SNL: Dave Chappelle Stand-Up Monologue

[Rhiannon12866]

Dave Chappelle talks about Kanye West, the 2022 midterm elections and Donald Trump.

[mucifer]

1. not a fan of his monologue But I hope he is ignored I am getting so

tired of all the Black and Jewish tensions. Hoping things will calm down. I doubt this will help.But, if it does I will be glad.

[Rhiannon12866]

3. Agreed, I think he was getting this out there, but I'm hoping that things calm down, too

These days it seems like we're going back in time instead of moving forward. Have we learned nothing?

[Sky Jewels]

2. That was painful.

Too long, not funny, just cringey.

[EthanBlue]

4. Funny

I thought it was extremely funny and insightful given the climate. To each their own.

[Drum]

5. Courageous

Thanks, as always, to you Rhiannon12866 for sharing

[flamingdem]

6. Edgy as expected

I like DC

[Rhiannon12866]

8. Same here, the best host this season!

[flamingdem]

9. Hooray for one of the greats

The show was well reviewed by the New York Times:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/13/arts/television/saturday-night-live-dave-chappelle.html

On ‘Saturday Night Live,’ Dave Chappelle Mocks Kanye and Kyrie

In his monologue, the comic channeled antisemitic myths as he ridiculed Kanye West and Kyrie Irving.

When Dave Chappelle has previously hosted “Saturday Night Live,” his primary role has been to help the audience find humor in recent news events. This time, he was the news event.

But while Chappelle used his standup monologue this weekend to comment on a wide range of topics, including recent antisemitic remarks from Kanye West, the midterm elections and the persistence of former President Trump, he did not directly address the fallout from his 2021 Netflix special “The Closer,” which was criticized as sexist, homophobic and transphobic.

Taking the stage at “S.N.L.” as the house band played “Try a Little Tenderness,” Chappelle told the audience that he would begin by delivering a prepared statement. “I denounce antisemitism in all its forms, and I stand with my friends in the Jewish community,” he said, reading from the statement. He then looked up and added, “And that, Kanye, is how you buy yourself some time.”

In his usual fashion, Chappelle mocked West, now known as Ye, while performatively pushing boundaries of propriety and channeling some of the myths that underpin enduring antisemitic stereotypes.

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[Rhiannon12866]

10. Oh. thanks so much!

The shows so far this season have been pretty abysmal, most of the sketches aren't even funny. As for the hosts they've chosen, I was relieved that they finally chose an outspoken and well known comedian and that definitely made a big difference. They should try that more often!

[flamingdem]

11. I know what you mean!

I'm still watching, hoping for a great cold open or guest. So many bombs! But always the chance for a moment like the monolog from DC. He made news that's for sure!

[Rhiannon12866]

12. Thanks! And I'm glad to hear it!

I still watch and post the Cold Open and Weekend Update here, but other than those, there's little that's political - not to mention not even being humorous. Chappelle was one of the few hosts I'd even heard of so far this season. I hope that they learn from this week's positive publicity. They are also really missing the talented Kate McKinnon - who can impersonate anyone of any age or gender - but the new members look promising, if only they'd give them something funny to say.

[flamingdem]

13. I miss Kate!

[iemanja]

7. Sort of funny

but dicey. It was the funniest part of a not funny episode.