Ep 11. Mandela Boot Camp & The Time Haters
- TV-MA
- March 31, 2004
- 18 min
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7.6 (406)
In season 2 episode 11 of Chappelle's Show, titled "Mandela Boot Camp & The Time Haters," comedian Dave Chappelle brings his unique brand of humor to the topics of activism and time travel.
The episode opens with a sketch in which Chappelle portrays Nelson Mandela, who has been released from prison and is leading a boot camp for activists. As expected, Chappelle's portrayal of Mandela is hilarious, with the iconic leader shouting platitudes like "Freedom is just a state of mind" and "You can't fight the power with a bad attitude." The sketch also includes a cameo from Mos Def, who plays a militant student in the boot camp.
The second half of the episode is dedicated to a recurring sketch called "The Time Haters," in which comedians Bill Burr and Charlie Murphy play two disgruntled time travelers who complain about various aspects of different time periods. The sketch is essentially a platform for Burr and Murphy to riff on different topics, but it's hilarious nonetheless.
Overall, "Mandela Boot Camp & The Time Haters" is a solid episode of Chappelle's Show that showcases Dave Chappelle's sharp wit and ability to find humor in unexpected places.