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Ricky Gervais Reacts to Backlash Over 'Transphobic' Jokes in Netflix Special Stand-up

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Ricky Gervais has defended making jokes about "taboo subjects" His new Netflix special drew criticism after its release on Tuesday. US LGBT rights group Glaad labelled the show "dangerous", "anti-gay" and "anti trans" He said: "I think that's what comedy is for, really - to get us through stuff"

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GLAAD Slams Ricky Gervais for 'Anti-Trans Rants' in Netflix Special

The organization says the stand-up show conflicts with streamer's policy against content "designed to incite hate or violence"

4 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Ricky Gervais Defends ‘Taboo’ Jokes After Facing Backlash for Netflix Special

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Ricky Gervais defends "taboo" jokes following backlash to Netflix special

Ricky Gervais has defended making jokes about "taboo subjects" following the backlash to his Netflix special 'SuperNature'.

4 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Ricky Gervais defends telling 'taboo' jokes after Stonewall criticism

LGBT rights groups call out the comic for allegedly discriminating against transgender and gay people on SuperNature show

4 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Ricky Gervais defends taboo jokes after mocking trans people in new special

'I want to take the audience to a place hasn't been before even for a split second.'

4 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Ricky Gervais defends ‘taboo’ humor amid backlash over ‘transphobic’ jokes

Ricky Gervais is defending “taboo humor” amid ongoing backlash over his special.

4 years ago·New York, United States

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