Dave Chappelle’s newest Netflix special ‘The Closer’ already has people up in arms about him the comedian and folks at Netflix are even quitting their jobs because of it. Dave has never been the type to hold back and will joke with and about anyone and everyone.
They’ve written terrible things about Chappelle, how he’s “homophobic” and “transphobic” and it makes it all the more clear that they didn’t listen to his special at all. This point was made clearer by his story about Daphne Dorman, whom Dave had also mentioned in his last special, ‘Sticks and Stones’.
Towards the end of the special, Chappelle told stories about Daphne, a transgender woman, and comedian who would open for him and he tried to give her some pointers and help her out. After ‘Sticks and Stones’, she even came out in defense of Dave on Twitter as he was again, being bashed for being “transphobic”.
Punching down requires you to consider yourself superior to another group. @DaveChappelle doesn't consider himself better than me in any way. He isn't punching up or punching down. He's punching lines. That's his job and he's a master of his craft. #SticksAndStones #imthatdaphne
— Daphne Dorman (@DaphneDorman) August 29, 2019
Family Of Daphne Dorman Step Up For Dave Chappelle Saying Their Sister Adored Dave & His Humor
Now, with the release of ‘The Closer’, he is once again being attacked, but if anyone has watched the special, you will know that Daphne is unfortunately no longer with us. She took her own life, and Dave told stories about her acts, and why she was so important to him.
Now, the family of Daphne is coming out and defending Dave and his special. Two of Daphne’s sisters told The Daily Beast that they were outraged at the thought that Dave was transphobic in the slightest.
Dorman’s sister Becky wrote in a text, “Daphne was in awe of Dave’s graciousness. She did not find his jokes rude, crude, off-coloring, off-putting, anything. She thought his jokes were funny. Daphne understood humor and comedy—she was not offended. Why would her family be offended?”
Dorman’s younger sister Brandy added in a text message. “Dave loved my sister and is an LGBTQ ally. His entire set was begging to end this very situation.”
What do you think? Did you know the story of Daphne and what did you think of Dave’s new special? Let us know in the comments below.
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