David Chappelle Attacked On Stage. Are Comedians Now The Scapegoat For The Emotionally Fragile?

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reason for being attacked?I grew up watching comedians and am a huge fan. Many comedians have gone through tough times and having so they have turned to making people laugh for a living. It’s not an easy job either. Things can be funny, but for a joke to resonate fully that takes knowing how to approach a subject, timing, and delivery.With some comedy, the message is deeper, and a tool for spreading awareness. They say the things some are thinking but are too scared to. And with the ridiculousness of society, they risk their reputations to shine a light on subjects most fear because they must stay P.C. to avoid being canceled.I relate on all levels. If I was more confident and extroverted I most definitely would have gone into the route of comedy. I have also been assaulted because of my no filtered mouth as well. Even after that, I will always share my opinion when it’s appropriate. Physically harming someone will not spread an illuminating message and counteracts the excuse of being offended. That is the opp

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osite of what comedy is, to use fear, abuse, and intimidation to quiet someone.Every comedian is different though, and even though I greatly enjoy and appreciate their art form, there are some I do not like nor agree with what they joke about. I simply will just not watch them or give them attention. Bringing a whirlwind of attention to a performer's bad or negative behavior is actually beneficial to them. Think about this if you don’t get my point:There’s no such thing as bad publicity.- Phineas T BarnumThe fact that someone who is easily offended or dislikes a performer would even go to a comedy show boggles my mind! If you don’t like what someone has to say, simply stop listening. Just as I tell people on my social media- my platform is mine and mine alone and if you don’t like it Delete me!UPDATE*NBC News has reported the attacker had a “replica gun” with a knife that popped out.Are you fucking kidding me?!</article></body>

First Chris Rock and now David Chappelle. Is the attack on comedians becoming a trend?

“Was that Will Smith?” Chris Rock replied after David Chappelle was assaulted on stage during a set for a Netflix special. At this first-ever live Netflix event, it was watched by several celebrities including Jaime Foxx who went up on stage to aid Chappelle against the attacker. Videos emerged on Twitter from attendees watching the show.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I'm sure you have heard about the drama that ensued between Chris Rock and Will Smith a few weeks ago. What is going on with the assault on comedians lately? Yes, words can hurt deeply, but is that a palpable reason for being attacked?

I grew up watching comedians and am a huge fan. Many comedians have gone through tough times and having so they have turned to making people laugh for a living. It’s not an easy job either. Things can be funny, but for a joke to resonate fully that takes knowing how to approach a subject, timing, and delivery.

With some comedy, the message is deeper, and a tool for spreading awareness. They say the things some are thinking but are too scared to. And with the ridiculousness of society, they risk their reputations to shine a light on subjects most fear because they must stay P.C. to avoid being canceled.

I relate on all levels. If I was more confident and extroverted I most definitely would have gone into the route of comedy. I have also been assaulted because of my no filtered mouth as well. Even after that, I will always share my opinion when it’s appropriate. Physically harming someone will not spread an illuminating message and counteracts the excuse of being offended. That is the opposite of what comedy is, to use fear, abuse, and intimidation to quiet someone.

Every comedian is different though, and even though I greatly enjoy and appreciate their art form, there are some I do not like nor agree with what they joke about. I simply will just not watch them or give them attention. Bringing a whirlwind of attention to a performer's bad or negative behavior is actually beneficial to them. Think about this if you don’t get my point:

There’s no such thing as bad publicity.- Phineas T Barnum

The fact that someone who is easily offended or dislikes a performer would even go to a comedy show boggles my mind! If you don’t like what someone has to say, simply stop listening. Just as I tell people on my social media- my platform is mine and mine alone and if you don’t like it Delete me!

***UPDATE****

NBC News has reported the attacker had a “replica gun” with a knife that popped out.

Are you fucking kidding me?!