News and Commentary

Ricky Gervais: Cancel Culture Bullies ‘Other People Into’ Blacklisting Public Figures

Paul Bois
Ricky Gervais: Cancel Culture Bullies ‘Other People Into’ Blacklisting Public Figures
Christopher Polk/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

Comedian Ricky Gervais has long been an opponent of cancel culture and the excesses of political correctness in general, though he recently distinguished between the public holding someone accountable for their actions and canceling someone based on what they said or did.

During an episode of the podcast “SmartLess” with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, Gervais said that being woke in today’s environment could be taboo in the next 10 years based on cultural shifts.

Got a tip worth investigating?

Your information could be the missing piece to an important story. Submit your tip today and make a difference.

Submit Tip