I’m in a Mental Hospital, Bitch!

Shocking news has surfaced revealing that Dave Chappelle, star of Comedy Central’s “Chappelle’s Show,” has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital in South Africa. It may seem like just another Kaufman-esque type joke , but all signs point to Dave Chappelle and his show not returning to its sketch comedy throne anytime soon.

Chappelle, who received a new 2-year 50 million dollar contract for seasons three and four, has pushed production back several times due to alleged writer’s block. The media consensus was that Chappelle had postponed production because he felt overwhelming pressure to top his successes of the first year, while remaining fresh and innovative. Most recently, The New Yorker reported spotting Chappelle at the U.S.A. Shaolin Temple in New York City celebrating the birthday of Sifu Shi YanMing. Chappelle, the RZA, Wesley Snipes and Jim Jarmusch, among others, were in attendance for some high flying kung-fu, birthday cake and beer (and probably a few other things that can be inhaled).

Austinist hopes that Chappelle does whatever it takes to get back to 100% mental health, a place we remember fondly. After all, who is going to make us laugh until we blow Oreos and milk out of our nose if Dave does not return. In the meantime, we will miss you ‘Rick James,’ ‘Tyrone,’ ‘Lil John,’ and ‘Tron.’

Although we are not ready to give up hope that Chappelle will return, we wonder what your favorite Chappelle's Show sketch was.