am i the only one who doesn't get ricky gervais? i understand he's the creative force behind the office and the show has a big cult following (i'm an occasional viewer, but the mockumentary style can be nauseating - as can michael scott) and is revered in britain, but i just don't get his appeal. all of his movies - from ghost town to the invention of lying - have been relative flops and his two "critically acclaimed" seres (the uk version of the office and hbo's extras) both ended their runs after 13 episodes (i.e. before their staying power could be established). and, when the award shows roll him out to present an award, his jokes just fall flat or come across as harsh, which i guess is the "british humor" americans just don't get. the reason i'm writing this is because ricky has been tapped to host this year's golden globe ceremony, an awards show that hasn't had a host since 1995 (and that's the way i like it). the golden globes is one of my favorite shows because it honors both tv and movies, with categories for comedies and dramas in each. the fact that they are host-less is a plus, too; it means i don't have to sit through awkward jokes that slow down the show. but, come this january 17th, i'm going to have to sit through ricky gervais making awkward and annoying commentary throughout the show. am i alone in this boat or are there other people who just don't get gervais?
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