He is not funny or particularly bright. He's also a dogmatically stupid atheist and a sadistic bully. The United Kingdom is a ruined nation because of pseudointellectual beta-male twats like Ricky Gervais and his pal Stephen Merchant. Instead of using their fame to draw attention to the political corruption of the UK's media and parliament, they attack people who believe in God because the public morality of England is completely destroyed yet. There's still a little sliver of decency and greatness in the British soul that the comedian needs to mock, while stealing Bill Hick's jokes.