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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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BBC News

Ricky Gervais defends 'taboo' comedy after backlash

The comedian's new Netflix special has been described as "dangerous", "anti-gay" and "anti trans".

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

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

Ricky Gervais defended his stance and said that his set was not anti-trans. The British comedian, during his set, mentions trans women and says, “I love the new women.

2 years ago·India

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The Independent

Ricky Gervais says ‘taboo’ jokes ‘don’t mean anything’ amid Netflix backlash

Comic’s latest special has been branded as ‘dangerous, anti-trans rants masquerading as jokes’ by LGBTQ+ rights organisation GLAAD

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

'Real life is much worse' Ricky Gervais defends 'taboo' jokes in Netflix series

RICKY GERVAIS stepped in to defend his new Netflix series during an appearance on The One Show as he admitted real life is worse than his jokes.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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New York Post

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

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

2 years ago·New York, United States

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Stuff

Ricky Gervais' defends 'taboo' comedy as his Netflix SuperNature special blasted as 'anti-trans rants'

The comedian ridicules transgender women in his Netflix special and has since defended making jokes about "taboo subjects" after his new show drew criticism.

2 years ago·New Zealand

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