Did Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais really sink to new depths?
Social media says their new specials are “punching down” fests that are both cruel and unfunny. But who are the real targets of their jokes?
When's the last time you saw a comedian go viral because people liked their special? Exactly. F*** rage bait, the algorithm, and everything it's doing to our culture.
But fine, let’s talk about Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais. Conventional wisdom on social media is their new specials are “punching down” fests that are both cruel and unfunny.
Here’s a rev…
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