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Chappelle announced that he might be done with trans jokes altogether, hinting at a possible shift toward humor about other groups, such as people with disabilities. He joked about “punching down,” a term often used to describe humor targeting less empowered groups, suggesting he finds fertile ground there because—as he claims—they are “not as organized as the gays.” His commentary reveals a nuanced approach to comedy: he criticizes societal norms and censorship, but also claims to evolve and seek new targets for his satire.