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Michelle Buteau Slams Dave Chappelle’s Trans Jokes In New Netflix Special: “We Can Tell Jokes And Stories & Not Disparage A Whole Community”
DeadlineStory by Lynette Rice
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Trailblazing comedian Michelle Buteau calls out Dave Chappelle's controversial trans jokes in her fiery new Netflix special, sparking a fresh debate in the industry.
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- Buteau directly addresses Chappelle's past comments, saying 'We can tell jokes and stories without disparaging a whole community'
- Industry insiders are closely watching this high-profile clash, as the boundaries of comedy and social commentary continue to be tested
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Michelle Buteau, Dave Chappelle, Netflix, Netflix comedy special