Ricky Gervais

Johno please? · 19 Oct 2009 at 19:15

Capn' $qu!ff said:
He's not Funny he's painful to watch almost as bad as Russell Brand

Whats so painful about it?

His comedy is nothing like Russell Brand's, Russell looks like hes trying to hard all the time, and it makes me cringe.

eekfek · 19 Oct 2009 at 19:17

his stand up routines are hilarious and quite clever comedy,..

Gaygle · 19 Oct 2009 at 21:46

Ricky Gervais is legendary

Memphis · 19 Oct 2009 at 22:43

Gaygle said:
Ricky Gervais is a ****

Better

MrMacca · 19 Oct 2009 at 23:19

Just got back now and it was fantastic. He had the whole audience pretty much crying.
There's one segment involving Noah's Ark and a book he had when he was 4 year old that was the funniest things i've seen in such a long time.

Money well spent!

blix · 19 Oct 2009 at 23:25

MrMacca said:
Just got back now and it was fantastic. He had the whole audience pretty much crying.
There's one segment involving Noah's Ark and a book he had when he was 4 year old that was the funniest things i've seen in such a long time.

Money well spent!

Sweet. Can't wait for the DVD.

semi-pro waster · 20 Oct 2009 at 07:42

Liefrich said:
If you don't enjoy the office, what comedy do you enjoy?

This sounds similar to an argument a couple of mates have with me - I don't find the Office funny, don't like Flight Of The Conchords, think Alan Patridge is generally cringeworthy etc etc which means I like almost none of the comedy shows they rate.

The Monty Pythons, This Is Spinal Tap, Airplane, Animal House are all among my favourite comedy films. Bill Hicks, George Carlin, Chris Rock, Billy Connelly are among my favourite comedians although the lists for both extends a fair bit futher. As a general rule I don't like comedy where I feel I'm just laughing at someone being socially inept or through cringing awkwardness as that has no humour value for me, I prefer it when I can laugh because it is clever writing, usually with surrealism and flights of fancy in there. Some of the comedies I've mentioned that I dislike might be very cleverly written but based on what I've watched I've got no inclination to watch more for the few good moments.

molinari · 20 Oct 2009 at 07:52

So is he doing any dates in London? Have only seen tickets listed for cities outside London.

The Dread Pirate · 20 Oct 2009 at 09:21

Johno please? said:
His comedy is close to Russell Brand's, Jervais looks like hes trying to hard all the time, and it makes me cringe.

Fixed to suit my opinion

daz · 20 Oct 2009 at 09:30

semi-pro waster said:
This sounds similar to an argument a couple of mates have with me - I don't find the Office funny, don't like Flight Of The Conchords, think Alan Patridge is generally cringeworthy etc etc which means I like almost none of the comedy shows they rate.

This Is Spinal Tap.

Spinal Tap is one of the greatest films of all time, but I'm surprised that you didn't enjoy The Office considering you like that. You can see how The Office is an evolution of comedies like Spinal Tap.

semi-pro waster · 20 Oct 2009 at 11:34

daz said:
Spinal Tap is one of the greatest films of all time, but I'm surprised that you didn't enjoy The Office considering you like that. You can see how The Office is an evolution of comedies like Spinal Tap.

Although I see your point I've tried to watch The Office on a few occasions and always found it rather unfunny, the humour was either forced or seemed to rely on an excruciatingly awkward situation that I just wouldn't laugh at. Some people like comedy that makes you squirm, I can't say it does anything for me. Maybe it's just based on my rather irrational dislike of Ricky Gervais and that he is now the annointed one and saviour of British comedy.

Then again I like a fair number of American teen comedies so I'm hardly starting from a position where I can claim some highbrow intellectual disapproval of it.

~>Dg<~ · 20 Oct 2009 at 11:51

glad hes gone to the usa so i dont have to see his lame ass crap. hes one of te few people i could just choke for fun

there were a few meh bits in the office series but in general hes a self loving ******. watch him on any show he laughs harder at his own jokes than anyone i know. kanye of the comedy world.

loltim · 20 Oct 2009 at 15:14

He was awesome in Extras. Not actually seen a lot of The Office yet. When will it come on iplayer? when dvd sales drop?

Mr. Anderson · 20 Oct 2009 at 16:34

Dark_Angel said:
It says it's a family forum when you sign up and in the rules. Since this place has kids who use it, and is the forum is hosted on a respected shop I imagine they don't want to be in the news papers (which in this day and age lets face it can happen) because a kid was watching naughty videos with swearing on their forum.

naughty videos that they can easily watch on youtube? anyway, the rules also say this forum is completely detached from the company, which is why order and shop queries are not dealt with publicly here.

RetiredGreyFox · 20 Oct 2009 at 17:53

~>Dg<~ said:
glad hes gone to the usa so i dont have to see his lame ass crap.

What a strange thing to say.
Does this mean you don't know how to use a remote control?

BriT · 20 Oct 2009 at 17:54

Well i tihnk he's great...The Office is classic.

Digitalle · 20 Oct 2009 at 18:00

Never liked him

....cant find Fame, which I'm not to happy about.

Squark · 20 Oct 2009 at 18:11

Digitalle said:
Never liked him

Is that supposed to be ironic, seeing as you have a picture of him in your sig?

RetiredGreyFox · 20 Oct 2009 at 18:43

Squark said:
Is that supposed to be ironic, seeing as you have a picture of him in your sig?

So you missed the great big picture he posted above his sig?

Ampeg · 20 Oct 2009 at 18:45

Loved the XFM shows and the podcasts he did with Pilkington and Merchant. His standup Im not so keen on, hes good at what he does but seems to recycle a hell of a lot of meterial. From the podcasts back as far as the stuff he did for the 11 O'clock show Ive heard too much of it before.

Definately going to give his new film a look, didnt think I would but I really enjoyed the Ghost/Desntist one.