These days, a lot of people seem to think they have to have an opinion about everything…and they have to tell you that opinion. And in some cases, they're often outraged if you don't agree with their opinion. I'm trying to have less and in this new department, I'm giving my non-opinions about some things about which I have no opinion…
Like: I have no opinion about Dave Chappelle's latest special. Lately, it seems everyone has an opinion about Dave Chappelle's latest special…even people like me who don't have Netflix and haven't seen it. A lot of people seem to love it and that, to me, is reason enough for it to exist. I've even seen people say he's the best stand-up comedian working today…and he may be. But I haven't seen enough of him to have an opinion on whether he is or he isn't.
The fact that there are people who don't like some of the things he said in it is not a reason why the show should not be available to those who want to see it. I'm pretty sure I'll feel that way even if I see it and I don't like some of the things he says in it. I've seen an awful lot of TV shows and movies and comic books that I didn't like but if you did, fine. Enjoy them. I wish I had. But stop asking me to comment on Dave Chappelle's new special.
What many of the people who don't like Chappelle's special don't like are reportedly some remarks he made about trans people. I have no opinion about what he said because I haven't seen it. In case you're wondering how I feel about trans people, I have no opinion other than that they should have the right to do whatever they want with their bodies and they don't need my approval or anyone's. A very close friend of mine is transitioning and the only problem I have with that is then when I refer to him/her, I sometimes have what Daffy Duck once referred to as "Pronoun Trouble." Other than that, I have no opinion.