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Michelle Buteau Slams Dave Chappelle's Trans Jokes in Netflix Special
VarietyStory by Jack Dunn
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Comedian Michelle Buteau takes down Dave Chappelle's controversial trans jokes in her new Netflix special, further igniting the debate around comedic boundaries.
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- Buteau criticized Chappelle's trans jokes after recounting a story about her 'Black lesbian friend', highlighting the spectrum of reactions the material elicited.
- The special, titled 'Michelle Buteau: A Buteau-ful Mind', marks Buteau's Netflix debut and solidifies her as a voice speaking out against insensitive comedy in the industry.
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Michelle Buteau, Dave Chappelle, Michelle Buteau: A Buteau-ful Mind