Ep 7. World Series of Dice & Mooney on Movies
- TV-MA
- March 3, 2004
- 21 min
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8.1 (488)
In Chappelle's Show season 2 episode 7, Dave Chappelle brings his modernized sense of humor to two different topics: the World Series of Dice and comedian Paul Mooney's take on popular movies.
First up, we have the World Series of Dice, a tournament where competitors from all walks of life gather to show off their dice-rolling skills. Chappelle's commentary on the competition is, as always, hilarious and insightful. He celebrates the tournament's diversity, saying "It was beautiful. I saw black people, white people, Asian people, Hispanic people, all throwing dice. And no one was shooting each other!" He also mockingly refers to the "ghetto superstitions" surrounding dice games, shouting in disbelief upon witnessing one player blowing cigar smoke onto his dice.
Dave's own dice-rolling skills are eventually put to the test when he faces off against a top competitor, much to the delight of the audience. Here, Chappelle lets his signature charm and wit shine through as he banters with his opponent and entertains the crowd. The episode also features special guest appearances from Damon Dash and Redman, who stop by to give their thoughts on the tournament.
Next, we have the Mooney on Movies segment, where comedian Paul Mooney hilariously critiques popular movies of the time. Mooney's honest and often brutal commentary on films such as "Chicago" and "The Lord of the Rings" is sure to have viewers chuckling. His unapologetic take on movies that were deemed monumental classics is what makes his movie reviews so great.
Chappelle and Mooney's chemistry is evident as the two riff off of each other's thoughts on contemporary cinema. At one point, Mooney quips "I have no idea what 'Lord of the Rings' is about. All I know is there are some flying white people." Chappelle, of course, adds to the humor, saying "Gandalf was the only white man that wasn't running away from the police."
Overall, Chappelle's Show season 2 episode 7 provides a fun and lighthearted look at two vastly different topics. Chappelle's commentary on the World Series of Dice and Mooney's unapologetic take on popular films ensures that there's something for everyone in this particular episode. It's perfect for anyone who wants to have a good laugh and see a unique take on some well-known topics.