Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 15
Gervais wants to offend people. As a Trans man, I won't take the bait
Gervais's poorly-constructed jokes aren't that important to me, and when my allies know more about Gervais than they do about any of the issues above, it's time for them to reflect on the extent of their allyship.
Beau Brink, Popsugar, 25th May 2022Ricky Gervais: SuperNature review - Funny, but at what cost?
If his primary stand is to not have a stand and say things just to be funny, how is he different from the many on social media who write obnoxious things to get more likes and attention? They have a name: trolls. Gervais is fast becoming one.
Ishita Sengupta, News Nine, 25th May 2022I watched the new Ricky Gervais stand-up special so you don't have to
Gervais is truly off-putting in SuperNature, a detestable combination of smug and obtuse. Only two of his bits are any good - one about a platypus, and a touching one about how Gervais and his male relatives and friends express affection. Both of these are too little too late, though. His retirement can't come soon enough.
Clare Martin, Paste Magazine, 24th May 2022The curious difference in reception between Ricky Gervais & Dave Chappelle
Perhaps it's due to Gervais being able to hide behind the convenient excuse of his lifelong brand of being intentionally offensive - or perhaps it's because we've already been through it once recently - but there doesn't seem to be equal energy towards Gervais's jokes, which are arguably even more offensive than Chappelle's.
Melanie Weir, Enstars, 24th May 2022Stream it or skip it - Ricky Gervais: SuperNature
SKIP IT. Gervais warned us with his introduction to the stage as "a man who really doesn't need to do this". And he was right. He didn't need to do this hour. And you don't need to watch it, either.
Sean L. McCarthy, Decider, 24th May 2022Ricky Gervais defends taboo jokes after mocking trans people
"I think that's what comedy is for."
Cydney Yeates, Metro, 24th May 2022Like Ricky Gervais's comedy, Netflix's transphobia is getting old
You can just say you're a transphobe, Ricky Gervais. And Netflix, just say you're okay with anti-LGBTQ content on your platform.
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24th May 2022Piers Morgan calls out Nish Kumar over slamming Ricky Gervais
Piers Morgan is coming to defend Ricky Gervais after a clip of Nish Kumar slamming the actor resurfaced online.
Prerna Nambiar, HITC, 24th May 2022From Gervais to Chappelle, Netflix has a trans-bashing comedy problem
The First Amendment only protects individuals from government censorship. It does not stop private entertainment companies from not distributing your unfunny comedy specials or other private citizens from criticising (or avoiding) them.
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 24th May 2022It's impossible to overstate how awful Gervais' violently transphobic special is
Shame on Netflix for giving this level of hate a platform and what was likely an enormous payday for Gervais. Even worse, the company has already ordered more of the same.
Vivian Kane, The Mary Sue, 24th May 2022