Ep 9. Kneehigh Park & Making da Band

In season 2 episode 9 of Chappelle's Show, fans are treated to two iconic sketches: Kneehigh Park and Making da Band. The first sketch, Kneehigh Park, is a parody of the children's show Sesame Street. In Kneehigh Park, Dave Chappelle plays a drug-addicted puppet named Tyrone Biggums who is featured in the show alongside other puppet characters. The sketch is filled with inappropriate humor and dark jokes that are sure to make audiences both laugh and cringe. The twisted version of Sesame Street includes jarring quips such as "I smoke rocks", and "Will you suck on my d--k?" that border on shocking, particularly considering the sweet and child-friendly nature of Sesame Street.

The second sketch, Making da Band, sees Dave Chappelle playing as Puffy in a recreation of MTV's Making the Band, where he mercilessly spoofs reality show stars P. Diddy and his now-defunct group Making The Band. In Making da Band, Puffy is convinced that he has what it takes to form the greatest R&B group the world has ever seen, and he auditions various artists to join his imaginary band. Throughout the sketch, Puffy gives out over-the-top and absurd critiques to the auditionees, including telling someone to "work on your breathing” when they seem to be struggling to speak. The entire sketch is a hilarious satire of the reality TV genre and the self-importance of its stars.

Both sketches included in this episode demonstrate why The Chappelle Show has become one of the most beloved comedy series of all time. Dave Chappelle's quick wit and sense of humor are on full display throughout the episode, and his ability to make light of topics that most people would shy away from proves to be both entertaining and thought-provoking. Whether you're a fan of sketch comedy, social commentary, or just looking for a good laugh, season 2 episode 9 of Chappelle's Show is a must-see for anyone who likes to laugh.