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mockmonkey

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8. I like Ricky Gervais

Reply to doc03 (Original post)

Wed Jan 17, 2024, 11:14 AM

Jan 2024

I can't say I've watched a lot of his stand-up material. But I liked his TV shows Extras, After Life ( I dropped Netflix so I only saw the first season), and especially Derek. I liked the British version of The Office as well as the American Version. He makes me laugh.

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I watched the "comedian" Ricky Gervais on Netflix. I guess I have [View all] doc03 Jan 2024 OP

I usually like him a lot. This last special was really bad. If I had never seen patricia92243 Jan 2024 #1

I don't believe I sat through an entire hour waiting for something doc03 Jan 2024 #3

He played the 'boss' character EYESORE 9001 Jan 2024 #5

I think that is mostly the difference in British and American humor. Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2024 #7

I only remember seeing him on a TV show where he interacted with kids. rubbersole Jan 2024 #2

The best comedian working today NoRethugFriends Jan 2024 #4

He's definitely not an across the board taste. As to his discussion on "woke," Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2024 #6

I like Ricky Gervais mockmonkey Jan 2024 #8

Even comedians don't find him funny Ferrets are Cool Jan 2024 #9

He's really hit or miss with me. bif Jan 2024 #10