A discussion on the "n" word

[Professor S]

Racism is an absurd belief structure, and so it mnust be treated as such. Dave Chappelle did more to destroy the power of the N-word than anyone in history, because he made fun of racism and the word's power by using it as a joke on itself.

Unfortunately, he went nuts...

[manasecret]

Originally Posted by Professor S

Racism is an absurd belief structure, and so it mnust be treated as such. Dave Chappelle did more to destroy the power of the N-word than anyone in history, because he made fun of racism and the word's power by using it as a joke on itself.

I agree that Dave Chappelle did more to destroy its power more than anyone. His show was something else, extremely funny, and unfortunate that it ended so abruptly. It's amazing to me the cultural force that comedy can be.

[Typhoid]

That's because comedy takes things that are normally offensive and makes you realize that the only thing offensive about most things is the belief that what you're saying or doing is offensive. Once you remove that, it's just idiotic.

[KillerGremlin]

Originally Posted by Professor S

Unfortunately, he went nuts...

I think he's doin' alright. You have to give the guy mad props, he apparently had a hell of a work ethic, and he seemed like a hell of a NORMAL guy. I suggest (rap fan or not) that you check out Dave Chappelle's Block Party. He did an interview on either Conan or Leno, and he just seems to be one of the most down to earth guys. Of course you probably know all this. I think he went nuts because Comedy Central tried to hijack his original and funny show. Apparently he was offered large sums of money but I don't think Dave was doing it for the money...I think he liked to make people laugh.