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Dave Chappelle's Obsession With Mocking Trans People Continues in New Netflix Special 'The Dreamer': 'I Love Punching... [View all] demmiblue Dec 2023 OP

Chappelle is an asshole through and through sakabatou Dec 2023 #1

Mocking trans people, "maybe three or four times," badhair77 Dec 2023 #2

Same here he sucks. edisdead Jan 2024 #120

I never find these comics funny. viva la Dec 2023 #3

The whole "shock" thing is just cover for being a hateful asshole. GoCubsGo Jan 2024 #154

Thanks! viva la Jan 2024 #157

Yeah, sometimes it's also hard to keep up with it. GoCubsGo Jan 2024 #164

Something tells me he's not mocking trans people. NotVeryImportant Dec 2023 #4

Really? What do you think he's doing? yardwork Dec 2023 #8

He's making a humurous observation of modern life. NotVeryImportant Dec 2023 #11

What is the observation? That trans women can't wait to go to a women's prison to commit rape? Oneironaut Dec 2023 #19

Allegedly BootOutTheGoons Dec 2023 #25

Can you explain what's funny about saying that trans people are acting or pretending? I don't get it. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2023 #28

Can you quote Dave Chappelle on that? NotVeryImportant Dec 2023 #30

Right there in the OP, he said interacting with a method actor feels like interacting with trans people. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2023 #31

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So your not going to ask actual trans people what they think? FreeState Dec 2023 #36

It's not like it's hard to find their thoughts and feelings BootOutTheGoons Dec 2023 #39

Lol at "you people" WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2023 #37

WTF- you people? berniesandersmittens Dec 2023 #89

You people? vercetti2021 Dec 2023 #95

"You people" BootOutTheGoons Dec 2023 #103

Okay, here goes attempted explanation... Blackjackdavey Jan 2024 #171

. WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2024 #173

I'm sure we're giving this more time of day than it warrants Blackjackdavey Jan 2024 #177

See this is what I am talking about. edisdead Jan 2024 #121

No, I have heard his crap; he is mocking tran-people...he is an asshole and not funny. Demsrule86 Jan 2024 #169

Do you have any idea how many Trans-women have been murdered? Demsrule86 Jan 2024 #170

Something tells me you haven't been paying attention vercetti2021 Dec 2023 #16

Yes, he is obamanut2012 Dec 2023 #17

Yes he is BootOutTheGoons Dec 2023 #22

Disappear until you grow up, Chappelle. Paladin Dec 2023 #5

His "jokes" are just anti-trans hateful stereotypes, followed by bizarre screeds about how oppressed he is by trans ppl. Oneironaut Dec 2023 #6

Agreed. Apparently, he's the victim here. yardwork Dec 2023 #7

It is extremely boring. The sad thing is, I've heard funny trans jokes before by people with empathy. Oneironaut Dec 2023 #9

It's definitely very revealing about his thoughts. yardwork Dec 2023 #10

I just went to their contact chat. Lunabell Dec 2023 #12

Sometimes you gotta vote with your wallet BootOutTheGoons Dec 2023 #24

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Its a bit? vercetti2021 Dec 2023 #15

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Heed these goddamn words. Carlin knows exactly what he's talking about. Thanks for posting this. SoFlaBro Dec 2023 #44

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I was going to respond to the other posts but you had already deleted everything. lol SoFlaBro Jan 2024 #112

Unfortunately my other computer has gone south for the winter and was posting my replies in double and triple posts. MarineCombatEngineer Jan 2024 #113

Weird. Get one of the new, free scanners for virus and other creepy crawlies in the computer. SoFlaBro Jan 2024 #114

Too late, MarineCombatEngineer Jan 2024 #115

Do you have the URL for "throw a problematic motherfucker against the wall" too? :laughing: SoFlaBro Jan 2024 #144

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Don't give me this whataboutism crap vercetti2021 Dec 2023 #57

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. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2023 #70

No doubt. MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2023 #71

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It's funny you quote George Carlin... MyNameIsJonas Dec 2023 #81

If Carlin were alive today he'd attack transphobes not trans people BootOutTheGoons Jan 2024 #105

Oh, you are soooooo right! Lunabell Jan 2024 #181

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Right because being christian is the same as being trans BootOutTheGoons Jan 2024 #109

"Right because being christian is the same as being trans" ForgedCrank Jan 2024 #117

I wasn't the one who compared anti-trans jokes to making fun of christianity BootOutTheGoons Jan 2024 #118

WRONG. edisdead Jan 2024 #125

Once again your nail it BootOutTheGoons Jan 2024 #130

Right! edisdead Jan 2024 #140

And you're right as well BootOutTheGoons Jan 2024 #141

Fuck that shit vercetti2021 Jan 2024 #123

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if there were a deleted account button i'd be gone vercetti2021 Jan 2024 #133

Keep telling them how you feel BootOutTheGoons Jan 2024 #136

Transphobe? ForgedCrank Jan 2024 #137

I said transphobes on here vercetti2021 Jan 2024 #139

This is a new special BootOutTheGoons Jan 2024 #135

Would you find it funny if a white comedian invoked right wing racist stereotypes to make fun of black people? Oneironaut Dec 2023 #18

+1 berniesandersmittens Dec 2023 #78

and what about jokes about women, blond women, thin women and date rape!?! NoSheep Jan 2024 #110

No he's a bit too much BootOutTheGoons Dec 2023 #23

Punching down is not a bit. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2023 #29

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I don't think there's anything wrong with criticizing him for these bits. TwilightZone Dec 2023 #51

Sure, but its like getting mad at an actor for a role. Its performance for money. nt LexVegas Dec 2023 #52

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NO IT ISN'T edisdead Jan 2024 #129

Yes. Ricky Gervais explains in his latest Netflix show. betsuni Jan 2024 #142

Spot on. nt LexVegas Jan 2024 #143

Gervais is full of shit. Voltaire2 Jan 2024 #156

Would you be okay with minstrel shows, then? Oneironaut Jan 2024 #159

Minstrel shows were a fucking bit too. edisdead Jan 2024 #122

Nailed it right there BootOutTheGoons Jan 2024 #124

Would you be fine with it if Jews were his target? Earth-shine Jan 2024 #126

Fuck this TERFY asshole vercetti2021 Dec 2023 #14

You rock, Vercetti! Oneironaut Dec 2023 #20

Well at least he admits it BootOutTheGoons Dec 2023 #21

Transphobia. Lunabell Dec 2023 #26

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So you explicitly came out against it FreeState Dec 2023 #48

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Supporting the First Amendment... TwilightZone Dec 2023 #58

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Oh, please. TwilightZone Dec 2023 #75

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JFC... edisdead Jan 2024 #134

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You actually say that people are too thin skinned edisdead Jan 2024 #131

Oh, and quite frankly. MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2023 #56

Nope I don't see it BootOutTheGoons Dec 2023 #63

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Nope I don't expect you to care BootOutTheGoons Dec 2023 #66

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Tsk tsk BootOutTheGoons Dec 2023 #74

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Maybe you to try some kindness BootOutTheGoons Dec 2023 #77

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Sorry but it doesn't look very kind to me BootOutTheGoons Dec 2023 #86

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Uh huh BootOutTheGoons Dec 2023 #96

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Dammit, I keep getting double and triple posts. MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2023 #90

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Was I talking to you or about you? Lunabell Dec 2023 #80

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Well, furthermore, Lunabell Dec 2023 #101

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Of course it is vercetti2021 Dec 2023 #61

He's a loser. Space Lemon Dec 2023 #27

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2024 #160

Getting a little bored with "lamp shade" comedians Sympthsical Dec 2023 #32

Spot on take of comedy today. I blame Rogan for this. A less than average comedian that wields tremendous influence. nt LexVegas Dec 2023 #34

Right. That guy.... edisdead Jan 2024 #138

Thank you. This is what so many are missing about Dave Chappelle. Oneironaut Jan 2024 #162

I've defended some of Chappelle in the past Sympthsical Jan 2024 #163

There is No further "down". Cha Dec 2023 #35

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So you're fine with his transphobia? Happy Hoosier Dec 2023 #64

My post didn't address a number of topics Zeitghost Jan 2024 #106

It seemed an apologetic. Happy Hoosier Jan 2024 #182

It's pretty clear he'll say anything for attention. TwilightZone Dec 2023 #49

Being an asshole is profitable, apparently. RockRaven Dec 2023 #94

Do you genuinely believe that Dave Chapelle hates trans people? SoFlaBro Jan 2024 #145

When someone expresses their hate believe them BootOutTheGoons Jan 2024 #146

I agree that someone being hateful is taken at face value. But also believe that "hateful" & "mean" are not synonymous. SoFlaBro Jan 2024 #147

No he's hateful BootOutTheGoons Jan 2024 #149

+1 demmiblue Jan 2024 #152

I have five of the same posts on Dave Chappelle from Polly Hennessey Jan 2024 #104

Strange, I only posted the article once. demmiblue Jan 2024 #151

I tried it tonight. DJ Porkchop Jan 2024 #111

It's interesting that Chappelle has taken this direction with his career... madinmaryland Jan 2024 #116

He is an absolute disgrace. edisdead Jan 2024 #119

Glad I don't have Netflix. Johonny Jan 2024 #128

It's great. Trevor Noah also just released a new special. Renew Deal Jan 2024 #150

Maybe he doesn't have other material. Earth-shine Jan 2024 #153

The sad part for me is that my biggest insight into the trans community is that these are people ... marble falls Jan 2024 #155

I don't have to watch Johnny2X2X Jan 2024 #158

Who cares what this asshole thinks? LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2024 #161

Many of us do FreeState Jan 2024 #165

At this point he's punching back AkFemDem Jan 2024 #166

"It's a haha in your face reaction to people who can't wrap their minds around the fact public shaming and public obamanut2012 Jan 2024 #179

Seems that the "controversy" has replaced the comedy. Caliman73 Jan 2024 #167

Dave Chapelle is homophobic/anti-Transgender...and an all around ass. No doubt he tried to Demsrule86 Jan 2024 #168

That was Chris Rock MorbidButterflyTat Jan 2024 #175

Different comedian. maxsolomon Jan 2024 #176

I'll reserve judgment. maxsolomon Jan 2024 #172

I'm already done with him... budkin Jan 2024 #174

I hope he and his conscience finally have a talk about this sometime soon. Torchlight Jan 2024 #178

What I see on this post is a lot of folks who want to justify hurting trans people by saying, "Oh, it's just a joke!" Lunabell Jan 2024 #180