My favorite was when they sent him to China and he was like " what if I get there and all they have to eat is frogs or something, and so I end up eating it to survive but end up liking it then get back home and cant get any frogs anymore?" Then when he got there, he saw some lady cooking frog legs I think it was lolol
I mean he seemed to come out of it pretty well off all things considered. But even if they did, it wouldn't even reach the top 10 of shady things Ricky Gervais has been involved in
I've only heard a few small clips of this, and it just feels like they're picking on him, and being all smugly superior. It feels like them kicking down. It was gross.
It is but it's worth it when you listen to more Karl and realize most of the time he's actually like a modern-day Socrates. Sometimes though he really is just an idiot.
Absolutley not if you go back to what merchant is talking about here. the xfm shows and the real early stuff are all over youtube and its karl in his purest. really was them just assking his opinion on stuff. of course when the podcast got succesfull and it was marketable it was played up a bit. but as weird s it sounds Karl is no fool. he was the head f production at a fairly successful radio station before gervais and merchand came across him
So much of the time Karl says something fairly insightful and Ricky barks "AH HAH HAH WHAT A MORON" and that's your first clue that Ricky is kind of a piece of shit
I literally just saw yesterday that I still have my pirated copy on an old hard drive and told myself I was gonna watch it again while I'm snowed in this weekend. I love that and his other one I had...I forget what it was called, hang on...The Moaning of Life.
Have you seen the moaning of life with him? It's great. I swear he is doing a bit. Just comites to being peculiar. So many things he says aren't in fact stupid, just wild and a weird mashup of thoughts. Often more profound the more you dwell on them. Then again he could just be an idiot.
CorgisButtsDriveMeNuts
So variation of Patrice O'Neal then?
jrntn
Bro picked the Idiot Savant perk, fucking legend
1800Allen
What interview is this from?
TomBrokaw
I did not know that Wheatley had a radio show!
knudude
TwoBitGreaser
A little round-headed buffoon.
UncleMartha
As much as I like Stephen Merchant, I fucking hate Ricky Gervais.
dootdootiamgroot
My favorite was when they sent him to China and he was like " what if I get there and all they have to eat is frogs or something, and so I end up eating it to survive but end up liking it then get back home and cant get any frogs anymore?" Then when he got there, he saw some lady cooking frog legs I think it was lolol
Niagaran
How does that make him an idiot? Having an odd/unique take on things doesn't mean he's stupid.
DrVinnyBoomBotch
https://youtu.be/DXokO8zkmW4?si=OTX0MmtLsLyN9WzN
blaghart
>Ricky Gervais, transphobe and far right delusional moron
And that's also probably why this interview is with Stephen Merchant and not Ricky Gervais.
WackyWavingFlailingArmTubeMan
Idiot abroad is what they are what they are talking about
Xaiydee
Nah that came after. The Ricky Gervais Show is what this is for
FatboyRich
From a time that never was
pfunk81
When doing his Karl's character traits, he rolled a crit 20 for Wisdom and a 1 for Intelligence.
heyletsbefriends
did they just like take advantage of some mentally challenged guy?
jrntn
I mean he seemed to come out of it pretty well off all things considered. But even if they did, it wouldn't even reach the top 10 of shady things Ricky Gervais has been involved in
azazyel
I know someone like that but he's more self aware. He actually realizes from our reaction when he says something crazy.
azazyel
I can't think of a good example but if someone said, "I talked with Tim today, he doesn't believe dolphins are real" that'd track
Rapbot20
Head like a fucking orange
Mountaineer30680
On a toothpick...
WackyWavingFlailingArmTubeMan
This sounds like this is who Diane Morgan based Philomena Cunks persona on
DrewK98
Exactly who I was thinking of.
busterfixxitt
I've only heard a few small clips of this, and it just feels like they're picking on him, and being all smugly superior. It feels like them kicking down. It was gross.
CrimeThinker
It is but it's worth it when you listen to more Karl and realize most of the time he's actually like a modern-day Socrates. Sometimes though he really is just an idiot.
itsthejacket
Absolutley not if you go back to what merchant is talking about here. the xfm shows and the real early stuff are all over youtube and its karl in his purest. really was them just assking his opinion on stuff. of course when the podcast got succesfull and it was marketable it was played up a bit. but as weird s it sounds Karl is no fool. he was the head f production at a fairly successful radio station before gervais and merchand came across him
CeruleanK
So much of the time Karl says something fairly insightful and Ricky barks "AH HAH HAH WHAT A MORON" and that's your first clue that Ricky is kind of a piece of shit
TheSpindrifter
Why y'all booing this person for being correct? Take my upvote.
UncleMartha
Kind of?
casualgenderquestion2718
“Massive” is a kind
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Thojira
that type of genius where you are not sure if he is one
Salmivalli
The Poet
DrewK98
He's not wrong.
Bob122872
"Congress Tart!"
Doctorfatherson
Can't find em in London
Nooooooooooooooooooooo
Love Karl Pilkington so much and was just considering rewatching that show where he goes around the world 😂
LateNightBunnyParty
I literally just saw yesterday that I still have my pirated copy on an old hard drive and told myself I was gonna watch it again while I'm snowed in this weekend. I love that and his other one I had...I forget what it was called, hang on...The Moaning of Life.
Nooooooooooooooooooooo
Hey neighbor! I'm waiting to get snowed in too!
LateNightBunnyParty
Watched the first 2 episodes with the kid earlier. They're still great. Enjoy that snow! It's about to get buck wild!
revoltingdeceased
Have you seen the moaning of life with him? It's great. I swear he is doing a bit. Just comites to being peculiar. So many things he says aren't in fact stupid, just wild and a weird mashup of thoughts. Often more profound the more you dwell on them. Then again he could just be an idiot.
texscot
To be fair, a broken clock is correct twice per day. Karl wanders into facts and logic occasionally, yet something isn’t right with that bloke.
whatexactlyisthefunctionofarubberduck
Idiot abroad
IHaveAGuyForEverything
No, he’s a bloke, not a broad. /s
HandoB4Javert
In 2026, this needs a disclaimer to narrow it down...
Gestalt7
*...not that one
PeacefullyDejected
I absolutely loved that show.
SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem
When Idiot Aboard was airing on TV, the world was a better place. I loved watching that show so much.