Ricky Gervais gets a thrill from telling offensive jokes

26 December 2023

Ricky Gervais loves writing and telling offensive jokes.

Ricky Gervais loves writing and telling offensive jokes

The 62-year-old comedian, who starred in Netflix’s ’After Life’, is known for his controversial and dark sense of humour but is over worrying about cancel culture, and will instead continue engaging in comedy deemed by some to be offensive.

During an appearance on the ‘Headliners’ podcast, he said: “Maybe at the beginning, I thought, ‘I don’t want to be cancelled, I’ve got more things to say.’ Now, I don’t care.

“If someone said, ‘You can never go on telly again’, I’d go, ‘Yeah, whatever.’ I’m fine [with that].”

The comedian, who is facing controversy after he called children with cancer “baldies” in his latest Netflix special, 'Ricky Gervais: Armageddon', with 5,000 people calling to remove the joke, emphasised that he relishes in writing and telling offensive material that will likely get under some people’s skin.

He explained: “The rush for me is when I have the idea. I go, ‘Can I make them laugh at this?’”

Just days ago, the former 'Office' star revealed that he had become the co-owner of Ellers Farm Distillery.

In a video clip shared on Instagram, Ricky explained: "I am thrilled to announce that I am the proud co-owner of Ellers Farm distillery, and we make Dutch Barn Vodka.

"It tastes great, it's made from British apples, we're committed to sustainability, and the protection of the ecosystem and the best bit is this could literally make me hundreds of milions, so please buy it, yeah?

"Sure like all strong liquor it may damage your liver and your wellbeing, but think how happy it will make me ... and the saving the planet thing.

"I'd been looking to invest in eco-friendly businesses for a while and as soon as I found Dutch Barn I wanted in! I love the planet and I love a drink so it was the perfect combination.

"On a serious note, Dutch Barn really is a quality product. I love the fact that it's done differently and I can't wait to let everyone know about it."