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Dave Chappell Checked into Mental Ward Comedy Central star Dave Chappelle has checked himself into a mental health facility in South Africa, the magazine Entertainment Weekly reported on Wednesday.
"It isn't a case of him spending a weekend someplace recuperating from exhaustion," an EW editor says of Chappelle's problems. Showtime The comedian's whereabouts and condition have been unknown since Comedy Central abruptly announced last week that the planned May 31 launch of the third season of Chappelle's Show had been postponed and production halted. Chappelle flew from Newark, N.J., to South Africa on April 28 for treatment, said the magazine, quoting a source close to the show it would not identify. Entertainment Weekly said it had corroborating sources for its story. "We don't know where he is," Comedy Central spokesman Tony Fox said. "We've heard about South Africa. We don't know. We haven't talked to Dave." Chappelle's spokesman, Matt Labov, would not comment on the magazine's story. "It seems like the issues he's contending with are really quite serious," said Dade Hayes, a senior editor at Entertainment Weekly. "It isn't a case of him spending a weekend someplace recuperating from exhaustion." The magazine's sources say Chappelle is still in the facility, which was not named, Hayes said. Chappelle's representatives have denied that the comedian was abusing drugs. Chappelle reportedly signed a $50 million deal with Comedy Central for two more seasons of his show, a payday made possible because of the explosive sales of the show's first season DVD. The magazine said Chappelle had shot four to five episodes' worth of sketches for the new season, but none of its onstage introductions. ----- Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. Space for sale... | |
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That's why I don't wish for fame, too much pressure. | |
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sosgemini said: Comedy Central star Dave Chappelle has checked himself into a mental health facility in South Africa, the magazine Entertainment Weekly reported on Wednesday.
"It isn't a case of him spending a weekend someplace recuperating from exhaustion," an EW editor says of Chappelle's problems. Showtime The comedian's whereabouts and condition have been unknown since Comedy Central abruptly announced last week that the planned May 31 launch of the third season of Chappelle's Show had been postponed and production halted. Chappelle flew from Newark, N.J., to South Africa on April 28 for treatment, said the magazine, quoting a source close to the show it would not identify. Entertainment Weekly said it had corroborating sources for its story. "We don't know where he is," Comedy Central spokesman Tony Fox said. "We've heard about South Africa. We don't know. We haven't talked to Dave." Chappelle's spokesman, Matt Labov, would not comment on the magazine's story. "It seems like the issues he's contending with are really quite serious," said Dade Hayes, a senior editor at Entertainment Weekly. "It isn't a case of him spending a weekend someplace recuperating from exhaustion." The magazine's sources say Chappelle is still in the facility, which was not named, Hayes said. Chappelle's representatives have denied that the comedian was abusing drugs. Chappelle reportedly signed a $50 million deal with Comedy Central for two more seasons of his show, a payday made possible because of the explosive sales of the show's first season DVD. The magazine said Chappelle had shot four to five episodes' worth of sketches for the new season, but none of its onstage introductions. ----- Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. 
This reminds me of the time I was put away in a mental facility some years ago. Well, I'm free now. Haters travel in packs and they are offended or threatened by klhk, haters express intense hostility toward the subject of hate. Haters are annoyed and roll thier eyes when klhk is paid a compliment. ask yourself, are u a hater? | |
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This sounds odd. Maybe he had a manic episode? | |
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klhk said: This reminds me of the time I was put away in a mental facility some years ago. Well, I'm free now. Are you sure? Really, really sure? | |
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Imagine having to justify a $50 million paycheck. That could make anybody snap. | |
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littlemissg said: That's why I don't wish for fame, too much pressure.
Take the pressure and the money and then get the fuck out as soon as you can.  | |
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2the9s said: This sounds odd. Maybe he had a manic episode?
i never saw the manic episode..what year was that on? Check it out ...Shiny Toy Guns R gonna blowup VERY soon and bring melody back to music..you heard it here 1st! http://www.myspacecomment...theone.mp3 | |
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Mazerati said: 2the9s said: This sounds odd. Maybe he had a manic episode?
i never saw the manic episode..what year was that on?  | |
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2the9s said: Mazerati said: i never saw the manic episode..what year was that on? Check it out ...Shiny Toy Guns R gonna blowup VERY soon and bring melody back to music..you heard it here 1st! http://www.myspacecomment...theone.mp3 | |
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Mazerati said: 2the9s said: This sounds odd. Maybe he had a manic episode?
i never saw the manic episode..what year was that on?  | |
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I saw him in Atlantic City a few months ago, the show sucked! All he did was talk to the people in the first few rows and chain smoke. Trust me the fucker was HIGH, he's in rehab  In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular. |
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They can put off season 3 as long as they want, but I want that season 2 dvd durnit! | |
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sosgemini said: Comedy Central star Dave Chappelle has checked himself into a mental health facility in South Africa, the magazine Entertainment Weekly reported on Wednesday.
"It isn't a case of him spending a weekend someplace recuperating from exhaustion," an EW editor says of Chappelle's problems. Showtime The comedian's whereabouts and condition have been unknown since Comedy Central abruptly announced last week that the planned May 31 launch of the third season of Chappelle's Show had been postponed and production halted. Chappelle flew from Newark, N.J., to South Africa on April 28 for treatment, said the magazine, quoting a source close to the show it would not identify. Entertainment Weekly said it had corroborating sources for its story. "We don't know where he is," Comedy Central spokesman Tony Fox said. "We've heard about South Africa. We don't know. We haven't talked to Dave." Chappelle's spokesman, Matt Labov, would not comment on the magazine's story. "It seems like the issues he's contending with are really quite serious," said Dade Hayes, a senior editor at Entertainment Weekly. "It isn't a case of him spending a weekend someplace recuperating from exhaustion." The magazine's sources say Chappelle is still in the facility, which was not named, Hayes said. Chappelle's representatives have denied that the comedian was abusing drugs. Chappelle reportedly signed a $50 million deal with Comedy Central for two more seasons of his show, a payday made possible because of the explosive sales of the show's first season DVD. The magazine said Chappelle had shot four to five episodes' worth of sketches for the new season, but none of its onstage introductions. ----- Copyright 2005 The Associated Press.  This is deep. | |
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Sweeny79 said: I saw him in Atlantic City a few months ago, the show sucked! All he did was talk to the people in the first few rows and chain smoke. Trust me the fucker was HIGH, he's in rehab
did Charlie Murphy open for his show there? His show was alright when he came here....he didn't seem high or anything. A few people left because though, because some of his material was offending them. Evidently, they don't watch his show.  looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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Whatever the deal is with Dave, I hope that he can get himself together for his own sake. Forget the show, I just hope he's ok. I'm not a fan of "old Prince". I'm not a fan of "new Prince". I'm just a fan of Prince. Simple as that | |
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 think Dave started snapping from the pressure. | |
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I hope he pulls it altogether too. It's not funny having a mental illness. When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. | |
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bkw said: I hope he pulls it altogether too. It's not funny having a mental illness.
accually, being crazy has it's perks. U get to sleep all day, they keep u high as a kite and u get three meals a day and dessert! But you have to go to bed early and TV priveliges are revoked if you are "bad". Haters travel in packs and they are offended or threatened by klhk, haters express intense hostility toward the subject of hate. Haters are annoyed and roll thier eyes when klhk is paid a compliment. ask yourself, are u a hater? | |
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klhk said: bkw said: I hope he pulls it altogether too. It's not funny having a mental illness.
accually, being crazy has it's perks. U get to sleep all day, they keep u high as a kite and u get three meals a day and dessert! But you have to go to bed early and TV priveliges are revoked if you are "bad". I must admit that your mental illness is pretty funny! When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. | |
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who knows what is up wit him, but dave whateva it is, get well man. love mad    | |
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I bet he said "I checked into a mental ward, BITCH!"
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I am very glad that he is getting help. Im sure the pressures of work and life has gotten to him. It gets to all of us at some point or another. I wish him well. | |
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klhk said: bkw said: I hope he pulls it altogether too. It's not funny having a mental illness.
accually, being crazy has it's perks. U get to sleep all day, they keep u high as a kite and u get three meals a day and dessert! But you have to go to bed early and TV priveliges are revoked if you are "bad". You are so bad! Why am I laughing at this! | |
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I have a feeling this is going through his mind 24/7:
I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch. I'm Rick James, bitch.... "You need people like me so you can point your fuckin' fingers and say, "That's the bad guy." "
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purplecam said: Whatever the deal is with Dave, I hope that he can get himself together for his own sake. Forget the show, I just hope he's ok.
Agreed. I wonder why South Africa, though. Hmm... http://elmadartista.tumblr.com/ http://twitter.com/madartista | |
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madartista said: why South Africa, though. Hmm...
Wonderful country! I might holiday there soon! |
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It would be a sad fact if he has reached his comedic peak right after the Rick James skit, unless he and his writers have more material like that, the boy is toast. The money may be the cause of his mental mix-up, how can he really make all of that back if he doesn't have race humor and scatological jokes? Jeux Sans Frontiers | |
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HamsterHuey said: madartista said: why South Africa, though. Hmm...
Wonderful country! I might holiday there soon! I'd like to go there myself. But it seems like a long way to go for mental help. http://elmadartista.tumblr.com/ http://twitter.com/madartista | |
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