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About this quote

What does it mean?
Chappelle uses slurs and threatens Eddie Murphy in a comedic context.
In plain terms
I will return and I am angry at black people.
What can you take from it?
Use shock to provoke a reaction.

Where it applies

  • standup comedy
  • satire

Putting it to work

  • shock audiences
  • satirize prejudice

Questions to consider

  • Where is the line for comedy?
  • How do you react to hate?

Another view

The content is racially charged and controversial.

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