Dave Chappelle is being called “nimby” after his statement at the Yellow Springs Village Council meeting on February 7, 2022.

Dave Chappelle is a famous comedian. We know him from his hit satirical comedy sketch series Chappelle’s Show.

Chappelle also did many films such as Con Air (1997), You’ve Got Mail (1998), Blue Streak (1999), Undercover Brother (2002), and many more.

Besides being a great comedian, he is also considered an intelligent man and a well-read person. But why is called ‘Nimby’ these days?

Why Dave Chappelle Is Being Called A ‘Nimby’?

Dave Chappelle’s statement at the Yellow Springs Village Council meeting has caused people to call him a ‘Nimby’.

The meeting was reportedly conducted to vote on an ordinance to rezone 52.6 acres on the south end of the village.

According to Yellow Spring News, “the culmination of several years of work and discussions between Village Council and administration, a small group of villagers and Oberer representatives and developers”.

Meanwhile, Chappelle had provided an alternative statement. He threatened to pull his various business ventures from Yellow Springs.

His investment plans in the area include the building of a restaurant called “Firehouse Eatery”. Also, a comedy club called “Live from YS”.

As a result, the news made international headlines that caused people to brand him as a “NIMBY”. But what did he say? Continue to know more.

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Dave Chappelle had attended the meeting as a member of a group of vocal opponents to the land’s rezoning.

In his part, Chappelle told that he would divest from the community if the legislation goes further.

After the meeting, social media users began judging Chappelle’s sentiment for opposing the development ordinance.

Although the community council had supported the zoning change, he threatened to pull his business investments from the town.

He further told that he has invested “millions of dollars in the town”. The comedian also added, ” If you push this thing through, what I’m investing in is no longer applicable.”

Soon, many people began tweeting describing him and his attitude as a “Nimby”.

What Does ‘Nimby’ Mean?

Nimby means a person who objects to the occurrence of something if it will affect him or her, as stated in the Urban Dictionary.

It is a short acronym for saying “Not In My Back Yard” and natural phenomena or attitudes for being “Territorial”.