syxx2001 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2004 I was watching his Showtime special just now and thinking will one day people call him one of the greats or a legend? Granted there are some bandwagon fans now and once his steam dies down they will leave, but, he isnt in it for the money (as proven by declining the host spot for the MTV awards) and he is pretty damn funny. He has always been funny and something makes him stand out from other "competing" black comics like DL Hughley, Cedric, Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey, Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy. But do you think one day people will put him in the same list as Red Foxx and Richard Pryor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boner Kawanger 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2004 Too soon to say, but I think he's great as of right now, with plenty of time to ascend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreatWhiteNope 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2004 he isnt in it for the money (as proven by declining the host spot for the MTV awards) I wouldn't say that. Like he said in his Showtime special: "I've done commercials for Coke and Pepsi...want to know the truth? - Can't even taste the difference. All I know is Pepsi paid the most recently so...it tastes better!" Him turning down the VMA's had more to do with him not wanting to follow Chris Rock's footsteps. He said that in TV Guide a few months back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Shadow Behind You Report post Posted December 13, 2004 He needs to parlay his stand up and tv show success into a Big Screen career and he hasn't done that. Half Baked wasn't a success despite it's cult iconic status it has now and that was done years before he was even a name. He's still a long ways from even being in the shadows of Chris Rock; which he's smart to be trying to avoid. It's hard to. Rock was compared to Murphey for long time and eventually Rock made his own name. Chapelle is on the cusp of being "there". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syxx2001 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 But Rock isnt that funny to me. I was watching his Never Scared and he might have gotten a chuckle, but he just isnt funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 See that quote in your sig?... Jadakiss stole that from Chris Rock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shanghai Kid 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 I was watching his Showtime special just now and thinking will one day people call him one of the greats or a legend? Granted there are some bandwagon fans now and once his steam dies down they will leave, but, he isnt in it for the money (as proven by declining the host spot for the MTV awards) and he is pretty damn funny. He has always been funny and something makes him stand out from other "competing" black comics like DL Hughley, Cedric, Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey, Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy. But do you think one day people will put him in the same list as Red Foxx and Richard Pryor? Umm wtf? Eddie Murphy belongs on the second list right there with Richard Pryor. Delirious my son, Delirious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 It all depends if Chappelle can stay at the level he is currently at and not overexpose himself. There is no need for him to accept every script that gets thrown at him and make box office bombs. So far Dave Chappelle is known for 2 things Half Baked and Rick James BITCH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Psycho Diablo 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 I was watching his Showtime special just now and thinking will one day people call him one of the greats or a legend? Granted there are some bandwagon fans now and once his steam dies down they will leave, but, he isnt in it for the money (as proven by declining the host spot for the MTV awards) and he is pretty damn funny. He has always been funny and something makes him stand out from other "competing" black comics like DL Hughley, Cedric, Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey, Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy. But do you think one day people will put him in the same list as Red Foxx and Richard Pryor? Umm wtf? Eddie Murphy belongs on the second list right there with Richard Pryor. Delirious my son, Delirious. I've never found Eddie Murphy funny at all, personally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 Eddie Murphy's SNL work was great then he made family films in the 90's will this be Chappelle's fate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syxx2001 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 I doubt it, Chappelle doesnt look like a family guy. My teacher told us Murphy used to be a class clown but got away with it because he was always a good guy and smart. I dont know if its true or not, but.....Chappelle doesnt really fit that description to me. And alot of his fans are in the 16-30 year old range and if he was to do a movie with Raven-Symone and the Mowry twins he would piss them off to no end. And I knew Jadakiss didnt make up that line cause I had heard it before, but I didnt know who said it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 Chris Rock said it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Happy Medium 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 Is everyone forgetting he played Tom Hanks' buddy in "You've Got Mail"? If he can do a shitty "Sleepless" movie, he can do family movies...so...you've been warned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 Dave does anything that gets him a steady paycheck. And he'll gladly admit he does anything that gets him a good paycheck. Hell, the man was in "Con Air" for god sake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 The guy did Screwed with Norm Macdonald. Great movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 Don't forget his first film role in Robin Hood: Men in Tights "A black sheriff?!" "It worked in Blazing Saddles!" That was the first time I remember seeing him. The second time was in '95 when he had a series of appearances on Comedy Central's urban comedy show whose name escapes me, and that's when I got hooked on his comedic stylings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 without him, Undercover Brother would not be any good... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck415 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 Dave does anything that gets him a steady paycheck. And he'll gladly admit he does anything that gets him a good paycheck. Hell, the man was in "Con Air" for god sake. Dont hate on ''Con Air''... Biatch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shanghai Kid 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 Eddie Murphy's SNL stuff and Delirious/Raw definetly put him up there with the best ever. Most of his 80's stuff was gold, he's definetly a comedy legend despite becoming a horrible family movie oriented guy from the mid 90's on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 Don't forget the cameo on Nutty Professor as the flava fav def jam stand up comic. Well it looks like Dave did his fair share of "I had to pay the bills" movies but what will be his "I'm rich, bitch" movie? Will the Rick James movie be it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syxx2001 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2004 I remember Nutty Professor and Undercover Brother made me a fan but I didnt know him by name till I caught his first stand up on HBO. My friends were talking about how Dave Chappelle is funny and I thought they meant Dave Attell, who is NOT funny by any means. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skywarp! 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2004 I don't know. I haven't seen much Chappelle's Show besides Season 1, and there wasn't a whole lot on that set that was that original or drop dead funny. He basically takes a tv show or commercial, puts a black spin on it, and adds profanity and sexual talk/acts. The whole R. Kelly skit made me feel embarassed for him because it sounded like an 8th grader wrote that parody song and had the idea of pouring syrup on women and pretending it was poop. His show's comedy is too easy, predictable and seems like anyone can write it (save for Clayton Bigsby). I'm a fan of his "Killin' Them Softly" special, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
