There has been controversy surrounding Ricky Gervais for a string of jokes he made during the stand-up special since the release of “Armageddon,” which debuted on Netflix on Christmas Day.
The artist referred to some of his contemporaries as “They say whatever they like, trendy entertainers” during a segment of Acaster’s Cool Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 tour, which he performed across the UK in 2018 and 2019. Nobody tells them what they are allowed to say and cannot say.
“They walk right on stage,” often slagging off trans people for 10 minutes straight during their specials. Making jokes about transgender people right out the door.
“I’m a stand-up comedian, so if people get upset about it online, it’s always like ‘bad luck,’ so don’t watch my shows. What the heck is going on, guys? They’re too challenging for you.”
Owing to Ricky Gervais’ new controversy, a monologue from one of James Acaster’s shows is recirculating.
He sarcastically concluded his speech by saying, “You know who’s been long overdue a challenge? The trans community,” joking that members of the LGBTQ+ community have “had their guard down for too long if you ask me,” which was obviously not meant seriously.
But, Gervais fans have since cruelly retaliated against those who shared the Acaster video with their own comments, some of which appear to be below the belt.
One person remarked, “I wonder if James Acaster finds it annoying that Ricky Gervais only actually trends when he does something incredibly successful.”
Another added: “Ricky Gervais is selling out some of the biggest venues in the world, while James Acaster uses his schedule to make fun of ‘transgender’ people.”
On Christmas Day, Ricky Gervais’ “Armageddon” show debuted on Netflix.
“It’s almost as if you’re begging for woke brownie points, but it doesn’t sell tickets. Ricky may be acting appropriately.”
Supporters of the two comedians have been debating their divergent viewpoints online, with some suggesting that Gervais supporters have just missed the point.
One person remarked, “James Acaster makes jokes about a tremendously successful and wealthy comedian. Gervais makes fun of a group of individuals who are believed to have attempted suicide 45% of the time. Show me once again who you think to be ‘right.'”
“I mean, I’m a fan of both performers, but ‘Armageddon’ was bad,” wrote another. “Politics, in my opinion, is his best stand-up show previously.”
“Well-thought-out, contentious.” It’s unfortunate that Ricky has declined.
