Dave Chappelle: The Closer

Was it the funniest special? With the most jokes? - No, probably not.

Was it captivating and entertaining? - Hell, yes!

As most people have already understood: Dave Chappelle is not JUST jokes (anymore). He kind of transcended comedy in the past few years and grew into his role as a great story teller who holds the mirror up to society, talking about sensitive topics, making controversial statements while keeping his great punchlines. And you could feel that this special was particularly important to him.

For sure, I have laughed more in other specials of his but this doesn't mean the jokes or the special itself weren't as good, it's just different and I enjoyed every bit of it.

Although I understand and appreciate him talking about these sensitive and sometimes serious topics, I also hope we get to see him more light-hearted in the future again.

This is different. It's not extremely funny. It's Dave saying things that he personally needed to say.

This is really more of a raconteur at work that pure stand up. It's funny, but he has a point and wants to make it clear. He circles around it multiple times, and brings you where he wants you to be. Some people may be offended, but thats hardly an indictment, people are offended by almost everything now. A strong hour overall.

It takes courage to do this set, even for Dave Chappelle. He did a brilliant job. A true master of walking the fine line and this might be the last time you see him do it in a while.

I get why Dave is taking a break; the world is becoming a stranger place; i just hope we can all do better in the future.