Dave Chappelle Promoting Netflix Special With Homophobic Comments

Wil Wheaton, of “The Big Bang Theory” fame went on a Facebook rant against Dave Chappelle.

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He condemned Chappelle for sharing homophobic comments.

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However, Wheaton admitted he had previously been homophobic.

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Wheaton criticized Chappelle’s comedy methods and those who agree with the methods.

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Wheaton disabled the comments on the post due to negative feedback.

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Wheaton’s post is a narrative that happened to him at a pickup hockey game.

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During the game, he used a homophobic slur where there were gay men.

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After his comments, Wheaton was highly embarrassed, and realized he needed to defend the LGBTQ+ community.

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Chappelle is still promoting his latest documentary, and has not apologized for the comments in the special.

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