Renowned comedian Dave Chappelle has once again proven his resilience in the face of criticism from the pro-transgender lobby, which essentially encompasses the entire global left.
This backlash was triggered by his 2021 Netflix comedy special, which contained several jokes poking fun at transgender ideology.
The response was immediate and intense. 'Saturday Night Live' writers boycotted his hosting stint, while Netflix employees threatened action over the alleged dissemination of "transphobic" content. Megan Rapinoe, the outspoken U.S. Women's soccer player, even accused Chappelle of inciting violence.
Undeterred, the legendary comedian has returned with a new Netflix special, revisiting the controversial topic. In one segment of his routine, he narrates his encounter with Jim Carrey, culminating in a punchline that has already sparked controversy.
Chappelle begins by expressing his admiration for Carrey, describing him as a unique artist whose talent is irreplaceable. He then recounts how Norm MacDonald once invited him to the set of 'Man on the Moon' to meet Carrey. At the time, Carrey was portraying Andy Kaufman and insisted on staying in character even when not filming.
Chappelle recalls, "When they said cut, this ***** was still Andy Kaufman. So much so that everybody on the crew called him Andy. I didn't know any of that. I just went there to meet him, and when I walked into the room where we were supposed to meet, I screamed, 'Jim Carrey!' And everyone said, 'No! Call Him Andy.'"
Chappelle admits he was confused by Carrey's behavior, not realizing he was emulating Andy Kaufman. He reflects, "Now, in hindsight, how ******* lucky am I that I got to see one the greatest artists of my time immersed in one of his most challenging processes ever. I was very lucky to have seen that."
However, he also expresses his disappointment at not being able to meet Jim Carrey as himself, saying, "I wanted to meet Jim Carrey, and I had to pretend this ***** was Andy Kaufman all afternoon, and he was clearly Jim Carrey. I could look at him and I could see it was Jim Carrey."
Chappelle then delivers his punchline, stating, "I say all that to say...that's how trans people make me feel."
The joke is expected to provoke a significant backlash, with critics likely to condemn Chappelle's comparison. Yet, there is a certain satisfaction in observing a public figure who refuses to yield to the outrage mob. Chappelle continues to voice his opinions fearlessly, standing as one of the few major figures in entertainment who dares to challenge the narrative on transgenderism.
He maintains that while a man has the right to dress as a woman, it is unreasonable to demand that others affirm his womanhood. This stance, despite the professional pressures to conform, is indeed refreshing.
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