Dave Chappelle’s SNL monologue drew widespread criticism – Nicki Swift

It’s unclear what Dave Chappelle’s intentions were with his speech, but according to Anti-Defamation League national director Jonathan Greenblatt, the comedian was helping to perpetuate anti-Semitic rhetoric in the popular media.

“We shouldn’t expect @DaveChappelle to serve as society’s moral compass, but it’s disturbing to see @nbcsnl not only normalize but popularize #anti-Semitism,” he said. wrote On twitter. “Why are Jewish sensibilities denied or diminished at almost every turn? Why does our trauma elicit applause?” While the organization has yet to issue an official statement, Carly Pildis, its director of community engagement, also weighed in. “Here’s the thing, Dave Chapelle wants to joke about anti-Semitism but he’s not living with the consequences.” Anti-Semitic incidences are at a historic level in America, but that is not mentioned,” she said. said.

It’s worth noting that Chappelle, who was criticized for making jokes targeting the LGBTQ+ community, never addressed his earlier issue during the 15-minute monologue. “It’s crazy to see Dave Chappelle go on SNL and do a whole opening monologue about anti-Semitism and stupid fans without any context that acknowledges that he’s a giant anti-trans fanatic,” one viewer said. he pointedwith another saying“I’m not surprised that a transphobic guy is also anti-Semitic. The ‘I really like’ line is full of revulsion. Chappelle is dangerous.”

He tried to apologize during a show in October 2021, but it turned out that he was just kidding. “I’d like to apologize…nah I’m just fucking with y’all,” she joked onstage (via the Independent).