Ricky Gervais has once again sparked a lively debate with his humor made in his forthcoming Netflix special “Armageddon.”
Netflix is facing pressure from an online petition signed by more than 12,000 people, who demand the withdrawal of a joke made by the comedian about terminally sick children. What’s the controversy all about?
Faux Outrage or Justified Demand?
In response to the petition, Gervais argues that the audience, who criticized him without hearing the joke, does not represent the majority. He compared them to “hecklers,” and shrugged off their demands.
However, the petition organizer, Anna Villa, claims that Gervais’ jokes are not only disrespectful but also heartless. She believes that such humor comes at the expense of children battling life-threatening diseases.
Gervais Speaks Out
Ricky Gervais admits that offending people is part of a comedian’s job, but he says he enjoys ignoring the backlash. He also points out that critics, even when allowed to voice their opinion, cannot stop him from doing what he loves.
Gervais even went as far as warning the audience about the provocative content of the upcoming show and advised those who disapprove of certain subjects to avoid watching it.
Furthermore, Gervais defended his act by claiming that he doesn’t show his true colors on stage but rather embodies various personas in his jokes, depending on what suits the moment.
Still, this is not the first time that Gervais has faced criticism for his Netflix specials. His previous show on the streaming platform also drew fire for its jokes targeting specific groups.
Are comedians now crossing the line to provoke their audiences? Or is this just a case of a comedian facing harsh judgement?
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