughed our clown asses off...what a way to start 2024.....woke ism is dead to us....comedy rocks on....forever....

[@markzuckergecko621]

That opening story about Jim Carrey, Andy Kaufman, and trans people is seriously one of the greatest jokes of all time.

[@AlexG-tp2ik]

I didn't think it was his funniest work. But I found the last story he told about dreams very powerful.

[@ladymay30]

I love Dave Chapelle since my teenage years when he had his show on MTV back then. He is a clever story teller, I could listen to him all day.

[@steamedwatermelon2165]

Dave Chapelle has plot armor

[@wkadalie]

Being black doesn't usually protect you from the trans community. Only having money does that.

[@jeannienickel7]

Loved Chapelle’s new comedy special. So funny

[@joeSaysThings]

The fruit cocktail line is a callback to his movie, Half Baked. His friend goes to jail and gets the fruit cocktail from his meal taken, every day.

[@EnglishTimewithMrChris]

"That's good enough. Alright, here it goes" and him laughing before doing the impression got a good laugh from me.

[@carvalone3076]

The next funniest thing to do besides listening to Dave Chappelle is listening to your breakdown and laughing at the same things ❤❤❤❤

[@CavemanSynthesizer]

I love Mike's media analysis. It's always so sharp and incisive.

[@jdparksak]

For me there were very few jokes that landed. But the ones that did, I laughed hard.

[@cherrybomb4102]

It was brilliant and couldn’t stop laughing 😂

[@christopherfife7703]

His under water impression is exactly how I imagined Steven Hawking would sound if he was drowning

[@DubsOwnly]

That's a great tribute to Norm to imitate his style of telling a joke. Good on you Chappelle! 👍

[@Wendeta-hq2cp]

Hello! I am here to feed the algorithm because your content is awesome!

[@Bibletriviagame]

Just think, only Dave could have had that Jim joke. I bet you a million he is literally thankful for it. That joke at this time in history, priceless ☺️

[@allentuggle2837]

"I say that to say" Loved it.

[@christoferburgett7600]

Whoever edited in the scene of Luke losing his hand is going to hell 😂

[@LysippeLee]

Great comics are some of the most clever people you'll ever listen to.

[@RAY_II]

I enjoyed it just for the fact that i know it triggered a bunch of people. Other huge comics wouldnt dare make these jokes even though they feel the same way.

[@Malignus68]

THANK YOU for explaining Dave's jokes to us! Your estimation of your audience's intelligence is spot on!

[@lwazikhanye3344]

Your analysis is spot on. Good job.

[@dinobanan3211]

I've gotta watch this special. It's hilarious!

[@lizh7777]

Man, I have a relative who is legally blind. It took me years to be around him without thinking of puns. I'm not trying to making fun of being blind, only the puns. He haaated it (understandably) so I just kept quiet. Took me years to trust myself to speak around him.

[@testaccounting865]

That joke was OUTSTANDING!!!!

[@Starsteam1]

It's not a joke

[@erik1836]

I thoroughly enjoyed the special and, Michael's analysis.

[@Meyer-gp7nq]

Bro “dealt a tough hand” with footage of Luke getting his hand cut off is wild. 10/10 editing

[@A-vg2yp]

He’s my favorite comedian. Glad to see he’s still keeping it real.

[@alkhemist6631]

Your reactions are the best I've seen. This is the second time watching your reaction video and I must say, I'm a fan of your work. I call myself your student.

[@jspright5226]

Yo you really put on like losing his hand with precise timing😂😂😂

[@MikeBurnsAutomotiveReviews]

It’s crazy how often Michael mentions his favorite comic Norm Macdonald these days. It’s his favorite comic and yet in all the years I’ve been watching Michael Knowles daily, I’ve never heard him mention Norm Macdonald until after he died. Really feels like when someone dies in high school and everyone acts like they used to be best friends

[@LuxeFilmography]

Same thought I had.

[@pnwvibes_]

RIP NORM

[@danieluzoma899]

I love how when Michael says handicapped people have been dealt a tough end…it shows someone in Star Wars getting his hands chopped off😂😂

[@Hard_Boiled_Entertainment]

When news first broke that Norm Macdonald was dead, the first word in everybody's mind were, "Where was O.J. that night?"

[@dominiccampbell181]

I think the reason why he specifically mentioned fruit cocktail, is a throwback to Half Baked.

[@marcjon000]

Dave Chappelle goes off. Like he said in his past stand up- “I’m not saying it to be mean, I’m saying it to be funny.”

[@nadiap.5900]

I love Dave, legend!

[@bigbang5321]

Norm trolling Dave in his time of pain to meet Jim only to meet Andy. Levels.

[@Markimark151]

Dave Chappelle is one of the few Netflix comedians left who isn’t a snowflake! He even had the balls to meet with Republicans in congress! He even met with Madison Cawthorn who he politely roasted him, he took pictures with him! Shows that Chappelle respects Catwthorn!

[@nsmith5636]

I love the Star Wars Luke losing his hand clip

[@raadizon3442]

Thank God my husband and I have the same humor. We both love Dave Chappelle.

[@andrewslayton]

Dave is one of the greatest comedians ever.

[@ollii5771]

Comedy analysis with Michael >>>

[@michelleclark7306]

Yup. Nails it everytime 😁

[@TnTinoGameplays]

Showing professor X killed me lol

[@jasonwilliams4159]

The great thing about the titanic joke is that he double backs to it with his wife finding his joke book

[@honeybuzz5591]

I love him way to much lol

[@hoosierflatty6435]

I share the same birthdate as Dave. That handicap [BLEEP] was funny.

[@TheBasedAustralian42]

Michael Knowles needed this today

[@Pe4nutButter]

I enjoy the prison fruit cocktail joke because in his movie half-baked theres a prison scene were one of the prisoner's try to take a fruit cocktail from his friend

[@Ripley1994]

I love Dave Chapple!!!!

[@matthewrochester8564]

The music at the end brought me straight to the mask

[@jodil4346]

Love Dave!!!

[@leviswafula1896]

The submersible joke was a setup for the wife joke, wasn't that funny till he gets to when he left his joke book for his wife and told her she had to tell the jokes exactly as he wrote them.

[@Navygrl58]

Old school here, ……..The comedian to listen to in the day was Sinbad, he left me rolling on the floor and was clean and family friendly.

[@JohnnySplendid]

Agree that Sinbad was outstanding. Knew how to work an audience. Endless charisma and originality. The "are you OFFENDED?!?!" comics today simply can't compete.

[@mlane2182]

There’s a magnificent freedom comedians have in being “cancelled”. There’s a “No F%^#’s given” that you release in them, that allows them to Super Mario-style level up.

[@Sosophie7926]

Love Dave😂

[@susiehay369]

He is the best comedian!! He will not be silenced!!!!

[@jasonalper7898]

It was really good. i loved it.

[@JohnWayneStraightcy]

I like your channel. Teaching me the art of comedy. I see you! Subscribed!

[@Cthulhist686]

No one is safe from being made fun of. Which is how comedy should be. Pointing out the the absurdities of human nature is where comedy comes from

[@aaroncanfield76]

After hearing Michael explain Dave Chappelle's comedy I am now rather appreciating Dave Chappelle's comedy because it provokes thinking.

[@Manatouille]

Chappell is a comedic genius 😂

[@jcb3393]

Thank you, Michael, for explaining why each of these jokes are funny. Jokes are funnier when they are explained.

[@Sensei-Panda]

I see what you did there 😂

[@BruceCross]

Michael has a new comedy hero.

[@shadow6543]

Dave is a legend

[@gregboam8474]

Norm is my hero. Few times I’ve cried in my life.

[@bernsy45]

Absolute genius

[@unpopularopinions9076]

Man’s a genius.

[@ezekielallen1361]

I'm so glad Michael decided to explain these jokes, I didn't understand the punchlines until he broke them down for me. It was only after his comments that I was able to laugh. I hope he makes a video doing commentary on the whole show! 😂

[@mlokole254]

Me too, his commentary was very helpful

[@daledoback9566]

Uh 😂 he was definitely making fun of you then. You were in the special Ed classes growing up huh

[@elizabethmeister111]

The Congressman was AT the show in Tampa - it totally threw Dave off - he had no idea. But they were laughing together the rest of the show - Madison Cawthorn had a GREAT sense of humor about it.