Whatever happened to.......?

RomaGoth · 01-18-2008, 11:28 AM

...Dave Chapelle? I loved his show on Comedy Central and own both seasons on DVD. He suddenly quit the show due to concerns regarding the direction of the show and he had numerous problems with the producers. He disappeared into thin air for a while (I think he was in Africa or something for a while), and now he is doing stand up and a movie.

But what happened to him? What REALLY happened to him? There must be a lot more to it than just what has been said in regards to the ending of his show. How can he just walk away from such a successful endeavor?

Also, I would love to hear some of other's favorite episodes. I will post my favorite at a later time...

rkmsuf · 01-18-2008, 11:30 AM

I think he is bipolar and for a while thought he was british.

RomaGoth · 01-18-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

I think he is bipolar and for a while thought he was british.

Butter · 01-18-2008, 11:39 AM

He had a nervous breakdown. He has pretty much gone into hiding now, in nearby Yellow Springs, Ohio.

gstelmack · 01-18-2008, 11:40 AM

I'm pretty sure he was busy watching American Idol.

Anthony · 01-18-2008, 11:42 AM

he took his show in a back alley and lynched it.

BishopMVP · 01-18-2008, 11:49 AM

He thought (white) people were misinterpreting some of his skits and treating racism as not a serious deal.

rkmsuf · 01-18-2008, 11:50 AM

Didn't Charlie Murphy threaten to sue him for injuries sustained during consensual horseplay?

molson · 01-18-2008, 11:50 AM

How is he not a Scientologist?

Oilers9911 · 01-18-2008, 11:59 AM

He changed his name to Mauraders and has dedicated his life to Maximum Football.

Neon_Chaos · 01-18-2008, 12:22 PM

Oprah and Cosby got to him. The two lead the infamous underground B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D., a group of powerful african-americans who try to control african-american performers from casting african-americans in typical stereotypes.

... and Rick James is haunting him.

RomaGoth · 01-18-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

Oprah and Cosby got to him. The two lead the infamous underground B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D., a group of powerful african-americans who try to control african-american performers from casting african-americans in typical stereotypes.

... and Rick James is haunting him.

LMAO at that one.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-18-2008, 12:39 PM

Didn't he leave Los Angeles in 2004 to go play for Colorado? He's still playing for the Avalanche, right?

RomaGoth · 01-18-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Didn't he leave Los Angeles in 2004 to go play for Colorado? He's still playing for the Avalanche, right?

Aren't you thinking of Manute Bol?

MJ4H · 01-18-2008, 12:56 PM

Ugh, I hate Dave Chapelle. Absolutely can't stand him.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-18-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RomaGoth

Aren't you thinking of Manute Bol?

This is funny on multiple levels.

RomaGoth · 01-18-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MattJones4Heisman

Ugh, I hate Dave Chapelle. Absolutely can't stand him.

I am truly sorry for your loss.

MJ4H · 01-18-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RomaGoth

I am truly sorry for your loss.

What loss?

RomaGoth · 01-18-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MattJones4Heisman

What loss?

The loss of laughter in your life by not watching/listening to Dave Chapelle. He is f***ing hilarious. Really.

Neon_Chaos · 01-18-2008, 01:23 PM

CHINGY CHANG CHANG CHANGY CHING CHANG!

MJ4H · 01-18-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RomaGoth

The loss of laughter in your life by not watching/listening to Dave Chapelle. He is f***ing hilarious. Really.

Yeah I tried. Didn't really work for me. I make up for it by watching people that actually do make me laugh.

Anthony · 01-18-2008, 01:33 PM

FUCK...YO'....COUCH.

"black magic....darkness.....evil!" hahahaha, that's my favorite line from the Rick James skit. that's an all-time classic.

cooooooold-bloodeeeeed.

Noop · 01-18-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MattJones4Heisman

Ugh, I hate Dave Chapelle. Absolutely can't stand him.

RomaGoth · 01-18-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MattJones4Heisman

Yeah I tried. Didn't really work for me. I make up for it by watching people that actually do make me laugh.

Fair enough. Out of curiosity, who DOES make you laugh?

lighthousekeeper · 01-18-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hell Atlantic

he took his show in a back alley and lynched it.

ftw

Scoobz0202 · 01-18-2008, 01:47 PM

Here is the first part of his interview on Inside The Actors studio. The rest of the parts are on youtube also. Here is the link to the first one. The thing that sucks about this interview on youtube is that around part 3 or so the audio gets out of sink, but I still enjoyed listening to it. One of the better interviews, imo, on Inside The Actors Studio.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ysoth-DYs78

Logan · 01-18-2008, 02:41 PM

"So long fried rice, hello fried chicken! I love you Dad!

I've always wanted to say this...for shizzle!"

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Neon_Chaos · 01-18-2008, 02:43 PM

"What did the five fingers say to the face?"

"SLAP!"

"Cocaine is a hell of a drug."

Neon_Chaos · 01-18-2008, 02:44 PM

His wife is actually a Filipina.

Sweet.

RomaGoth · 01-18-2008, 02:45 PM

My absolute favorite sketch from his show is the one with Wayne Brady where they go out on the town.

At one point they are stopped in the car and talking to one of Brady's whores on the corner. She doesn't have as much money to give him as the other's and Brady says to her, "Is Wayne Brady gonna have to choke a bitch?" Damn that episode is funny. I also like the racial draft one and any of the ones with Rick James and/or Charlie Murphy. Charlie Murphy is funny as hell too.

Great show....

Abe Sargent · 01-18-2008, 02:53 PM

Yeah, I agree with MJ4H, I watched the show twice, only found one skit to be funny, and was insulted by another, while the rest were just boring. Why invest my time into a comedy show that isn;t funnier? So I never kept watching.

Subby · 01-18-2008, 03:20 PM

That's a pretty good litmus test.

Daimyo · 01-18-2008, 04:26 PM

I understand people not liking him... comedy is subjective. What I don't really understand is the need to actually post in this thread about disliking him. When I see threads about shows I don't like or care about I don't even read them, let alone post. *shurg*

MJ4H · 01-18-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Daimyo

I understand people not liking him... comedy is subjective. What I don't really understand is the need to actually post in this thread about disliking him. When I see threads about shows I don't like or care about I don't even read them, let alone post. *shurg*

That's kind of the thing. The only reason I did it was because he did it in the American Idol thread. I normally wouldn't.

ETA: and I agree, it tends to derail the thread from just wanting to discuss something to trying to defend it. That said, I apologize and bow out.

Abe Sargent · 01-18-2008, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Daimyo

I understand people not liking him... comedy is subjective. What I don't really understand is the need to actually post in this thread about disliking him. When I see threads about shows I don't like or care about I don't even read them, let alone post. *shurg*

True, i as just backing MH4H, and I'll leave too. I just didn't want him out there hanging by himself. Toodles all.

molson · 01-18-2008, 05:35 PM

He's a talented guy who had an odd show. It's different than anything else because of the length that things go on - it's like watching sketchy comedy from the 70's.

That "race draft" skit was a fun idea - but it went on forever.

korme · 01-21-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

He had a nervous breakdown. He has pretty much gone into hiding now, in nearby Yellow Springs, Ohio.

People from the area always have stories about running into Dave being a regular guy in Yellow Springs.

I've only been there for golfing purposes.

sabotai · 01-21-2008, 03:02 PM

Ironhead · 01-21-2008, 03:25 PM

Always loved Chapelle's Show. Not that long before the show ended Starbuck, her brother and I had a chance to see Charlie Murphy and Donnell Rawlings (Ashy Larry) at a comedy club in North Jersey.

It was clear that Charlie Murphy was more of an actor than a stand up comedian. It was especially clear when Donnell Rawlings took the stage. Rawlings was much more high energy than he ever appeared on the show. The whole show was great though. Rawlings shook everyone's hand at the door after the show and let us all take a picture with him which was really cool.

Neon_Chaos · 02-27-2008, 11:20 AM

Found the Wayne Brady sketch.

One of the funniest sketches on the show, ever.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...eoID=701465348

Pumpy Tudors · 02-27-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Didn't he leave Los Angeles in 2004 to go play for Colorado? He's still playing for the Avalanche, right?

Hey, sorry, I was thinking of Ian Laperriere here. My bad.

ShawonDunston · 02-27-2008, 11:31 AM

If i'm not mistaken, he joined a BT guild and is currently testing Sunwell Pateau for the 2.4 patch.

01-18-2008, 11:30 AM	#2
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	I think he is bipolar and for a while thought he was british. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

01-18-2008, 11:39 AM	#4
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	He had a nervous breakdown. He has pretty much gone into hiding now, in nearby Yellow Springs, Ohio. __________________ My listening habits

01-18-2008, 11:40 AM	#5
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	I'm pretty sure he was busy watching American Idol. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

01-18-2008, 11:50 AM	#8
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Didn't Charlie Murphy threaten to sue him for injuries sustained during consensual horseplay? __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

01-18-2008, 12:22 PM	#11
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Oprah and Cosby got to him. The two lead the infamous underground B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D., a group of powerful african-americans who try to control african-american performers from casting african-americans in typical stereotypes. ... and Rick James is haunting him. __________________ Come and see. Last edited by Neon_Chaos : 01-18-2008 at 12:22 PM.

01-18-2008, 11:42 AM	#6
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	he took his show in a back alley and lynched it.

01-18-2008, 11:49 AM	#7
BishopMVP Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Concord, MA/UMass	He thought (white) people were misinterpreting some of his skits and treating racism as not a serious deal.

01-18-2008, 11:50 AM	#9
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	How is he not a Scientologist?

01-18-2008, 11:59 AM	#10
Oilers9911 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2006	He changed his name to Mauraders and has dedicated his life to Maximum Football.

01-18-2008, 12:39 PM	#13
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Didn't he leave Los Angeles in 2004 to go play for Colorado? He's still playing for the Avalanche, right? __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

01-18-2008, 12:56 PM	#15
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Ugh, I hate Dave Chapelle. Absolutely can't stand him.

01-18-2008, 01:23 PM	#20
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	CHINGY CHANG CHANG CHANGY CHING CHANG! __________________ Come and see.

01-18-2008, 01:33 PM	#22
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	FUCK...YO'....COUCH. "black magic....darkness.....evil!" hahahaha, that's my favorite line from the Rick James skit. that's an all-time classic. cooooooold-bloodeeeeed.

01-18-2008, 01:47 PM	#26
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	Here is the first part of his interview on Inside The Actors studio. The rest of the parts are on youtube also. Here is the link to the first one. The thing that sucks about this interview on youtube is that around part 3 or so the audio gets out of sink, but I still enjoyed listening to it. One of the better interviews, imo, on Inside The Actors Studio. http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ysoth-DYs78

01-18-2008, 02:41 PM	#27
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	"So long fried rice, hello fried chicken! I love you Dad! I've always wanted to say this...for shizzle!" Racial Draft Add to My Profile \| More Videos

01-18-2008, 02:43 PM	#28
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	"What did the five fingers say to the face?" "SLAP!" "Cocaine is a hell of a drug." __________________ Come and see.

01-18-2008, 02:44 PM	#29
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	His wife is actually a Filipina. Sweet. __________________ Come and see.

01-18-2008, 02:53 PM	#31
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Yeah, I agree with MJ4H, I watched the show twice, only found one skit to be funny, and was insulted by another, while the rest were just boring. Why invest my time into a comedy show that isn;t funnier? So I never kept watching. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

01-18-2008, 03:20 PM	#32
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	That's a pretty good litmus test. __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

01-18-2008, 04:26 PM	#33
Daimyo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkeley	I understand people not liking him... comedy is subjective. What I don't really understand is the need to actually post in this thread about disliking him. When I see threads about shows I don't like or care about I don't even read them, let alone post. shurg

01-18-2008, 05:35 PM	#36
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	He's a talented guy who had an odd show. It's different than anything else because of the length that things go on - it's like watching sketchy comedy from the 70's. That "race draft" skit was a fun idea - but it went on forever.

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sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love

01-21-2008, 03:25 PM	#39
Ironhead College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Barnegat, NJ	Always loved Chapelle's Show. Not that long before the show ended Starbuck, her brother and I had a chance to see Charlie Murphy and Donnell Rawlings (Ashy Larry) at a comedy club in North Jersey. It was clear that Charlie Murphy was more of an actor than a stand up comedian. It was especially clear when Donnell Rawlings took the stage. Rawlings was much more high energy than he ever appeared on the show. The whole show was great though. Rawlings shook everyone's hand at the door after the show and let us all take a picture with him which was really cool.

02-27-2008, 11:20 AM	#40
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Found the Wayne Brady sketch. One of the funniest sketches on the show, ever. http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...eoID=701465348 __________________ Come and see.

02-27-2008, 11:31 AM	#42
ShawonDunston Banned Join Date: Feb 2008	If i'm not mistaken, he joined a BT guild and is currently testing Sunwell Pateau for the 2.4 patch.

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