When Isaiah Lee was carried out of the Hollywood Bowl on a stretcher by paramedics, following his attempt to tackle Dave Chapelle on stage at Netflix is a Joke, it prompted celebratory tweets and humorous memes all over social media. Many people viewed the disturbing photos of the 23-year-old's bruised face and battered body as a beacon of resistance for stand-up comedians everywhere. However, one person who wasn't too pleased with the way in which Chappelle's security team manhandled his attacker was none other than Howard Stern.
During a recent episode of The Howard Stern Show, the legendary radio personality openly questioned the integrity of the celebrities who took delight in the rumors that Chappelle's assailant suffered a broken shoulder and dislocated arm. Stern also questioned why Will Smith wasn't subjected to similar treatment, given that he also attacked a stand-up comedian during a bit on stage.
"This guy jumped up on stage and attacked Dave Chappelle,” Stern said. "As soon as that happened, did they let him go back to his seat and laugh and sit next to his wife and then give them an award? No! They took him backstage, they broke his arms and hands so bad. They f***ing beat the s**t out of him."
Stern continued with his spirited soliloquy, "At the Academy Awards, everyone came over and consoled Will Smith because it was live television and Hollywood didn’t know what to do about Will Smith...Listen! You don’t treat Will Smith any different than they did the Chappelle attacker...The audience at the Oscars gave Will Smith a standing ovation after the attack, that’s the truth. It’s on film, it’s not fake news. They didn’t break Will’s hands, they shook them and it’s wrong and they all should be ashamed of themselves."
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Source: Complex
