'Chris Rock wins!': There are mixed reactions from the internet, but mostly its praise with Gen Z calling it a Gen X rant

Chris Rock's show, streamed live from Baltimore, Maryland. was Netflix's first-ever live-streamed comedy special
PUBLISHED MAR 5, 2023
'Chris Rock: Selective Outrage' addresses the Oscar controversy (Netflix)
'Chris Rock: Selective Outrage' addresses the Oscar controversy (Netflix)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Chris Rock: Selective Outrage' was streamed live from Baltimore, Maryland, and it's getting people's goats. After a brief break, Chris Rock is back with his hilarious take and explaining his side on the infamous Oscars drama with Will Smith. The new comedy special isn't just about the uncensored moment and its story revelation about Chris' side, but also Netflix getting into its new phase with its first-ever live-streamed comedy special. When Chris said that he won't talk about the incident, until he gets paid for it, he meant it. This is the first time that the 'Tamborine' comic has opened up about the incident and his thoughts and feelings about it but in the most hilarious way possible. 'Selective Outrage' is divided into three parts with a pre-show, where all his friends from the industry wish him luck for the special, the main one-hour show by Chris, and the after-show.

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'Those with a sense of humor will appreciate'

It's always refreshing to see a fresh perspective on a new release from Twitter. Most fans write brutally honest reviews, and it's always fun to go through them in the process of finding the best ones. One of the most striking aspects of Rock's comedy is his ability to address sensitive and complex issues with a bold and unapologetic voice. While some fans appreciated the special for his great comedy timing, some thought it was a classic "Gen X rant", "Those with a sense of humor will appreciate the opportunity to laugh. The guy’s funny. I wouldn’t recommend to Rs who think Greg Gutfeld is a laugh a minute." added a user, "Thank you!!! Chris is brilliant" chimed another. While a fan pointed out the obvious, "Chris Rock wins!" with another agreeing to the statement, "He’s the best he’s ever been. He destroyed Will Smith."



 



 



 



 

'Pretty much just a Gen Xer venting'

The last segment of the special was the highlight of the show as it brought out the entire reason behind this special. Everybody in the audience lost control when Chris Rock started talking about the infamous Oscars brawl between him and Will Smith. "He did not hold back....sheesh." With people praising the comedy special, there were some who called the special an exclusive vent, "This Chris Rock special is pretty much just a Gen Xer venting lol. #ChrisRock" added a user. 



 



 

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