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Homestar Runner Stays True to Web... TV Denied

Homestar RunnerHomestar Runner creators Matt and Mike Chapman are staying true to the web and rejecting TV series offers by both Cartoon Network and Comedy Central

"There was a brief flirtation with Comedy Central and Adult Swim," Matt said. "The whole TV thing seemed creepy. They wanted to plug it into their model -- that all comedy was gag-related, not character-driven. They left the door open, but we liked what we were doing and kept doing it online."

With Time Warner's Cartoon Network and Adult Swim also headquartered in Atlanta, it seemed natural for Homestar to jump in with them. But a deal has failed to materialize, and the Chapmans are in no hurry to strike up conversations again.
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The Chapelle Theory

Dave ChappelleWhat did happen to funny-man Dave  Chappelle

After two successful seasons of his Comedy Central hit, Chappelle's Show, many of us were anxiously awaiting his third season.  The third season was postponed and rumors were flying that Chappelle admitted himself into a mental institution or drug rehab center in South Africa.  Dave spoke out and said, "I'm not crazy; I'm not smoking crack."  

So what really happened?

One man has developed The Chapelle Theory, which gives us the low-down of what caused Chappelle to go AWOL and the high-powered 'Dark Crusaders', who were strongly displeased with his sketches about racial stereotypes, especially towards African-Americans.

It's 'theory' and not necessarily the truth, but still an interesting read.

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