Dave Chappelle has always pushed comedy to limits that might make people feel uncomfortable. But he is an equal opportunity offender - he goes after everyone and calls out their b.s.
He once walked away from a guaranteed $55 million from Comedy Central to be able to do comedy his way. His latest special for NetFlix has met with a wave of criticism for his "inappropriate un-PC " humor from some critics. Rotten Tomatoes has his special approval rating at 38% by critics, but 99% approval from the audience.
A small clip(NSFW) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKZPwusA1qg
I enjoyed the show. There were a few jokes that made me feel uncomfortable, but I think that's what the great comedians do. I have no problem with humor that criticizes everyone and has no sacred cows. Someone once said : "To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize."
Did anyone else see this and what were your thoughts?
He once walked away from a guaranteed $55 million from Comedy Central to be able to do comedy his way. His latest special for NetFlix has met with a wave of criticism for his "inappropriate un-PC " humor from some critics. Rotten Tomatoes has his special approval rating at 38% by critics, but 99% approval from the audience.
A small clip(NSFW) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKZPwusA1qg
I enjoyed the show. There were a few jokes that made me feel uncomfortable, but I think that's what the great comedians do. I have no problem with humor that criticizes everyone and has no sacred cows. Someone once said : "To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize."
Did anyone else see this and what were your thoughts?