(JEWISH GROUP) Dave Chappelle jokes about world-conquering 'Space Jews' in new Netflix special

[Mosby]

Dave Chappelle was well aware that his latest Netflix standup comedy special was going to bring him a storm of criticism online. That’s likely why he starts it by saying that it will be his last standup special for a while.

In “The Closer,” released Tuesday, the longtime provocateur crosses lines that for most celebrities lead to pop culture suicide in 2021.

He starts by joking about how good he felt while being molested by a preacher as a child. Then he talks about watching videos of Black people beating up Asian people during the COVID-19 pandemic, while he was quarantining with an asymptomatic case of the virus. Chappelle, who is Black, likens the beatings to his body’s efforts to beat the virus — effectively comparing Asian people to the coronavirus.

Then he turns to Jews, saying UFO videos gave him an idea for a movie.

https://jewishjournal.org/2021/10/07/dave-chappelle-jokes-about-world-conquering-space-jews-in-new-netflix-special/


For Dave Chappelle, punchlines are dares. His new special, 'The Closer', goes too far

https://m.kuow.org/stories/for-dave-chappelle-punchlines-are-dares-his-new-special-the-closer-goes-too-far

Both antisemitic "jokes" explained:

Link to tweet

[brush]

1. As a long-time fan I'm starting to wonder if he's going over the deep end?

So much cursing and use of the N-word and other distasteful material in his last concert and now all this.

What is up with him?

[Mosby]

2. He's a converted Muslim, I think that may be influencing him

And his opinions about women, transgender and Jewish issues.

His mom is a UU pastor so he grew up with Christianity.

[brush]

3. He used to find absurdity in ways others hadn't thought of...

now much of his material is not even funny. It makes one uncomfortable to listen to even if you're not of the group he's targeting.