'I think what [Chappelle] said was so hurtful and damaging to the trans community.” Wanda Sykes deliberately used her new Netflix special to counter some of her old friend Dave Chappelle’s most “damaging” material. ImAnEntertainer
back in March. “Until a drag queen walks into a school and beats up eight kids to death with a copy ofShe also points out the absurdity of prohibiting trans women in women’s bathrooms, highlighting how “un-ladylike” public women’s restrooms typically are, concluding, “I welcome my trans sisters into the ladies’ room. Maybe you’ll make us do better.”
Sykes also addresses the backlash from some establishment comedians towards so-called “woke comics”—usually women and other people from marginalized groups. The former Oscars host said she’s hardly offended by the title, referencing other iconic “woke” comedians like Dick Gregory and George Carlin.. “That’s great. What makes me laugh is that they say that like it’s an insult. ‘Oh, they’re woke.’ Thank you! Yeah, I read some stuff from time to time. Yeah, I know a few things.
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