The Dave Chappelle Controversy and Walk Out at Netflix

October 21, 2021  ·
  Pamela Fitzgerald

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You may have heard that Dave Chappelle, the famous American comedian, has engendered some controversy in the past week-or-so. Chappelle does stand-up comedy, and his latest program on Netflix has resulted in strong feelings on both sides of the political and socio-philosophical spectrum. Chappelle has a bit in the latest Netflix special in which he presents his opinions on transgenderism, acceptance, tolerance, and more. Some people strongly disagree with his position while others strongly agree, and there are likely a few people somewhere in-between.

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In response to the Chappelle program, “several dozen” Netflix employees “walked out” at the Netflix headquarters in protest. There were also some people in favor of Chappelle who appeared. Notably, reports say that there were actually more media members present to record the event than there were protesters or counter-protesters. In order to present the news without bias to you, That Park Place would like to provide some videos from the event without comment:

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Whatever position you may hold on Dave Chappelle, his routine, or the positions surrounding the issue, we hope that everyone can recognize the need for kindness, dialogue, and even a little grace. The old adage about treating others as you would wish to be treated still holds true. But while this topic is controversial, we at That Park Place just wanted to bring you straight video of the event for your own knowledge. Often, people see or read spin, opinion, or slanted narratives. In this article, hopefully we’ve presented both sides and objective video for your enrichment.

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Author: Pamela Fitzgerald
Joining That Park Place in August of 2021, Pamela Fitzgerald is a freelance writer covering entertainment and theme parks. Mrs. Fitzgerald has a special fondness for Walt Disney World, and especially focuses on theme park discounts for military, first responders, and other critical employees looking for vacation fun.