It seems these days being a stand-up comedian is no laughing matter.
And no one knows that better thanDave Chappelle.
On Wednesday, Minneapolis' First Avenuecanceledthe comic’s show, citing public outcry.
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Chappelle’s show (notthat one) will still go on, however.
It was moved to Varsity Theater, which already had two of his showsscheduledfor Thursday and Friday.
Among the backlash was aChange.org petitioncalling for First Avenue not to “platform transphobe Dave Chappelle.”
Chappelle’s actions uphold a violent heteronormative culture and directly violate First Avenue’s code of conduct.
If staff and guests are held to this standard, performers should be too."
Reps for Chappelle did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
