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Dave Chappelle’s Pointless Transphobia and Homophobia

TO WHAT END?

The comedian’s new Netflix special “The Closer” is a panicked defense of controversial past jokes. The humor doesn’t land. Neither does the justification.

Kevin Fallon

Senior Editor, Obsessed

Published Oct. 8 2021 5:00AM EDT

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Kevin Fallon

Kevin Fallon

Senior Editor, Obsessed

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