“You know you must be doing something right if old people like you”.
(Dave Chappelle)
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here to give the Five-Minute Thursday writing prompt another run! 😊
I created this topic with designs to write about Ali Siddiq who is an amazing storyteller and keeps audiences engaged. This prompt came to me because I drove up to Daytona Beach last weekend to see Ali at The Peabody for his new tour, In the Shadows. I started writing this article with the intention of telling my readers how great Ali Siddiq is but decided to take a slight detour to truly highlight the GOAT (Greatest of All Time).
This Five-Minute Thursday prompt is: My Favorite Comedian.
Surprise, it’s not Ali Siddiq but Dave Chappelle. I have been a fan of Dave’s comedy for a while now with my full introduction to his work via The Chappelle Show. This show only ran for two seasons but the amount of work he put into this show makes every episode a classic. The level of comedic timing and clever skits made him a household name. The show was must see TV and never disappointed the viewers.
There were a few skits that you really had to pay attention to keep up. One of these skits was: The Blind Black White Supremist. Yes, the skit was just as ridiculous as the title, but he made a point and kept the audience laughing. Check it out when you get a chance. 😊
Dave ventures into True Hollywood Stories featuring Charlie Murphy to tell stories about legends, Prince and Rick James. These are identified as completely true stories as told by Charlie Murphy. I still watch these clips on YouTube when I want to laugh out loud.
Dave Chappelle is a true stand-up legend. His Netflix comedy specials are some of the most watched. I believe I have seen them all and continue to watch clips on YouTube—his work never gets old to me. I jump on YouTube when I need a laugh before going to bed and I always search for something from the Chappelle archives. He just completed his fourth hosting stint on Saturday Night Live. I’ve watched them multiple times and he continues to bring the funny.
I highly recommend you jump on YouTube and check out some of his work. You pick what looks good to you, but The Blind Black White Supremist is worth a shot if you want to laugh at a concept this silly. The Prince skit is hilarious too. 😊 Challenge him!
Check out Ali Siddiq while you are browsing. He is a funny dude too!
Who is your favorite comedian?
Calvin Williams
“I love my jokes”.
(Dave Chappelle)
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