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Ricky Gervais Pushes The Envelope With Controversial Globes Opening Monologue
Posted on Mon Jan 16, 2012 07:55 AM PDT
Ricky Gervais has hosted the Golden Globes three times, and at last night's ceremony, the British comedian wasn't afraid to poke fun at certain celebrities during his opening monologue.
Right off the bat, Gervais told the crowd:
"For any of you who don't know, the Golden Globes are just like the Oscars, but without all that esteem. The Golden Globes are to the Oscars what Kim Kardashian is to Kate Middleton. A bit louder, a bit trashier, a bit drunker, and more easily bought. Allegedly. Nothing's been proved."
Gervais then took a swipe at Eddie Murphy ... who had pulled out of hosting the Oscars. He went on to say:
"But who needs the Oscars? Not me. And not Eddie Murphy. He walked out on them, and good for him. But when the man who said yes to Norbit says no to you, you know you're in trouble. I love Eddie Murphy. He loves dressing up, doesn't he. Versatile. He's versatile. No, he is."
As for the Hollywood Foreign Press inviting him back to host, he said:
"They actually gave me a list of rules. I'm going to ignore them, but I thought it would be good to read them out. This is real, ok? No profanity. That's fine. I've got a huge vocabulary. No nudity. See, that's a shame. Because I've got a huge ... vocabulary. But a tiny penis. No, no. Doesn't matter. It works. Don't worry about it. It's fine. And I'm not to libel anyone. And I must not mention Mel Gibson this year. Not his private life, his politics, his recent films, and especially not Jodie Foster's Beaver."
Oh, Ricky.
Did you like Ricky Gervais as host of the Golden Globes?
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Comments
Brand is scary looking.
Russell looks 15 or 20 years older than he really is.
I think he's so funny
Yeah, he's funny looking alright.
Hopefully, all goes well for Russell. Seems like a sweet guy. I'm more apt to question Katy and her parents, than Russell.
Katy Perry tweeted homosexual comments toward Madonna yesterday saying she would tap that puss. Katy might really be a crazy Lesbo. What a shame...
Leave him alone, you parasites! He's just a guy trying to get on with his life.
Sigh, no wonder celebs think they are gods, you have people across the street waiting and camping out to catch a glimpse of people that are PARTYING and living their life while they are still screaming for random celebs no one will care about in 10 years. WHEN WILL IT END?