Paul Drinkwater/NBCThere has been much debate regarding Ricky Gervais’ latest Golden Globes antics, but he’s now suggested he may actually have censored his own routine.
The creator of The Office has been publicly defending himself on Twitter following the awards show one week ago, and he has some pretty good points for his critics to consider.
What has been made abundantly clear is that Gervais will not allow anyone, other than himself, to decide what is and isn’t fair game as material – and rightly so.
I'd love to tell you the jokes I told Jane I was going to do at The Golden Globes to frighten her, but even I think they're career ending.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 17, 2016
If you think people saying I went too far is bad, imagine how bad I'd feel if people said I didn't go far enough. That would really hurt.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 16, 2016
The 54-year-old still had another Caitlyn Jenner joke hidden up his sleeve…
I've only ever killed at The Golden Globes.
Never on the road.— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 16, 2016
And then he shared his thoughts on offensive jokes…
Don't TRY to offend anyone. That's pointless. Just be honest & enjoy free speech & loads will be offended anyway. Then it's not your fault.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 18, 2016
Some people are offended by mixed marriage, gay marriage, not worshiping their God…so what? Fuck 'em. Have a nice day :)
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 18, 2016
Offence is good. It makes people think. It makes people confront an issue. And just because you're offended doesn't mean you're right.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 18, 2016
Everyone has the right to be offended. Everyone has the right to offend. But no one has the right to never be offended.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 18, 2016
Well said Ricky, well said.
But the question remains, what the hell kind of jokes did he choose not to tell?!
