When asked about this, erm, oddly coincidental, timing, Netflix denied that Field’s thread played a role in her suspension. “It is absolutely untrue to say that we have suspended any employees for tweeting about this show,” a spokesperson for the platform told Business Insider after the allegations began making headlines earlier this week. “Our employees are encouraged to disagree openly and we support their right to do so.”
Despite this statement of encouragement, the platform has made it clear through their actions where its priorities lie – defending Chappelle rather than listening to the very-real concerns of their trans viewers and employees. “Several of you have also asked where we draw the line on hate,” wrote Netflix co-CEO, Ted Sarandos in an email to staffers, obtained by CNN. “We don’t allow titles on Netflix that are designed to incite hate or violence, and we don’t believe The Closer crosses that line. I recognize, however, that distinguishing between commentary and harm is hard, especially with stand-up comedy which exists to push boundaries,” he continued. “Some people find the art of stand-up to be mean spirited but our members enjoy it, and it’s an important part of our content offering.”
Yet the fact that this story has been so highly disputed poses a fascinating question – who truly suffers from cancel culture? The answer? Definitely not Dave Chappelle. In the days following the backlash, the comedian’s loyal fanbase shut down any criticism of the star, citing his long-respected influence. In fairness, yes, Dave Chappelle is an extremely influential figure, with a reach that has earned him millions of adoring fans, three Grammy Awards, five Primetime Emmy Awards, and the highly-coveted Mark Twain Prize for American Humor back in 2019, among other awards, and recognition from fellow stars – especially comedians and entertainers of color. Actor, comic, and musician, Donald Glover, cited Chappelle, alongside legendary comedian Bernie Mac, as inspiration for his highly-acclaimed FX dramedy, Atlanta. Former Daily Show host, Jon Stewart, once called him the “black Bourdain,” noting how Chappelle, like the late chef Anthony Bourdain, “seeks out people and experience and knowledge and wants to touch it and feel it and be with it on the ground so that he can then channel that through his art, and then re-direct that back to you as something completely different and new.” Hell, even My Chemical Romance frontman, Gerard Way recently told Rolling Stone that the legendary comic inspired him to prioritize his mental health after his band broke up in 2013. You know you’re influential when young comics, boomers, and former emo kids actively look up to you.
What We Learned From Dave Chappelle's TERF Debacle
Source: Pinoy Daily News
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