Comedians Shane Gillis, Dave Chappelle face backlash for making jokes about disabilities and marginalized communities.

Comedians Shane Gillis and Dave Chappelle have faced backlash for making jokes about disabilities during their performances. In "Saturday Night Live," Gillis joked about the LGBTQ and disability communities, while Chappelle used outdated and offensive language in his Netflix special, "The Dreamer." These comedians' jokes, which rely on "punching down" for comedic effect, have been criticized for perpetuating harmful stereotypes and excluding marginalized communities.

March 02, 2024
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