Dave Chappelle: The age of Spin (Netflix stand-up special)

in #comedy5 years ago

This was Dave's first show in more than 10 years. He disappeared after quitting / getting fired from his own show called "The Chappelle Show" and kind of went off the grid and stayed out of the public eye for nearly the entire time.

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Unlike a lot of the stand-up specials I have been watching lately, this one I would gladly and easily watch multiple times. For some reason his humor keeps being funny even if you have heard the jokes many times.

In this wonderful hour long extravaganza, Dave approaches a variety of topics including Bill Cosby, his run-ins with O.J. Simpson both before and after the famous murder trial, and how he secretly hates Kevin Hart (speaking in jest, they are quite good friends.)


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As is his usual Dave uses no props and doesn't have any visual aides. It is just him, a microphone, and his amazing ability to develop a punchline, many of which are revisited throughout the show.

The first one entitled "The Age of Spin" is actually just the first part in a two-part comedy special in two seperate cities. Apparently he doesn't use any of the jokes from one show in the other show - I'll have to confirm this as I have not yet watched the one that takes place in Austin.

"Wowsers!" and one of the best

If you are interested here is a list of the specials I have watched that are currently available on Netflix (for my region anyway.)

Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh
Joe Rogan: Strange Times
Dave Chappelle: Equanimity

The "decent" stuff I have seen includes

Ellen Degeneres: Relatable
Ken Jeong: You Complete me, Ho

And the really not so good to awful stand up is

Amy Schumer: The Leather Special (quite possibly the most unfunny thing I have ever seen)
Donald Glover: Weirdo
Hannibal Buress: Comedy Camisado
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Dave Chappelle is my all time favorite comedian. Haven't heard much from him after his show. Some of his sketches still hold true up until this day (e.g. R Kelly). I'll be sure to check this out.

Sounds like a good recommendation @gooddream.

Looking at the skinny him in the past and looking at him now lol. He just went beast mode! :D

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Dave is HILLARIOUS! He always cracks me up and puts on one hell of a show 😀

How funny that you post this today. I did a review yesterday of the remake of "A Star is Born". Dave Chappelle actually has a part in the movie. My wife and I both looked at each other and said is that Dave Chappelle? Where has he been? He was always pretty funny on his show. The Real World parody was awesome. Glad you enjoyed this special!

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