If You Hate Ricky Gervais Watch This Video - It Will Change Your Mind | Ricky Gervais' Speech

[@justafoodie3575]

He’s an absolute superstar. Practical, unapologetically funny and a great human being within…. Top lad…

[@jasonphillips3865]

"Death is like being stupid. It's only painful for others" What a profound quote.

[@Aryzo]

exactly. I'm afraid of the death of my mother. not my own

[@drizzt8965]

@@Aryzo Why?

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Love it 😀

[@MarleyWigston]

It’s not his quote.

[@wallacewestmeath]

​@@Aryzo the fact you're afraid only proves you appreciate your Mother already. Many don't . This will stand by you later .

[@Cryogenius333]

"I want people to stop saying 'that joke's offensive!'. I want them to start saying 'I FOUND it offensive', because you've got to own the emotion, because that.s all it is. You're just telling me how you feel about it." Can name a few billion people that need to hear this.

[@johnforensicman6179]

Go on then :)

[@MarleyWigston]

Marginalised people who put up with abuse daily, don’t need those words… they need DIFFERENT words. Those words are Selfish words, we need more selflessness in this world.

[@bu11ymaguire]

@@johnforensicman6179 asking real questions!

[@xyanic2496]

@@MarleyWigston Pff, consistent abuse in western world? lol Don't be a victim and change something...and don't expect from everyone else to do it for you. It's hard but how goes the saying: Diamonds are made under pressure.

[@MarleyWigston]

@@xyanic2496 - marginalized people and oppressed classes are victims. You just want them to put up with your abuse.

[@Adam-oy4ix]

"Just because you are offended, doesn't mean you are right"....words to fucking live by....

[@Peepers2]

Couldn’t hate Ricky at all.He’s got life figured out nicely😊

[@rebnvodkaxx]

The thing is he would stop you and say he has nothing figured out, which makes me realize how little I have figured anything out at this point in my life.

[@alexboardman9072]

Because he’s nicely rounded, started from nothing so appreciates life

[@GM-fx2jo]

@@alexboardman9072 exactly...I think you have remember what bad can look like so you can appreciate whether you have done better or have to try harder but never forget where you came from or how hard you had to work to get somewhere.

[@Peepers2]

@@GM-fx2jo 😅😅😅

[@Peepers2]

@@alexboardman9072 way ta be Ricky🎉

[@bharatnaidu4785]

There's so many layers to Ricky.. Keep going my man!!

[@timtravasos2742]

Much respect for his insight, sensitivity, and logic.

[@valkrie5816]

Truth as well

[@leonidasspyropoulos849]

Nice to know that Ricky Gervais is human and a human with a heart and logic. I don't agree with everything he said but, thank you.

[@kylef5474]

That was some of the best 8 mins of advice I’ve ever heard. What brilliance!

[@ThermaL-ty7bw]

this is exactly what the church back in the day wanted to PREVENT WITH RELIGION , ''people having a little think on their own'' thank god for atheists , or we would still be riding ponies to work , ffs what a world do we live in here ? fairy tales for grown ups ... who DO NOT WANT TO ... grow up ... what a world do we live in ?

[@jamesosborne1286]

I love Ricky Gervais. We're so lucky to have him and his incisive, witty and hilarious honesty. And his sincere love for people and life. He's gonna be surprised the moment after he dies though to find out that he's even more alive than he was trapped in his body.

[@fabienponchard2220]

Always loved Ricky so this hasn't changed anything for me.

[@teenaapperson5880]

Love that he keeps it real

[@123marishka]

I love him even more now 💕💕😍

[@anyaward4391]

I think this comment should have more ppl reactions. Anyway, I love Ricky he is an actor, he's my favourite actor, whenever he comes on the TV my family says "Look it's dominic Bad guy!" And that's all ty

[@todaywefly4370]

Ricky doesn’t care what you think though.😁

[@74griffo]

I guess it’s more aimed at people that don’t though 😂

[@annagornas3572]

'Make me famous and you can go through my bins.' When I'm famous I'll be using this quote right and left in interviews. 😂😂😂 There is only one Ricky. Bless him.

[@victoriakendrick6906]

Ricky Gervais makes me really consider the mechanics of what comedy is, why we enjoy it,why we NEED it.

[@dlpowers3898]

I just finished watching 2nd season of AfterLife...so funny and sincere. Loved the whole series! Ricky is amazing in every way :)

[@countblue]

Greatest series of the last couple of years.

[@Jilley322]

Same! "Derek" is another good one! Both amazing shows. Ricky is a really good actor and writer. ✌🏻

[@koleberdinoch926]

After 2 great series of After Life, the 3rd series was very disappointing 😕

[@kamchatmonk]

AfterLife was such a wholesome show. Glad I watched it.

[@The6zero4]

I have spent a lot of my professional and personal life in the “echo chamber” of organized religion. As much as I have loved the spiritual and therefore the questioning aspects of that life, I have constantly challenged the smug, self-satisfied certainties of religion and the danger of self-delusion that comes with it. Gervais’ closing remarks on people being offended are some of the best in the interview. If you are offended by anything you are “telling me your feelings.” He stopped short of where I would have and have gone. “I dont care about your feelings. I care about what you think.” Yes your feelings are painful but your thoughts are dangerous. They are harmful for you and potentially dangerous and harmful for others. I applaud this series of famous people sharing what they think and letting the social media world know that they are more than the memes created about them. The only society you ever want to live in is the one where you risk being offended and where your most cherished beliefs will be challenged.

[@Jilley322]

This is so good. Tfs! ✌🏻

[@DrazenDragusica]

Absolutely clear and pure motivation. Amazing Ricky. Pure rare human. thx

[@evaluna2088]

I've been in love with him since I first saw him. Years ago. If I didn't live in in Uruguay, I'd go tell him personally.

[@asedition8847]

I think he is the definition of a gentleman.

[@Roberttttttttt]

Who the hell could not like him, he’s a comedy genius

[@ThermaL-ty7bw]

mostly religious people , i'm guessing the ones who can read and understand things , which aren't many though 2000 years of stagnation in the brain will do that to people , it's why religion was invented in the first place control over others , hwile sucking them dry and while they are thanking You for it , people are so easy manipulated , it's not even funny

[@monicadaniels784]

He's a lazy comedian.

[@pourquoipas971]

A brilliant human being. So sensitive and insightful. Love from France.

[@csmats5374]

He never tries to offend, it just always ends up that way. That's the key to his comic genius.

[@evaluna2088]

Hahaha! Absolutely. And I love him. Really do.

[@final_mile_music9713]

‘It’s like been stupid…..it’s only painful for others…..’ 👏

[@michaeltherrien6006]

I wish RG would sing more. I loved that bit in The Office where he sang a Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes song. And by the way, who in the hell hates Ricky? I think he's one of the best humans on the planet.

[@Jbbbb-k1s]

not sure if you've seen but he's done a bunch of songs under the name "David Brent". i think the lyrics are mostly satirical but i actually really like the songs - genuinely. here's the link to his album: kzbin.info/aero/PLQltuIsvFcxVcfBvg7BLQaEq3Ekzvfp7c

[@camerond8176]

Just because you disagree with someone doesn't mean you hate them.................you just disagree on something, and that's OK. I agree 100% with Gervais.....................Keep going, I love your mentality and goals in life.

[@francesedwards9854]

I just enjoy so much listening to Ricky. I always believe he is on point, whether it’s in his stand ups or when he is being serious.☮️

[@helgaioannidis9365]

Back in the times when monarchs had absolute power they also used to have some sort of entertainer at court who had the task to tell the truth to the monarch in a satirical way. So the monarch wouldn't end up in an echo chamber. Today we live in democracy and we're the sovereign. Each one of us. And we too need someone to tell us the truth, even if we don't like it. And that's why in most democratic countries comedians might inform the public better about what's going on than the news. Because it's their job. And people like Gervais do that brilliantly. We need those comedians, because we're the sovereign and if we don't have them something is wrong with democracy.

[@pegmarinello4175]

So on point! Long live the sovereignty... and the democracy!

[@royster3345]

In a way, quite soothing to listen to.

[@vj381]

I.like him and respect his honest opinions and common sense views on life. This world is crazy,getting more so. People take themselves,and life,so seriously.it is so sad,annoying.

[@monicadaniels784]

I'm sure when an injustice is done to you, you just laugh it off, right? Laughing at other people reacting to their injustices is so annoying, isn't it? Life isn't so simple.

[@cirons1960]

It’s very often the comedians who become quite profound orators, this is because they had already discovered a way of looking at life differently to others and spotting peoples idiosyncratic ways then articulating them in stand up routines. Even though they may often of come from very humble working class backgrounds and perhaps didn’t have the opportunity that the more privileged had, they still spotted those nuances, RG is one of those, along with the likes of Billy Connolly etc. RG has a close circle of very clever friends, people like Stephen Fry, Richard Dawkins, and the late Chris Hitchens, all of them wordsmiths, and he can match them all word for word, I love him, and I love his “don’t give a shit” attitude

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

Life is better for having people such as Ricky and other comedians, great musicians, and many other wonderful people to get you through the day. We just need to rid ourselves of dictatorships and others who ruin lives.

[@boogoodie]

Ricky you are the most amazing human beings ever. You make us laugh until we cry. I know exactly what you mean in what you said. We are all individuals and it wouldn’t be normal to all agree on everything. It’s healthy to have our differences. I personally have never been offended by anything you’ve said. For example, I know you’re an atheist and I’m spiritual. Not religious, spiritual. I believe in heaven and an afterlife. Just because you don’t doesn’t offend me at all. I adore you to pieces and think you are so funny, intelligent, warm, lover of animals and one incredible man, who deserves every penny he owns. You make us laugh, that is priceless. What a gift you give to us. Thank you for just being you. 🥰🥰🥰

[@pegmarinello4175]

Your comment brought tears to my eyes. You are what is right in the world, In humanity, and I applaud you. If we could add a pinch of acceptance and a dash of compassion, and a generous portion of humility to the world's population... Think of it! We might even obtain world peace.

[@pegmarinello4175]

And thank you for just being wonderful you

[@jerrytaliercio9087]

Diamond in the Rough…..what a good soul….👍❣️

[@randerins]

It didn't even need the cheesy ass background music. He just makes sense.

[@CatherineGuimard-Payen]

This guy has a brain and a mouth to speak out his thoughts - i found that offensive - brilliant love it and yes love your humour - keep passing the open windows xx

[@mudpuddle8805]

He tells so many truths in such a beautiful way.

[@crash3x]

Bravo Ricky..well said

[@merrymick]

I wish more people could listen to him it would better their lives

[@jacquietarr7280]

How?

[@daveyfunk]

I think he's important for comedy right now and he seems to have changed his stand up to make a statement about people being offended. He's always been 'edgy' but there does seem to be something about his comedy where he's testing the boundaries and pushing for a reaction more with newer material. Humour is subjective and also is being offended. I'm a white male and luckily in good health. For me to get offended by a joke that is different from my personal circumstances might be attacking my morals, but it's pretty arrogant of me to be offended for someone else and feel I represent a group of people

[@monicadaniels784]

You are offended by people who get offended? That's when you know you have privilege! Punching down and hurting people is not funny, it's lazy comedy! His get out of jail free card is that he was once poor? "I'm one of the downtrodden, so I can make fun of you!" Bullcrap!

[@danpaul4975]

We so often see news articles about people offended by something Ricky Gervais said. If they gave 60-90 minutes of their time to watch (and get offended by) his routines, is it so difficult for them to give 8 minutes and 21 seconds of their day off (from being snowflakes) to watch this video? Ricky Gervais is *awesome.* A word thrown around so easily often as an over-exaggerated measure of how great something is, but in this case genuinely true. His depth of knowledge amazes me and he's the ONLY celebrity I'd love to one day sit across from and just listen to.

[@seangallagher8078]

I always have loved your perception of life ricky

[@seangallagher8078]

I would give my left ball to chat with you for an hour or two so much to ask you x

[@ulyssesadams9356]

He is a great guy. Easily one of the best comedians in the world

[@amandah2490]

I do like Ricky Gervais. He hits the nail right on the head.

[@ExKUKicker]

Life is soooooo short, but the thrills that carry you through that life is...indescribable! Our souls were created and given to us by our, Heavenly Father...and those souls will go on forever. Knowing that this life is simply, the prerequisite to something, so incredible...speechless! Live life as if it were your last, for one day, you will be right.🙏

[@marionisobel]

I just love you Ricky. You really get IT. Thankyou for showing me I’m not weird after all ❤️❤️🐶❤️🐶

[@BecomeConsciousNow]

Your consciousness never dies.

[@tbass94]

Prove it

[@Simonet1309]

As an Orthodox Christian I fundamentally disagree with him completely on religion, yet I absolutely respect his right to hold his views and discuss them. I love his comedy and never felt ‘offended’ or insulted or every remotely considered calling for him to be cancelled in any way.

[@kd85833]

That made me accidentally cry. I had a bad day. I've bee always amazed by you since The Office. Thank you.

[@Bozzzzzz007]

To me, I feel he’s right in what he says except when he said everybody would hate to live forever. Sure, if the body continues to decline then yes, sure if the other side is more amazing, then yes, but otherwise if we can keep a magic body and there’s no other side then I personally would want more of this life, I’d want to live forever because life is living and I enjoy living

[@jasonbourne4865]

Even if your body were never to age or become tired, your mind certainly would. I suspect that you'd eventually succumb to something akin to "world weariness".

[@Bozzzzzz007]

@@jasonbourne4865 perhaps Jason, it’s certainly a possibility, I should think it’s subjective though and personally I wonder if I would enjoy growing more mentally. I’d sure like a chance to try anyway, with an eject button to get out if it works out how you suggest

[@DrPatrickKingsep]

Interesting video to watch of Ricky Gervais - he is such a funny man but also has amazing insights to share too! I find this fascinating. Time is so very important isn't it?

[@vetworker]

Total respect for this guy.

[@robertturner4168]

Never liked his stand up but I love him. Last one was good though. But I also love his tv work. Especially After Life

[@jakesteffan505]

no one cares

[@robertturner4168]

@@jakesteffan505 your mom cares

[@robertturner4168]

@@jakesteffan505 your mom keeps calling. Jeez jake tell her to stop. Jakeyyy

[@haraldperryrhoden1986]

One of the most intelligent people in comedy!!

[@oliveralexandre3607]

I’ve always found him very funny, albeit not often sympathetic to my way of thinking - that can hardly be his ‘fault’, can it? “Nah mate…it’s your’s!”

[@cpringipas]

Started at 38? Wow... So "late" to follow one's dreams. It's Never late guys. Follow your passion

[@Light-Shift]

Some people don't have to try and offend. It just comes naturally.

[@LouLou-jo5ln]

Yes, it's only offensive because of how YOU feel about it. Thanks for the laughs. Love your work Ricky 💖 from Australia xx

[@petergorm]

He is so damn right in everything he says. I love Ricky Gervais.

[@tehf00n]

I've always considered Ricky Gervais as my spirit animal.

[@madybooarglo61]

Who would hate this man? I will always love him. It’s beautiful to listen to him.

[@rubendavoli8933]

When comedy meets poetry

[@TheYeetusLord]

Love him or hate him (of which I fall in to the former) no one can argue with anything he’s saying because he’s already countered that argument. Long live Ricky Gervais

[@just-anillusion5893]

Many wild horses inside Ricky's Spirit! Love this...and truth is not always Pink😂😂👍👍

[@samialsati8054]

I just want to say thank you for this amazing video

[@deanleng7403]

Funny , sincere , unapologetic , kind , and above all , free from agenda Absolute star

[@sandradeford5048]

What about NDE? I hope he will be more than astonished someday when he kicks the bucket permanently! He is a comical genius and that is a gift.

[@rogermoore3991]

Who does not like this man to be fair.. Man is brilliant and genuine. Wtf

[@leoncastillosm]

Stepping out of our comfort zone is difficult because like any exploration into the unknown, there is a risk that few people are willing to take. However, it is the only way to achieve success.

[@gavinbradley6134]

Dam you Ricky Gervais,you made me cry.What a total superstar.👍

[@wandashoop7726]

I absolutely love him. He’s real!

[@Steven_A_Lomas]

Whoever it was that edited and put this together so well.....THANK YOU!!! For creating it, for uploading it.

[@zangieff6456]

I love Ricky Gervais,i am italian,but i love the best British comidian.

[@ailsathomson9600]

Aww, all of what you said is about being in the moment, loving return to the stars, such a spiritualist/atheist , and u love David b and Bob d

[@richardrockie5475]

One of the funniest guys walking !

[@davesaunders59]

I grew up on a council estate surrounded by characters. I'm the funny guy in work. I still have rough edges. I can totally relate to Ricky who is a genius.

[@tony6261]

He has incredible clarity

[@jessewehner7564]

How could you hate this guy

[@nathelondon3719]

He doesn't need to try to offend. It's comes naturally. He doesn't believe in religion which is his right. But billions of highly intelligent people do. Shame he can't respect their choice but mocks them and calls them stupid!

[@no-bozos]

I hardly agree with Gervais' politics and views, BUT, he is true to his convictions which makes him extremely funny to me.

[@jimpawson8819]

So insightful. Well done for saying it straight.

[@alisoncecil5006]

Totally admire his honesty ...

[@hindder344]

Always loved you man 💞

[@FictionCautious]

Awsome. Creation makes one's mind happier than anything. Have witnessed this myself and it's real. Good grows, evil destroys. Apparently the ten commandments prove that men realized organically how life should be lived best many years ago. Before all of us today were even born.

[@Aaadil8]

I heard him making fun of Robert Downey Jr. difficult times at some award show so when Robert came after that, he openly said that you don't have to be mean to be funny & to me he was damn right! I strongly disagree with Ricky's knack of hurling hurtful jokes!

[@diegovenerdiano4015]

A great piece of understanding, very well edited thus thoroughly engaging.

[@Passion4Fashion2023]

Love his sense of humor.

[@perculiar_daughter]

Keeping it real as ever. Your fab Ricky, just keep being you 😘

[@AJ-bm1sr]

Who could hate this man?

[@cstrongman]

Live life how you truly want to, however that may look, because in the end it’s your life to spend.

[@scottnever8732]

always loved him

[@sylehu7056]

May I watch the video even if I love this guy? He is brillant like he would say

[@willbarden9193]

This is truly remarkable...

[@53glowe]

He doesn't deliberately try to offend, he just does it naturally 😏

[@rickklein5136]

Used to think he was an arrogant ass when he was younger, then I listened to him when I was older… Man was I wrong. He just understood the game long before I did. He’s brilliant in his delivery, I think all he wants to do is make others laugh and think for themselves.

[@leec7630]

Hell yeah Ricky You are a legend

[@LoneWolfOfHouseStark1989]

I don’t get the hate he gets, one of the few genuine and honest people out there.

[@HomeHalfway]

Honesty angers those who don't have the courage to do the same.

[@LoneWolfOfHouseStark1989]

@@HomeHalfway 💯

[@stefanlemon1871]

Love this

[@stevewhite1714]

Absolutely brilliant 👏

[@hossamgebeily]

Inspiring to say the least. I need to grow up!

[@nwaikikai]

Ugh. Ricky wasn't wrong about stupidity. This whole video is a perfect example of how right he is.

[@wolfesound]

Beautiful. Thank you