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Dave Chappelle Reveals His Comedy Blind Spots in New Netflix Specials

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The superstar standup comedian has come under fire for his controversial take on the #MeToo movement—in particular the allegations against fellow comedian and pal Louis C.K.

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Dave Chappelle doesn’t offend me.

“I’m not saying it to be mean. I’m saying to be funny. And everything is funny… until it happens to you.”

Even as I recoil at the latest bit of controversy-baiting in Chappelle’s new Netflix specials (particularly Equanimity, the more formal of the two), I recognize...

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