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Neil
18-Jan-2011, 11:25 AM
Seems Hollywood is after his blood now?

Yes some of his comments were quite cutting, but what do you expect? That's Ricky Gervais!


“Next up, Eva Longoria has the daunting task of introducing the president of the Hollywood Foreign Press. That’s nothing, I had just had to help him off the toilet and pop his teeth in.”

“Everything this year was three-dimensional, except the characters in The Tourist. I feel bad about that joke. I’m jumping on the bandwagon, because I haven’t even seen that movie. Who has?”

“And thank you to God. For making me an atheist.”

“I love this next presenter; he’s so cool. He’s the star of Iron Man. Two Girls and a Guy. Wonderboys. I’m sorry are these porn films? Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Bowfinger? Up the Academy. Come on! He has done all of those films, but many of you in this room probably know him best from such facilities as The Betty Ford Clinic and the Los Angeles County Jail. Robert Downey, Jr.”

“It’s going to be a night of partying and heaving drinking, or as Charlie Sheen calls it: breakfast.”

“Do you want to go see Cher? No. Why not? Because it’s not 1975.”

“Also not nominated I Love You Phillip Morris. Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor. Two heterosexual actors pretending to be gay. So, the complete opposite of some famous Scientologist… My lawyers helped me with the wording of that joke.”

“Our first presenter is beautiful, talented, and Jewish apparently. Mel Gibson told me that. He’s obsessed. Please welcome Scarlett Johansson.”

“You know our next presenter from such films as Hudson Hawk, Look Who’s Talking, Mercury Rising, Color of Night, The Fifth Element, Hart’s War. Please welcome Aston Kutcher’s dad, Bruce Willis.”

Danny
18-Jan-2011, 12:17 PM
No, celebrities need to stop being babies.

bassman
18-Jan-2011, 12:41 PM
I don't think the celebrities should be upset about it. But personally....I think it just made Gervais look bad. Comedy isn't all about making fun of those around you. He just sunk to levels of the South Park guys. Nothing original to bring to the table, so they make fun.

axlish
18-Jan-2011, 12:53 PM
I think that it is worth noting that Gervais said "They're not here" a few moments after the scientologist comment, and at another point he mentioned "I warned them." I thought that he was pretty mean last year but the Hollywood Foreign Press must have liked it so he amped it up a touch this year. It is all in good fun, and at the end of the day, what does he care? He's rich!

His introduction of Steve Carrell was probably the funniest moment to me. He said something along the lines of "And here's the guy who was, let's be honest, a mediocre actor until I showed up and gave him a part in a remake of a show I made famous. And now whats he doing? Quitting and giving up the cash cow for him and me! Thanks a lot!" As Steve walked out, Ricky walked over to hug him but Steve stiff armed him, holding him off and keeping a straight face. I think Steve was joking but it isn't like we are in on it or anything because Steve's face didn't budge. All around, it made the Globes worth watching.

LouCipherr
18-Jan-2011, 01:26 PM
In this "Politically Correct World" I'm sure most would say he went too far.

Realistically, these people need to stop being whiny douchebags and STFU. You know who you hired to do the job, you know how he is - stick by your decision, or admit you're an idiot who didn't do his research before hiring him, but don't get pissed off at the guy for doing his normal schtick.

God, some of these celebs with thin skin just need to fuck right off.

The 'making fun' thing is something everyone who hosts these shows do. I don't think he "sunk" to anything - he performed at the status quo. What sickens me is now people are going to get pissed at him? :rolleyes:


***edited to add: I'm not a Gervais fan, just FYI.

DjfunkmasterG
18-Jan-2011, 01:33 PM
I personally don't care for the man... BUT, I did watch his opening monologue and I did chuckle quite a bit. The Hugh Hefner jokes was probably the funniest. Even Bobby DeNiro was LHSFAO

But Boo fucking hoo hoo is the stars are offended. I am sure you'll get over it when you wipe away your tears with your next $20,000,000 acting check.

AcesandEights
18-Jan-2011, 02:36 PM
Sounds like he said some funny stuff and a lot of things a ton of people happen to think anyway. I was watching the Pats/Jets game with friends so I didn't tune in.

axlish
18-Jan-2011, 03:27 PM
Sounds like he said some funny stuff and a lot of things a ton of people happen to think anyway. I was watching the Pats/Jets game with friends so I didn't tune in.

It came on right after the game ended.

bassman
18-Jan-2011, 03:30 PM
Was it just me or did Cristian Bale seem hammered? He seemed awfully excited for his normal, brooding self.

And what did he say to Deniro? He started pointing and saying something to him, but it bleeped it out like he was cursing at him. :shifty:

DjfunkmasterG
18-Jan-2011, 03:42 PM
Was it just me or did Cristian Bale seem hammered? He seemed awfully excited for his normal, brooding self.

And what did he say to Deniro? He started pointing and saying something to him, but it bleeped it out like he was cursing at him. :shifty:

Hey BOBBY... DO YOU, FUCKING LIKE, HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS?

MikePizzoff
18-Jan-2011, 03:45 PM
Was it just me or did Cristian Bale seem hammered? He seemed awfully excited for his normal, brooding self.

And what did he say to Deniro? He started pointing and saying something to him, but it bleeped it out like he was cursing at him. :shifty:

Here you go:

"I just told him he's the shit. You see an actor of that caliber and Robert Duvall… I don't know if he's here… those guys are the shit," Bale joked to a room full of reporters backstage. "I just wanted to say I'm proud to be in the same room as him."