"I don't give f*ck ,because Twitter is not a real place"- Dave Chappelle 

"She would have loved that joke, and THAT is why she was my friend" Clearly, she could take a joke, and give equal parts back, understanding how jokes work, and being able to let clear jokes, that are in no way meant to offend, slide. RIP Daphne, the world needs more like you, not less.

This is honestly one of the sweetest stories I've ever heard. The world needs more people like Daphne and Dave. RIP Daphne.

This is why Dave doesnt care about offending groups. Because he knows at the end of the day real people understand him and people like Daphne love him for making them feel like a real person

I've heard this story several times and I never ceases to make me emotional. It goes to show that people judge others far too often and harshly without even knowing them. RIP, Daphne.

Dave Chappelle is not a comedian, he is a philosopher who happens to be funny

I can hear the anger in Dave’s last joke. There is really no easy way to cope with a friend’s suicide.

R.I.P Daphne goes to show that at the end of the day, it's not about how much you entertain an audience, it's about how much people connect to you as a person in this life and you only need that a few times to call it a day.

I've been part of the LGBT for a long time and I never got so mad at my own community until they latched on to one word from this special and didn't bother to understand the context of his message. Every part of the LGBT that bashes Chappelle up to this day over the word "terf" needs to listen to this story and understand why he was upset. This is a rough truth but the LGBT has started to become the very bullies they hated growing up. Its all group think now and if you don't say all the same things and get mad at the same things they do you get hated on and "cancelled" and that shit isn't helping anyone. Remember if you are gay, bi, lesbian,trans, whatever its ok to have to have your own thoughts and individuality. You don't HAVE to latch on to the group and also just by doing your own thing that doesn't mean you have to cling to the opposite side that hates the LGBT either. Remember Americans we all don't really hate each other. We are being conned into hating each other by the very wealthy while they rob us blind and fuck up our country.

He's right. Social media isn't a real place. What people are doing, it isn't really making a difference. It isn't really maintaining relationships. Its giving people the illusion that they are. It gives people the fantasy that they are actually producing or contributing something to the world, when in reality, they are just sitting on the couch getting potato chip grease on their keyboard

You cut off the part where Dave was gonna meet her child when they turned 21. To paraphrase roughly, "I knew your father, he was a wonderful woman."

Daphne was right about Dave Chappelle, he is a master of his craft!!! I've been watching Dave Chappelle comedy since he started and I got hooked when he had his show that I used to watch everyday Saturday night in Comedy central. But just like the great comedians he got better and better as time went by. Like many comedians, Dave Chappelle tells jokes by making fun of everyday situations, which is known as observational comedy, but he makes it real funny and his punch lines never fail and carry a big weight. He is amazing. This guy is a legend on his own time and I bet he will make us laugh hard for many many more years to come. My prayers go to Daphne and may she rest in peace. 🙏😔😔😔

RIP Daphne. I pray you found love & acceptance wherever you are.

Dave has always made me laugh. Tonight, he made me cry. RIP Daphne

Dave Chappelle is the only comedian to this day to make me experience great laughter and great sadness together almost at the same time. . . . His love for humanity and people’s differences is unmistakable. “DownPunchers” are just plain a-holes

Much respect Dave, to really honor the death of a friend like you just did!

Comedians 100 years into the future will look back at this man and know he’s the GOAT. no one tells a story or puts things across in the way he does. He’s brilliant. 👍👍

How in the hell can Dave tell this story without being emotional or even a voice crack. Truly an amazing artist.

8:45 was VERY powerful... brought tears and chills...

The world needs more Daphnes and Chappels in it. I don’t always like what this guy has to say but it’s always the truth. I respect and admire him. Cheers… From South Africa

I might be the only Trans woman who openly loves and celebrates Dave Chapelle. Trans jokes are hilarious because I can relate to them. And see a source of identity through the art of comedy. Fuck these people that think they’re speaking for our best interests. This is hilarious and heartfelt.

Poor Daphne……How sad. The hardest thing a person can be is courageous and……being courageous……alone.

I did not watch the special and I have heard about her several times but this is the 1st time I had heard that she committed suicide....That just breaks my heart....But the way he responded and the way he treated her and remembers her is no shock to me......He is a man with class, standards and honor......We need more people like Dave in this world

I think this is why comedy is so important. In one line you can shed light on the ridiculous expectations of society, the ridiculous demands of one persons path and then bring everyone back together, reminding us why we are not so different after all. To silence language artists like this is to do all of us a disservice.

RIP Daphné; you were a beautiful soul

All the shit the Trans community gives Dave, and when it comes down to it, he is better to their people than they are. It really shows the value of taking a moment to understand someone before you pass judgment.

RIP DAPHNE!! It's NOT easy being "HUMAN" anymore. I give a moment of silence 4 DAPHNE! As "ROBIN WILLIAMS" once stated, "BE kind to others. You don't know what they've been through."

The worst part of this whole thing is that we'll never get to see Daphne when she finally got good at comedy and earned her own 'Dave Chapelle presents' special somewhere. The story sadly never comes around full circle.

This is probably my favorite story from him. It never fails to get me emotional

I got bullied plenty in middle school over dumb dave chappelle jokes, but it really did teach me, you cant be mad at me for trying to lighten things up. I dont knoe if i will ever be part of any society, but it makes me happy even in the worst of times to be able to laugh at myself. Dave you will always be the goat

Dave has an excellent way to articulate his thoughts and jokes.

You have a true friend in somebody when they will back you up against others when your not there.

Thanks for sharing Daphne’s story with us. I get emotional every single time.

This was probably the most powerful stand up act I've ever heard. Just wow.

So NOW the full story comes out. Just wow. Dave is literally so straight up the man to not be scared to tell the truth.

“I knew your father. And he was a wonderful woman” The end of that story is so good.

Wow….that was both heart warming and funny. Dave Chappelle is a master of his craft.

I don’t usually play that game but I will say Rest In Peace Daphne your spirit is missed by people who didn’t know you and don’t always agree. I wish you nothing but greatness in the afterlife

Dave Chappelle is on a whole different level. I've always thought he was one of the funniest people alive. I never knew he could make me laugh histaricly,and touch my heart so deeply that o cried

Social media is toxic as hell. RIP Daphne.❤

That was respect, Dave, and that is how it should be from both sides. It’s great example of how great ideas are learned even when everyone is laughing.

I love how he teaches us life lessons while make them funny at the same time.

This will always remain a beautiful story……I love the final words about daphne in the full vid it’s a beautiful send off

RIP Daphne ❤️❤️❤️

When you refer to yourself as the GOAT, and everyone agrees❤

Never take a community of people seriously if they are willing to instantly turn on their own for having a differing opinion.

Dave Chappelle is really one of the greatest writers of satire. The man is brilliant.

Chappell is this generations Carlin.

You just made me want to hear and meet this person. Thank you Dave

Dave's a national treasure! ❤

My feelings toward Daphne are encapsulated in a quote by the very person Dave was defending here in "The Closer": ""It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends."

i got to see him in New Zealand south island and im so happy i got to see the G.O.A.T live.

Lmao “twitters not a real place” is probably one of the most profound things I’ve heard in awhile.

You are a true Icon 👍Dave , keep making people laugh it's the true Medicine of Life .

Amen to that!!! I was born with 3 fingers on each hand (my feet match; just 3 toes) and so many people freak out when they notice!!! Accept people for who they are; makes the world a happier place ❤

Very magnanimous of you to encourage her. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. I know your belief in her meant a lot to her Dave.

I truly never have understood how people ever thought Dave was transphobic. It's like did you ever really listen to him? In sticks and stones he came across as very supportive if you ask me. He also possesses a keen insight into the LGBT community likely because he has so many from that community that love him and are friends with him. He understood that the different groups under the banner have their own challenges and goals which seems common knowledge when you hear it but I don't think anyone outside the LGBT bubble ever once considered that progress for one doesn't always mean progress for all. With transgenderism being relatively new to the public spotlight and the country's divided views on all things I think trans people probably have had it the hardest in the recent past. Lots of stories of violence surrounding that, even heard there's a trans gang essentially since no one else will fuck with them (meaning they only have each other, no friends or family that accept them)

As a member of the bullied community, I hereby accept Daphne, posthumously. RIP, and we hope it's the peace you deserve

I don’t have Twitter ….it’s great

RIP Ms Daphne. You are a legend.

Dave is a class act. Thank you God for this man.

One of the greatest story tellers of all time

RIP to Daphne, so sad we wont get to here her work or get to see her as a person.

Dam he truly is a master at his craft. Wow what a story.

Good to see dave still making people laugh , he is iconic like bernie mac

What an absolute beautiful human being is Dave.

Dave Chapelle is the GOAT. His job is to make us laugh at ourselves and him too. I have watched his routine as far back as his first tv appearance on Letterman. I have always thought of him as a kind, funny goofball who can be very serious when he has to be. I doubt if he has a hateful bone in his body. Most of his comedy points out the obvious things that make others uncomfortable to talk about.

Mr Chappelle, you have restored my faith in you , you are a nice human being

WTH Dave, how are gonna make me all emotional and laugh my ass off at the same time, comedic mindfuck of a skit. Only the Goat could pull it off.

He is a master of comedy.

This society is way too cruel; rip Daphne….you were beautiful and the world couldn’t see it

i love this man, he's so awesomely funny

Love and respect for Dave Chappelle! 💪♥️🙏

People, we never know what someone is going through. A high school girl just committed suicide after being beaten and bullied in school, which was recorded and put up on social media where more people bullied her. Are we too selfish to be able to be empathetic?

I’m not crying; you’re crying!

Wow, what a moving story. God bless you, Dave. I'm very sorry about your friend.

I hate stand-up but I confess that this is genius. It takes you on an emotional rollercoaster ride. So, yes the punchline is a killer and It makes me wish I was there.

This was both hilarious and touchingly human.

I will never understand how my Trans friend thinks this man is horrible to Trans people.

My God hardwood floors!!! That killed me

I have to admit this. I could be pissed off because something happened at work. Rent/ car note due/ family issues. In a horrible mood. And see a Chappell video has come to my phone 📱. And all it takes is a 10 minute video. And it’s like a cure. Dave always makes me laugh 😂. And for a moment. Life is good. Thanks Dave you are the 🐐 of comedy 🎭. I have hard wood 🪵 floors. That’s priceless

And the people that bullied her into that position that she’d kill herself will still sleep fine at night while saying that they’re the tolerant ones and the good guys, fucking sickening.

I love this story and my hearts broken too, Dave 😢😢😢😢 I wish people on Twitter would just get a life and stop talking all types of shizz to and about people that don't deserve to be hated on social media. Daphne was supporting her friend and people got MAD at her for that. I can't believe people are like this. RIP Daphne😭❤️‍🔥💔

Funniest man I have ever known looked a lot like Dave Chappelle. His name is Joe. We worked night shift together at a warehouse for 3 years together. We would take lunch at 2am. The breakroom was his stage. The 8 of us became very good friends. Joe knew just when he had you gasping for air from laughter how to really pour more gas on the fire. We used to beg him to stop. For 3 years my Abdominal muscles hurt. Joe could go clean and wholesome, or he gould get down and dirty. It was like his sole purpose in life was to make people laugh until they couldn't breathe. He had us all on the ropes one night talking about fishing, we were all begging for him to stop so we could catch our breath when he said the fish was so big that the picture weighed 5 lbs.......That one sent us all over the edge. Joe made drinks shoot out of peoples noses on a regular basis. Now he is a Deputy Sheriff and has even more comedic ammunition.

The fact the world attacked this Daphne , brought her so low in hate to make self delete her only escape is just awful. I suppose it’s fitting he uses it for a joke so she can live on having the last laugh on those who attacked her. The fact that defending a friend could cause that level of hate is absolutely sick. This is a twisted world and that’s no joke there. I hope all those twisted people reap what they sow and we all have a good laugh when they fall. True people are needed more than ever , we need not one twitter outrage warrior.

I’ll never forget the Chappell show sketch in which the internet was a real place.

She was so appreciative of your friendship because she was so misunderstood. An intelligent man able to see past the societal BS was her last comfortable relationship. Those trolls should be strung up

“Takes on to know one” Be the example my friends x

man dave chappelle and norm macdonald. two comedians that can make a damn funny joke, while smoothly delivering it like a story.

That hit me like a damn truck...

I had a woman friend. She Was unsecure to Man and due to german lgbt propaganda she started to think she is lesbian but it wasn't it really but she was allready in this circle. I met her after my army time and she stated she think she is a man and started a Hormon therapy. After another 2 years i met her after sex conversation as a man allready. I asked "him" are u happy now? The anwser was:" I never thought men are so Hard to each other and so mean." I anwser:" what have u thought? It is a run for live and die and no man is honest or nice to eachother, as there can be only one alpha. Another view years later this Person whos mind was fucked up by lgbt propaganda comited suicide too. As human i truly hate this lgbt propaganda due to All her victims.

The human experience.... God bless everyone 😌

That was AMAZING. Even the GOAT doesn't ring the bell every time, but he rang the living fuck out of it with that bit.

One of the greatest to ever do it

Wow, I wish I had known her. She seemed like a heck of a person. I wish she hadn't suffered till to the point of tragedy. I mean she seriously seemed like a cool person from his description. It's cool that she still gets to speak through Dave Chappelle. I'm sure millions have heard of her.

There was Red Fox, Richard Pryor, and Eddie Murphy! They are in a class all by themselves! I'm a 60-year-old white dude and I don't mention these black comedians because they are black but because they are and were the best! These are the guys I grew up listening to! Now days for me it's Dave and Bill Burr! I can relate to Bill because I pretty much have the same deminer. I have very little patients waiting in line. Waiters work in restaurants and patients are in hospitals. And I can only take stupid for a few seconds! But Dave Chappelle is on a level all by his self! He is not only very, very funny, be he is a storyteller. He just told a story of a transgender person (which I will never understand) who committed suicide and made it funny. Not funny because they committed suicide but because as a story in its entirety was pretty funny, sad but funny. And pretty much everything he says is right and true. Like Daphne said he doesn't punch down he is just being funny. And we should all learn something from that! Between Dave and Bill, I'm understanding the trans thing a little better. I mean you've got to understand with my generation, this thing snuck up on us we weren't ready for all this! LOL! That's a brand-new concept it takes a 60-year-old man a while to get his brain wrapped around! You're like wait what? What did they do? No! Are you sure? Stay lite, stay funny and try to be understanding!

You know when a comedian are in other level when he/she make jokes out of such a sad history like this one. This guy, truly is a master.

Only Chappell could tell such a tender story with a wonderful lesson and a tragic end, and make it hilarious.

I cried. Daphne was one hell of a woman. I really wish i knew her

Damn, I wasn't expecting that...

Not me cracking up the crying then cry laugh rip beauty