Dave Chappelle Attacked On Stage

[ZariusTwo]

Comedian Dave Chappelle was attacked onstage Tuesday night as he performed at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl arena, with videos from audience members' cellphones quickly flooding social media and showing a man appear to run onto the stage and tackle the comic.

Chappelle, whose unapologetic humor has made him a lightning rod for criticism, appeared unscathed by the sudden interruption and later joked (NOTE: Linked video contains harsh language including profanity) with fellow comedian and actor Jamie Foxx onstage that he'd taken revenge on his attacker.

Witnesses said — and videos appeared to show — that the man was set upon by multiple people onstage immediately after he attacked Chappelle.

While the entire debacle was captured in multiple videos shot by members of the audience, cell phone use was officially banned during the performance.

The motivation for the initial attack remained unclear, and there was no immediate response from the Los Angeles Police Department to CBS News' request for information about the incident.

Chappelle drew a sharp rebuke late last year from the transgender community for jokes at their expense featured in his latest Netflix special, "The Closer," which premiered in October

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/dave-chappelle-attacked-onstage-at-l-a-s-hollywood-bowl/ar-AAWU69i?ocid=msnews

[superstaff]

People need to chill out.

[mrmaczaps]

Fvcking democrats. *shrug* Not really a fan of Chappelle but I support his right to free speech & crack jokes, even if they offend weak people.

[superstaff]

Fvcking democrats. *shrug* Not really a fan of Chappelle but I support his right to free speech & crack jokes, even if they offend weak people.

Is that all you do around here? Just insert politics into every single thread you post in?

Thread: What's your favorite TMNT comic?

You: FVCK THE DEMS LOL

By the way, my previous comment applies to people like you as well. Chill.

[Leo656]

Thanks for setting an example, Will Smith. :roll:

Those of us who remember what happened to Dimebag Darrell don't think sh*t like this is funny. Like, at all.

This world's going to sh*t. I really gotta wrap up some of this outstanding sh*t I've got hanging over me so I can finally check out because I really don't wanna be here another 20+ years.

[superstaff]

I would tell Will Smith, to his face, that he needed to chill out too. People are out of control nowadays. I just can't imagine physically assaulting someone over a joke, even if it's distasteful or insulting. That's not how you 'win' against a comedian. You win by telling a better joke. :lol:

[Bahamut810]

Is that all you do around here? Just insert politics into every single thread you post in?

Thread: What's your favorite TMNT comic?

You: FVCK THE DEMS LOL

By the way, my previous comment applies to people like you as well. Chill.

I'm usually hit or miss if I agree with him...but in this case I cant think of any reason this would have happened outside of politics.

[Andrew NDB]

Is that all you do around here? Just insert politics into every single thread you post in?

Well, I mean... he's not wrong.

[Sumac]

I wonder how soon certain people will tie it to his jokes about "most oppressed people in the world"? Something tells me, those people will approve of it and will be sad, that Chapelle wasn't seriously hurt.

[mrmaczaps]

Is that all you do around here? Just insert politics into every single thread you post in?

Thread: What's your favorite TMNT comic?

You: FVCK THE DEMS LOL

By the way, my previous comment applies to people like you as well. Chill.

What other type of person would run on stage and assault someone for words? Being offended is a choice and only democrats are always offended. Like yourself. Choose better.

[mrmaczaps]

I would tell Will Smith, to his face, that he needed to chill out too. People are out of control nowadays. I just can't imagine physically assaulting someone over a joke, even if it's distasteful or insulting. That's not how you 'win' against a comedian. You win by telling a better joke. :lol:

By people, you obviously mean democrats. The rest of us are busy working ourselves to death so the current admin can launder money through the Ukraine. 10% for the big guy.

[superstaff]

What other type of person would run on stage and assault someone for words? Being offended is a choice and only democrats are always offended. Like yourself. Choose better.

lol, love that you guys always assume I'm a Democrat, and I'm 'always offended'.

But clearly you're too stubborn to see reason and lack the capability to have a civil conversation, so I'm done arguing with you.

[superstaff]

I'm usually hit or miss if I agree with him...but in this case I cant think of any reason this would have happened outside of politics.

I can't seem to find any info on what set the guy off exactly.

I mean, it could be political. Or maybe Chapelle made a crack over the guy's wife's alopecia.

Either way, it's not a justification to jump on stage, and assault someone. I'll repeat again, people need to chill out. Violence isn't the answer, particularly violence towards a comedian who is known to be edgy.

[Leo656]

I was gonna say, I haven't really seen too much about it but I was wondering WHAT it was that Chappelle was saying that made the guy run up there?

Personally, I am inclined to think it was a far-Lefty, simply because a LOT of Those People have been saying for months that "Somebody ought'a kick that guy's ass" because he has the audacity to say what he says about trans people out loud.

But then again, most far-Lefty "men" are soyboy vegans who would get knocked over by a stiff breeze, and therefore would never, ever even dream of taking a step or a swing towards anyone. They'd be afraid of tangling their beards or getting their manbun messed up, or snapping their bony little wrists if they ever actually took a swing and it made contact. So maybe it was just some drunk guy.

I'unno, very curious. I have my own theories, and usually, whatever theories I have are eventually proven true. But this one vexes me. I would like to know more.

[Coola Yagami]

But then again, most far-Lefty "men" are soyboy vegans who would get knocked over by a stiff breeze, and therefore would never, ever even dream of taking a step or a swing towards anyone. They'd be afraid of tangling their beards or getting their manbun messed up, or snapping their bony little wrists if they ever actually took a swing and it made contact.

That's something funny I've been noticing around cyberspace. Leftist women want men to act like manbun soyboys but despite what they say, but what they really want is a more traditional man to give em a good deep dicking, but it turns out most of these 'manlier men' happen to swing for the right. Like they can call men toxic all they want, but they forget all about how toxic men are the moment Jason Mamoa takes off his shirt.

So it's like they want ring-winger 'manly men' but for them to somehow have left-wing soyboy ideologies. Like you can't have it both way ladies.

Also most of the multi-hair multi-gender 'allies' always end up either being friendzoned, or creeps that were just playing along hoping to get some poon out of it. So they can't even trust fellow allies either.

Thank god the real world isn't entirely like Twitter. It would be a literal clown show. I mean right now all arguing stops the moment you turn off your computer, but what is 50 years by now everyone is connected on the Matrixverse? There will be no way to 'turn it off'. It'll be perma-Twitter til your brain explodes.

[Prowler]

"Thanks, Will Smith" will now become the new "Thanks, Obama".

[Leo656]

I make it a point to blame Obama for SOMEthing at least once a day.

Racial tensions at a 50-year high? "Thanks, Obama."

Abortion about to be made illegal, even though he SWORE during his first campaign that he'd make it ironclad and irreversible, AND had the full Democrat majority in both the Senate and the House at his disposal... and then proceeded to say and do NOTHING on the subject once he actually got in office? "Thanks, Obama."

China got caught experimenting on coronaviruses WE sold to them during You-Know-Who's administration, thus setting in motion the first steps of a manmade plague that would bring the entire planet to a halt for over two whole years? "Thanks, Obama."

American farmers getting murdered by illegal immigrants with guns that were flat-out given to the Mexican cartels during a proposed sting operation, after a Certain Someone's administration just plain lost track of the guns during said sting operation? "Thanks, Obama."

Kelly Clarkson got fat? "Thanks, Obama."

Ellen Page goes from Total Smokeshow to 14-Year Old Boy? "Thanks, Obama."

Marilyn Manson's entire stage set falls on him and yet he somehow survives? "Thanks, Obama."

Lindsay Lohan finally gets naked years after anyone cares and she's not even hot enough to justify doing it anymore? "Thanks, Obama."

Disney ruins Star Wars? "Thanks, Obama."

"Spring Breakers" comes out and every chick in it gets naked EXCEPT Selena Gomez? "Thanks, Obama."

WaWa runs out of meatballs after 10pm and that overpaid 19-year old dipsh*t in the kitchen burns my chicken quesadilla for the 20th goddamn time? "Thanks, Obama."

I can pretty much tie everything back to him in some way. And I've been doing it for almost 15 years so I've had a lot of practice. :lol:

[Prowler]

It's kinda baffling how good of an image Obama has to this day worldwide.

Bush sucked, but Obama also liked his wars and doesn't get nearly as much flack.

I think a ton of people were seduced by the fact Obama is charismatic and a good speaker. That really is all it takes for a politician to be successful. You can be very intelligent and competent, but if you have zero charisma and poor communicating skills, you are not going far.

Still, even back in 2007 you could tell Obama tiptoed around more direct questions. But since he never stuttered during his speeches, people managed to overlook that.

[Leo656]

In all seriousness, the most directly negative thing that's affecting us Right Now is that, once again, he campaigned in part on promising to make abortion an iron-clad right, that could never be taken away or overturned, AND he had a full Democratic Congress behind him, so he had unprecedented power which no one had ever had before (or since) to carry out that promise and make it a reality... and he didn't do it.

Even if other Presidents before or after him had the power of a partisan Congress, none of them flat-out PROMISED to make abortion a federally-protected right. He did.

He lied, he did nothing, and now everyone is pissed off. At the Republicans.

And hey, that's cool, Right Now they deserve to be yelled at. BUT... it's still All Obama's Fault in the grand scheme of things, and that's not even a joke. If he actually did what he SWORE he was gonna do, we wouldn't be dealing with any of this sh*t Right Now.

But then, "not following through on his promises" was pretty much his entire gimmick. But you're right, he spoke so smooth nobody really noticed.

But BOY, if only he actually kept his word, huh? Sucks he turned out to be Just Like Every Other Politician, a filthy lying liar who lies.

Ah well.

[Prowler]

One thing I noticed about Obama...

Comedians in the US never made fun of him. They all seemed to suck up to him in fact. Now you're gonna tell me most comedians and entertainers in the US are Democrats. Okay sure, but that didn't stop them from making fun of Bill Clinton in the 90s. Why was Obama so untouchable? Really strange.

[Sumac]

It reminds me, how in the 90s there was sort of an informal "agreement" between Russian comedians to not make fun of early Russian Democrats, because, they thought they genuinely trying their best to improve Russia...and I think, it was a critical mistake.

Politicians are hired bureaucrats, they should be made fun of. And if you think they are beyond making of, you half way towards dictatorship.

[Leo656]

One thing I noticed about Obama...

Comedians in the US never made fun of him. They all seemed to suck up to him in fact. Now you're gonna tell me most comedians and entertainers in the US are Democrats. Okay sure, but that didn't stop them from making fun of Bill Clinton in the 90s. Why was Obama so untouchable? Really strange.

Unless you're Chris Rock or Dave Chapelle, you're not allowed to make fun of black people, is why.

But oh MAN, do they make the most of the fact that they, in fact, are "allowed". :lol:

[superstaff]

It reminds me, how in the 90s there was sort of an informal "agreement" between Russian comedians to not make fun of early Russian Democrats, because, they thought they genuinely trying their best to improve Russia...and I think, it was a critical mistake.

Politicians are hired bureaucrats, they should be made fun of. And if you think they are beyond making of, you half way towards dictatorship.

Yeah, exactly.

I think the fact they're making politicians 'untouchable' is a part of what's led to, well, the current state of the world right now.

[ZariusTwo]

No charges for the felon.

Chappele: Freedom from Speech
The Loser Left: Freedom from consequence

https://deadline.com/2022/05/dave-chappelle-attacked-onstage-hollywood-bowl-1235015840/#comments

[Galactus]

No charges for the felon.

Chappele: Freedom from Speech
The Loser Left: Freedom from consequence

https://deadline.com/2022/05/dave-chappelle-attacked-onstage-hollywood-bowl-1235015840/#comments

Was the guy who attacked Chappelle a Lefist?

I haven't been following this story closely but I assume that if he were left leaning and took umbrage with Chapalle's anti trans stuff I'd hear no crowing about it. I've read in a few sources the guy was an aspiring rapper that has recorded raps about how he hates Dave Chappelle and another defending Donald Trump. I haven't listened to these myself but it seems legit. Now that I think about it since Chappelle has publicly spoken out against Trump that could have been his motivation.

Have you got any evidence he's left leaning politically or if is that something you've just decided?

[Coola Yagami]

Was the guy who attacked Chappelle a Lefist?

I haven't been following this story closely but I assume that if he were left leaning and took umbrage with Chapalle's anti trans stuff I'd hear no crowing about it. I've read in a few sources the guy was an aspiring rapper that has recorded raps about how he hates Dave Chappelle and another defending Donald Trump. I haven't listened to these myself but it seems legit. Now that I think about it since Chappelle has publicly spoken out against Trump that could have been his motivation.

Have you got any evidence he's left leaning politically or if is that something you've just decided?

I mean, Chappelle has been stuck in the left's craw for a while now.

[Galactus]

I mean, Chappelle has been stuck in the left's craw for a while now.

The Left having issues with Chappelle is recent and largely because of his anti trans stuff. There is also the thing were he threatened to not go through with plans to build a comedy club in his home town unless the local council pulled the plug on building affordable housing in the surrounding area. The belief was that he didn't want poor people putting people off going to the club. He denied that's the reason, some believe him and others don't.

The Right has had issues with Chappelle for a long time based on...I don't know. I guess they just don't like him but they especially don't like that he is critical of Donald Trump. They've only become somewhat supportive of him because they are largely anti trans but still I saw a lot of Conservatives saying he had it coming so they haven't fully jumped on his train.

It's all irrelevant of course. The question is why did the guy attack him. If he was a big Trump supporter he is most likely not on the Left and so Zarius' point that the Left doesn't face consequences for these type of things is clearly wrong.

[Coola Yagami]

The Left having issues with Chappelle is recent and largely because of his anti trans stuff. There is also the thing were he threatened to not go through with plans to build a comedy club in his home town unless the local council pulled the plug on building affordable housing in the surrounding area. The belief was that he didn't want poor people putting people off going to the club. He denied that's the reason some believe others don't.

The Right has had issues with Chappelle for a long time based on...I don't know. I guess they just don't like him but they especially don't like that he is critical of Donald Trump.

It's all irrelevant of course. The question is why did the guy attack him. If he was a big Trump supporter he is most likely not on the Left and so Zarius' point that the Left doesn't face consequences for these type of things is clearly wrong.

He's not even anti-trans, they just can't take a joke. Like everyone is fair game except them. The biggest irony being, one of his dear friends was a transperson, and the so-call tolerant leftist transfolk bullied this person to the extent that they committed suicide. So transfolk pretty much killed one of their own and they complain about 'anti-trans jokes'.

I'm not 100% bout the Trump angle. He's old news, I doubt he makes jokes about him anymore. No one is gonna attack him over jokes he made years ago, if someone was that crazy to attack him, it would be over the stuff he is saying now.

[Galactus]

He's not even anti-trans, they just can't take a joke. Like everyone is fair game except them. The biggest irony being, one of his dear friends was a transperson, and the so-call tolerant leftist transfolk bullied this person to the extent that they committed suicide. So transfolk pretty much killed one of their own and they complain about 'anti-trans jokes'.

I'm not 100% bout the Trump angle. He's old news, I doubt he makes jokes about him anymore. No one is gonna attack him over jokes he made years ago, if someone was that crazy to attack him, it would be over the stuff he is saying now.

Would so many people be as supportive of the argument that it's "just comedy" if he was making similar jokes about gay people? Of course not, there is more of social stigma to being openly homophobic even if it's in humour.

A lot of people say that nothing should be off limits when it comes to comedy but when push comes to shove they usually have a line. Even if you are one of the few who legitimately believe everyone if fair game, well good comedians generally punch up. Making jokes about a community that is under fire right now is not a good look particularly for someone who makes speeches supporting marginalised communities.

Anyway...this is a distraction from the topic at hand. I wouldn't rule out that the attack was because Chapelle is supportive of Trump. Most Trump supporters want him to run again, most think he actually won. If they are that crazy to think that he's secretly still president and will seize control any day now I think it's more that possible one would still hold a grudge against him for criticising Trump...I guess that's one of their lines comedians shouldn't cross.

Now it could be that despite being an alleged Trump supporter the attack was not politically motivated. However it's kinda funny that most right wingers jumped to the conclusion that it was a politically motivated attack by a left wing person and mad he didn't get charged with assault but I'm guessing if it turns out he really was one of their own will they be quick to condemn him or complain that he didn't face any charges. I'm guessing not.

[superstaff]

A lot of people say that nothing should be off limits when it comes to comedy but when push comes to shove they usually have a line.

I dunnoooooo.

I'm a child abuse survivor, and hispanic. And I laugh at jokes about hispanic moms throwing sandals at their kids (something my own mother did to me). Humor is an excellent outlet for people who've been through the wringer in life.

[Bahamut810]

He's not even anti-trans, they just can't take a joke. Like everyone is fair game except them. The biggest irony being, one of his dear friends was a transperson, and the so-call tolerant leftist transfolk bullied this person to the extent that they committed suicide. So transfolk pretty much killed one of their own and they complain about 'anti-trans jokes'.

I think the biggest irony is that the last "transphobic attack" on their community that caused this latest flare up was his memorial for his passed transgender friend during that part of his show for the above harassment.

A lot of people say that nothing should be off limits when it comes to comedy but when push comes to shove they usually have a line. Even if you are one of the few who legitimately believe everyone if fair game, well good comedians generally punch up. Making jokes about a community that is under fire right now is not a good look particularly for someone who makes speeches supporting marginalised communities.

Good comedians make fun of things that are funny. The trans community is not really under attack right now, they are being celebrated in the media and academia. There are plenty of online squares that will ban you for being transphobic. Look at who you aren't allowed to joke about...those people are much higher on the chain.

[Coola Yagami]

Would so many people be as supportive of the argument that it's "just comedy" if he was making similar jokes about gay people? Of course not, there is more of social stigma to being openly homophobic even if it's in humour.



But that's what I'm trying to say, he is NOT homophobic or transphobic. It's NOT 'being openly homophobic but hiding it under humor'. It's just humor.

Or are we gonna start getting the point where only gay stand up comedians can say the same jokes and follow it with 'it's ok, I'm gay so I can say it'.

[Coola Yagami]

I dunnoooooo.

I'm a child abuse survivor, and hispanic. And I laugh at jokes about hispanic moms throwing sandals at their kids (something my own mother did to me). Humor is an excellent outlet for people who've been through the wringer in life.

Ah dude, lmao, we all laugh about 'la chancla'. :lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Sumac]

Would so many people be as supportive of the argument that it's "just comedy" if he was making similar jokes about gay people? Of course not, there is more of social stigma to being openly homophobic even if it's in humour.

A lot of people say that nothing should be off limits when it comes to comedy but when push comes to shove they usually have a line. Even if you are one of the few who legitimately believe everyone if fair game, well good comedians generally punch up. Making jokes about a community that is under fire right now is not a good look particularly for someone who makes speeches supporting marginalised communities.
This community is under fire, because, its mostly consists of abusive psychos and fails to weed of worst of the worst amongst them, including those who are OK with indoctrinating children into their creepy ****** religion.

Most people just see them for what they are now, which is why they are under fire. And I'd say there is not enough of it. They should be called on all of their insanity as much as possible.

[Andrew NDB]

Would so many people be as supportive of the argument that it's "just comedy" if he was making similar jokes about gay people? Of course not, there is more of social stigma to being openly homophobic even if it's in humour.

He was literally making gay jokes in the same comedy special. So yes. They would be just as supportive.

[Leo656]

Jesus. :roll:

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/dave-chappelle-attacker-speaks-jail-013004983.html

Speaking to the New York Post from a Los Angeles correctional facility Sunday, Lee explained what was going through his mind when he ambushed Chappelle on the stage of the Hollywood Bowl.

“I identify as bisexual … and I wanted him to know what he said was triggering,” he said. “I wanted him to know that next time, he should consider first running his material by people it could affect.”

Typical Lefty. "I don't like your words, so I'll respond with physical violence." And these are the people who call conservatives "totalitarian" and "Might-makes-right advocates".

Back in my day, not-straight people had a sense of humor.

[superstaff]

Back in my day, not-straight people had a sense of humor.

Bisexual girls are like spaghetti.

Straight until wet.

:o

[Coola Yagami]

Jesus. :roll:

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/dave-chappelle-attacker-speaks-jail-013004983.html



Typical Lefty. "I don't like your words, so I'll respond with physical violence." And these are the people who call conservatives "totalitarian" and "Might-makes-right advocates".

Back in my day, not-straight people had a sense of humor.

Whatever prison time they gave him, he deserves an extra month or so in there.

[Leo656]

Bisexual girls are like spaghetti.

Straight until wet.

:o

:lol: That was good.

[superstaff]

:lol: That was good.

Despite having a reputation on here as a humorless, elitist, rainbow haired, Godless, Biden humping land whale SJW, I think I can still bring some laughs to the table. :P

[Coola Yagami]

Despite having a reputation on here as a humorless, elitist, rainbow haired, Godless, Biden humping land whale SJW, I think I can still bring some laughs to the table. :P

IDK about humping Biden, but he might still try to sniff your hair.

[superstaff]

IDK about humping Biden, but he might still try to sniff your hair.

I...don't want. :(

[LeotheLateBloomer]

Thanks for setting an example, Will Smith. :roll:

Those of us who remember what happened to Dimebag Darrell don't think sh*t like this is funny. Like, at all.

This world's going to sh*t. I really gotta wrap up some of this outstanding sh*t I've got hanging over me so I can finally check out because I really don't wanna be here another 20+ years.

I actually heard about this on my birthday and I just find it hilarious with what the world is turning into. Though Jamie Foxx wearing that hat was probably what lightened up the mood and of course Chris' "Will Smith" crack. Will has himself to blame for that.

I'm reminded of those two episodes of Fresh Prince, one being "Just Say Yo" where at the end when Phil scolded Will for hurting Carlton when his cousin took drugs that he kept in his locker and an episode when Will got in a fight with a child mascot that was supposed to be entertaining his baby cousin.

[Coola Yagami]

I...don't want. :(

I'm pretty sure the other girls didn't want it either. :(

[superstaff]

I'm reminded of those two episodes of Fresh Prince, one being "Just Say Yo" where at the end when Phil scolded Will for hurting Carlton when his cousin took drugs that he kept in his locker and an episode when Will got in a fight with a child mascot that was supposed to be entertaining his baby cousin.

I think this is why I've always been more of a fan of writers/directors as opposed to actors. I mean, there's a few I still like, but...meh. I've come to realize, over time, that actors really are just pretty people who recite lines on paper. Oftentimes, they don't seem to take much away from the roles they play or the storylines they act out. How many actors have preached against drugs or infidelity or violence or whatever, then turn around and do those very things?

But then again, same goes for politicians, preachers, religious zealots, teachers, etc.

I guess many people are just huge phonies and hypocrites.

[Cowabung-Gal]

People need to chill out.

That’s what I’ve been saying since 2016.