Ricky Gervais Talks Comedy, Atheism, and Nature in Hilarious Interview

TLDRIn this interview, Ricky Gervais discusses his latest comedy special 'Supernature', his atheism, and his love for nature. He challenges the audience with his jokes and explains the concept of irony. Gervais also talks about the future of humanity, health, and his dark sense of humor.

Key insights

🤣Ricky Gervais challenges the audience with his jokes and explains the concept of irony.

🌍Gervais talks about his love for nature and how he believes it is super enough without the need for supernatural elements.

🤯He ponders how humanity will be wiped out and expresses his dark sense of humor about the future.

🔥Gervais discusses his atheism and explains that he doesn't believe in anything supernatural.

🤔He jokes about his health and shares his thoughts on the aging process.

Q&A

Is Ricky Gervais really an atheist?

Yes, Gervais has been proudly atheist and has spoken about it in various interviews and his comedy shows.

What is the concept of irony that Gervais talks about?

Gervais explains irony as saying something that he doesn't really mean for comic effect, and challenging the audience to spot it.

Why does Gervais challenge taboo subjects in his comedy?

Gervais believes that taboo subjects can be good to explore and create tension, as long as it is done within the context of a joke.

What is Ricky Gervais' new comedy special called?

His new special is called 'Supernature' and it begins streaming on Netflix on May 24th.

What does Gervais mean by 'nature is super enough'?

Gervais believes that nature, with all its wonders like the octopus and the duckbill platypus, is amazing on its own and doesn't require supernatural elements.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Ricky Gervais is an Emmy Award-winning comedian and actor known for shows like 'The Office' and 'Extras'.

03:39Gervais talks about his atheism and explains his belief that there is nothing supernatural.

06:06He discusses the concept of irony and how he uses it in his comedy to challenge the audience.

08:38Gervais shares his thoughts on health and the aging process, jokingly saying that he looks forward to the end of humanity.

09:59He talks about his new comedy special 'Supernature' and ponders how humanity will be wiped out.