It was entertaining but not all that funny and far from his best. Not so much jokes as it was direct social commentary - but he could read a phone book and get a lot people to laugh. It took me a few days to realize that it was actually a propaganda bomb. Chappelle is the perfect vector for this shit since his audience appeal transcends subcultures and class.
Interesting... Do you think it was intentional propaganda or just him parroting popular talking points because he knew it would be an attention grabber?
For me, he has the gravitas and charisma such that I didn't notice it as I was watching it, but in hindsight I do think it is intentional propaganda. He is basically a show biz cult of personality, so he doesn't need the shocking headlines. He started sneaking in the messaging about halfway in and builds on the pro-tranny slant until the end when he basically comes out as a trans ally. To normies, despite the "Chappelle Transphobia!!!" headlines, this will come off as "the coolest black guy in the world thinks some trannies are ok."
It was entertaining but not all that funny and far from his best. Not so much jokes as it was direct social commentary - but he could read a phone book and get a lot people to laugh. It took me a few days to realize that it was actually a propaganda bomb. Chappelle is the perfect vector for this shit since his audience appeal transcends subcultures and class.
Interesting... Do you think it was intentional propaganda or just him parroting popular talking points because he knew it would be an attention grabber?
For me, he has the gravitas and charisma such that I didn't notice it as I was watching it, but in hindsight I do think it is intentional propaganda. He is basically a show biz cult of personality, so he doesn't need the shocking headlines. He started sneaking in the messaging about halfway in and builds on the pro-tranny slant until the end when he basically comes out as a trans ally. To normies, despite the "Chappelle Transphobia!!!" headlines, this will come off as "the coolest black guy in the world thinks some trannies are ok."
I believe that. Thanks for the insight, fren!