Ricky Gervais Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED

Ricky Gervais answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. How does Ricky Gervais pronounce his name? Is Ricky a US citizen? Why did Ricky Gervais roast Hollywood? Is he wealthy? Is he related to David Bowie? Ricky answers all these questions and much more!
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[@osvaldosandovallazcano898]

"I've always have been annoying people, since the age of six or seven, but I just wasn't getting paid for it, until I was about 38" That's an underrated quote.

[@InfinityReptar]

That goes for a lot of comedians to be honest.

[@jamesbrennan7355]

Why is it underrated

[@ej_77]

@@jamesbrennan7355 it’s not, the guy just has to say something to make up for just commenting an entire quote for likes/validity on a youtube video

[@rabidL3M0NS]

“I’ve been Ricky Gervais”

[@NileSWPhotography]

I LOVE THAT QUOTE. Wish I could get paid for my annoying talent like he does.

[@lilyoda42]

"Do I pander to the 200 people in the room or the 200 million people watching?" Ricky Gervais is the realest.

[@jacob910able]

lilyoda42 i thinks it’s pan not pander

[@tsfbaf303]

Jg no

[@Sea-zu4bj]

Jg pan is with a camera or stove

[@TaoTeRob]

He says "pan" "Pan" = ridicule

[@schmiggy]

@@TaoTeRob He says pander. The audio feed isn't great, but you can clearly hear it. But if you can't, watch his mouth and/or put the subtitles on.

[@thewhiteape7062]

“Is Ricky Gervais wealthy” Ricky looks around his mansion in Hampstead “Ye I’m doing ok” 😂

[@robbygarza6205]

"Life is just a series of peaks and troughs. And you don’t know whether you’re in a trough until you’re climbing out, or on a peak until you’re coming down." -Ricky Gervais I have nothing but respect and admiration for this man.

[@preposteroussvideos]

at least hes honest lmao

[@MrHenhen5]

@@preposteroussvideos well I mean he can't lie and say he's poor 😂 everyone knows he's rich

[@omokok1877]

@@MrHenhen5 yeah but he's trying to find a way to still seem relatable

[@organicleaf]

@@omokok1877 dont think he was going for being relatable, but more of just feeling uncomfortable cuz thats a lose lose "ye im rich, so much money" "nah, i would love more money"

[@mediummusic6817]

The fact Ricky has a philosophy degree explains a couple things 😂

[@kevandre]

Check out the Ricky Gervais Show, especially when Ricky and Steve are talking philosophy with Karl. I'd always wondered if it was just one of those smart-guy things that Ricky just kind of knew a lot about philosophy but it's even more interesting now that I know he had a degree in it

[@AeneasGemini]

It explains why he ended up in career that had nothing to do with his degree, there's very little in this world less useful (and more costly) than a degree in philosophy. Something I realised after taking 1 semester of it. Better to just read a book, less expensive and less full of itself

[@divyanshabatra9213]

@@AeneasGemini so you wouldn't recommend the course to anyone else? Asking for myself

[@gergoopados9625]

@@divyanshabatra9213 no

[@Alt3Tab]

True true.

[@n00n50]

"is Ricky Gervais wealthy" "well... ehm... alright, well, don't worry about me, I'm doing alright" can't get more british than that really

[@Averagestoner]

Yes you can, look at his teeth lol

[@Milamberinx]

I understand that in some uncivilised countries it is considered acceptable to ask how much someone earns.

[@DS-rt1ed]

@@Milamberinx Shamefully, many Americans are notorious for that, but I was brought up being told it was rude to ask 1. how much someone earns, 2. how much land/properties someone owns, and 3. what someone does for a living (because it is a method to determine wealth)...and I'm American....different strokes for different folks, I suppose.

[@antonwulp]

Americans always brag about how much money, ground, cars they own. Sometimes they just tell it out of the blue. Here (Netherlands) we don't do that. Be modest. But also, why should anyone know how much money I have..

[@johnandersen6752]

Anton van der Wulp To generalize about 328 million people is just as bad if not worse than bragging as far as I'm concerned.

[@dennis_duran]

That feeling of wanting to learn something but honestly not being bothered is pretty human.

[@maadsid6690]

Story of my life

[@treborironwolfe978]

Everyone, please stop buggaring Ricky with things he doesn't care to learn ;)

[@lepetitchat123]

So nice when you are rich and famous, you can say anything but still sound cool.

[@Mububban23]

@@treborironwolfe978 I thought we were just asking questions, nobody said anything about buggery :-0

[@treborironwolfe978]

@@Mububban23 No one said it except for me, and apparently I mispelled "buggery" ;)

[@jr5212]

I just love this person. He is self-aware, deep and so so funny. "Is Ricky Gervais canceled? Yes. everyday. Luckily it doesn't mean anything." hysterical

[@annn2780]

"Bird Box is a movie where people survive by acting like they don't see a thing.... which is sort of like working for Harvey Weinstein"

[@brittneyreimers7968]

Burn 😂😂😂😂

[@robwright1286]

😝👏

[@jest.c6770]

I didn't do it! You did!

[@khalidlahlou3091]

"I didn't do it! YOU did it! Shut the f*** up!

[@farrel_ra]

LMAO XD

[@FallenAngel9979]

Love this man. He’s funny, interesting, intelligent, hates the hypocrisy of Hollywood, and he loves animals. Legend.

[@jacobrobert5983]

And he pointed out the pedophilia problem with famous celebrities

[@Prisauria]

Also he is soo honeest. I love he doesnt tries to be loved by everyone, like most celebrites

[@marias7599]

Not only the hypocrisy of Hollywood. He dislikes hypocrisy in general; which is good. That makes him a decent human. He’s called out the pedofilia of the Catholic Church and other things.

[@holyspirit6713]

And he has vampire teeth

[@annecheesman5958]

Love him he is awesome

[@AGUniko]

I love how he laughs everytime he remembers he annoys everyone

[@italianprince4587]

Me too 🤣

[@stephaniem6482]

He's got the best laugh

[@ZiggySauce]

I love him

[@ricorofficial]

yup. he is a true king

[@unclashed]

“You can’t drink and drive so what’s the point?” lmao

[@IKS-Exploration]

I like Ricky Gervais seems like a great bloke

[@prisonmike1658]

Sorry to ask but what does bloke mean?

[@lexdro1476]

@@prisonmike1658 its the British version of dude

[@JamesJeff22]

Wasn’t expecting to see you here!

[@RebornAudio]

Ok ☑️

[@user-vp8mu5fj7o]

@@prisonmike1658 its actually British version of a man, example: Hes a good bloke (man).

[@PiagaBiblica89]

He likes to play the clown, but when it comes to real talk he's always articulate and interesting. Cool guy.

[@xooperz]

Like most comedians

[@kelst75]

Very much so.

[@elizabethfitgerald9775]

Yes he apparently is !

[@carpathianhermit7228]

Kinda need to be articulate and have a level of knowledge to be a comedian

[@tsfbaf303]

Carpathian Hermit Depends. Steven Crowder and Jimmy Fallon somehow count as comedians too

[@icd.f44.9]

Every comedian: I am a comedian Ricky Gervais: I'm a court jester

[@ItsameAlex]

nah, I've seen Russell Brand say the same thing

[@619Gotenks]

Bo Burnham: I am in a service industry

[@danziglaughlin9747]

Bill Burr: I am a psycho.

[@JuliansStuffRoblox]

Also Ricky Gervais: i am working stop it gareth

[@bruhmoment1835]

@Anthony DeCrescio Bill Burr is the same class of comedian as a second-grader who got taught two curse words.

[@ryguy6577]

Does Ricky Gervais speak French? “I can order a beer in most European languages”

[@santiagovillavicencio8073]

Wow that's fluent Australian😱

[@annn2780]

je voudrais un guiness pls

[@unimprenditore]

Io vorrei una guinness, per favore... That's italian, but I'm italian so it doesn't count I guess haha

[@84Elenai]

Una cervecita? 😜 (Spanish)

[@Zuki644]

To be fair, that's like most Europeans who studied / lived abroad. You know how to say "cheers" and "a beer please" in most big European languages thanks to Erasmus.

[@benbrennan4953]

The most down to earth celebrity going around today and THAT is why he's famous.

[@zvipatent]

Well, that's why he's LIKED

[@ZalmanKrause]

Down to Earth?? Lmaooo not a chance mate

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

He’s a major snob and nowhere near “down to earth.”

[@Kad6976x]

Keanu too

[@LOLXD-sf4yd]

Steve Carell as well

[@spongebobby7675]

He didn't roast Hollywood, he helped expose them.

[@lilspartan175]

Fax

[@Confucius_76]

Calm down q anon

[@cx6865]

Unborn Chicken it’s true

[@sheadoherty7434]

No roasted them. To expose implies he unveiled their dark secrets, when really all he did was roast them.

[@AWEhardy]

Shea Doherty literally did just that called them pedos on live television and brought up both weinstein and epstein while also pointing out the hypocrisy of them acting like humanitarians

[@tomhiscocks242]

Ricky gervais is just that voice in the back of your head that says something you know you want to say but you can’t because it’s offensive

[@YourPalHDee]

I say everything I think, otherwise people get the wrong impression of who I am.

[@tomhiscocks242]

YourPalHDee that’s true I suppose

[@YourPalHDee]

@@tomhiscocks242 you should try it. I find it super healthy, I don't find that I offend many people to be honest. It's a very nice attribute to care about not hurting people's feelings and being empathetic in that way, but it's also important that people are meeting the real you and hearing your real thoughts too. Your thoughts aren't less valid because somebody somewhere is offended by them. 🙂

[@tomhiscocks242]

YourPalHDee True, thanks

[@askaliu2943]

trying so hard not to quote Ricky on being offensive XD

[@xtianosickboy]

He's got the most contagious smile. It makes you smile almost like a yawn

[@kellymaddie2236]

His afterlife character, could do and say what he wanted, but still chose to be a decent human being,

[@vidguy0101]

Just like Ricky!

[@amreview5616]

But why would you if you don’t care

[@JGM0JGM]

@@amreview5616 Because, oftentimes, to do the decent thing you do have to not care about the consequences. Look at the current American president, to do te decent thing would cost him his base, and maybe his re-election, so he never does the decent thing because he cares too much about the consequences. That might be a reason.

[@daidavies90]

Bollocks!

[@dogsdreamtoo8427]

@@JGM0JGM this aged poorly. Look at our president now. Ten times worse.

[@Joe.D.Sheppard]

If only there were more people like Ricky Gervais. The world would be a better place.

[@taniaisabel9207]

wasn't he "cancelled" recently for something? not that I care, but maybe he did something "bad"

[@A2Z83]

@@taniaisabel9207 i dont know what he did but hes always come off as homophobic to me. He used to get hate for making fat jokes. Hes also against transgender rights. And generally kind of insufferable. Real full of himself. His friend Karl Pilkington though, thats a good man. Always remained down to earth.

[@taniaisabel9207]

@@A2Z83 ohhh yup, it was the transphobe thing I had heard about. Thanks!

[@maxresdefault8235]

Bruh he can't drive

[@Joe.D.Sheppard]

@@maxresdefault8235 That proves my point - less traffic on the roads and less pollution in the air.

[@arindamguleria8398]

Who did Ricky Gervais insult? "Everyone." *SUPERIOR EVIL LAUGHTER*

[@Egordon2222]

I would like this comment, but it's at 666 likes, which makes sense, so like this instead :)

[@lynkent677]

Personally ...RG has never insulted anyone!....Just speaks what we all think...while being humble and Paid LOADS OF MONEY!!!

[@McFlingleson]

"I can order a beer in most European languages." Well, here's a man who has his priorities straight.

[@stefaniepeake]

i love how much he makes himself laugh, my favourite comedian by far

[@MikePhoenix007]

"They must have bleeped out the word [bleeeep]" Makes sense.

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

Lol_)

[@elineswarts2767]

I think it was the C word but I'm not sure

[@chillingwithshillam]

It was sugartits

[@jarunia17]

Chilling with Shillam agreed

[@youngdolo8]

"I'd love to learn, but I can't be bothered." That resonates with me. I felt that.

[@TranslatorGuruDee]

When he mentioned his relationship with Steve Carrell🥺❤️

[@kelsieodriscoll4163]

Ricky Gervais perfectly describes the feeling of being suicidal. You believe that if things get bad enough you can just end it. Love the show! Ricky Gervais is the guy you want to drink a beer with while talking about life.

[@stuckinpodunk]

Best wishes.. Hope things get better 👍.

[@lauralenau590]

It's been a year since your comment, and I hope that things never got bad enough for you! ❤️

[@Wildlink123]

Please tell me your last name really is O'Driscoll lol

[@Lena-cz6re]

I really don't think that suicidal people are too cool to care anymore so they can do what they please. That's a very bad portrayal actually.

[@Kyharra]

If only it was so easy cause whenever I'm down at that point Im too scared fun times

[@HeliumHelios]

I like how he makes a joke or find a funny point and laughs after saying it xD

[@oldgoat381]

Very common in writers I've noticed. They look for things that elicit a reaction in themselves, because if you aren't convincing yourself you aren't gonna convince anyone else

[@HeliumHelios]

@@oldgoat381 i see. Now that you mention it, it actually makes sense.

[@psychedelicpain420]

@@oldgoat381 In other words, writers only care about themselves haha

[@oldgoat381]

@@psychedelicpain420 in that situation, bad ones definitely do. That's why when writing you take to people that you think might know what they're doing and get their response. I compose music as a hobby and my friends and I will occasionally play a game I call composer's chess where we write a small idea and then tje next person builds on it. It's good practice for helping each other when stuck or we have writer's block or any other writing hold ups.

[@HeliumHelios]

@@oldgoat381 real question is, did you win the game though? (Ik its not the point but still)

[@zmast333]

"I can order a beer in most European languages" Legend.

[@Milamberinx]

Suspect by "most" he means French, Spanish, and German. Just a suspicion.

[@johnlime1469]

@@Milamberinx And English.

[@Milamberinx]

@@johnlime1469 nope, he gets someone else to order for him in English

[@JohnLucasJunior]

Me too, I say "beer"

[@laetitia0884]

une bière pour ricky, s'il-vous-plaît :)

[@fritzialasco5248]

"You can't drink and drive, so what's the point?" I like the way how this man thinks.

[@SantomPh]

It costs £15 a day to drive in London so really, why bother

[@galilalexandro4392]

@@SantomPh what? You gotta pay to drive?

[@harleyryder1297]

@@galilalexandro4392 im hoping they mean like gas money

[@louisewilliams7492]

It's called the 'congestion charge'. Petrol and parking are separate costs.

[@davidwave6902]

@@galilalexandro4392 residents get a 90% discount

[@boodyjacob9322]

10:41 You can feel his mouth souring as he said the word "Soccer".. that's exactly how i feel whenever an american calls it that, and calls their cantaloupe ball "Football".

[@nobody-tj1mv]

North Americans call Soccer because when the British introduced Football to them, they introduced as "Association Football". Socc. The "er" was because UK adds "er" so it can be easily associated to a act. It's more complicated than that, but in short The British made them say "Soccer" instead of Football. Now why NA calls a game where people only kick the ball once I have no clue.

[@b-ri1338]

matt Fellow Vsauce viewer. Or should I say Vsaucer

[@davidschmidt6013]

@@nobody-tj1mv "Now why NA calls a game where people only kick the ball once I have no clue". First, perhaps you should research it more. American's call 'soccer' soccer because of the following reason, (yours was parttially correct) but also to contrast it with basketball and baseball, where the use of contacting the ball with the foot was NOT permitted. 2nd. It is, and can be, kicked far more than once within a game. Here's more: www.businessinsider.com/why-americans-call-it-soccer-2014-6

[@telquel7843]

Yeah, it has nothing to do with British colonialism. Bloody yanks! Only other people should examine their beliefs and opinions because mine are air tight. Must be nice living in a cloud of blissful ignorance. I don't call it soccer but I might just start to see twats like you screw their faces up in ignorant wrath each day.

[@blargmoocow7067]

Most of the anglophone world does say soccer though

[@Seperatated]

"But you can't drink and drive so, what's the point?" - Ricky Gervais 2020

[@mezalong]

He said that years ago. You bloody idiot.

[@Seperatated]

mezalong, oh man sorry I didn’t do extensive research to quote someone on KZbin

[@crimson8076]

yea we watched the video too

[@Daltwan_Kenobi]

He did say that in 2020 too tho

[@Daltwan_Kenobi]

“But you can’t drink and drive so, what’s the point?” - Ricky Gervais, Years Ago

[@r520jr8]

I love how he laughs at his own jokes. There’s something so wholesome about it

[@everythingisawesome2903]

Don't we all!? 😆

[@Sea-zu4bj]

Please shut up with your wholesome trash, sick of this trend. Just say you find it funny

[@r520jr8]

Sea Bad day?

[@Sea-zu4bj]

R520 J R yes but it’s besides the point

[@bigblackdave6030]

If you don’t laugh at your own jokes we’re they even funny to begin with.

[@CainSuzuko]

I love how he sort of tries to contain his laughter but ends up laughing like a madman. His laugh is playful, reminds me of how children laugh at stupid stuff.

[@katelinmarie5360]

I honestly only know him as greatest host of any award show ever.

[@zvipatent]

Even before that he was a sweet guy defending animals and properly mocking religion

[@k.g.847]

He created the office

[@janslehmann05]

Extras was the best! So great.

[@lanewhittington]

"How rich is Ricky Gervais?" Ricky Gervais: yes.

[@mrabsorbency8460]

Lol

[@horsenuggets1018]

"Why did Ricky Gervais roast Hollywood" Ricky: *shrugs "Funny"

[@tommo258]

Brilliant, and none of the yanks will get it so even better

[@theaces3697]

@@tommo258 theres a lot those guys dont get, unless you spell it out for them

[@Confucius_76]

Funny innit?

[@annecheesman5958]

Because he can. Lol. Xx

[@jeenadeep]

He is funny without even trying too hard. Such a gem.

[@johannesmeier5550]

Q: "where is Rickys house in Hampstead?" A: "just look for the huge moat with aligators."

[@loonylovesgood]

“I can’t be bothered” is my mantra in life...

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

"Life is just a series of peaks and troughs. And you don’t know whether you’re in a trough until you’re climbing out, or on a peak until you’re coming down." -Ricky Gervais I have nothing but respect and admiration for this man.

[@dadedraak]

Is commenting on KZbin videos your carreer?

[@drowzeeyygd2520]

Your profile pic is of my favourite anime character, and btw hi again

[@myst_erious]

Same, I respect him too. I met him while he was filming afterlife :D

[@gametroller1]

Do you get paid for comments?

[@myst_erious]

? @Gexultant

[@angieg4127]

Such a great humble man. His show "Afterlife" makes me cry then smile. His character, Tony, decides to continue living, but it gets hard at times. So hard that he thinks of committing suicide many times. Season 3 is almost here. It's really great for those who have lost someone close and can connect with Tony.

[@sindhujadevatha2441]

Ricky Gervais teaching us how to pronounce Ricky Gervais made me forget how to pronounce Ricky Gervais

[@mynameisjoetheprogamer7192]

One of the best comedians of all time

[@moo6804]

definitely a top 1000 living comedian

[@jimbobjunior.]

@@moo6804 i would say top 50 easy.

[@Yung_Mango]

The office is definitely the greatest comedy of all time. Stephen Merchant should also have credit for that.

[@rt0035]

Pedro Llorens lame joke

[@moo6804]

@@rt0035 I'm not joking; I honestly believe he's within the top 1000 best living comedians.

[@fairypoo]

It's only just occurred to me that his name is Ricky. When you think about it on its own, his name is Ricky

[@haunter4708]

What?

[@ItsameAlex]

I get what you mean, I've had the same thought about various famous people also

[@hankmoody7291]

Right? Like Sylvester Stallone is named Sylvester.

[@Mcsezzle]

I was thinking that about Samuel L Jackson the other day, like his name is Samuel

[@LeeXBruh]

Mel gibsons name is Mel😆 there's also vin

[@parading_panda1210]

All the searches about his wealth was other celebs that he roasted, trying to make themselves feel better after he embarrassed them.

[@tomastomasi975]

I didn't know he studied philosophy, I was gonna do that too, but I couldn't be bothered.

[@zvipatent]

I wanted to study Socialogy, but my parents said they couldn't afford to support me all my life. Had to study engineering. I was bothered :-) Liked your comment !

[@ahmadabboud7752]

When he said: " I want to learn French but I can't be bothered", that hit me deep I've had this French app on my phone for two months now, it's unopened. My phone recommend uninstalling it cause it's rarely used.

[@bobobsen]

Oof

[@jokertheinsaneclown3136]

@@bobobsen you put so much into the conversation

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

So uninstall it already lmao

[@MsMaryPatricia]

I have a playlist of cooking clips that I know I'll never get around to trying lol

[@flyingpenandpaper6119]

Just open it 👍 Easy.

[@MrMagicFingas1]

Ricky Gervais is unbelievably inspiring even if he doesnt think so himself, hes a very smart man. I could listen to him all day just talk about any subject.

[@jamesbeagley7382]

Except football😄, just so the Americans know, despite what he said no one calls it soccer in Europe, nadieeeee

[@MrMagicFingas1]

@@jamesbeagley7382 you're definitely correct on that one haha

[@NiPeMiRecenziiFilme]

@@jamesbeagley7382 Only americans call it soccer, but it is bloody football. Ricky is logical, it is a ball kicked with your feet, thus football. Americans have a ball that they carry most of the time in their hands, but they call it football? Yeah, that makes sense.

[@VR46314]

Petre Mihai Nicolae imagine usa calling it soccer yet most the clubs have “fc” in the name 🌝

[@SR009s]

@@MrMagicFingas1 have you ever heard of XFM?

[@KelleyKat]

We need more people like this who just don't care and are able to be themselves. Thank you, Ricky!

[@sae-mikim9385]

Awww Ricky’s such a lovebird. Losing his soulmate would be like losing everything to him. Love him so much.

[@tshandy1]

His calling himself "Court jester" is the best way to think of him: a comedian who can make fun over everyone -- rich, poor, famous, or common.

[@edmel144]

Isn’t in the English literary tradition (Shakespeare etc) the jester could speak the truth through jokes.

[@JMBBrasil]

Not everyone. Only the court! Like Hollywood. He does not make fun of the common and poor.

[@pulseweld]

Why did Ricky gervais roast Hollywood? Did he even need a reason?!

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

It’s literally the ONLY part of the show I watched.

[@kennethha416]

cause hes ricky gervais

[@ghostofchernobyl6732]

His point was stupid they need to use their platform to spread messages

[@Milamberinx]

@@ghostofchernobyl6732 they already have their platforms, they're some of the most privileged people in the world, they whisper and the world strains to hear.

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

Ghost of Chernobyl lol, yep their political message that I for one don’t care to hear!

[@creev80]

You can really see the hurt in his eyes when talking about his cat. This is why I like this man. Yeah, he is hilarious too.

[@jimpatrick3644]

Has about 100 million in the bank "I'm doing alright" - love this guy 😂

[@sarangnambiar8367]

This dude is such a MOOD. His laugh brings me joy.

[@pabriny]

"You can't drink and drive so what's the point?" :p

[@VR46314]

Like not drinking isn’t an option 😂😂

[@vinesauces4023]

Thank you for quoting so people who didn’t watch the video will understand. Furthermore, thank you for explaining the joke. ^^^^^^^ Mr Davies

[@Lil_Valor]

NobodyYT using quotations is what they call, using grammar correctly..... So your sarcasm is pretty unnecessary

[@harryh455]

@@Lil_Valor Yet you still can't use a comma properly when correcting someone else's grammer...

[@kaironic8231]

@@harryh455 imagine your parents calling you harry hodge

[@andreas1892]

what a genuinely sweet kind and humble man. and a creative genius, eternally grateful that he gave us the office♥️

[@lauraforrester2910]

I love how honest he is. No fakery, just a smart, funny and awesome guy

[@NicolasCage88]

This felt surprisingly sincere and modest.

[@unhombreviejoconalas]

Well he is sincere and modest :)

[@NicolasCage88]

@@unhombreviejoconalas Sure, but you know what I meant - he's not making fun of the whole thing.

[@kirind.dragon1901]

@@NicolasCage88 yep

[@brinstarmedia1411]

"How rich is Ricky Gervais?" "What is Ricky Gervais' address?" "How do you meet Ricky Gervais?" Only question missing is "how to rob Ricky Gervais?"

[@lepetitchat123]

I wanna know his address so much -_-

[@ali1900ful]

Solid one lmao

[@OldSkullInn]

One would assume the answer involves a beer, a box, and a stick on a string.

[@absurdious]

I would also expect "How to get Ricky Gervais to sign a life insurance for my benefit?"

[@alexbuckley606]

Does Ricky Gervais check his doors and windows at night? What kind of alarm manufacture does Ricky Gervais have installed in his house? Does Ricky Gervais have any weapons?

[@fluffigverbimmelt]

The amount of fun he has with these questions, when it brings him back to all those situations. It's such a pleasure to watch

[@erniehudson1]

the most asked question must be "when will Ricky, Steve & Karl be together again?"

[@jamesg8175]

Never! He can't even bring himself to acknowledge steve merchant

[@erniehudson1]

@@jamesg8175 sad, but probably true. I wish they would be like the Pythons - after many years they still mention each other and pop up in each other movies...

[@kimmijayne]

“We talk similar...to an American” 🤣🤣😭

[@AK-wl6xs]

I read this comment as he said it. 😂

[@queerasfolkbymoi]

Finally someone who answers honestly and openly, and even remembers stuff he’s said! Amazing

[@irinairy9]

What a legend- kind to animals, honest and funny

[@riverevans726]

I always watch Ricky if I'm in a low mood cos he brightens my day back up every time, he's so funny and intelligent, just bloody fantastic really.

[@skyec3418]

Why is this man such a mood

[@MartyrLoserKing]

wtf does that even mean?

[@Pumpkin0_0]

@@MartyrLoserKing Look it up.

[@DravenxEyeless]

like, relatable?

[@mike04574]

Lol mood

[@taylor7077]

Right 😭

[@tapio_m6861]

Many of these sound like a beginning of a joke. "What did Ricky Gervais say to Antonio Banderas?"

[@treborironwolfe978]

"Hola, Amigo"?

[@theyorkrose5274]

"Ronan Farrow's gonna getcha"

[@tinockovietea2470]

Sacapuntas.

[@SihvkadPlussJalka]

Yeah, like, "What did Ricky Gervais say when he crossed the road?"

[@absurdious]

@@SihvkadPlussJalka to get to the other roast chicken

[@BlueberryWizard]

Ricky is an honest to good person, he has a big heart for normal people, and know what matters, one of the best people ever, no joke.

[@MC24DB]

This man is such a legend...for me the podcast is the best thing he’s done, also extras, if you haven’t seen them then I highly recommend !

[@BananaProtocol]

I consider him a national treasure and I'm not even British !

[@taylor26edits]

😆 true!!! Me too and I'm not either!

[@louispenn9253]

International treasure, then. Should be good enough

[@markymarkg7826]

I am British and he is a treasure but you can have him too!!

[@cb-qz7ys]

@@markymarkg7826 we all have one nation it's called ''earth''

[@tarnim80]

they must have bleeped out the word *bleeeeep*

[@aervanath]

yeah, we still don't know the answer!

[@donnadizucchero]

@@aervanath do you really? ))) it's a "c" - word, 4 letters))) very common in Britain as an obscenity.

[@Vixxus]

It's "sugartits". There are uncensored versions of when he says it out there :)

[@ssh1487]

What usually comes after "sugar" that might be bleeped lol its not that hard

[@gregorycarpenter7664]

I can't recall a film that provided such an abundance of emotions both choking up, and side splitting laughter within moments of each other.Both Afterlife&Derek achieved this in spades .Ricky has become my favorite film maker .Pure Genius.i've enjoyed immensely all of his films.Cant wait for more of his "out of the box style/ humor by no

[@BobbyxZx]

ricky, promise us all that you'll live another hundred years. we can't go on without you.

[@ysituation]

‘We’re great apes’ and then the smile knowing he’s triggered some religious folk

[@Sea-zu4bj]

We’re not on the same branch on apes scientifically I could have sworn. Either way religious folk don’t care if science conflicts with their beliefs, isn’t going to change anything

[@xoSquidy]

Sea ok cardinal

[@Sea-zu4bj]

Squidyyyy I’m not Christian

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@xoSquidy Idiot, Sea here only said that deeply religious people usually don't listen to common sense or science facts, it was a neutral factual statement about religious people in general, not a personal one.

[@tia8580]

Lmao exactly what I thought

[@ezzwhitezombie666]

"I can order a beer in most European languages" Well, you've covered the essentials, I say you're good to go

[@ibrahimyusabahrulalam821]

10:48 Foot + ball = Football Hand + Ball = Handball It's that simple

[@Swingman2012]

I love his laugh. He throws his whole self into it. It's like no one is more entertained by Ricky Gervais than Ricky himself and it's impossible for me not to laugh along.

[@JamesLawner]

10:19 More like, Who *DIDN'T* Ricky Gervais make fun of? 😂

[@spenser9908]

Muslims.

[@jerotoro2021]

Atheists... that's about it lol.

[@JamesLawner]

@@spenser9908 I'm pretty sure he criticized Muslim extremists, but everyone thought he was being racist.

[@michaeldelia9048]

He needs to make a 90 minute show couple times a year, haha. I can't get enough of him. Just real world, he is. Thank Ricky for just being himself. What a gem.

[@jerrysweet8202]

Love him, every time I see him in something, doesn’t matter what, I leave with a smile. Brilliant man! Great comedian, possibly the George Carlin of current times, speaks on social issues hypocrisy etc...love this dude!

[@khadijamansuri6797]

Love how much he genuinely loves and laughs at his jokes😂

[@rajeshbejgam4796]

His laugh is the best! Them fangs 😂

[@JemLeavitt]

Oh no, Ollie. 😢 I'm sorry. Bless her soul.

[@theopinionateatheist]

He said he 2016 i think he meant 2006

[@JemLeavitt]

@@theopinionateatheist I noticed that too.

[@bigeddie46]

I listen to the old XFM shows and the beginning of one Steve Merchant is saying a cat is an inappropriate gift. It was definitely 2006. He was likely buzzed doing this interview

[@susanab7]

He looked like he was about to cry 😢

[@MrPanSzymon]

you really mentioned a soul under Ricky Gervais' video?

[@Evan-3355]

I would really like to be friends with Ricky. It makes me sad that I can’t be.

[@intothewoods900]

I would try but he has that moat with alligators so ...

[@mikaelleonbriones6356]

I mean, but you could call him

[@ArshitaDhara]

It is extraordinary to watch him find a logic and reason behind all the questions. Great mind

[@GrotrianSeiler]

I’m the court jester. So glad he feels pride being this. He’s so good at it.

[@katekong5720]

The fact that he laughs at himself and what he says makes me feel better about doing the same thing. Just can’t help myself I’m so fuckin’ funny. And rest in peace, Ollie 💕 I know the love of having and the devastation of losing pets/family.

[@siim605]

You might also be overestimating how funny you are, though. As Hitchens once said (paraphrased) - due to the fact that the need for women to be funny is tremendously less than it is among men, women are less funny as a whole, in comparison.

[@Joker3515]

I love this guy, I wouldn't mind having a drink with him and laughing about whatever

[@user-qn4tq2qt5m]

Such a wonderful, funny and down-to-earth person. ✨

[@nehirakinn]

10:42 The things Ricky said about football... PREACH!

[@Fafuchess]

I love how he is just amused. No matter whats going on he is just giggling away :D

[@JohnDoe-xg4yr]

Can't get enough of him. I nearly died when he did the last host of hollywood.

[@divagirllove3977]

Love how Ricky is so open and honest about wine and beer and enjoying himself at the end of the day. Cheers mate!

[@johanvajse8410]

Very sorry to hear about the passing of Ricky's cat. condolences

[@Sea-zu4bj]

He can find another cat just like his old one

[@armandogalindo7412]

@@Sea-zu4bj not the same, guess you never had a pet if you say something like that

[@jihadtoom4574]

I love Ricky for the simple fact that he says what we wanna say and doesnt care that he’s famous and doesnt care about anything. He’s the voice of the people 👍🏻

[@weirdtyler4932]

"You can't drink and drive, so what's the point" 😂

[@Ladyquartz]

Most humble down to earth actor.. gotta love him.