Dave Chappelle Responds To Backlash About Netflix Special

Dave Chappelle Responds To Backlash About Netflix Special

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Journalism, Social Studies, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The transcript discusses the controversy surrounding Dave Chappelle's latest Netflix special, which has faced criticism for jokes about transgender people. Chappelle responds to the backlash, emphasizing that the issue is not with the LGBTQ community but with corporate interests. He expresses willingness to meet with offended Netflix employees but maintains his stance on not yielding to pressure.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the criticism surrounding Chappelle's Netflix special?

His comments on corporate interests

His jokes about transgender people

His views on media portrayal

His willingness to meet with Netflix employees

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Chappelle, what is the real issue behind the controversy?

The media's portrayal of him

The LGBTQ community's response

Corporate interests and speech restrictions

His personal beliefs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Chappelle view the media's framing of the controversy?

As a misunderstanding

As a corporate agenda

As a conflict between him and the LGBTQ community

As a fair representation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Chappelle express willingness to do in response to the backlash?

Stop performing live shows

Meet with offended Netflix employees

Apologize publicly

Change his comedic style

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What stance does Chappelle take regarding bending to external pressures?

He is willing to compromise

He seeks public approval

He refuses to yield to anyone

He is open to changing his views