OK, for those of you fellow atheists (and theists) who arn't familar with Karl Pilkington, you really gotta watch this video, its in 2 parts.
Its Ricky Gervais teaching his mate Karl about Science that he has no knowledge about, bare in mind his views on many things are so odd and stupid that its just so stupid, and he dosent make it up either....have fun ;D
Part 1;
http://youtu.be/qf5qWU1yO4o
Part 2;
http://youtu.be/uqP8S2pCAO4
"Leave it to Steven Hawkin to do it, course he can sit there and think about, he's got nothing else to do."
I want them to do another "Idiot Abroad."
I don't like Ricky Gervais, I think he's a pompous prick and if Karl is as dumb as is made out he's simply an unwitting stooge for Gervais's amusement, if not, it's just a set up for Gervais to pontificate. Thanks for posting the clips, they simply confirmed for me what a despicable arrogant pig Gervais actually is.
Quote from: Tank on August 18, 2011, 08:30:55 AM
I don't like Ricky Gervais, I think he's a pompous prick and if Karl is as dumb as is made out he's simply an unwitting stooge for Gervais's amusement, if not, it's just a set up for Gervais to pontificate. Thanks for posting the clips, they simply confirmed for me what a despicable arrogant pig Gervais actually is.
Even if Karl is really that dumb and it isn't simply an act, Gervais is helping him make easy fucking money. Karl was paid to travel around the world and make funny and stupid comments about other cultures. So I wouldn't say he is simply a "stooge for Gervais's amusement." They seem to have a symbiotic relationship and I find both funny.
Personally, I think it is an act. I think Karl is a comedian first, and an idiot second. I hope that makes sense.
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on August 18, 2011, 08:48:48 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 18, 2011, 08:30:55 AM
I don't like Ricky Gervais, I think he's a pompous prick and if Karl is as dumb as is made out he's simply an unwitting stooge for Gervais's amusement, if not, it's just a set up for Gervais to pontificate. Thanks for posting the clips, they simply confirmed for me what a despicable arrogant pig Gervais actually is.
Even if Karl is really that dumb and it isn't simply an act, Gervais is helping him make easy fucking money. Karl was paid to travel around the world and make funny and stupid comments about other cultures. So I wouldn't say he is simply a "stooge for Gervais's amusement." They seem to have a symbiotic relationship and I find both funny.
Personally, I think it is an act. I think Karl is a comedian first, and an idiot second. I hope that makes sense.
If they can make a living out of it then great, good luck to them ;D Personally I have a huge aversion to 'victim humor'. I'm not sure why it just rubs me totally up the wrong way. It's possibly that when I take a personality test I invariably come out with a 'mentoring' outlook and making somebody look stupid, for whatever reason, is just the total antithesis of mentoring somebody.
Quote from: Tank on August 18, 2011, 08:54:28 AM
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on August 18, 2011, 08:48:48 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 18, 2011, 08:30:55 AM
I don't like Ricky Gervais, I think he's a pompous prick and if Karl is as dumb as is made out he's simply an unwitting stooge for Gervais's amusement, if not, it's just a set up for Gervais to pontificate. Thanks for posting the clips, they simply confirmed for me what a despicable arrogant pig Gervais actually is.
Even if Karl is really that dumb and it isn't simply an act, Gervais is helping him make easy fucking money. Karl was paid to travel around the world and make funny and stupid comments about other cultures. So I wouldn't say he is simply a "stooge for Gervais's amusement." They seem to have a symbiotic relationship and I find both funny.
Personally, I think it is an act. I think Karl is a comedian first, and an idiot second. I hope that makes sense.
If they can make a living out of it then great, good luck to them ;D Personally I have a huge aversion to 'victim humor'. I'm not sure why it just rubs me totally up the wrong way. It's possibly that when I take a personality test I invariably come out with a 'mentoring' outlook and making somebody look stupid, for whatever reason, is just the total antithesis of mentoring somebody.
I personally have always enjoyed that type of humor. I also find really stupid people hilarious, otherwise it would just anger me. I completely understand where your coming from though.
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on August 18, 2011, 06:45:21 AM
"Leave it to Steven Hawkin to do it, course he can sit there and think about, he's got nothing else to do."
I want them to do another "Idiot Abroad."
Yes, There is An Idiot Abroad 2: The Bucket List coming soon :)
here is the blog that gives you all the latest news;
http://www.rickygervais.com/thissideofthetruth.php
On an interesting subject about the above comments, There has been alot of skeptical people on him. Well here is my view on this one, aswell as what Ricky and Steve have said against claims that Karl is just a charachter, i can simply add that I have been to Manchester (Karl's home city) many many times to visit my friend, and in her area where she lives, which is a kind of working class area, its amazing how many people i have come accross who are simular to Karl in the regards of his odd thoughts and petty minded ways, and seems that many of who i have met in these areas, like Karl didnt seem to gain very much education from school and according to the kinda culture alot of Mancunians have (mainly in working class areas) the way they communicate to each other, i just cant see that its suprising that Karl is for real
So i do beleive Karl is pretty much for real, but at the same time, i can say he's nothing new LOL
Quote from: Tank on August 18, 2011, 08:30:55 AM
I don't like Ricky Gervais, I think he's a pompous prick and if Karl is as dumb as is made out he's simply an unwitting stooge for Gervais's amusement, if not, it's just a set up for Gervais to pontificate. Thanks for posting the clips, they simply confirmed for me what a despicable arrogant pig Gervais actually is.
Finally somebody that shares my view on Ricky Gervais. However I do find Karl Pilkinton hilarious.
Quote from: Crow on August 18, 2011, 06:53:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 18, 2011, 08:30:55 AM
I don't like Ricky Gervais, I think he's a pompous prick and if Karl is as dumb as is made out he's simply an unwitting stooge for Gervais's amusement, if not, it's just a set up for Gervais to pontificate. Thanks for posting the clips, they simply confirmed for me what a despicable arrogant pig Gervais actually is.
Finally somebody that shares my view on Ricky Gervais. However I do find Karl Pilkinton hilarious.
I like Karl too. I saw some of his world trip. He's the exact oposite of Micheal Palin ;D
Quote from: Lizarda on August 18, 2011, 02:34:58 PM
On an interesting subject about the above comments, There has been alot of skeptical people on him. Well here is my view on this one, aswell as what Ricky and Steve have said against claims that Karl is just a charachter, i can simply add that I have been to Manchester (Karl's home city) many many times to visit my friend, and in her area where she lives, which is a kind of working class area, its amazing how many people i have come accross who are simular to Karl in the regards of his odd thoughts and petty minded ways, and seems that many of who i have met in these areas, like Karl didnt seem to gain very much education from school and according to the kinda culture alot of Mancunians have (mainly in working class areas) the way they communicate to each other, i just cant see that its suprising that Karl is for real
So i do beleive Karl is pretty much for real, but at the same time, i can say he's nothing new LOL
Did you catch any of them dancing like The Happy Mondays?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePrNzPsX3kA&feature=related
I don't think Karl Pilkington is an act in the same way as AL Murray's pub landlord is. But I do think he has a certain type of dry sense of humour. So he is daft in the same way as Les Dawson was a terrible pianist....if that makes any sense.
Quote from: Ragnar on August 18, 2011, 11:43:09 PM
Quote from: Lizarda on August 18, 2011, 02:34:58 PM
On an interesting subject about the above comments, There has been alot of skeptical people on him. Well here is my view on this one, aswell as what Ricky and Steve have said against claims that Karl is just a charachter, i can simply add that I have been to Manchester (Karl's home city) many many times to visit my friend, and in her area where she lives, which is a kind of working class area, its amazing how many people i have come accross who are simular to Karl in the regards of his odd thoughts and petty minded ways, and seems that many of who i have met in these areas, like Karl didnt seem to gain very much education from school and according to the kinda culture alot of Mancunians have (mainly in working class areas) the way they communicate to each other, i just cant see that its suprising that Karl is for real
So i do beleive Karl is pretty much for real, but at the same time, i can say he's nothing new LOL
Did you catch any of them dancing like The Happy Mondays?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePrNzPsX3kA&feature=related
I don't think Karl Pilkington is an act in the same way as AL Murray's pub landlord is. But I do think he has a certain type of dry sense of humour. So he is daft in the same way as Les Dawson was a terrible pianist....if that makes any sense.
It makes sense but it sort of implies that Karl is putting on an act as Les Dawson could play the piano very well, he just chose not to for comedy effect.
Quote from: Lizarda on August 18, 2011, 02:34:58 PM
On an interesting subject about the above comments, There has been alot of skeptical people on him. Well here is my view on this one, aswell as what Ricky and Steve have said against claims that Karl is just a charachter, i can simply add that I have been to Manchester (Karl's home city) many many times to visit my friend, and in her area where she lives, which is a kind of working class area, its amazing how many people i have come accross who are simular to Karl in the regards of his odd thoughts and petty minded ways, and seems that many of who i have met in these areas, like Karl didnt seem to gain very much education from school and according to the kinda culture alot of Mancunians have (mainly in working class areas) the way they communicate to each other, i just cant see that its suprising that Karl is for real
So i do beleive Karl is pretty much for real, but at the same time, i can say he's nothing new LOL
Yeah I'm from Manchester and it is a very working class mentality that you find to be like Karls, especially with his generation. I have never questioned if he is legit or not as I have met many with the same outlook, the only thing that sets him apart from the vast majority of those people is that he isn't aggressive or easily angered.
It makes sense but it sort of implies that Karl is putting on an act as Les Dawson could play the piano very well, he just chose not to for comedy effect.
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What I mean is that it isn't scripted. I doubt that Karl could be that saft and be a radio producer at the same time. I think it is just his style of comedy.