Americans either have a sense of humour or, maybe, they just like the press they get from controversy (that could well explain Sarah Palin’s baffling rise in power). We say this because apparently, Ricky Gervais has been asked to host the Golden Globes again.
Of course, you’ll remember that he upset some humourless dullards with a series of jokes that made everyone else laugh.
Dry heaving while pretending to wank-off Hugh Hefner? That’s exactly the sort of thing that will see hecklerspray jumping to our collective feet for a standing ovation. Not to mention ripping celebrity Scientologists a new one.
While smart slebs laughed along (a particular doffing of the cap must go to Robert DeNiro who looked like he was going to shit his pants he was chortling so hard), the Hollywood press decided that they didn’t like some Limey turning up and tearing strips off their hallowed Hollywood.
They took great glee in assuming that he wouldn’t be asked back to the Golden Globes, probably giving Billy Crystal the sly thumbs-up for the gig.
What they didn’t reckon on was the Golden Globes fondness for the money that comes with increased interest over imagined worldwide outrage. The largely insignificant award ceremony became the talk of the town and, should Gervais get next year’s gig, it’ll probably be transmitted live all over the world while they encourage him to go in with studs showing.
This, in fact, could be a turning point for the Golden Globes as they turn it into a comedy roast instead of some backslapping event that no-one outside of LA give two hoots about.
Gervais said:
?I don't know what I could do better. I certainly couldn't get more press for them, that's for sure. The response was staggering.”
“It was discussed on every news channel and chatshow for weeks.?
And now it’s rumoured that he’s going to be asked to host it again. However, we know that Gervais doesn’t like to tread water.
In fact, he’ll probably turn it down and they’ll get Sarah Silverman to do it and… well… she’s about as funny as a blazing school full of children (which isn’t funny at all, should you need the staggeringly obvious pointing out to you).
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Spooky says
Sarah Silverman isn’t the worse comedian out there, but she’s nowhere near Ricky’s level
Jo Green says
They would be lucky to have him as host again, he did a great job! He did exactly what he was supposed to do – get people talking about the event!
Jason says
Ricky Rocks! It’s sad to see people get easily offended or have no sense of humor. And if they get Sarah to host…well, don’t know that I wnat to even tune in for that.