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When did Ricky Gervais get so obnoxious?
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Such sweeping generalizations. Most Atheists I know are just silent about their lack of religion and don't bring it up. I, for one, generally don't have anything wrong with Christians or most other religions.
That said, Ricky Gervais is fucking embarrassing. Get off your high horse. Nobody cares that you don't believe in a higher power bro.
I'm a bit more worried about Abrahamic theism in this regard... There's far more of them and they've got a storied history of doing far worse than 'mocking' the 'other'.
One is ingrained into the power structure of many countries and actively fights against progress solely at the urging of their faith. The other is a vastly outnumbered minority with a handful of vocal, relatively impolite, notable public figures.
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He is pretty fit these days, I have to say.
Not in my experience. The debate seems to always revolve around God as defined by the bible.
I know there are many wanting and willing to have thoughtful conversations, but the vast majority I've dealt with only seem interested mocking and belittling organized religion. Which I understand, but that's such an easy fucking battle to win.
Once the conversation is moved to the mysteries of human consciousness, string theory, DNA, the universe etc. they have nothing meaningful to add.
Again this is just from my own experiences.
BarringGaffner
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No it's an amplified version of a boss he used to have. Of course he comes through though.
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I like his mom jeans.
Prince of Space
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The Invention of Lying is the atheist's God's Not Dead.
Gervais looks like he's gone full Troy Duffy with that magazine cover, too.
Gervais looks like he's gone full Troy Duffy with that magazine cover, too.
Always-honest
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Yep. There is absolutely a lot of himself in there but he is based on a boss he had.
Generalpsyduck
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Remember when he was in gta IV? That was weird.
There's this great conversation between Jerry Seinfeld, Louis CK, Chis Rock and Gervais talking about comedy that gives some insight into his personality. Which is to say, he's quite full of himself and overthinks everything to the point of being tedious.
Definitely recommended viewing for fans of comedy in general, as well:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKY6BGcx37k
Definitely recommended viewing for fans of comedy in general, as well:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKY6BGcx37k
BarringGaffner
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If an atheist is in a god debate they are put up against someone from the major religions that account for 99% of religious people on the planet. Have to start somewhere.
Yes but there are also a great many that havent ruled out the possibility of a higher power who aren't, by any stretch of the definition, religious.
It's as if a liberal were debating a moderate, but all the liberal ever referenced are stupid things Sarah Palin said lol
Broken Joystick
At least you can talk. Who are you?
obin_gam
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So you're arguing that these tweets are somehow a bad message?
Always-honest
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Haha, watching so many great youtube bits now. Thanx.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
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Well he's not putting his opinions across right, regardless whether the opinions are good or bad.
Broken Joystick
At least you can talk. Who are you?
I don't know how you got to there with what I posted.
I'm just saying that he's consistent with his shtick, which is to be expect tbh.
Did you read what that poster replied to? I think you're seeing what you want to see.
I think that's exactly what people find annoying about the atheist angle in general.
It's not an edgy, new or interesting point of view, so trying to sell it as some sort of rule-breaking rebellious behavior usually just comes across as obnoxious.
SomedayTheFire
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Spouts so much shite about people being offended yet blocks every person who say a bad word to him on Twitter. Top bloke.
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Jon Carter
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Nothing quite like a magazine cover he posed for five years ago to start a great discussion about the kinds of things he does nowadays.
This pretty much. Nobody even talks about being an atheist around here. I didnt even know its a thing people get annoyed with overseas if it wasnt dor GAF.
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That is one edgy magazine cover. Usually people like him were always like that but they knew to hide it until they built enough fame before they could begin leaking their more unrefined characteristics.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
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I hated it yes. Opinions are like arseholes of course.
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thanks for this. i've never seen this before.
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Uhh, what's wrong with that?
Choosing not to read stuff instead of whining about it. Sounds pretty consistent to me.
The interview with Garry Shandling (RIP) remains one of my all time favourite comedy moments. Garry just broke him. It was beautiful.
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He always was, I could never stand the guy despite The Office and Extras.
Just like Bill Maher, I generally agree with him on most things, but I hate how both of them present their opinions. If a left-wing liberal atheist like me wants to punch them in the face really hard, I can only imagine how other people must feel.
Just like Bill Maher, I generally agree with him on most things, but I hate how both of them present their opinions. If a left-wing liberal atheist like me wants to punch them in the face really hard, I can only imagine how other people must feel.
I think there's a better less smug way of presenting that.
Atheism started having actual informed and logical debates about the existence of a god/higher power in this universe for several centuries now.
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As others have noted, that's an old magazine.
But, I do get the impression he's become more of a cock over time. I remember reading an editorial on how his facebook/twitter/website promotes only his content, he's never given a nod to his 'friends/collaborators' when they may have needed it (ie. Merchant with Hello Ladies/Karl Dilkington with Moaning of Life/Jonathan Ross when he left the bbc) which paints him as little more than a shameless self promoter, using people to his advantage and dumping them when he's expended that relationship. Which, let's face it, is a dick move on his part.
And dude, we get it. You don't believe in God. Nor do I. Give it a rest.
But, we'll always have The Office. And to a lesser extent, Extras.
But, I do get the impression he's become more of a cock over time. I remember reading an editorial on how his facebook/twitter/website promotes only his content, he's never given a nod to his 'friends/collaborators' when they may have needed it (ie. Merchant with Hello Ladies/Karl Dilkington with Moaning of Life/Jonathan Ross when he left the bbc) which paints him as little more than a shameless self promoter, using people to his advantage and dumping them when he's expended that relationship. Which, let's face it, is a dick move on his part.
And dude, we get it. You don't believe in God. Nor do I. Give it a rest.
But, we'll always have The Office. And to a lesser extent, Extras.
Hmm... no way
For what it's worth, that Netflix movie he was in was trash.
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