Current Events > Dave Chappelle will screen his show across U.S. cities if removed from Netflix

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Dave Chappelle is planning a 10-city U.S. tour of his controversial Netflix special The Closer in the unlikely event that the streamer pulls the show, according to fans who attended a sold-out London gig on Wednesday evening.

According to multiple attendees, Chappelle indicated that he would visit 10 cities across the U.S. to screen the show. Chappelles rep did not immediately respond to Varietys request for comment.

Controversy around The Closer has snowballed since its release on Oct. 5, with Netflix employees and artists accusing Chappelle of transphobia and homophobia regarding comments and jokes made during the special.

As the audience streamed out after show, most refused to talk to Variety, either out of a sense of loyalty to the beleaguered comedian or perhaps distrust of the media, particularly as entry to the show had required all cell phones, cameras and recording devices to be locked away in magnetic pouches, preventing any content from being shared online.

Despite the pouring rain, however, many were prepared to stop for selfies in front of the marquee, which was lit up with Chappelles name. Some, who initially seemed willing to speak to Variety, developed a sudden case of amnesia when asked whether Chappelle had discussed the Netflix protest during the 60-minute set. I cant remember, Im pissed as a fart, claimed one.

The few who did speak to Variety said Chappelle did mention the Netflix controversy during his set, indicating the protest in L.A. wasnt favorable. He just wants us all to get along, said one attendee. Another said Chappelle appeared baffled by the accusations.

https://variety.com/2021/streaming/news/dave-chappelle-fans-supporters-london-show-1235093980/

This is one of the most outrageous cases of theyre canceling me! Hurry, give me attention! when the person in question is more popular than ever and not getting remotely canceled whatsoever. Hell, even the protesters werent asking for the show to be taken off Netflix.

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Cool.

Remove it from Netflix and send Dave Chappelle on tour. It's a win/win.

"I'm willing to have a discussion with the trans community"

Guess that was a lie

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Hell yeah

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Glad I never got into him. This is just pathetic at this point.

Good comedians can make jokes without attacking people with a knive. The fact he called himself a TERF and directly went after trans people tells me he's either not funny, ran out of actual comedy, or the guy is so old at this point, he should just join the Greg Gutfeld show.

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SapphicBoy posted...

"I'm willing to have a discussion with the trans community"

Guess that was a lie

willing to talk to them, which he isn't obligated to

not willing to just give into whatever demands they feel they have a right to...unless A LOT of those same people are willing to listen to the demands of black folk

but we know that won't happen


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Nice! Its a win/win!

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We like Dave.

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I really hope this ends with non black people staying away from arts and entertainment we produce

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BlackMcCoy posted...

willing to talk to them, which he isn't obligated to

not willing to just give into whatever demands they feel they have a right to...unless A LOT of those same people are willing to listen to the demands of black folk

but we know that won't happen

I'm sorry I've given you the impression I'd consider what you have to say.

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He should convince Marvel to put an ad for his standup in their mid-credits scene.

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SapphicBoy posted...

I'm sorry I've given you the impression I'd consider what you have to say.

the irony of this post, given the whining these people have displayed in demanding Netflix bow down and cancel Chappelle, is pretty funny


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shockthemonkey posted...

What about Black trans people? Are they allowed?

Sorry, but I'm not engaging with those who weaponize intersectionality to police black art.

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Crono99 posted...

I think he did it on purpose because he'd knew it would create a storm and draw attention to it and make him more money

Of course. Hogs throw money at anything that promotes harm towards a maginalized group.

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Netflix is not even considering removing it, hes just making a point that he can't be cancelled.


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Can I make the Chappelle topic tomorrow?

I just want to rehash the same things over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and
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This is going to make him a lot of money, less so because of his comedy and more so because it's rebelling against cancel culture and affirming conservative values.

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Shablagoo posted...

As the audience streamed out after show, most refused to talk to Variety, either out of a sense of loyalty to the beleaguered comedian or perhaps distrust of the media, particularly as entry to the show had required all cell phones, cameras and recording devices to be locked away in magnetic pouches, preventing any content from being shared online.

What the fuck

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shockthemonkey posted...

Ah yes, being reminded that Black trans people exist sure is a weapon

real fox news "medical jim crow" vibes in this post

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its not "conservative" to argue African Americans remain at the bottom of the political/justice totem pole

its just reality

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"Hey guys, if they pull me I will put my show on in another country so don't worry!"

Well cool, I guess?
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shockthemonkey posted...

Real obvious youre trolling

ok

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Alucard188 posted...

This is going to make him a lot of money, less so because of his comedy and more so because it's rebelling against cancel culture and affirming conservative values.

Not only that it's going to inspire a lot more standup comics in that anti-cancel culture direction.

It's the Barbara Streisand effect.

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BlackMcCoy posted...

its not "conservative" to argue African Americans remain at the bottom of the political/justice totem pole

its just reality

Where do black trans folk remain?

CruelBuffalo posted...

Where do black trans folk remain?

Sorry, but I'm not engaging with those who weaponize intersectionality to police black art.

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People defending the multimillionaire world famous comedian with multiple specials on the world's largest streaming service be like

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gunplagirl posted...

People defending the multimillionaire world famous comedian with multiple specials on the world's largest streaming service be like

We held Dave accountable for telling jokes by making him filthy rich.

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Cash money

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gunpla: we need accountability!
also gunpla, when people try to hold the negi clique accountable: not like that tho
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sktgamer_13dude posted...

Can I make the Chappelle topic tomorrow?

I just want to rehash the same things over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and

And what, come on man don't leave us hanging.

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has gunpla cancelled Netflix yet?

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https://twitter.com/daviddtss/status/1451368288957706241?s=21

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ReignFury posted...

We held Dave accountable for telling jokes by making him filthy rich.

Trololol

MrToothHasYou posted...

https://twitter.com/daviddtss/status/1451368288957706241?s=21

Yep. Makes me think they didn't even see it. :la

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Regardless of what you think of the Chappelle special you really shouldn't give any credence to his claim LGBT is white. LGBT exist in every country, regardless of ethnic composition, and claims LGBT isn't part of a culture is used to oppress LGBT people in many countries.

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MrToothHasYou posted...

https://twitter.com/daviddtss/status/1451368288957706241?s=21

we were told ANYTHING said positively about the special was promotion of violence though

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BlackMcCoy posted...

Sorry, but I'm not engaging with those who weaponize intersectionality to police black art.

So you are dismissive of black trans folks. Thats easy to tag you now

The time has come to push back against cancel culture.

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sktgamer_13dude posted...

gunpla: we need accountability!
also gunpla, when people try to hold the negi clique accountable: not like that tho

What does this have to do with the thread?

MrToothHasYou posted...

https://twitter.com/daviddtss/status/1451368288957706241?s=21

[LFAQs-redacted-quote]

Is that frisbee dude? I remember him being sensible and agreeable, this just seems like one of the usual ilk "as a black man"ing

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I don't know if that's Frisbee Dude, but he's never been sensible or agreeable.

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Finally ignored sktgamer because he's making a topic about a transphobic comedian into a story about his own personal problems. Time and a place.

Alucard188 posted...

I don't know if that's Frisbee Dude, but he's never been sensible or agreeable.

It's too similar in posting style for me to discount the possibility

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I guess I'm misremembering Frisbee dude, my b

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