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Dave Chappelle’s Obsession With Mocking Trans People Continues in New Netflix Special ‘The Dreamer’: ‘I Love Punching Down’ (variety.com)
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[–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

satirists punch at powerful people all the time.. the powerful people generally think satirists are all assholes..

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    You mean individuals or corporate entities or political parties? Satire in that regard is weaponised, it doesn't - or shouldn't - go for all comedy, where 'punching' isn't the goal. Unlike this thing which is just a big 'fuck off' dressed up as a stand-up show.

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