There are some people complaining about Mr. Nancy's appearance in the last episode of American Gods.
But I think it was perfect. Not just because of Orlando Jones' amazing performance, but it fit.
Mr. Nancy is always about the right story at the right time. And a funny story wouldn't have served his needs, but an angry story would. So he told an angry story.
Not all of Anansi's stories are Tiger's Balls and the other funny ones, he's got rage stories too.