Ricky Gervais on writing for US and UK audiences

Ricky Gervais on the difference between the US and the UK and his own escape from mediocrity. From the Big Think.

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Comedy

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• Ricky
• Gervais

[halluhmee]

Clearly I was meant to be in UK

[AdamskiNior]

@lechaise Yeah, because i've personally generated a vast amount of wealth from 8 thumbs up...

[tidalwavedave305]

We champion the underdog. We champion the underdog to the point where he's not an underdog anymore, and he annoys us.

[mQtek]

@gojira931 microphone

[LeoDeGrand]

@feee99 I like Big Bang theory and Friends. But then I can watch dramas like House and desperate housewives and they'll still have humour in. I think a lot of people are very harsh on American humour. When I think of bad american humour I just tend to think or people like Carrot Top and Will Ferrell. Malcolm in the Middle and Two and a Half Men (with Sheen) were good but I don't place them as just comedy in my head for some reason. I don't label them. Also like SP and Americna Dad.

[minesharp]

@feee99 I adore Monty Python. Not solely because they are British but that is a part of it.

[SethHesio]

Excellent little clip about basically what it is to be human and what it is to go for the things you want to achieve. Anyone know the title of the music that plays at the end? I've heard it a few times befor on other clips.

[Suitecake]

The first 2 minutes of this video were completely devoid of cynicism and sarcasm. That was completely unexpected. Made it very moving.

[lowtalkerr]

@7Bosten But England has 4 in the top 10, and it's the size of 1 American state. You cannot judge it on who has the most in the top 10. England only has around 200 total universities, whereas the US has over 4000! Not that i am criticizing any countries education system, but i am pointing out how flawed your point is.