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Ricky Gervais

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

I think it's acceptable to joke about race, as long as the intention is not to be racist, but to challenge perceptions and provoke thought.

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Courage to Be Honest - On Stage with Ricky Gervais

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

Courage to Be Honest - On Stage with Ricky Gervais

06/27/23

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Ricky Gervais

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

I believe that humor can address serious topics without being offensive, and it's important to differentiate between the subject of a joke and the target.

Ricky Gervais

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

In comedy, the aim is not to offend for the sake of it; it's about honesty and bravery, even when dealing with taboo subjects.

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins Cast

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

Ricky's belief is that if you can't joke about the most horrendous things, then what's the point of humor?

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins Cast

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

Ricky's humor often serves as a commentary on societal issues, using laughter as a means to provoke thought and discussion.

Ricky Gervais

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

If you can't joke about the most horrendous things in the world, what's the point of jokes? Humor is to get us over terrible things.

Ricky Gervais

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

You can ridicule ideas without hurting anyone, and being offended is not a valid argument against criticism.

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins Cast

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

Ricky's humor often challenges societal norms and expectations, pushing boundaries in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins Cast

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

Ricky's approach to comedy is about pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms, which often leads to both laughter and reflection.

Tom Segura

05/19/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The cultural context of comedy significantly influences what comedians can say and what audiences find acceptable at any given time.