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Originally Posted by Honeykiss1974
I don't watch this show on a regular specifically for the fact that it is so popular based on played out stereotypes.... of Flav (i.e. sambo) and of black women (ie. loud, ready to fight, ghetto, money-hungry). Shoot, even Dave Chappelle had enough sense to realize that he'd gone past comedic effect into bafoonery. If they can pacify people with show into thinking that is just "comedy", goodness knows what is next.  And this is not only national TV, but VH1's highest rated show?!? |
I don't find Dave Chappelle funny except for his Rick James, Charlie Murphy, and Prince skits.
I think folks should create a "comedy criteria" so that comics of all races can adhere to it. It's certainly unfair to only hold black comics to the standard, even if they seem to be playing up stereotypes of black men and women. Italian mobster movies play up stereotypes too which is one reason why they're so popular, just like Flava of Love is.
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