Comedian Dave Chappelle’s stand-up show “Sticks & Stones” is now streaming on Netflix. The special was filmed in Atlanta last year when he did a series of dates.
In the new special, Chappelle riffs on Atlanta as a gay city a couple of times, turning it into one of the largest bits of his hour-long show.
‘Sticks & Stones: Dave Chappelle riffs on Atlanta in Netflix special
The show is part of the $60 million deal he signed with Netflix for three comedy specials. The streaming company is owed one more.
For Chappelle fans, “Sticks & Stones” symbolizes a respite from the politically correct comedy that some of the biggest names in entertainment have slid into in recent years.
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Chappelle goes for the PC jugular on bits about R. Kelly, Michael Jackson, Kevin Hart and even Georgia’s “heartbeat” bill, which outlaws abortion.
From the show, you can tell that Chappelle has an affinity for the ATL and that he knows it well. If you haven’t seen the show, stream it on Netflix now.
Aside from Sticks And Stones, other comedians have used Atlanta venues to record comedy specials are do their stand-up routines. Here are the top comedy clubs in Atlanta.
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