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Why Are You Ranking: Best 'Chappelle's Show' Seasons Listed from Gay KKK to Purple Heels
Most Generation X’er and some members of the Millennial Generation, can point to a show that showcases edginess, surrealism, and flat-out funny material through the medium of television. Chappelle’s Show was that program that brought together Black, red, yellow, white, and brown and said it was okay to laugh at our foibles, not our virtues. Now with a series of substantial comedy specials with Netflix under his belt, Mr. DC (also Washington, D.C.’s own) has risen from the still fiery hot ashes of his former show. Chappelle, Neal Brennan, and company sought to create something that they knew would be canceled. They joked about it almost incessantly. From the “When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong” sketches, one might glean that similar circumstances occurred while on the set of the show. Still, the show blossomed into a wonderful array of jokes and sometimes uncomfortable asides about racial identity and sexual harassment. Soon, it imploded under its own weight. Dave Chappelle epitomized the nature of a cool guy that could commit comedic acts with both intensity and aplomb. Though his sudden departure sent shockwaves that led to a feature in TIME magazine from Africa, a trip to Inside the Actors Studio, and an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the series presents overall as thought-provoking and gut-wrenching, original content. Along with some of the hottest names in R&B and Hip Hop, the show was a staple for at least two generations of people. So, get your crack pipes, reparations, and remember fellows to sit down when you pee for, Why Are You Ranking: Best Chappelle's Show seasons listed from Gay KKK to Purple heels.
By Skyler Saunders8 years ago in Geeks
The Disney Princess Club: Actual Princess, or Just Heroine?
Snow White Story: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Year: 1937 Princess: Yes Justification: Snow White was born a princess. In the Disney version we never see her mother, and instead just know of her stepmother– the Queen. Due to that, as viewers it is a little questionable for us if her father married into the royal family after his wife (who had Snow White) died, or if the Queen married into the royal family. Well, based on several resources, it has reaffirmed my knowledge that Snow White is, indeed, a full-princess.
By Zellie Wicker8 years ago in Geeks
3 Advantages of Being a Nerd
At the age of two, I discovered my father's NES and played my first game, Super Mario Bros. When I was five-years-old, I became more interested in nerdy things, for example, watching tv shows like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and also having plenty of toys and trading cards. So basically, I was the nerdy one in my family. I had that personality as a kid and now as an adult. I'm going to share with you three advantages of being a nerd and show everyone that there's nothing wrong with liking certain things.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 years ago in Geeks
Utilitarian Standpoint: Entertainment Discrimination (Part 3)
I am an anime and book addict, through and through. But recently, the movie watching bug has caught me. [One, in a small city where there isn’t much to do, going to the movies provides me with a fresh (non-boring) experience, especially if you have an eclectic taste like moi. Two, I work seven days a week (64 hours), so my time availability for doing my favorite things (reading and anime) is extremely limited. Three, it’s a new hobby I’ve acquired to pass some time with my momma on a weekly basis.]
By Heeta Joshi8 years ago in Geeks
'Incredibles 2' Review
It’s been 14 years since the original was released in 2004 and the world was introduced to the Parr’s, a superhero family living in hiding after a governmental initiative to ban all ‘Supers’, forcing them to permanently live as their secret identities. After the adventures of Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl and their family enthralled the world and became an instant hit at the box office, fans having been waiting with baited breath for the inevitable sequel that the film’s ending teased at. Now the wait is over and the misunderstood ‘Supers’ are back in a brand new adventure that, in my opinion, was most definitely worth the wait!
By Lowri Jones8 years ago in Geeks
This Is Why Journalists Aren't Taken Seriously Anymore
If you've been online in the last week or so you may or may not have seen/heard something about the Guild Wars 2 developers who were fired following a rather unprofessional outburst on social media. Yes, I know this sounds like the start of a hit piece, and it's funny you should say that because that's kind of what I'd like to look at.
By Greg Seebregts8 years ago in Geeks
Five Behind-The-Scene Things You Should Know About 'Killing Eve'
Just like a good book that is unputdownable, Killing Eve is an engrossing spy series that grabs you from the very first episode and tangles a string of intriguing events that hooks you into wanting to know what happens next immediately. With just eight episodes in its inaugural season, the BBC America series is hence a binge-watch delight.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
Why You Should Be Listening to Podcasts
Something I've been doing a lot of lately is listening to podcasts. They offer a great source of information and entertainment, they span a vast number of topics and interests, and have the convenience of being able to be consumed in almost any location you have access to speakers or headphones.
By Jamie Gillam8 years ago in Geeks
Top 7 Dragon Ball Villains
Hit, Jiren and Whis receive honorable mention but do not make the list as they are not true villains. Antagonist yes, however, Hit and Jiren are just beings from another Universe fighting for their team. Even though the dragon balls are at stake, it is not as if they came to earth to destroy or enslave all mankind. Whis is an angel and it appears that they a somewhat separate type of being as they only awaken to be the attendant of a God of Destructions.
By travus Leroux8 years ago in Geeks
Cosplayer Spotlight: Shania Durst-Deller
Would you mind telling me a little bit about yourself and how you got into cosplay? Shania: Well, I'm a 25-year-old nursing student here in Benton. I got into cosplay with my husband. We have been married for almost four months; been together for four years. I fought three years of breast cancer and fought losing our first baby. I'm a strong-hearted woman. I've always loved the idea to be different. It's good to be different.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 years ago in Geeks
The Marvel Cinematic Universe 80s Style...Part One!
It's January 2nd, 1984 and Terms of Endearment is the number one movie at the US Box Office. Return of the Jedi was the biggest movie of the last year and the rest of the year will see movies like Ghostbusters, The Terminator,Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom & Beverly Hills Cop hit theaters.
By Rob Taylor8 years ago in Geeks
Cosplayer Spotlight: Eric Lenhardt
What excites me as a cosplayer is other cosplayers being creative and coming with the most outstanding cosplays. I regularly leave comments on their photos and share those pictures on social media. Another cosplayer that I had an opportunity to interview recently was Eric Lenhardt. He may be in his 40s, but don't take his appearance and creative side for granted. I see his cosplays on a regular basis on Facebook and Instagram. He has the best ideas and is willing to cosplay as pretty much anybody. So sit back and enjoy this interview.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 years ago in Geeks
