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I'm watching a wanky programme about Ricky Gervais

harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
edited February 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
Clips of his comedy interspersed with pretentious interview clips about how much of an unseen genius he is: 'What Gervais is doing, I think, that has never been done before in the world of comedy is shirk people's expectations.........' 'One of the things about Ricky... is that he's really funny, in an ironic way.' 'He has created a successful comedy character... the arrogant fool.' I'm sorry, but how wanky...? Firstly the arrogant fool isn't a new character, it's Elizabethan, Shakespearean, even ancient Greek. Secondly, it's not a character. Ricky Gervais IS an arrogant fool.

And a one trick pony.

Rant over.
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  • urbanhippieurbanhippie Posts: 3,007
    harmless_little_f*** wrote:
    Clips of his comedy interspersed with pretentious interview clips about how much of an unseen genius he is: 'What Gervais is doing, I think, that has never been done before in the world of comedy is shirk people's expectations.........' 'One of the things about Ricky... is that he's really funny, in an ironic way.' I'm sorry, but how wanky...?

    One trick pony.

    Rant over.
    I know that the only reason you wrote this is 'cos you like using the word 'wanky'. ;):p:D

    It's a good word... I might start throwing it randomly into conversations...

    'How ya doin today?'
    'Yeah, not bad... Pretty wanky actually'...

    :cool:
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  • failedpersephonefailedpersephone Posts: 3,424
    I like Ricky Gervais...

    a lot.

    :(

    wanker. ;)
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  • stargirl69stargirl69 Posts: 6,387
    I was gonna watch this on ch4+1 at 10pm.Doesn't sound worth it.I can't stand when all these celebs big each other up.They've all clearly been promted with best of footage then think they all sound instantly witty and debonair.Wanky indeeddly do :D
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  • dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    harmless_little_f*** wrote:
    Clips of his comedy interspersed with pretentious interview clips about how much of an unseen genius he is: 'What Gervais is doing, I think, that has never been done before in the world of comedy is shirk people's expectations.........' 'One of the things about Ricky... is that he's really funny, in an ironic way.' 'He has created a successful comedy character... the arrogant fool.' I'm sorry, but how wanky...? Firstly the arrogant fool isn't a new character, it's Elizabethan, Shakespearean, even ancient Greek. Secondly, it's not a character. Ricky Gervais IS an arrogant fool.

    And a one trick pony.

    Rant over.



    i'm recording this on SKy+.. but i personally think he's a genius.. and i'm funnier than you so my opinion counts more ;):p
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    I both like him and loathe him. But obviously that's what he's 'going for'..

    He's OK, The Office was good, but he's certainly not as original as he obviously thinks he is.
    'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'

    - the great Sir Leo Harrison
  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    dunkman wrote:
    i'm recording this on SKy+.. but i personally think he's a genius.. and i'm funnier than you so my opinion counts more ;):p

    I consider it a great compliment that you're always telling me you're funnier than me. You're obviously threatened. ;)
    'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'

    - the great Sir Leo Harrison
  • MattCameronKicksButtMattCameronKicksButt Posts: 4,317
    I'M missing it!!!!!!!!! I don't know WHY I thought I might get the chance to see it. :rolleyes: :D
  • failedpersephonefailedpersephone Posts: 3,424
    I haven't seen the programme (note the Brit spelling) but wouldn't that be part of the joke - that people are making it sound like he is the best thing since sliced bread??

    (sorry but it reminds me of this tshirt I just bought) http://s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/wootsaleimages/The_Best_Thing_SincehbvStandard.jpg

    :D
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  • MattCameronKicksButtMattCameronKicksButt Posts: 4,317
    failedpersephone wrote:
    I haven't seen the programme (note the Brit spelling) but wouldn't that be part of the joke - that people are making it sound like he is the best thing since sliced bread??

    (sorry but it reminds me of this tshirt I just bought) http://s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/wootsaleimages/The_Best_Thing_SincehbvStandard.jpg

    :D

    That's a nice thought but I agree with harmless on this one. You've seen 'Politics' right? He's not THAT smart. :) (At least he doesn't appear to be).
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    I agree that he IS David Brent, it's no character, I just happen to find David Brent amusing :)
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  • dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    MattCameronKicksButt wrote:
    That's a nice thought but I agree with harmless on this one. You've seen 'Politics' right? He's not THAT smart. :) (At least he doesn't appear to be).


    you cant work myspace!!! so shut up :D;)
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    harmless_little_f*** wrote:
    I consider it a great compliment that you're always telling me you're funnier than me. You're obviously threatened. ;)

    i live in a barbed wire cage... does that please you? ;)
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
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