Hollywood Did Not Appreciate Ricky Gervais Roasting Them With His Golden Globes Monologue
The Golden Globes is one of the most prestigious award shows, rewarding and recognizing excellence in film and television, American and International. The event has been running for 75 years and this year’s ceremony was hosted by none other than English comedian Ricky Gervais who had the honor of doing so for five years.
However, it seems like he didn’t regard it as that important anymore and shared his opinions as well as jokes during the opening speech. Gervais revealed that it was his last time hosting the show and followed it by saying that he no longer cares and thinks that neither do the show’s organizers.
This year, comedian Ricky Gervais hosted the Golden Globes for the fifth time
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The comedian went off on an 8-minute monologue criticizing various aspects of Hollywood, bringing in issues of racism, the Epstein scandal and finishing the speech with a jab at every “woke” celebrity that tries to lecture the world as they’re receiving the awards.
During his opening speech, Gervais gave a monologue that took aim at the celebrities present
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Unsurprisingly, not everyone is too happy about Gervais’ speech
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As celebrities in the audience barely laughed or had other facial expressions to offer to the jokes, most of the people on Twitter, especially those leaning towards the right political wing, praised Gervais on his choice of words. However, unsurprisingly, there were those who criticized the comedian and called him a bully.
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Stand-up comedian Whitney Cummings took to Twitter to defend Gervais from the criticism
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Another comedian Whitney Cummings responded on her social media page, defending her colleague, saying that “he’s done more for animal welfare than most celebrities combined.”
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In response to the more conservative people praising him and regarding his criticism on the Hollywood culture as right-wing, Gervais has this to say: “How the [heck] can teasing huge corporations, and the richest, most privileged people in the world be considered right wing?”
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Here’s how the rest of the people on Twitter reacted to the speech
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After all the uproar, Ricky Gervais still had some things left to say
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Share on FacebookWhen you watch the audience you can see a lot of them thinking that Ricky Gervais knows too much about them.
I’m also just shocked that no media outlet has picked up how Reese laughed when Ricky made those Leo jokes. She was right in the background when they showed Leo and it was HILARIOUS. She tried not to laugh but made a face like “this is too true” and openly laughed. You can tell that Leo’s young gfs are an inside joke between many in Hollywood
Load More Replies...It was the best. Dragging those self-righteous sanctimonious Hollywood Elite. I can watch it over and over again. Good on you Ricky you're the hero we need. You should be on Times magazine person of the year it was brilliant
In essence, he called them uneducated, disgusting perverts who enable other perverts.
And only pay lip service to popular causes for selfish reasons.
Load More Replies...As a comedian, I never found Gervais remotely funny. I tried a few things of his, but nope, not a titter, so I lost interest in him and never had any time for him. Now, I'm a big fan! Still don't find him funny, but when he bursts those fragile little egos, that is beyond comedy and so, so true.
Yep, I’ve found a lot of his stuff more mean-spirited than lol funny, but this was utterly brilliant. Well done Mr.Gervais!
Load More Replies...Ricky Gervais is a f*****g awesome, savage little ray of reality. I love him to bits.
The best thing about Ricky is he won't apologize. The more they complain about him the more he's going to give it right back. I completely agreed with everything he said, it needed to be said. If they got offended it's because they know he's right.
What's there to apologize for? He spoke nothing more than the uncomfortable truth. If anyone should apologize, it's the people in the audience. If the reality is so harsh and you can make people laugh (us at home) by pointing it out in front of their faces, you're not an a*****e, not do you need to apologize for their behaviour.
Load More Replies...It was about time someone else in the media called out the hypocrisy of the glitterati.
God bless Ricky your awesome! (which is ironic considering both you and I are atheist) figure of speech!
Todd Rets How can you be a Trump supporter if you value critical thinking? Sounds line an oxymoron to me...
Load More Replies...He was not making "jokes", he was speaking the truth in a comedic way. Hollywood on the other hand, now that is a real joke.
“Tact is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.” ― Winston Churchill
Yeah, tact isn't cutting it anymore. So we resort to plain laughing in their faces.
Load More Replies...I've only seen one of his Golden Globe speeches (I think the first one). They knew what they were getting into. I'm not a massive fan of Gervais (too obvious for my personal taste) but he is a talented comedian and even before he was super famous, he was pretty fearless.
Nothing worst than a roast of Hollywood. Who actually gives a f*** to Holywood today? I've laughed hard, but I carried my life on and tomorrow I'll forget about it...
A kinder, gentler version of George Carlin (he would be needed right now)
Load More Replies...Do we seriously live in a time now where people call a COMEDIAN who made jokes that weren’t even half as mean as I’ve heard before, a bully? People truly can’t laugh at themselves anymore. It s sad.
The truth pinches like a coconut crab grabbing something sensitive.
Load More Replies...Ricky is a classical liberal and has actual integrity. This is how conservative republicans find incredible joy in the take down and still disagree with him on other issues. It is called critical thinking and finding agreement.
No kidding. I'm so sick of this "You're either with us 100% or against us". It's okay to appreciate things for what they are. Conservatives appreciated what he did in that moment in time and that's okay. It's why, ironically, conservatives are the more open minded side now. They'll at least allow others a platform and they'll give credit where credit is due.
Load More Replies...What did he say that wasn't true. If you don't like looking in the mirror don't hire Gervais.
I love him--have done for years. They hired him precisely because he does this and I thought he was actually a bit restrained, compared to previous years.
Awards shows are as outdated as landline phones. No one gives a s**t anymore, other than when someone like Gervais tears people apart.
They are still putting in these shows which means they still make money which means people still watch them. I can't imagine caring less who wins what but that doesn't change the fact that clearly others still do.
Load More Replies...He was hosting an awards show for the entertainment industry. Key word being 'entertainment.' there are no 'sacred cows' in Hollywood so I personally don't see what the fuss is about. I thought Ricky Gervais was wildly entertaining.
Poor Hollywood.. those sanctimonious self-righteous a******s might not have appreciate it but the rest of us did.
AHHHAHAHAHA! Ok, I am right leaning. I do not envision that he will ever be speaking to support what I do. But it is so refreshing to see someone, anyone, right or left, tell the pompous rich who do far less research into a topic before supporting it than the average voter does (which is sadly very little for most, on either side). He called them out. And better yet, IT IS HIS JOB! He is a comedian, and the funniest jokes contain some truth. Those who got offended need to check themselves. Back your positions, fine, but at least laugh at the jokes tossed your way because of it! He was always MEH to me, until now....I may give his material more of a shot. Huge....the size of his brass balls.
Some truth. Sure Leo's girlfriends take weeks to expire, not hours. But besides that one, he hardly needed to exaggerate now, did he?!
Load More Replies...This makes me wish I had watched the opening of the Globe Awards. Would not watch anymore than that but that would have been great! Nice to know there is still one comedian at least that has a backbone and isn't going to roll over for either side!!!
There was a moment where he broke cadence and quickly said something like "god, I can't do this next joke". I wonder how calculated that was. He's certainly fearless, I'm not for a moment suggesting he was giving himself an "out" - just curious if it was as genuine as he made it seem.
I know. I agree it was probably truthfully awkward for him, but planned.
Load More Replies...i loved the speech and i now love those even more who laughed about it in the audience.
#Ricky Gervais, is the only thing that make me watch the G.G awards. Everything he say are true, but the stuck up actors want to be treated as the supernatural humans they see themself as (with a few exceptions, Tom Hanks being one of them). Gervais donate so much money to helping animals. Ask the stuck up actors how much they have donated, and they will scream SECURITY!
Oh,there was a man who did not talk about the climate,trump,diversity (in the same way as those hollywood hypocrites do),guns,women rights.the wall ect...And this bunch of retweet activists are offended?He just told them to stfu and do what they are paid for.No one cares about how many "lives" they "saved" in their "powerful speeches"...
Whitney Cummings has a tattoo of a safety pin on her wrist and a honeybee on the hand.
Finally someone in a position to speak the truth had a forum allowing him to express what so many of us feel. Especially the Harvey Weinstein saga. Apparently everyone in Hollywood knew and let fledgling actress after fledgling actress be objectified and used and stayed silent. Each and every person who knew abetted his criminal behavior and was essentially an accomplice to the abuse. Don’t get upset at Gervais for putting it into words.
I’m also just shocked that no media outlet has picked up how Reese laughed when Ricky made those Leo jokes. She was right in the background when they showed Leo and it was HILARIOUS. She tried not to laugh but made a face like “this is too true” and openly laughed. You can tell that Leo’s young gfs are an inside joke between many in Hollywood.
Awesome! I love that he called out their hypocrisy! They cry about human rights and them work for companies that murder slowly. Good job man!!
Ricky Gervais has my total respect. He had the balls to call out some very privileged hypocrites who merely pay lip service to liberal ideas—-but only if those are the currently popular ideas. The ones who laughed are the ones who actually put their money where their mouth is, and genuinely contribute their time and/or money to legitimate causes they believe in, making them truly woke. The ones who didn’t laugh are the ones who make a big noise acting like they’re woke without actually being woke—-for nothing more than making themselves look relevant in that moment, after which they never say another word about it.
This man knows c**p when he's in front of it. For all the underpaid teachers and workers, and these overpaid egomaniacs, it's just a show where people give themselves awards. Does anyone even remember last year? And much as I try to side with my sisters, Hollywood women sell sexuality, then cry about someone biting your tit -- this isn't the game for you. All these awards have run their course. Dump it all. It's fantasy, it's cartoons, it makes women hate their bodies and everyone hate their life. Stop the world, I want to get off!
I don't particularly like Gervais, but I have to admit I enjoyed his monologue. I could see it was pissing some of the actors off, but so what? A lot of them need the truth thrown at them. A lot of funny reactions....
Hollywood absolutely deserved the can of "whup-a$$" [as we say in Texas] that Ricky Gervais opened on them--and more. They are hypocrites, liars, perverts and thieves--and those are their better points. The Greta Thunberg comment was so spot on that when Tom Hanks showed disdain--I wished he would have needed to change his pants.
#pizzagate It’s a fact. Look it up. They are all disgusting and should all be held accountable. #holdthemaccountable
I hate Ricky Gervais! I only saw his F off speech and that's enough. It's disrespectful, rude and down right disgusting. What's he even hosting this for anyway?? He's not funny, insulting people with talent etc is it funny. Just because he's a short untalented a*****e who lives on his ego, does not give him the right to insult people like that. Disgusting little man
Bullshit. You are a silly little sycophant wannabe outraged by your hypocrisy being thrown right into your face. GET OVER IT.
Load More Replies...Bullying is the opposite of calling out or ridiculing the wealthy and powerful.
I watched a video on Youtube of all of his speeches and the whole night was that amazing. That took a lot of nerve and I respect him a lot for doing it. Telling the truth to the people who are hiding from it takes nerves of steel.
The monologue was a breath of fresh air. Many in Hollywood need to get over themselves.
The only reason we watched the Golden Globes was because Ricky Gervais was hosting. He's a favorite of ours and we knew what to expect. He NAILED it.
Honesty is appreciated. Come on, everybody thinks, at one time or another, about everything he says. It was hilarious. This Latina is going to watch it again.
I'll take Ricky Gervais any day over any one of the "celebrities" sitting in the audience, ESPECIALLY the ones offended... very very few of the celebrities have 1/1000th of the talent Ricky has. And it doesn't hurt them to hear truth one night of the year.
Hollywood can’t take the heat. They think it’s funny when others are joked about. Glad I watched, was so sick of the same old jokes.
I understand all of this - and agree with some of it. It took a lot of gut s for him to get up there and say that. But why shouldn't actors/actresses be able to voice their opinion? They vote, I say they should be able to express their opinions. Sure - maybe the Golden Globes isn't the right forum. But I don't think facebook/twitter/snapchat/instagram are the right forum either. I personally wish we could go back to a time when it was considered inappropriate to tell people who you voted for - now we are posting images of ballots on facebook. Don't act like Hollywood/actors/actresses/rich and famous etc are the only ones we are getting unsolicited, uneducated opinions from.
He does this every time they let him loose on stage. That's why they put him up there, the elite like to tell the world what they're up to. Because the majority of society simply doesn't give a toss and the rest are so wrapped up in their little bubbles they don't see through the charade. Hollywood is laughing at us and Ricky is them rubbing our noses in it!
Most comedians are blowing it big time. They FINALLY have a truly out-of-left field, totally unoventional, US president. Both the presidents' own antics, and the hysterial overreaction to them by establishment, cry out to be lampooned and mocked. Yet instead of taking advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, they seem to be more interested in political preaching.
If the hardest part of your privileged life is to be the butt of a joke for one night...suck it up. Go home to your mansions and your maids. We literally stayed up late to watch you get an award for having fun and making movies.
I love the way he roasted them... And you can see the awkward faces some people made...
I loved the look on Tom Hanks face, and the woman next to him laughing and looking at him like "damn son! He's got you on lock!" lol
This is hilarious. And like Doug Stanhope said, seeing the reactions from the actors can really reflect who they are as a person, or so I would think.
Didn't Hollywood invited him? What did they expected of him? It's like when Rosie O'Donnell was invited to sing the anthem just to be 'booed'. If you know how these people are, don't invite them or it's on you. Holly, just suck it!
“How the [heck] can teasing huge corporations, and the richest, most privileged people in the world be considered right wing?” Great question that the author of this article seems not to have thought through.
Lorraine Ali is a f*****g TV critic. Who wants to hear her opinion...on anything? I love every bit of this. Ricky Gervais merely knocked out of the park, all the softballs that Hollywood regularly throws out. Those folks don't have to be there.
IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT HOLLYWOOD.... AND WHOEVER ELSE IS GUILTY. THIS IS RICKY IN CASE YOU HADN'T NOTICED; HIS JOB IS TO JAB.
In line with one of the greatest writers the U.S. ever produced: "Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well-warmed, and well-fed." - Herman Melville
This is why nothing is funny anymore. Remember the old roasts? Everyone's too cool for that. Well I loved it and most of it was true. I'm glad he didn't seem to give a c**p what anyone thought. Those people think they are better than everyone maybe a bit of roasting was actually a good thing.
I was surprised about the Right wing lot 'praising him', I'm pretty sure they are unaware that RG is probably pretty left wing. He just calls BS when he sees it. Send him to a Republican conference and see how they like him then
Exactly so, Caroline, the Right wing will stop 'praising him' when he'll poke fun at them.
Load More Replies...I hope Ricky has a good bodyguard who is meaner than a junkyard dog. Wouldn't want him to Clinton himself after mentioning Epstein, ya know!
Hollywood Did Not Appreciate, I think it will be more accurate to talk about the entertainment press rather that the artists themselves
He’s done this show a couple of times and each time he has crossed the line by being excessively mean. Yes he can be very funny, but he is mean spirited
I remember seeing Ricky Gervais when he got his first TV gig on the 11 o'clock Show. He wasn't the star, he had a 'spot' He was the least funniest of those on the show and has, arguably, had the most successful career. In the show he played the 'part' of an obnoxious, boorish character who abused everyone verbally. Back then it wasn't funny because there were no jokes, no punchlines and no point. Nothing has changed except the maybe people are realising that it isn't an act. The Emperor has no clothes. NB donating money to charity doesn't mean he's funny..
I thought it was the best show yet; not a boring moment. He is a COMEDIAN. True humour can pretty much “go anywhere” in the mind. This world is way too serious!
Hollywood has been very one sided with comedians lately. They are ok with edgy when they are making fun of others.
I was watching Netflix (yep, Ricky's right) while this was on the air, so I had to pull up a video. That was awkward as hell, but also so so true. I never had strong feelings about Ricky Gervais one way or another, but if there was ever a place to not give a s**t, a Hollywood award show is definitely it. I can appreciate actors for what they do. Hell I couldn't stand on front of a camera like that. But they aren't any more important or special than anyone else.
Cori, it comes down to people who take their political positions from Hollyweirdos are just plain stupid, gullible and not mentally competent. I practiced psychiatry and neurology for over five decades, and I had rabid, OCD fans of different famous people that I treated, including my share of celebrities who came into the back door and refused to see me again when I wouldn't write the narcotics they wanted. I've seen it all. I'm less than impressed with the lack of intellectual capacity of celebrities who live on every word their personal assistants tell them. They've lost touch and are narcissistic beyond description. It's a huge reason I curtailed my psychiatry practice and focused on neurology. At least those patients had an honest diagnosis instead of some scripted s**t they were trying to get me to write a Xanax prescription.
Load More Replies...All anyone needs to know about Gervais is the vid on him getting mocked by David Bowie. He is the most genuine person on the planet. This speech made him #1 in my book.
For every one of you died hard Trump supporters suddenly waving the Ricky flag; remember, Ricky is a huge openly spoken atheist and has constantly made fun of and criticized all religions. He hates you too more than you know. So before you post, actually read about the person you're waving a flag for.
Classic liberals and centrist conservatives both have 2 things in common: they'll give credit where credit is due, and they aren't "You're either 100% with us or against us". You seem like the latter. It's much more helpful to try to find that middle ground. The fact it angers you that conservatives are giving credit where credit is due says you are one of the people who'd prefer to divide and conquer as opposed to appreciating the common ground.
Load More Replies...Now this is a hero. Not someone who worships Hollywood celebs. Most of Hollywood is pedos, those that don’t wish to look into it and research are cowards who don’t want their hero’s upset. Over 1 million children go missing every year in the US alone. Where do they go. Super Hollywood hero Tom Hanks was a visitor on the Lolita express to underage orgy island. Check out the flight logs. Wake up.
What are you talking about 115 kids get taken by unknown people in America every year. 115. 115 kids are literally stolen. That number again? 115.
Load More Replies...Seemed extremely meh to me nothing to get ones panties in a twist about but I guess I'm just not dumb enough to get offended over nothing
One of the greatest opening monologues ever. The left ruined watching any award shows using the stage to spew their hate for the President. Everything Ricky said was the truth. Glad someone had the balls to be truthful to these hypocrites.
A rich white edgelord celebrates being a rich white aging edgelord over other rich white people who at least TRY and do some good. Meanwhile, his schtick is that it's really brave for rich white dudes to punch down at people who can't punch back.
(Puzzled look) punching down at poor, downtrodden Hollywood celbrities?
Load More Replies...Of course the elite were shocked. They’re not used to hearing the truth loud and clear. They’ve been on their high horse ridiculing on every platform they can In vulgar, and. In threatening ways that should have gotten visits from the FBI or Homeland security with their far out stunts. They really think in their little world that they’re superior and are just going to tell everyone else their rulings on the President.....Guess Not.
If you mean because of Jarvis Dupont I would disagree. Ricky had this to say regarding those tweets - “Jarvis Dupont is a spoof Twitter account, and the joke is that he’s so woke that he’s actually gone full circle and does terrible things, and his latest is, ‘I’m trans now.’ And he gets all that wrong. And I responded by playing along with him, saying, ‘Oh, you’re so much better than biological women because they’ve had a lifetime to get used to it.’ Now, people saw my tweet and they thought he’s a real trans person, but I’m taking the p**s out of Jarvis Dupont, who is actually a woman in real life.” If you mean something else, provide some evidence.
Load More Replies...We here in America are pretty sick of Hollywood. We found it funny because it was true and he is the first to have the balls to tell them.
Load More Replies...It's not conservative - it's outside of 'left or right'. It's about people who earn a fortune thinking they can tell everyone else how to live. Ricky Gervais if anything is left of centre.
Load More Replies...When you watch the audience you can see a lot of them thinking that Ricky Gervais knows too much about them.
I’m also just shocked that no media outlet has picked up how Reese laughed when Ricky made those Leo jokes. She was right in the background when they showed Leo and it was HILARIOUS. She tried not to laugh but made a face like “this is too true” and openly laughed. You can tell that Leo’s young gfs are an inside joke between many in Hollywood
Load More Replies...It was the best. Dragging those self-righteous sanctimonious Hollywood Elite. I can watch it over and over again. Good on you Ricky you're the hero we need. You should be on Times magazine person of the year it was brilliant
In essence, he called them uneducated, disgusting perverts who enable other perverts.
And only pay lip service to popular causes for selfish reasons.
Load More Replies...As a comedian, I never found Gervais remotely funny. I tried a few things of his, but nope, not a titter, so I lost interest in him and never had any time for him. Now, I'm a big fan! Still don't find him funny, but when he bursts those fragile little egos, that is beyond comedy and so, so true.
Yep, I’ve found a lot of his stuff more mean-spirited than lol funny, but this was utterly brilliant. Well done Mr.Gervais!
Load More Replies...Ricky Gervais is a f*****g awesome, savage little ray of reality. I love him to bits.
The best thing about Ricky is he won't apologize. The more they complain about him the more he's going to give it right back. I completely agreed with everything he said, it needed to be said. If they got offended it's because they know he's right.
What's there to apologize for? He spoke nothing more than the uncomfortable truth. If anyone should apologize, it's the people in the audience. If the reality is so harsh and you can make people laugh (us at home) by pointing it out in front of their faces, you're not an a*****e, not do you need to apologize for their behaviour.
Load More Replies...It was about time someone else in the media called out the hypocrisy of the glitterati.
God bless Ricky your awesome! (which is ironic considering both you and I are atheist) figure of speech!
Todd Rets How can you be a Trump supporter if you value critical thinking? Sounds line an oxymoron to me...
Load More Replies...He was not making "jokes", he was speaking the truth in a comedic way. Hollywood on the other hand, now that is a real joke.
“Tact is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.” ― Winston Churchill
Yeah, tact isn't cutting it anymore. So we resort to plain laughing in their faces.
Load More Replies...I've only seen one of his Golden Globe speeches (I think the first one). They knew what they were getting into. I'm not a massive fan of Gervais (too obvious for my personal taste) but he is a talented comedian and even before he was super famous, he was pretty fearless.
Nothing worst than a roast of Hollywood. Who actually gives a f*** to Holywood today? I've laughed hard, but I carried my life on and tomorrow I'll forget about it...
A kinder, gentler version of George Carlin (he would be needed right now)
Load More Replies...Do we seriously live in a time now where people call a COMEDIAN who made jokes that weren’t even half as mean as I’ve heard before, a bully? People truly can’t laugh at themselves anymore. It s sad.
The truth pinches like a coconut crab grabbing something sensitive.
Load More Replies...Ricky is a classical liberal and has actual integrity. This is how conservative republicans find incredible joy in the take down and still disagree with him on other issues. It is called critical thinking and finding agreement.
No kidding. I'm so sick of this "You're either with us 100% or against us". It's okay to appreciate things for what they are. Conservatives appreciated what he did in that moment in time and that's okay. It's why, ironically, conservatives are the more open minded side now. They'll at least allow others a platform and they'll give credit where credit is due.
Load More Replies...What did he say that wasn't true. If you don't like looking in the mirror don't hire Gervais.
I love him--have done for years. They hired him precisely because he does this and I thought he was actually a bit restrained, compared to previous years.
Awards shows are as outdated as landline phones. No one gives a s**t anymore, other than when someone like Gervais tears people apart.
They are still putting in these shows which means they still make money which means people still watch them. I can't imagine caring less who wins what but that doesn't change the fact that clearly others still do.
Load More Replies...He was hosting an awards show for the entertainment industry. Key word being 'entertainment.' there are no 'sacred cows' in Hollywood so I personally don't see what the fuss is about. I thought Ricky Gervais was wildly entertaining.
Poor Hollywood.. those sanctimonious self-righteous a******s might not have appreciate it but the rest of us did.
AHHHAHAHAHA! Ok, I am right leaning. I do not envision that he will ever be speaking to support what I do. But it is so refreshing to see someone, anyone, right or left, tell the pompous rich who do far less research into a topic before supporting it than the average voter does (which is sadly very little for most, on either side). He called them out. And better yet, IT IS HIS JOB! He is a comedian, and the funniest jokes contain some truth. Those who got offended need to check themselves. Back your positions, fine, but at least laugh at the jokes tossed your way because of it! He was always MEH to me, until now....I may give his material more of a shot. Huge....the size of his brass balls.
Some truth. Sure Leo's girlfriends take weeks to expire, not hours. But besides that one, he hardly needed to exaggerate now, did he?!
Load More Replies...This makes me wish I had watched the opening of the Globe Awards. Would not watch anymore than that but that would have been great! Nice to know there is still one comedian at least that has a backbone and isn't going to roll over for either side!!!
There was a moment where he broke cadence and quickly said something like "god, I can't do this next joke". I wonder how calculated that was. He's certainly fearless, I'm not for a moment suggesting he was giving himself an "out" - just curious if it was as genuine as he made it seem.
I know. I agree it was probably truthfully awkward for him, but planned.
Load More Replies...i loved the speech and i now love those even more who laughed about it in the audience.
#Ricky Gervais, is the only thing that make me watch the G.G awards. Everything he say are true, but the stuck up actors want to be treated as the supernatural humans they see themself as (with a few exceptions, Tom Hanks being one of them). Gervais donate so much money to helping animals. Ask the stuck up actors how much they have donated, and they will scream SECURITY!
Oh,there was a man who did not talk about the climate,trump,diversity (in the same way as those hollywood hypocrites do),guns,women rights.the wall ect...And this bunch of retweet activists are offended?He just told them to stfu and do what they are paid for.No one cares about how many "lives" they "saved" in their "powerful speeches"...
Whitney Cummings has a tattoo of a safety pin on her wrist and a honeybee on the hand.
Finally someone in a position to speak the truth had a forum allowing him to express what so many of us feel. Especially the Harvey Weinstein saga. Apparently everyone in Hollywood knew and let fledgling actress after fledgling actress be objectified and used and stayed silent. Each and every person who knew abetted his criminal behavior and was essentially an accomplice to the abuse. Don’t get upset at Gervais for putting it into words.
I’m also just shocked that no media outlet has picked up how Reese laughed when Ricky made those Leo jokes. She was right in the background when they showed Leo and it was HILARIOUS. She tried not to laugh but made a face like “this is too true” and openly laughed. You can tell that Leo’s young gfs are an inside joke between many in Hollywood.
Awesome! I love that he called out their hypocrisy! They cry about human rights and them work for companies that murder slowly. Good job man!!
Ricky Gervais has my total respect. He had the balls to call out some very privileged hypocrites who merely pay lip service to liberal ideas—-but only if those are the currently popular ideas. The ones who laughed are the ones who actually put their money where their mouth is, and genuinely contribute their time and/or money to legitimate causes they believe in, making them truly woke. The ones who didn’t laugh are the ones who make a big noise acting like they’re woke without actually being woke—-for nothing more than making themselves look relevant in that moment, after which they never say another word about it.
This man knows c**p when he's in front of it. For all the underpaid teachers and workers, and these overpaid egomaniacs, it's just a show where people give themselves awards. Does anyone even remember last year? And much as I try to side with my sisters, Hollywood women sell sexuality, then cry about someone biting your tit -- this isn't the game for you. All these awards have run their course. Dump it all. It's fantasy, it's cartoons, it makes women hate their bodies and everyone hate their life. Stop the world, I want to get off!
I don't particularly like Gervais, but I have to admit I enjoyed his monologue. I could see it was pissing some of the actors off, but so what? A lot of them need the truth thrown at them. A lot of funny reactions....
Hollywood absolutely deserved the can of "whup-a$$" [as we say in Texas] that Ricky Gervais opened on them--and more. They are hypocrites, liars, perverts and thieves--and those are their better points. The Greta Thunberg comment was so spot on that when Tom Hanks showed disdain--I wished he would have needed to change his pants.
#pizzagate It’s a fact. Look it up. They are all disgusting and should all be held accountable. #holdthemaccountable
I hate Ricky Gervais! I only saw his F off speech and that's enough. It's disrespectful, rude and down right disgusting. What's he even hosting this for anyway?? He's not funny, insulting people with talent etc is it funny. Just because he's a short untalented a*****e who lives on his ego, does not give him the right to insult people like that. Disgusting little man
Bullshit. You are a silly little sycophant wannabe outraged by your hypocrisy being thrown right into your face. GET OVER IT.
Load More Replies...Bullying is the opposite of calling out or ridiculing the wealthy and powerful.
I watched a video on Youtube of all of his speeches and the whole night was that amazing. That took a lot of nerve and I respect him a lot for doing it. Telling the truth to the people who are hiding from it takes nerves of steel.
The monologue was a breath of fresh air. Many in Hollywood need to get over themselves.
The only reason we watched the Golden Globes was because Ricky Gervais was hosting. He's a favorite of ours and we knew what to expect. He NAILED it.
Honesty is appreciated. Come on, everybody thinks, at one time or another, about everything he says. It was hilarious. This Latina is going to watch it again.
I'll take Ricky Gervais any day over any one of the "celebrities" sitting in the audience, ESPECIALLY the ones offended... very very few of the celebrities have 1/1000th of the talent Ricky has. And it doesn't hurt them to hear truth one night of the year.
Hollywood can’t take the heat. They think it’s funny when others are joked about. Glad I watched, was so sick of the same old jokes.
I understand all of this - and agree with some of it. It took a lot of gut s for him to get up there and say that. But why shouldn't actors/actresses be able to voice their opinion? They vote, I say they should be able to express their opinions. Sure - maybe the Golden Globes isn't the right forum. But I don't think facebook/twitter/snapchat/instagram are the right forum either. I personally wish we could go back to a time when it was considered inappropriate to tell people who you voted for - now we are posting images of ballots on facebook. Don't act like Hollywood/actors/actresses/rich and famous etc are the only ones we are getting unsolicited, uneducated opinions from.
He does this every time they let him loose on stage. That's why they put him up there, the elite like to tell the world what they're up to. Because the majority of society simply doesn't give a toss and the rest are so wrapped up in their little bubbles they don't see through the charade. Hollywood is laughing at us and Ricky is them rubbing our noses in it!
Most comedians are blowing it big time. They FINALLY have a truly out-of-left field, totally unoventional, US president. Both the presidents' own antics, and the hysterial overreaction to them by establishment, cry out to be lampooned and mocked. Yet instead of taking advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, they seem to be more interested in political preaching.
If the hardest part of your privileged life is to be the butt of a joke for one night...suck it up. Go home to your mansions and your maids. We literally stayed up late to watch you get an award for having fun and making movies.
I love the way he roasted them... And you can see the awkward faces some people made...
I loved the look on Tom Hanks face, and the woman next to him laughing and looking at him like "damn son! He's got you on lock!" lol
This is hilarious. And like Doug Stanhope said, seeing the reactions from the actors can really reflect who they are as a person, or so I would think.
Didn't Hollywood invited him? What did they expected of him? It's like when Rosie O'Donnell was invited to sing the anthem just to be 'booed'. If you know how these people are, don't invite them or it's on you. Holly, just suck it!
“How the [heck] can teasing huge corporations, and the richest, most privileged people in the world be considered right wing?” Great question that the author of this article seems not to have thought through.
Lorraine Ali is a f*****g TV critic. Who wants to hear her opinion...on anything? I love every bit of this. Ricky Gervais merely knocked out of the park, all the softballs that Hollywood regularly throws out. Those folks don't have to be there.
IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT HOLLYWOOD.... AND WHOEVER ELSE IS GUILTY. THIS IS RICKY IN CASE YOU HADN'T NOTICED; HIS JOB IS TO JAB.
In line with one of the greatest writers the U.S. ever produced: "Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well-warmed, and well-fed." - Herman Melville
This is why nothing is funny anymore. Remember the old roasts? Everyone's too cool for that. Well I loved it and most of it was true. I'm glad he didn't seem to give a c**p what anyone thought. Those people think they are better than everyone maybe a bit of roasting was actually a good thing.
I was surprised about the Right wing lot 'praising him', I'm pretty sure they are unaware that RG is probably pretty left wing. He just calls BS when he sees it. Send him to a Republican conference and see how they like him then
Exactly so, Caroline, the Right wing will stop 'praising him' when he'll poke fun at them.
Load More Replies...I hope Ricky has a good bodyguard who is meaner than a junkyard dog. Wouldn't want him to Clinton himself after mentioning Epstein, ya know!
Hollywood Did Not Appreciate, I think it will be more accurate to talk about the entertainment press rather that the artists themselves
He’s done this show a couple of times and each time he has crossed the line by being excessively mean. Yes he can be very funny, but he is mean spirited
I remember seeing Ricky Gervais when he got his first TV gig on the 11 o'clock Show. He wasn't the star, he had a 'spot' He was the least funniest of those on the show and has, arguably, had the most successful career. In the show he played the 'part' of an obnoxious, boorish character who abused everyone verbally. Back then it wasn't funny because there were no jokes, no punchlines and no point. Nothing has changed except the maybe people are realising that it isn't an act. The Emperor has no clothes. NB donating money to charity doesn't mean he's funny..
I thought it was the best show yet; not a boring moment. He is a COMEDIAN. True humour can pretty much “go anywhere” in the mind. This world is way too serious!
Hollywood has been very one sided with comedians lately. They are ok with edgy when they are making fun of others.
I was watching Netflix (yep, Ricky's right) while this was on the air, so I had to pull up a video. That was awkward as hell, but also so so true. I never had strong feelings about Ricky Gervais one way or another, but if there was ever a place to not give a s**t, a Hollywood award show is definitely it. I can appreciate actors for what they do. Hell I couldn't stand on front of a camera like that. But they aren't any more important or special than anyone else.
Cori, it comes down to people who take their political positions from Hollyweirdos are just plain stupid, gullible and not mentally competent. I practiced psychiatry and neurology for over five decades, and I had rabid, OCD fans of different famous people that I treated, including my share of celebrities who came into the back door and refused to see me again when I wouldn't write the narcotics they wanted. I've seen it all. I'm less than impressed with the lack of intellectual capacity of celebrities who live on every word their personal assistants tell them. They've lost touch and are narcissistic beyond description. It's a huge reason I curtailed my psychiatry practice and focused on neurology. At least those patients had an honest diagnosis instead of some scripted s**t they were trying to get me to write a Xanax prescription.
Load More Replies...All anyone needs to know about Gervais is the vid on him getting mocked by David Bowie. He is the most genuine person on the planet. This speech made him #1 in my book.
For every one of you died hard Trump supporters suddenly waving the Ricky flag; remember, Ricky is a huge openly spoken atheist and has constantly made fun of and criticized all religions. He hates you too more than you know. So before you post, actually read about the person you're waving a flag for.
Classic liberals and centrist conservatives both have 2 things in common: they'll give credit where credit is due, and they aren't "You're either 100% with us or against us". You seem like the latter. It's much more helpful to try to find that middle ground. The fact it angers you that conservatives are giving credit where credit is due says you are one of the people who'd prefer to divide and conquer as opposed to appreciating the common ground.
Load More Replies...Now this is a hero. Not someone who worships Hollywood celebs. Most of Hollywood is pedos, those that don’t wish to look into it and research are cowards who don’t want their hero’s upset. Over 1 million children go missing every year in the US alone. Where do they go. Super Hollywood hero Tom Hanks was a visitor on the Lolita express to underage orgy island. Check out the flight logs. Wake up.
What are you talking about 115 kids get taken by unknown people in America every year. 115. 115 kids are literally stolen. That number again? 115.
Load More Replies...Seemed extremely meh to me nothing to get ones panties in a twist about but I guess I'm just not dumb enough to get offended over nothing
One of the greatest opening monologues ever. The left ruined watching any award shows using the stage to spew their hate for the President. Everything Ricky said was the truth. Glad someone had the balls to be truthful to these hypocrites.
A rich white edgelord celebrates being a rich white aging edgelord over other rich white people who at least TRY and do some good. Meanwhile, his schtick is that it's really brave for rich white dudes to punch down at people who can't punch back.
(Puzzled look) punching down at poor, downtrodden Hollywood celbrities?
Load More Replies...Of course the elite were shocked. They’re not used to hearing the truth loud and clear. They’ve been on their high horse ridiculing on every platform they can In vulgar, and. In threatening ways that should have gotten visits from the FBI or Homeland security with their far out stunts. They really think in their little world that they’re superior and are just going to tell everyone else their rulings on the President.....Guess Not.
If you mean because of Jarvis Dupont I would disagree. Ricky had this to say regarding those tweets - “Jarvis Dupont is a spoof Twitter account, and the joke is that he’s so woke that he’s actually gone full circle and does terrible things, and his latest is, ‘I’m trans now.’ And he gets all that wrong. And I responded by playing along with him, saying, ‘Oh, you’re so much better than biological women because they’ve had a lifetime to get used to it.’ Now, people saw my tweet and they thought he’s a real trans person, but I’m taking the p**s out of Jarvis Dupont, who is actually a woman in real life.” If you mean something else, provide some evidence.
Load More Replies...We here in America are pretty sick of Hollywood. We found it funny because it was true and he is the first to have the balls to tell them.
Load More Replies...It's not conservative - it's outside of 'left or right'. It's about people who earn a fortune thinking they can tell everyone else how to live. Ricky Gervais if anything is left of centre.
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