Ricky Gervais Thinks The Octopus Is Super Enough

The creator and star of "After Life" on Netflix, Ricky Gervais, doesn't think we need magical creatures like angels and unicorns because octopuses are "super enough." #Colbert #RickyGervais #LSSC
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[@kevinjohnson2709]

“I don’t believe in anything supernatural” stares at Colbert 💀

[@973walid]

That moment was gold xD

[@absolutelytemp1147]

As Louis CK pointed out Stephen looks like no people

[@Bill_Garthright]

He doesn't believe in anything supernatural? How does he explain magic leprechauns, then? :)

[@steved8714]

@@Bill_Garthright Imagination

[@sdfkjgh]

"That's impossible. Trolls don't exist." "Then how do you explain the dead unicorns?"

[@nonhonome4080]

Stephen: What do you think happens after we die? Keanu: I know the people who love us will miss us Riki: It's only painful to others, lol

[@johngalactus4014]

😂😂😂

[@roof1975]

Putting the religious dude in his place... Lol

[@Enzorgullochapin]

"Faith: Pretending to know things you don't know" by Dr. Peter Boghossian

[@maraudamemes]

@@johngalactus4014 The fuck kind of reply is that? You put 3 laughing emojis and you could of just read and leave. Useless reply and what the fuck kind of last name is that too lmao "gAlAcTuS"

[@SY-ct1xr]

Swee Moe you’re a bundle of joy. Have a hug - you need it! And a big gay kiss xxx

[@asdabir]

I like how when Ricky gervais is on Colbert it always turns into an existential debate

[@lepetitchat123]

asdabir Colbert was completely clueless

[@allnargles]

Ricky is a trolling expert and knows Stephen is religious. I love them both entirely and unconditionally btw.

[@mahatmacharya]

Exactly

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@lepetitchat123 No, he wasn't, it was a good conversation, come on

[@SleepIntoTheDiamondLife]

@@lepetitchat123 nice username

[@JudgeJeana]

I'm suspicious of people who don't like dogs, but I trust a dog when it doesn't like a person. - Bill Murray

[@GenderBender201]

JudgeJeana ironically, Bill Murray is an asshole

[@tk24ism]

@Explodingtraps - That is just a critique on all of humanity, which all things considered, is fair enough..

[@wfvesely]

I understand the basic thought process, but try being me when I was in kindergarten being attacked by a dog that was bigger than me. I still like dogs but when one growls at me I’m always on edge and always will be. Obviously you didn’t take this type of situation into consideration because if you had you wouldn’t of made the statement.

[@Prince_Luci]

Dogs don’t attack for no reason. You were the one that made them nervous enough to defend themselves from you.

[@jingyulee96]

It's meant to be a one-liner, gang. No need to dissect its logic, or lack thereof.

[@wadhaa5045]

He is committed to his fashion choice. I don’t think I saw him wearing anything other black T-shirt and jeans.

[@Deviant69]

its a shirt. a t-shirt has sleeves

[@zakkapradana7180]

Its slimming

[@danieltanasec]

@@Deviant69 Huh?

[@nemanjap8768]

@@Deviant69 nice try troll( or you are really stupid )

[@hd-xc2lz]

@@Deviant69 Actually, it may not be a t-shirt in the sense that the price tag is in the $300 range, and if you wander into a high end men's shop where they sell such absurdly priced items they often will not refer to them as t-shirts.

[@Rawrpuppeh]

"At the end of a day an octopus really, all it is, is a head really" -Karl Pilkignton to Ricky Gervais

[@godisbollocks]

Only thing is the arms all have a mind of their own.

[@Ludifant]

You could say the same about humans? We have no nails or teeth to speak of, no claws, talons, no muscles to back them up, no way of surviving. Accept... Octopusses can go anywhere the brain fits (it can collapse it´s head, same can be said for humans.

[@lievenvanloo6011]

​@@Ludifant humans can collapse their head? I mean, sure, but they won't be alive afterwards xp

[@JuhaAuvinen]

Jellyfish are 97% water or something, so how much are they doing? Just give them another 3% and make them water. -KP- head like a f'n orange

[@ramirosan145]

Do we need them?

[@00Skyfox]

I just love Ricky's devotion to dogs. I like him more and more every time he's on this show.

[@SobStory1]

I love listening/watching intelligent people talk and/or entertain us. He is a gem of a person. Truly one of a kind.

[@januarybaby1063]

I can't help but grin from ear to ear when these two men are on the same stage together

[@margotgray3330]

Thank you .... my thoughts verbalised (or typed).

[@purrbugaloo]

Me too!!

[@susannet.401]

Yes usually but this time it was kinda weird! I had a feeling that Ricky wasn’t his usual self

[@steved8714]

@@margotgray3330 Werbalised

[@bubujooestes1499]

Love love Ricky. He is sooo funny.But why does he interject death in every sentence.Does he have a premonition or no not a death wish!!!!!!!

[@nessaxsmiley]

10 minutes and 31 seconds of Stephen Colbert using all of his lateshow expertise to try and steer the topic away from death

[@luckyjasonfan]

.... and trying to Stump the Agnostic to make him _admit_ Dogs are great because of God! 😏 Or he wanted Ricky to *admit* he DOES believe in Something "magical" i.e. the Dog missing him! 🤔

[@rumple269]

@Chaos Burrito He wasn't running away from death, he was desperately pushing for it. None of you have a clue.

[@idunnowhatimdoin]

I think Ricky does that because Stephen does it with faith. He keeps asking people about their religious views. They were trying to make each other uncomfortable I guess.

[@legiaourbana96]

And failing...

[@percyweasley9301]

6Stephen's brother died in plan crash. I think that'swhy he is curious about death.*

[@fjoralbagolikja9478]

Stephen and Ricky is a friendship I didn't know I needed but I am here for it!

[@kgfes]

Ricky Gervais has the most genuine laugh of a guest i have ever heard,even in other interviews

[@BigSirZebras]

I know comedians use their material more than once but I could swear that these two had nearly the exact same conversation sometime in the last couple years.

[@OldFellaDave]

Every time he's on ...

[@yew2oob954]

Stephen is Catholic...he likes hearing the same thing over and over...its comforting to him.

[@aqua-mina]

yew 2oob 😂

[@BigSirZebras]

@@yew2oob954 hahaha

[@TitoTimTravels]

Every time he is on. Not sure if it is Stephen not having enough imagination to talk about anything else, or Ricky asks for it. Getting repetitive.

[@beastmendelegate1946]

Gervais is an international treasure.

[@danymanchster1759]

I love how colbert stays firm on what he believes and challenges guests with different ideas than him instead of just sucking up and agreeing with everything they say.

[@purrbugaloo]

He gets so happy when a Catholic like Jim Gaffigan is on. Lol.

[@louiselegrand5828]

Two very wise men, as well as comedic geniuses, on top of being two lovely human beings. In the same room and talking to each other. What a dream! I could listen to them for hours.

[@upturnedblousecollar5811]

I could watch these two discussing every topic imaginable just because it's so entertaining. I'm sure it would culminate in both of them discussing death but that's a plus.

[@MarelisaFabrega]

"Being dead is like being stupid: it's only painful for others." Best line I've heard all day. :-)

[@CJ-vi7xm]

Damn, I love Ricky Gervais! Always a cheeky interview.

[@Chief2Moon]

C J Yes sir, he's the best!

[@winterfire88]

"There's nothing wrong with being dead" Honestly, a mood

[@sksbc3895]

What I love so much about Ricky is that he's not just a fearless comedian but he's SMART... a killer combination :)

[@BasedSquared]

"The best thing about being dead is, you don't know about it. It's like being stupid, it's only painful for others." -Ricky Gervais 2k19

[@eduardoandres5989]

thats actually an old quote....im sure ricky heard it long ago as well

[@KingAlpaca]

@@eduardoandres5989 Very very very old, and it disturbed me he doesn't seem to know it.

[@superberniecat5042]

@@KingAlpaca he's also said it on this show before

[@tylermurray4706]

@@superberniecat5042 every time

[@AlecBrady]

@@KingAlpaca Where's it from?

[@amityislandchum]

This is actually the first time I've ever heard Stephen say he doesn't always have faith, and Ricky say that he has some.

[@NickolasNameolas]

always a good philosophical discussion with these two between the jokes

[@mt7404]

"It's only painful for others" This man is amazinggg

[@snails9505]

Most contagious laugh ever.

[@gabzpot]

Ricky is so fun. Everything he touches turn to gold.

[@christopherparks7816]

This was greatest back and forth on this show I've ever seen. Lolol

[@Melgusta]

I love Ricky’s and Stephen’s conversations 😭

[@DungHuynh-th6sx]

“ Being stupid is painful to others “ shite mate 😂

[@NewMessage]

As my Dad used to say, after a certain age, the only thing that makes life tolerable is the secure knowledge that at least, one day, it'll end.

[@Mel-lj5cq]

whenever my dad talks about the afterlife im always like "you want another one??? this hasn't been enough??"

[@Chief2Moon]

islanti You have some special powers to be able to know one's from another's political by their reference to death. Not that I noticed many comments ASKING for death, whether talked about or not, for us all, death is inevitable, But then republicans demonstrate an extreme talent for burying their heads in the sand to avoid seeing or hearing unpleasant things about their role model, Mr. Trump.😂🙄

[@Medium341]

@Mike Hegarty death is not inevitable

[@carolynworthington8996]

islanti your second question is a symptom of stupidity. A couple of funny/cynical Dads in the comments above!

[@Chief2Moon]

High Af Cow The world awaits the presentation of your evidence🙄😀😆😂

[@caidrunn]

"It can make its own custard" *whisks* ❤️❤️❤️

[@emmanuelurquiaga1764]

always a treat to see these two fine gentlemen together.

[@lorasaltis4134]

There actually is evidence that dogs love and are as emotionally attached as we are. Funny, I am living Ricky Gervais' dream retirement.

[@oriolez5582]

I thought at the beginning as the audience was applauding, Ricky would turn to them and say his famous: "Shut Up!" lol

[@lar9299]

literally, read it with his voice in my head hahahaha

[@EverthingsApple]

Or as it would be on that show... "Shut the BLEEEEPPPPP up"

[@Hannah-ks4mi]

Ricky Gervais has the best laugh! Love watching him laugh.

[@justanotherperson2960]

Keanu and Ricky have same approach to death. One makes you feel, other makes you laugh

[@alinaigrad]

I love their conversation. It's always so interesting to hear their subtle or on the face differences in their believes. Refreshing and so respectful.

[@FoScoJo]

Ricky Gervais: "I've got less summers now than I've ever had." Stannis Bratheon: "Fewer."

[@christinearmington]

Scott Jordan Yes.

[@kelly2fly]

Ser Davos Seaworth

[@loot6]

Lol that's true. But does anyone really ever use that grammar form? I think it should probably be replaced since language does evolve over time.

[@bestusernameever1548]

@@loot6 ..Since language does evolve(or maybe devolve) over time.

[@jettison27]

I have the exact same "opt out of society, grab me a castle and hundreds of rescue dogs" dream

[@dmjdmj]

Ollie's 16 years already!? Time sure flies.

[@purrbugaloo]

Ollie is so beautiful and her twitter is so funny. @myleftfang

[@William88213]

man I love Ricky, he's such a skeptical empiricist

[@pinklotus3989]

omg i love him even more after hearing the story about the dog, that was so touching

[@TheYeetusLord]

I always look forward to the next time Ricky's on this show haha

[@duallove6909]

It could make its own custard!!! Lol .. that man's brain is on a whole new level

[@SeXyBosnian1111]

These spiritual segments are actually super insightful. I feel good.

[@kikivolauvent1]

He is not only incredibly funny but mostly, incredibly intelligent.

[@james.a.delancey]

“..but my cat’s on Twitter - someone will tell her.” 😂😂😂

[@bebeh_gee]

This is true btw lol

[@james.a.delancey]

Bebeh Gunayan I know 😂

[@LS-kp6em]

i love when these two guys get together. always the best interviews. hands down.

[@silverbat5873]

Ricky Gervais, loving the perspective and deadpan delivery. I have a similar perspective on life, death & having awe in the natural world. Him and Stephen together were great 😊

[@MynameisBrianZX]

Ricky: God isn't real, sorry. Stephen: That dog doesn't love you back. SORRY.

[@nonedefense8296]

both true statements but at least the dog has the ability to prove he exists.

[@CanItAlready]

None Defense Have you ever had a dog?

[@BarbaraManor]

Ricky, Stephen, neither does god love you (anybody) back, very sorry! :-)

[@nonedefense8296]

@Oggatha Christie yes ma'am. you are correct. with out over analyzing my silly joke allow me to add the asterisk that in the case of that specific dog I find it more likely that he accepted Ricky and his interactions, but his heart and true love was most likely reserved for his trainer. thankyou for holding my statement accountable and I hope I've cleared that up.

[@nonedefense8296]

@@CanItAlready I've had many in my 40 years on this earth. my current dog is named Grublett and he loves us as much as the dog in Ricky's story loves his trainer (and not Ricky as was the point of the joke). i hope I've cleared that up and we can smoke some weed together some time.

[@kathryn3950]

Ricky is such a ray of sunshine. :-)

[@definitelyeric]

Ricky: we're all going to die soon. Stephen: your dog doesn't love you. WELP

[@oldrrocr]

Guess that's why Ricky always wears a 10 year old T-shirt - hand me down from Simon Cowell.

[@BuddhatheRockstar]

I thought I couldn't love this man more....then he talks about a Dog Castle🐾❤

[@ISetYourFaceOnFire]

I absolutely love colbert and ricky's chemistry. they bring the best out of each other. just like ricky and letterman years back.

[@popoye5154]

The back and forth in this witty conversation is sooo underrated

[@Mr_Saxon]

Nick Fury: "We've got a thing!" Dog Man: "I've got to feed the dogs."

[@owenryan2005]

“Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome Ricky Gervais, King of the Dogs”

[@jayyyzeee6409]

Ricky Gervais is the absolute best!

[@taylorfausett177]

I love it when Ricky belly laughs. Steven is my favorite.

[@annasndl]

Wouldn't it be so cool to see an interview with both Ricky and John Oliver?

[@Phoebe907]

Anna Sandul this needs to happen!

[@andreborges3849]

Anna Sandul most likely a mutual destain...

[@dave474c]

Throw in Dave Chapelle...

[@tamaraandersson2532]

Ricky Gervais is one of few reccuring guests to bring out Stephen's A-game. Balancing their shared love of dark, intellectual humour with the format's demand for ligh talk show comedy is not an easy feat.

[@bestforyouall]

This two have amazing chemistry

[@Bronoulli]

3:45 “Nature is super enough...We don’t need angels and unicorns... we’ve got the octopus.”

[@Jopeymessmusic]

His laughter gives me life.

[@jezuzman78]

Ricky Gervais just went on national television to give 30 thousand people an existential crisis... bravo. Troll Level 900!

[@Hedgehog4real]

cannot wait for after life season 2. absolutely ADORE ricky. Humanity was a stellar special, i laughed my behind off and in the end almost teared up.

[@jayyyzeee6409]

Dogs have no idea how much we care and talk fondly about them. Kids have no idea what a pain in the ass they are.

[@SeXyBosnian1111]

Ricky Gervais to Stephen Colbert is like Bill Burr to Conan.

[@terryg4415]

“Firefly faith”, I like that, and completely understand.

[@skippyjeans2209]

Ricky Gervais is my spirit animal.

[@drmedwuast]

Two comedic geniuses of our time

[@Skaur84]

Love it when Ricky comes on Stephen's show!! They are brilliant together 💞🦁💞

[@Sheza58]

And Derek. The best of the lot.

[@Maliceah]

Don't forget to mention "Derek". A wonderful show!

[@hellomimibanana]

I love that he kept his natural teeth and didn’t try to straighten them or get fakes. Many people in Ireland and uk have those fangs and get rid of them because they don’t think it’s natural

[@geotom2023]

i put Ricky Gervais' laugh on my phone ringer tone

[@cherryRedStilettos]

The time I fell in love with Ricky Gervais. The dogs.

[@wonderwoman5528]

I’m worried about Ricky talking about death all the time. I want him to live another 30 years

[@lazyperfectionist1]

"I've got less summers, now, than I've _ever_ had." Whoa. 😲 Profound. "That's true. But you're as young as you'll ever be." 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@dave474c]

And yesterday is dead, it's just a memory. The day after you die, you'll be yesterday.

[@directedby100]

Love it when Colbert raises his hands. Lift it up, Ricky. No gloom and death talk. Ha ha...

[@hijlaa]

Ricky should do Rescue Dog Rescue!

[@sargentrowell81]

I love whenever Ricky is on this show.

[@Maliceah]

And again, Jon cuts in with the funeral march. Nice work Jon! :)

[@jayfolk]

that glass half something back and forth start is gold.

[@xlyoutube]

Ricky Gervais is the happiest nihilist I've seen.

[@Shadowhanz05]

“Duck-billed platypus amalgam of leftover animal bits” discussion sounds like a ready made set up for the next “meanwhile” segment

[@anushasanpoudel3034]

The best thing about being dead is, you don't know about it. It's like being stupid, it's only painful for others." -Ricky Gervais This has to be one of the greatest saying of all time.

[@naturalisted1714]

If you want to know what actually happens after death (atheist's view): kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH3Uc4ifoMuBrqc

[@lazyperfectionist1]

“Why should I fear death? If I am, then death is not. If Death is, then I am not. Why should I fear that which can only exist when I do not?" -Epicurus

[@kevinvillaltamusic]

That's great, thanks for sharing!

[@bige8949]

"Have you seen people's track record" Yes I have Stephen and it's the most amazing thing that has ever happened in our known universe. There will always be rotten eggs, but just LOOK at what we've accomplished. People are amazing.

[@Shelleybean3315]

Death.....it's like being stupid; it's only painful for others. ~ *Ricky Gervais* ~ *2019*

[@StygianStyle]

Ricky Gervais and Russel Crowe are starting to look like each other as they get older.

[@nusba]

8:46 oh man Colbert was waiting for this moment since at least the last interview he had with Ricky

[@carolondrey3222]

Oooh, I love Ricky Gervais. He's so damn clever, always inventing on the spot. His exceptional talent reminds me of Robin Williams. Always original!

[@cdh79]

I saw him 10 days ago in Amsterdam, performing his new show and there were many "oh, we can't use this joke in the special" jokes.. his humor is definitely my cup of tea

[@katherineiism]

Gotta love Ricky. The perfect person to segue you into Atheism

[@andreacollins3204]

I love that Stephen knew he was talking to him when he said supernatural! I love these 2 together. ❤️😂

[@issers]

This is the most cliche comment in the history of comments. But legit-- I see Ricky, I click.

[@JacWarner]

Issey me too. Always.

[@rogermoore00]

Simplest reasons are the best.

[@aricgoss]

I’m a simple man. I see this comment, I cringe.

[@snowman300]

Thanks for not saying “I’m a simple man”- that’s the worst part of the phrase

[@issers]

@@aricgoss aww how sweet.

[@jennifercooke8280]

I swear I’m related to Ricky, my feelings are his feelings dogs, religion, laughing at myself. Can’t get enough of him….my idol.

[@ArthurKnight1899]

This is like hearing two philosophers have a conversation on a hill top under the fig tree on a full moon night...

[@marenkuether-ulberg3311]

Arkham Assassin ....with a light drizzle. I think that Steven and Ricky have started to mellow in their conversations. Love them both.

[@nikobatallones]

...and then Stephen makes jam out of those figs.

[@monvey7291]

Ricky is really an existentialist but a hilarious one!