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Even in the late 90s, I remember a college (or at least the loud voices) flipped its shit when George Carlin did a show and how insensitive/toxic/politically incorrect/etc.
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Even in the late 90s, I remember a college (or at least the loud voices) flipped its shit when George Carlin did a show and how insensitive/toxic/politically incorrect/etc.
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Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Defends Dave Chappelle Special in Staff Memo: ‘Artistic Freedom’ Is Different for Stand-Up (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has addressed staff members on the streamer's controversial new Dave Chappelle stand-up special, "The Closer."
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Chappelle is one of the most popular stand-up comedians today, and we have a long standing deal with him. His last special “Sticks & Stones,” also controversial, is our most watched., stickiest and most award winning stand-up special to date. As with our other talent, we work hard to support their creative freedom – even though this means there will always be content on Netflix some people believe is harmful, like “Cuties,” “365 Days,” “13 Reasons Why” or “My Unorthodox Life.””
Several of you have also asked where we draw the line on hate. We don’t allow titles Netflix that are designed to incite hate or violence, and we don’t believe The Closer crosses that line. I recognize, however, that distinguishing between commentary and harm is hard, especially with stand-up comedy which exists to push boundaries. Some people find the art of stand-up to be mean-spirited but our members enjoy it, and it’s an important part of our content offering.
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Only Green Lives Matter, bitch!Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Defends Dave Chappelle Special in Staff Memo: ‘Artistic Freedom’ Is Different for Stand-Up (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has addressed staff members on the streamer's controversial new Dave Chappelle stand-up special, "The Closer."
Chappelle is one of the most popular stand-up comedians today, and we have a long standing deal with him. His last special “Sticks & Stones,” also controversial, is our most watched., stickiest and most award winning stand-up special to date. As with our other talent, we work hard to support their creative freedom – even though this means there will always be content on Netflix some people believe is harmful, like “Cuties,” “365 Days,” “13 Reasons Why” or “My Unorthodox Life.””
Several of you have also asked where we draw the line on hate. We don’t allow titles Netflix that are designed to incite hate or violence, and we don’t believe The Closer crosses that line. I recognize, however, that distinguishing between commentary and harm is hard, especially with stand-up comedy which exists to push boundaries. Some people find the art of stand-up to be mean-spirited but our members enjoy it, and it’s an important part of our content offering.
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Fucking pussies. I really hate liberals.Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Defends Dave Chappelle Special in Staff Memo: ‘Artistic Freedom’ Is Different for Stand-Up (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has addressed staff members on the streamer's controversial new Dave Chappelle stand-up special, "The Closer."
Chappelle is one of the most popular stand-up comedians today, and we have a long standing deal with him. His last special “Sticks & Stones,” also controversial, is our most watched., stickiest and most award winning stand-up special to date. As with our other talent, we work hard to support their creative freedom – even though this means there will always be content on Netflix some people believe is harmful, like “Cuties,” “365 Days,” “13 Reasons Why” or “My Unorthodox Life.””
Several of you have also asked where we draw the line on hate. We don’t allow titles Netflix that are designed to incite hate or violence, and we don’t believe The Closer crosses that line. I recognize, however, that distinguishing between commentary and harm is hard, especially with stand-up comedy which exists to push boundaries. Some people find the art of stand-up to be mean-spirited but our members enjoy it, and it’s an important part of our content offering.
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Watched the first half last night with my wife, will finish it up tonight. Some of the jokes have changed/been polished since I saw him in July.
The first 30 minutes did have my favorite joke of the whole special. It is subtle and didn't get the biggest laugh. It was when a guy tells him "They are after you." and he responds "One they or many theys?"
The first 30 minutes did have my favorite joke of the whole special. It is subtle and didn't get the biggest laugh. It was when a guy tells him "They are after you." and he responds "One they or many theys?"
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they equate comedy entertainment to blatant child porn. look who is saying these thing.
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it was alright. only a few laughs really. he was throwing out quite a few spicy jokes. started with the church pedo stuff, space jews, etc. probably intentionally trying to piss off everyone a bit. maybe get them to see the blind spots.
Never sure how much is "just jokes" versus what he actually thinks. Still drops this anti-white, anti-cop stuff casually. like, he specifically says, im not anti trans, Im anti-white. which makes you think its mostly joking. But, then like he gives the story about the black slaver, and comes to the conclusion, the guy learned it from white people.. right...
Never sure how much is "just jokes" versus what he actually thinks. Still drops this anti-white, anti-cop stuff casually. like, he specifically says, im not anti trans, Im anti-white. which makes you think its mostly joking. But, then like he gives the story about the black slaver, and comes to the conclusion, the guy learned it from white people.. right...
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I hope Dave gets cancelled SO fucking badly. That will be a fucking ginormous redpill.
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Check out the TV forum. People watch shows they hate every week just to go on the internet and whine about it.
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Well, there's a difference between watching something you want to watch that turns out to be shit, and something you hate so you can shit diapers even more.
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LOL. His show was exactly the opposite of transphobia...no shock that they missed it...AND he said they'd miss the point.
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Netflix head reiterates support for Dave Chappelle special in email to staff | CNN
Netflix head Ted Sarandos has reiterated his support for Dave Chappelle and the comic's controversial stand-up special, "The Closer" in an email to company staff.
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Netflix head reiterates support for Dave Chappelle special in email to staff | CNN
Netflix head Ted Sarandos has reiterated his support for Dave Chappelle and the comic's controversial stand-up special, "The Closer" in an email to company staff.www.cnn.com
The fact that a comedian telling jokes in a special is news worthy is a telling sign of how bad things have really gotten. Even moreso when you see how tame this special was. This wasn't Eddie Murphy Raw this was Dave asking for a truce with faggots.
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Netflix just fired the organizer of the trans employee walkout
The employee was a leader of the trans employee group.
www.theverge.com
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