Tensions flared outside a walkout at Netflix headquarters as employees upset with the streaming platform’s airing of a controversial special by standup comedian Dave Chapelle clashed with counter-protesters supporting the comic’s freedom of speech.
Videos from the walkout circulating on social media show a man holding a sign that says"We like Dave" before he is accosted by several people who ultimately break his sign.LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 20: Neverending Nina speaks as Trans employees and allies at Netflix walkout in protest of Dave Chappelle special on October 20, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
Once the sign is destroyed and the man is left holding just the stick it had been mounted on, the protesters start shouting"He’s got a weapon!" People rally in support of the Netflix transgender walkout and others in support of comedy and free speech, on October 20, 2021 in Los Angeles, California - Netflix bosses braced for an employee walkout and rally in Los Angeles on October 20, 2021 as anger swelled over a new Dave Chappelle comedy special that activists say is harmful to the transgender community.
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