The man behind what may go down in the annals of history as the greatest beatdown of Hollywood elites ever has scored again and he didn’t have to show up to do it.
Comedian Ricky Gervais was awarded the first-ever Golden Globe for best stand-up comedy on television on Sunday night to the chagrin of those in attendance, many of whom took the brunt of his 2020 beat down.
“This is the first time stand-up comedians have been acknowledged at a major awards show. For 80 years, good-looking people threw a party, and now you’ve finally decided to invite the talented people,” comedian Jim Gaffigan said in presenting the award.
Caution: Adult language
I fucking won! pic.twitter.com/qi7np1J6KQ
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 8, 2024
Gervais won the award for his special, “Armageddon,” but Gaffigan accepted on his behalf because he did not bother to attend the festivities.
If that wasn’t sweet enough, consider the who’s who list of liberal “talent” Gervais beat out — other nominees for the award included Amy Schumer, Sarah Silverman, Chris Rock, Trevor Noah, and Wanda Sykes.
Ricky Gervais just beat Amy Schumer, Sarah Silverman, and Wanda Sykes for stand-up comedy performance of the year at the Golden Globes and he didn’t even show up for his award.
Anyway, here’s that one time he destroyed the Hollywood elites to their face. pic.twitter.com/B7kB747LCk
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) January 8, 2024
The award is the fourth Golden Globe Gervais has taken home. In 2003 he won for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy and Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy for “The Office” and in 2006 for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy for “Extras.”
Here’s a quick sampling of some of the delicious responses to the story, as seen on X:
the only thing worse than ricky gervais winning would be if he were actually there to accept his award so somebody up above was looking out for us #GoldenGlobes
— Zoë Rose Bryant (@ZoeRoseBryant) January 8, 2024
Ricky Gervais made the Hollywood elite feel uncomfortable with his off-color jokes even though the jokes were spot on and hilarious. He was a great host.
— JerseyGirl (@SassyJersey) January 8, 2024
ricky gervais winning a golden globe in the year of our God 2024. we should’ve never let them back on tv
— not j*ss (@itsnotjess123) January 8, 2024
He’s trying so hard to force a smile pic.twitter.com/cCnWO0Sv3X
— Phil Braun (@playazball) January 8, 2024
To this day, I cannot believe Ricky Gervais got away with his Golden Globes speech.
He looked into the face of evil and tore the curtain down.
Then walked away without a scratch.
That’s power.
— Alexandra Marshall (@ellymelly) January 8, 2024
They gave you one so they don’t have to listen to you whine.
— Fatty Batty (@PlusSizeBatman) January 8, 2024
Ricky Gervais is loved because he gave them the respect they deserve: None. https://t.co/eYcxj7Tve2
— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) January 8, 2024
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Tom Tillison grew up in Maryland before moving to Central Florida as a young teen. It is in the Sunshine State that he honed both his passion for politics and his writing skills. Tillison also contributes to BizPac Review.
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