For two unforgettable seasons of "Chappelle's Show," Dave Chappelle made us laugh. He made us cry. His fearless, intelligent, racially charged brand of comedy was nothing short of a revolution. The show shut down twelve years ago, and America's finest comedy minds are still playing catch-up.
Now, Chappelle has been rewarded with a three-special Netflix deal worth $60 million. Congrats, Dave! We love you. Celebrate by clicking through the gallery and revisit the 10 greatest sketches in "Chappelle's Show" history.
[HONORABLE MENTION]
- World Series of Dice
- Kneehigh Park
- (anything with Tyrone Biggums)
- Niggar Family
- A Moment in the Life of Lil Jon
- Wu-Tang Financial
- Black Bush
- Tupac is Still Alive
"White People Dancing"
Premise
"You know, all my life I've heard that white people can't dance. I don't believe that. I don't think it's so much that white people can't dance, it's just that they like certain musical instruments. That instrument, my friends, is the electric guitar. It speaks directly to the soul of the white person. They find it irresistible. Now with me, as you can see, is my good friend John Mayer. And we are going to test this theory this afternoon."
Quotables
"Sanchez, go!"
Best Quotes: "Sanchez, go!"
"Making the Band"
Premise
A rag tag group of aspiring musicians travel to the furthest corners of the greater New York metropolitan area to track down Cambodian breast milk, left-handed golf clubs, and other obscure items so that Diddy will give them the keys to the studio.
Quotables
"If I had my way, I'd never work. I'd just stay home all day, watch Scarface 50 times, eat a turkey sandwich, and have sex all fucking day. Then I'd dress up like a clown, and surprise kids at schools. Then I'd take a dump in the back of a movie theater, and just wait until somebody sat in it. Hear it squish. That's funny to me. Then I'd paint, and read, and play violin. I'd climb the mountains, and sing the songs that I like to sing. But I don't got that kinda time."
"I mean, who are da five greatest rappers of all time? Dylan... Dylan... Dylan, Dylan, and Dylan. Cuz I spit hot fire."
"The Wayne Brady Show"
Premise
Wayne Brady is not who we thought he was. He takes Dave out on a wild night of murder, pimpin', PCP, and sandwiches.
Quotables
"Is Wayne Brady gonna have to choke a bitch?"
"Oh shit, it's Wayne Brady!"
"RIVERSIDE, MOTHAFUCKA!"
"That's PCP. Angel dust, Sherman Hemsley, Love Boat, Ashy Larry."
"Mad Real World"
Premise
"This is the true story of six motherfuckin' strangers, being put in a motherfuckin' house, and have their motherfuckin' live tapes, and find out what happens when they start being all polite and shit, and start being real... Mad real."
Quotables
"Well look here, Chad. For the entire period that you're in my room, I better not catch you peeing standing up. You sit down when you pee."
"Night night! Keep your butthole tight!"
"Correction. I had sex with Katie."
"R Kelly - 'Piss On You' and 'Piss On You (Remix)'"
Premise
R Kelly confesses his love for golden showers in a new music video.
Quotables
"Only thing that make my life complete
Is when I turn your face into a toilet seat."
"Haters wanna hate,
Lovers wanna love.
I don't even want none of the above,
I want to piss on you!"
"Frontline: Clayton Bigsby"
Premise
A startling revelation -- one of the most influential white supremacists in the country is a blind black man named Clayton Bigsby. Frontline investigates...
Quotables
"Then Jasper said, 'Look here. if anyone's gonna have sex with my sister, it's gonna be *me*.'"
"White power!"
"The Playa Haters' Ball"
Premise
Silky Johnson, Buck Nasty, and the most prolific haters on the face of the earth convene for the annual Playa Haters' Ball.
Quotables
"What can I say about that suit that hasn't already been said about Afghanistan?"
"Now that man I'd hate to fight. Cause she wears underwear with dick-holes in 'em."
"Racial Draft"
Premise:
It's a draft -- to determine celebrities' racial allegiances once and for all. The black delegation has the first pick...
Quotables:
"So long fried, hello fried chicken. I love you dad!"
"I've just received word that Tiger has lost all his endorsements. Nike, Wheaties, Amex, Tag Heuer, the whole shebang-a-bang. Well, tough break, nigga. There's always FUBU."
(Note: "Racial Draft" is not available to embed, but you can watch the full episode here.)
"Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Stories - Prince"
Premise
A true story: Prince challenges Eddie Murphy's crew to a game of basketball.
Quotables
"Why don't you purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka?"
"Computer Blue."
"Game, blouses."
"Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Stories - Rick James"
Premise
A true story: a coked out Rick James squares off with Charlie Murphy, on multiple occasions.
Quotables
"Fuck. Yo'. Couch. Nigga!"
"What did the five fingers say to the face? Slap!"
"Hmm... I wish I had more hands. So I could give those titties four thumbs down!"
"Now, Darkness, the tables have turned."
"I'm Rick James, bitch!"