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Summary: To much hype
Review: I had never seen this show before, and gave it a chance, but is not as good as the packaging makes it look. It has some good sketches and ideas, but is not too polished. Let me set one thing straight, I am not offended by bad words, but I do get offended when after paying money, this people behind the show think that the sole use of bad words are going to make the joke (it does not work for me). It's either funny or not, bad words are only an accentuated touch not miracles. Only repress people laugh to that crap. However, there are some good sketches here and there. He jokes R. Kelly and 50 cent, he jokes about The Real World in putting one white guy to live with some crazy ghetto black characters, this one is good. He also had another one in witch he does an AND 1 basketball mix tape, but not about basketball instead he makes a mixtape using baseball, tennis, and bowling. Ask a black dude with Paul Mooney is short but very funny. Paul Mooney wrote for In Living Color, Richard Prior, etc. In my opinion he is more talented than Chappelle, and knows when to stop. The rest is mainly crap, forced jokes, and bad humor;for that reason,I sold mine. [...] And if it does not have to be sketches or African American comedy, for the same amount of money buy a season of Three's Company, one of the best and most funny sitcoms in American TV.
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Summary: The most hilarious show you will ever see now on DVD...
Review: Before i bought 'Season 1' of the Chappelle Show on DVD i had watched every episode in the season already. The thing that makes this DVD so hilarious is the fact that its uncensored and uncut. Dave Chappelle takes humor to extreme levels in this package complete with all the first season episodes (some featuring commentary by Dave and other show creators) and deleted bonus material such as the 20 minute 'Ask a Black Dude' segment with comedian Paul Mooney.The sketches on the 'Chappelle's Show' season one are undeniably hilarious. Dave spoofs everyone from Ms. Cleo (on "Dave Chappelle's Educated Guess Line") to R. Kelly (on the "Piss On You" and "Piss On You (remix)" skits) with his over-the-top racism and negativity. Most people would say "that isn't funny" or "how can you laugh at that?", but the fact of the matter is that this is what America wants to see. Taking such current shows as MTV's The Real World ("The Mad Real World") and Trading Spaces ("Trading Spouses") and making them into twisted masterpieces is exactly what Dave Chappelle is so good at. Even the skits that are so cruel (such as a sketch where Dave visits a cancerous boy in the hospital) they still make you burst out laughing after Chappelle has worked his magic on them. The shows negative points are few but still are visible. The execissive use of racist slurs like 'n****' create an unpleasent atmosphere for most of the episodes as well does the constant usage of 'f***' and 'b****'. Also is the repitive nature of the skits, seeing as almost every one involves the same "i hate white people" message. Overall, however, the complete first season is unflawed by any negative comments and comes off as a masterpiece. The added bonus music from rappers Mos Def, Talib Kweli and De La Soul are an added bonus that makes the disc even more fun to watch. It has been said so many times before, but this is the future of television and Dave Chappelle will be around for a very long time.
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Summary: The laughs never stop
Review: Dave Chappelle has been one of my favorite comedians since I first saw him back in "Half-Baked" in 1998. Since then Dave-Mania has exploded, causing Dave to get his own sketch comedy show on Comedy Central appropriately titled "Chappelle's Show". Now I don't know if Dave is the primary writer of these skits, but whoever is, is an absolutely hilarous, and sickly demented. Dave's show is one that you can laugh with your friends, or by yourself, it doesn't really matter, because the show is so damn funny. Making fun of politics, culture and almost anything else you can imagine, Chappelle's show pushes the limit every episode and doesn't care who it offends.
Season one has some of the best skits the show has done thus far, including spoofs of "The Real World" and "Trading Places". The characters and ideas are just so funny. You can't help but laugh. If you're uptight about crude humor, then this show is probably not for you. On Chappelle's show, no one and no race is safe. Don't take it personally, or you're going to miss the real comedy behind a lot of his opinions. I'm white and I don't take it seriously. I actually think it's very funny. The Extras including on the DVD are well worth buying, including commentary on episodes, deleted scenes, outtakes and more. The outtakes and deleted are by far the best piece of extras on here. Still episodes containing skits like "Blackzilla", "The Mad Real World", "Trading Spouses", Dave's version of Grand Theft Auto, "Great Moments in Hook-up History" and many more, you will not be dissapointed by this purchase.
I can't wait til season two hits stores, but until that time, season one will hold me over. The fact that it's uncensored is even better, because I don't know why, but hearing Dave say the F word is jusf funny. He has a way of saying this that just can't be emmulated. If you're a fan of the show, then you probably already own this, but if you haven't seen it, or you like what Dave Chappelle has been in, but somehow skipped the show, then go out and pick this up immediately. I think it's running for about $20 right now, so it's not that big of a hole in your pocket like other seasonal box sets are.
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Summary: Musicalgenius, go back under the rock you came from
Review: Dave Chappelle is one of the funniest comics out right now. He isn't afraid to make light of the problems that we are dealing with in this country at this moment (politics, racism, etc), and put his own little spin on them. If so many people thought they should "watch the 700 club instead", it would not be the 2nd highest rated show on Comedy Central behind South Park! He was brought back for a second season for a reason--he's hilarious! My favorites are the Charlie Murphy's true Hollywood stories (I'm Rick James b**ch!) and the blind KKK member who's actually black. The R Kelly skit was freakin genius. The one thing the DVD does not have is the musical appearances from the show, but the DVD is great anyway. All the uncensored skits are even better with the cursing! This definitely a must have! P.S. Musicalgenius, Dave uses the "N" word jokingly in his skits...which way did you use it in your review??
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Summary: Funnier the second time around.
Review: Dave Chappelle keeps showing why he is the funniest, maybe not the most talented, but still the funniest comic of our generation. Chappelle allows you to join in his skits by showing his genuine enjoyment of making them. This is a man who enjoys his work and the audience feeds on his enthusiasm. These skits are first rate, but be aware they can be very crude, albiet funny at the same time. Rick James........:)
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Summary: Genius
Review: Dave takes us into his world. He pushed the word "laughter" onto a different level. His episodes push boundries far from believable. He took shows that were popular and turned them into something we could laugh at. His remake of "Trading Spouses" is a great example. He also pokes fun at musical artists like R. Kelly and Prince. He expressed great laughter in these skits. He's a comedic genius that will be around for a very long time.
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Summary: Genius
Review: Dave takes us into his world. He pushed the word "laughter" onto a different level. His episodes push boundries far from believable. He took shows that were popular and turned them into something we could laugh at. His remake of "Trading Spouses" is a great example. He also pokes fun at musical artists like R. Kelly and Prince. He expressed great laughter in these skits. He's a comedic genius that will be around for a very long time.
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Summary: Another Black Comedian? - Hell NO!
Review: DC started out as a not so funny comedian but overnight,seems to have become a Powerhouse in home entertainment. I guess someone needed to fill the void left by Seinfeld and guess who happened to be in the neighbourhood?
I remember DC in Nutty Professor. The thing is He made the movie funny all by himself. I love DC's style of comedy, and it's definitely not for minors(without a sense of humor!)
Since Chappelle moved into primetime, people just started laughing again. He reminds me of a young black jerry lewis without the Hoivin Foivin...
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Summary: No Music, but Plenty of Funny
Review: Despite the bafling lack of musical guests, it's all here: Tyrone, the crackhead motivational speaker, Clayton, the blind black white supremacist, and Tron, the new world's richest man, who owes his wealth to playing dice after we all finally got our reparations! Dave is an equal opportunity destroyer, making light of virtually every stereotype in our culture and creating a few new ones of his own. This DVD is a must-buy for anyone who enjoyed watching season 1 last year, and it's at least a must-see for those who jumped on the bandwagon in 2004. Beware--some will find this extremely offensive. Profanity, nudity, and racial slurs are all fair game on Chappelle's show, and this completely uncensored DVD is not for the faint of heart. And forget it if you find poking fun of ethnic groups to be racist (or "reverse" racist) in the least; Dave's fans feel like the equally distributed ribbing brings diverse groups together, and this show is for fans only. But if you do decide to buy, you're in for a riot. And considering how many people are claiming to be Rick James nowadays, you're also in the majority.
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Summary: Surpasses In Living Color!
Review: I didn't think it was possible to match a show like IN LIVING COLOR but CHAPPELLE'S SHOW has not just met it with laughs, Chappelle's SHOW has pulverized it. CHAPPELLE'S SHOW has got to be the #1 water cooler show on cable right now. I definately reccommend this DVD to anyone who enjoys off color, low brow humor. IE: Chris Rock, N.W.H, ...While Drinking Juice In The Hood, In Living Color, etc.
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