TCIB
Well-Known Member
I remember him being really reluctant to do standup at that live 8 thing and thinking "i know why", Gervais that is. His actual wit is low so his live ability is terrible, it really showed to. As i writer/scripted he is very good but the closest stuff to on the spot with was his dialogue with Karl which ofc is still scripted. Even a comment like "my aunty nora would fucking love that" when they reviewed the China episode (old bloke walking around with a poo stool). That would show he had something about him but no proper annoying giggling is all you got. The only thing that comes off the cuff to him is kebab chilli sauce.Agree with Gervais. I enjoyed The Office but everything else just no. His standup is painful imo.
There is a reason he is never on these comedy panel shows where actual wit is needed. He is weak in hollywood to so not having it he is to famous to go on one.