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Title: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: Long time dead on July 02, 2007, 09:07:53 AM
Anyone see the Di concert – this muppet is banded about as the greatest comic genius of our time - yet he couldn't improvise for 3 minutes in front of a live audience- to say it was cringing to watch was an understatement.
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: Hardy on July 02, 2007, 10:02:18 AM
I've never understood the lionising of this plank. One trick pony and the trick isn't even funny.
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: Long time dead on July 02, 2007, 10:39:07 AM
Complete Gobshite.

Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqPcMHjGw8E&mode=related&search= (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqPcMHjGw8E&mode=related&search=)

Cringe!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRy1VCKOoiM&mode=related&search= (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRy1VCKOoiM&mode=related&search=)
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: Balboa on July 02, 2007, 10:51:28 AM
Regardless of this gentleman "The Office" was one of the best shows ever.......
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: MauriceMalpas on July 02, 2007, 10:57:30 AM
Quote from: Balboa on July 02, 2007, 10:51:28 AM
Regardless of this gentleman "The Office" was one of the best shows ever.......

FACT

I can understand why people dont like The Office mind, some of it is so cringeworthy but he comes out with some absolute classics.
"You talk the talk but you do not walk the walk vis-a-vis you have yet to pass your forklift drivers test.............."
;D
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: Goats Do Shave on July 02, 2007, 11:01:19 AM
Don't like The Office - don't like Gervais!
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: johnneycool on July 02, 2007, 11:27:35 AM
He was found out big time last night.

I'd expect his star to wane now no matter how many times he's on the Jonathan Ross show.
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: GweylTah on July 02, 2007, 11:38:13 AM
True Gaels wouldn't have been watching this subliminal British imperialist event masquerading as entertainment.
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: haveaharp on July 02, 2007, 11:45:45 AM
Quote from: GweylTah on July 02, 2007, 11:38:13 AM
True Gaels wouldn't have been watching this subliminal British imperialist event masquerading as entertainment.

Anyone with a brain or an ounce of taste would not have been watching that subliminal British imperialist event masquerading as entertainment.
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: passedit on July 02, 2007, 11:51:40 AM
I'm with Gaeltacht on this, wasn't this 'show' on at the same time as the sunday game? Hang your heads in shame lads.

As for Gervais, isn't his 'one trick' the cringing embarassment routine, a great get out clause for being shit in my opinion.

Bring back 'its a royal knockout' I say.
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: Fr Ted on July 02, 2007, 12:06:02 PM
Have to say that rickey has went way down my list of comics.

If that had been billy connelly he would be still talking yet and bringing the house down,

All Rickey could do was sing songs from the office.
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: Long time dead on July 02, 2007, 12:26:05 PM
Quote from: passedit on July 02, 2007, 11:51:40 AM
I'm with Gaeltacht on this, wasn't this 'show' on at the same time as the sunday game? Hang your heads in shame lads.

As for Gervais, isn't his 'one trick' the cringing embarassment routine, a great get out clause for being shit in my opinion.

Bring back 'its a royal knockout' I say.

Think all in it was on for about 8 hours - thats some Sunday Game.  :P
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: High Catch on July 02, 2007, 12:35:04 PM
What did Gervais do that was so bad?

I didn't see concert and can't get YouTube.
Title: It gets worse
Post by: passedit on July 02, 2007, 12:37:37 PM
QuoteThink all in it was on for about 8 hours - thats some Sunday Game.

Jeez LTD your arse must be sore sitting through that lot. did the Daily Express do a souvenir programme?

BTW

Sunday Game Live 1.30 - 6pm
Sunday Game        9pm -11pm.

Although i'll give you, it's a toss up (sic) between Gervais & Spillane.

Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: Gnevin on July 02, 2007, 12:38:36 PM
Quote from: Long time dead on July 02, 2007, 12:26:05 PM
Quote from: passedit on July 02, 2007, 11:51:40 AM
I'm with Gaeltacht on this, wasn't this 'show' on at the same time as the sunday game? Hang your heads in shame lads.

As for Gervais, isn't his 'one trick' the cringing embarassment routine, a great get out clause for being shit in my opinion.

Bring back 'its a royal knockout' I say.

Think all in it was on for about 8 hours - thats some Sunday Game.  :P
They can be forgiven for watching it sure didn't the Bloody Dubs turned up 5 hours late , It was just brolly and o rouke talking crap for 5 hours
Title: Re: It gets worse
Post by: Long time dead on July 02, 2007, 12:51:13 PM
Quote from: passedit on July 02, 2007, 12:37:37 PM
QuoteThink all in it was on for about 8 hours - thats some Sunday Game.

Jeez LTD your arse must be sore sitting through that lot. did the Daily Express do a souvenir programme?

BTW

Sunday Game Live 1.30 - 6pm
Sunday Game        9pm -11pm.

Although i'll give you, it's a toss up (sic) between Gervais & Spillane.



:D :D I'd love the chance to have 8 hours to sit anywhere, btw Spillane is a far better comedian that Gervais!
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: J70 on July 02, 2007, 01:34:59 PM
So he's no good at the improv. Big deal. Some people can come with stuff on the spot, others have to think about it.

Personally, I loved The Office and Extras.
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: Shamrock Shore on July 02, 2007, 01:41:47 PM
Never rated him but to see that last night (mrs watching in other room while I was listening to Pet Spillane and the boys) was awful.

I spose Queen Elton was throwing a hissy over something and left Gervais with the mickey in the hand but perhaps the Emperor's new clothes have been exposed.
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: Balboa on July 02, 2007, 02:11:25 PM
I would say that is Gervais finished now that the GAA Board Comedy Police have rumbled him, he will probably never earn another penny due to the damning critiques of him on this board.
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: Long time dead on July 02, 2007, 02:14:56 PM
Quote from: Balboa on July 02, 2007, 02:11:25 PM
I would say that is Gervais finished now that the GAA Board Comedy Police have rumbled him, he will probably never earn another penny due to the damning critiques of him on this board.

Tosser! The fact that it is a discussion board sorta gives a clue as to what the the site is for.
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: GweylTah on July 02, 2007, 02:15:20 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on July 02, 2007, 01:41:47 PM
Never rated him but to see that last night (mrs watching in other room while I was listening to Pet Spillane and the boys) was awful.

I spose Queen Elton was throwing a hissy over something and left Gervais with the mickey in the hand but perhaps the Emperor's new clothes have been exposed.

Not stereo-typing are you? I'm sure Sir Elton can be all man in the right situation.
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: Denver Mayobridge on July 02, 2007, 02:18:51 PM
Gweyl Tah you've been very gay today!
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: rrhf on July 02, 2007, 02:23:57 PM
he is a lesbian you know - not that.. that matters in this day and age.  Every male GAA boarders fantasy. ;)
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: Fiodoir Ard Mhacha on July 02, 2007, 03:41:20 PM
Quote from: rrhf on July 02, 2007, 02:23:57 PM
he is a lesbian you know - not that.. that matters in this day and age.  Every male GAA boarders fantasy. ;)

then what does that make most of us.
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: ziggysego on July 02, 2007, 06:55:22 PM
Quote from: GweylTah on July 02, 2007, 11:38:13 AM
True Gaels wouldn't have been watching this subliminal British imperialist event masquerading as entertainment.

I wasn't watching ;)
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: ONeill on July 02, 2007, 08:41:46 PM
What Gervais did on Sunday was classic Gervais. His forte is to make the audience cringe at almost-real situations and plays the fall-guy at that time. The Office and Extras are testament to that. He nailed it again yesterday, going by the comments on here. I wouldn't be surprised at all if that was pre-planned. I understand how some mightn't find him funny, but that was a classic Gervais moment, his type of humour - social awkwardness.
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: Orior on July 02, 2007, 10:04:57 PM
I thought it was good. Only problem was I'd seen it 100 times before.
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: Square Ball on January 12, 2010, 07:19:09 PM
Been watching the Simpsons specials for their 20th birthday celebrations, why oh why do they have Ricky Gervais doing the voice overs? there has not been on funny comment at all, but then again why am I not surprised, he doesnt make me laught, and never has

On another note there are a few people who posted on this thread that are no longer with us!!
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: Lawrence of Knockbride on January 13, 2010, 01:30:34 PM
Quote from: Square Ball on January 12, 2010, 07:19:09 PM
Been watching the Simpsons specials for their 20th birthday celebrations, why oh why do they have Ricky Gervais doing the voice overs? there has not been on funny comment at all, but then again why am I not surprised, he doesnt make me laught, and never has

On another note there are a few people who posted on this thread that are no longer with us!!
I agree on this weeks Simpson's shows but I am a fan of Gervais TV work but maybe not his stand-up. Of course I see some people like to insult him because they don't like his comedy.
On a side note, well done the Simpsons on 20 years. Pure Genius.
Title: Re: Ricky Gervais - tool!
Post by: ziggysego on January 13, 2010, 01:35:57 PM
His friend has a head shaped like a f**king orange!!