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Ricky Gervais Hosting Golden Globes Again
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bengraven
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MarkMclovin
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I didn't get the Tim Allen joke. Was it something to do with the Globes?
I work in TV but I'm fairly grounded in reality, or at least try to be. Guy I work with obviously isn't and you can just tell he imagines himself up on the stage at the Golden Globes one day, basking in his moment of glory. (Yes, at the Golden Globes, that ever prestigious event.) He was so furious about Ricky's performance, he's literally hostile about it whenever it's brought up. I tried pointing out that none of the jokes were directed at people in technical careers (like he and myself are), but rather at the filthy rich superstars who should probably have thicker skin. Didn't matter.
What I thought was funny is justs how pissed in particular he got about the whole Tim Allen thing, because that particular joke is only really cruel if you assume that Tim Allen should be really insecure about his own career, embarrassed by his accomplishments. The guy insists that he should! He actually said, "Yeah, well what has the guy done lately?" To which it's like, wait, aren't you being more insulting of the man's entire life than Ricky was? And he's not even doing it for the sake of a joke!
What I thought was funny is justs how pissed in particular he got about the whole Tim Allen thing, because that particular joke is only really cruel if you assume that Tim Allen should be really insecure about his own career, embarrassed by his accomplishments. The guy insists that he should! He actually said, "Yeah, well what has the guy done lately?" To which it's like, wait, aren't you being more insulting of the man's entire life than Ricky was? And he's not even doing it for the sake of a joke!
butter_stick
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DevelopmentArrested said:
I'm an atheist. Gervais makes me almost embarrassed to be so. He's as bad as hardcore Christians.
But please, carry on talking bollocks.
DevelopmentArrested said:
I don't care one way or the other but how is it the same? When someone is thanking God, their god(s), or whatever they aren't making fun of atheists or anyone.
And I don't get the love hate relationship GAF has with Hollywood. We follow movies from scripts, re-writes, casting, photo stills, teasers, trailers, and then 100 plus page reaction threads. But when a comedian rips the same directors and actors we obsess over its "OMG GET EM RICKY SHOW THOSE ELITIST PRICKS!"
Then there are those who even claim they never watch the Golden Globes even though even before Ricky hosted we had official threads, bets on who would win, and everything else related to the show including fashion! But apparently NOW people will watch because Ricky is hosting again.
He should host but only because he is funny and makes the show better, not because he is some rebel showing up elitists who can't take it. Ricky is Hollywood himself. They can take it. This is the 3rd time he is hosting. And we should be applauding the Golden Globes for bringing him back, unlike say back in the day when MTV decided not to bring back Chris Rock and change the whole format of the show (now they only get hosts who aren't funny or won't take shots at musicians).
Some might get their feathers ruffled but he is doing what a good host is supposed to do, be funny and move the show along. But the whole idea that he is showing them up is ridiculous.
Always-honest
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I don't think so.speculawyer said:
exactly. Pretty darn stupid.stupei said:
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ahahahahaha fuck no he'll get people proper angry this time.speculawyer said:
Most comedians built their career on a schtick. Surely, Gervais isn't an exception to that. He's the rule. So it was silly to indicate that Allen is a nobody. Allen is more fortunate than most - moreso than Gervais probably especially considering background.
Like a lot of comedy, however, that didn't stop Gervais slamming him from being funny or allowed though.
Like a lot of comedy, however, that didn't stop Gervais slamming him from being funny or allowed though.
cartoon_soldier
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Hopefully he doesn't tone it down
Let It Rip Ricky
Let It Rip Ricky
I think Ricky has an obligation to take things up a notch. I think if he pushes it up just a bit, it'll be kind of a let down (like last year sort of was). He should really be trying to see how far is too far.
And I think the Tim Allen jab was the best one last year. So much punch in such an innocent remark. And how can Tim even get mad? "Oh, and you're just Tim Allen." It's entirely true, you're just not supposed to say it like that. He said it like being Tim Allen was worse than anything else he could have thrown. I loved it.
And I think the Tim Allen jab was the best one last year. So much punch in such an innocent remark. And how can Tim even get mad? "Oh, and you're just Tim Allen." It's entirely true, you're just not supposed to say it like that. He said it like being Tim Allen was worse than anything else he could have thrown. I loved it.
DoctorWho said:
No, you are mistaken, good sir. I never said I am an internationally famous movie star with good looks and a devil may care attitude, so I could not possibly be that successful actor of which you speak. What would he possibly be doing on GAF anyway? Haha! Ha.
Always-honest said:
Everyone's accomplishments seem small compared to Tom Hanks. Everyone's. (Insert Warwick Davis joke?)
Angry Fork
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For people who think Ricky is a douchebag or asshole, you really need to look beyond last year at the Globes. That was a character. If you listen to any of his interviews, listen to the XFM Radio shows, or even watch The Office/Extras you'll know this guy is incredibly nice/down to earth. He's a genuine good person and it shows in his writing, his opinions on things and the way he carries himself in general.
butter_stick said:
First of all, Ricky Gervais is fairly edgy. Second of all, he is not anti-celebrity just because he makes jokes about celebrities.
It seems like Hollywood does not have their heads so far up their asses they can't take a joke.
Your post makes it seem like you don't understand comedy at all. At the same time, you have an Eric Wareheimer avatar. I guess you just get high and like weird stuff.
Xun said:
Link to an interview with Tim Allen on the golden globes:
http://cbskmxb.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/kmxb_tim_allen.mp3 (around the 5:10 mark).
Yep, he was pissed*, but made the same joke himself back stage.
*well maybe more annoyed.
butter_stick
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This reads like something Gervais would post.PatMcAtee said:
HiroProtagonist
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Awesome. We get another full year of Ricky bitching about the Globes every time he does press. People stopped giving a fuck the day after the show, but he still goes on about it ad nauseam. I like him as a host, but the constant chatter afterwards is annoying as fuck.
Mr. B Natural
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The issue is that comedy has its place. If you're gonna get on a soapbox, don't do it at a reward ceremony. I like Ricky Gervais a lot. He's hilarious, but it's clear that they're having him come back for the views/hits.PatMcAtee said:
I'll give Ricky that it was funny the first time. Poignant maybe, but the second and third? You're fucking kidding me right? Now people are expecting to get jabbed and now it's a roast with trophies.
butter_stick
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I just don't understand how anyone can think something is exciting or interesting in comedy when it's expected. Gervais will mock some very successful people he'd love to put in a sitcom, or some guy down on his luck that used to be famous. How exciting!
I don't give a shit if he hurts the feelings of a bunch of millionaires. I'm just not impressed that one hugely successful guy pretends to be an "outsider" to a group of highly successful people he actively tries to charm the rest of the year.
I don't give a shit if he hurts the feelings of a bunch of millionaires. I'm just not impressed that one hugely successful guy pretends to be an "outsider" to a group of highly successful people he actively tries to charm the rest of the year.
Always-honest
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I'm wondering what he'll come up with. Cause i'm pretty sure he realises this like no other.Mr. B Natural said:
jesus christ....... And then there are people like this.. What can you do?bengraven said:
butter_stick
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Maybe he'll call everyone mongs.
Always-honest
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Maybe he'll just push Karl Pilkington on stage to host the show and laugh at him the entire time.butter_stick said:
VistraNorrez
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butter_stick said:
I'd love for you to explain that. He talks a lot, that's it. He doesn't try to limit anyone's rights. He's perfectly fine with people being offended by what he says, he respects there ability to express their opinions and very much supports honest speech.
As for his Golden Globes appearances, it was a comedy act meant to make people laugh. It comes from a funny place not a mean-spirited one. To get offended takes the joke seriously. And really people in Hollywood have to have a good sense of humor about these jokes because there are far worse things going on in their industry that don't get taken as seriously as some took his jokes.
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Blair said:
Oooooh, I love a good xkcd ripping. Link please?
And good god my posts in here last night were awful. Ugh :/
dead souls
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butter_stick said:
He's as bad as hardcore christians? He hates and demeans gay people and is trying to reduce women to walking baby incubators? Even if you hate how he goes about explaining himself, he's clearly on the side of the non-existent angels.
Gervais is great. The fact that he's hosting is the only thing that will get me to watch the Globes.
FantasticMrFoxdie
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Well played, I'll actually watch it now.
The Omega Man
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that was awesomeViperVisor said:
Ricky was a meany last year, I thought he wouldn't make it for this year, nice to see him back
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