LGBTQ+ comics on Dave Chappelle's Netflix special
Critics accuse Dave Chappelle's Netflix special of transphobia. Here's what some LGBTQ comics think.
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This month, comedy legend Dave Chappelle released his latest stand-up Netflix special, called "The Closer." It immediately drew criticism for jokes widely viewed as transphobic, and it has created turmoil behind the scenes at Netflix. But there’s also been a backlash to the backlash, by fans who say social justice warriors just want to cancel Chappelle. One group is particularly well positioned to have insights on the controversy: LGBTQ comedians. Today, we hear from three.
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