"The best thing about being dead is, you don't know about it. It's like being stupid, it's only painful for others." -Ricky Gervais 2k19

@eduardoandres5989

4 жыл бұрын

thats actually an old quote....im sure ricky heard it long ago as well

@KingAlpaca

4 жыл бұрын

@@eduardoandres5989 Very very very old, and it disturbed me he doesn't seem to know it.

@superberniecat5042

4 жыл бұрын

@@KingAlpaca he's also said it on this show before

@tylermurray4706

4 жыл бұрын

@@superberniecat5042 every time

@AlecBrady

4 жыл бұрын

@@KingAlpaca Where's it from?

Stephen: What do you think happens after we die? Keanu: I know the people who love us will miss us Riki: It's only painful to others, lol

@johngalactus4014

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@roof1975

4 жыл бұрын

Putting the religious dude in his place... Lol

@Enzorgullochapin

4 жыл бұрын

"Faith: Pretending to know things you don't know" by Dr. Peter Boghossian

@maraudamemes

4 жыл бұрын

@@johngalactus4014 The fuck kind of reply is that? You put 3 laughing emojis and you could of just read and leave. Useless reply and what the fuck kind of last name is that too lmao "gAlAcTuS"

@SY-ct1xr

4 жыл бұрын

Swee Moe you’re a bundle of joy. Have a hug - you need it! And a big gay kiss xxx

I'm suspicious of people who don't like dogs, but I trust a dog when it doesn't like a person. - Bill Murray

@GenderBender201

4 жыл бұрын

JudgeJeana ironically, Bill Murray is an asshole

@tk24ism

4 жыл бұрын

@Explodingtraps - That is just a critique on all of humanity, which all things considered, is fair enough..

@wfvesely

4 жыл бұрын

I understand the basic thought process, but try being me when I was in kindergarten being attacked by a dog that was bigger than me. I still like dogs but when one growls at me I’m always on edge and always will be. Obviously you didn’t take this type of situation into consideration because if you had you wouldn’t of made the statement.

@Prince_Luci

4 жыл бұрын

Dogs don’t attack for no reason. You were the one that made them nervous enough to defend themselves from you.

@jingyulee96

4 жыл бұрын

It's meant to be a one-liner, gang. No need to dissect its logic, or lack thereof.

“I don’t believe in anything supernatural” stares at Colbert 💀

@973walid

4 жыл бұрын

That moment was gold xD

@absolutelytemp1147

4 жыл бұрын

As Louis CK pointed out Stephen looks like no people

@Bill_Garthright

4 жыл бұрын

He doesn't believe in anything supernatural? How does he explain magic leprechauns, then? :)

@steved8714

4 жыл бұрын

@@Bill_Garthright Imagination

@sdfkjgh

4 жыл бұрын

"That's impossible. Trolls don't exist." "Then how do you explain the dead unicorns?"

He is committed to his fashion choice. I don’t think I saw him wearing anything other black T-shirt and jeans.

@Deviant69

4 жыл бұрын

its a shirt. a t-shirt has sleeves

@zakkapradana7180

4 жыл бұрын

Its slimming

@danieltanasec

4 жыл бұрын

@@Deviant69 Huh?

@nemanjap8768

4 жыл бұрын

@@Deviant69 nice try troll( or you are really stupid )

@hd-xc2lz

4 жыл бұрын

@@Deviant69 Actually, it may not be a t-shirt in the sense that the price tag is in the $300 range, and if you wander into a high end men's shop where they sell such absurdly priced items they often will not refer to them as t-shirts.

I like how when Ricky gervais is on Colbert it always turns into an existential debate

@lepetitchat123

4 жыл бұрын

asdabir Colbert was completely clueless

@allnargles

4 жыл бұрын

Ricky is a trolling expert and knows Stephen is religious. I love them both entirely and unconditionally btw.

@Commandovah

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@yevgeniyaleshchenko849

3 жыл бұрын

@@lepetitchat123 No, he wasn't, it was a good conversation, come on

@SleepIntoTheDiamondLife

3 жыл бұрын

@@lepetitchat123 nice username

10 minutes and 31 seconds of Stephen Colbert using all of his lateshow expertise to try and steer the topic away from death

@luckyjasonfan

4 жыл бұрын

.... and trying to Stump the Agnostic to make him _admit_ Dogs are great because of God! 😏 Or he wanted Ricky to *admit* he DOES believe in Something "magical" i.e. the Dog missing him! 🤔

@rumple269

4 жыл бұрын

@Chaos Burrito He wasn't running away from death, he was desperately pushing for it. None of you have a clue.

@idunnowhatimdoin

4 жыл бұрын

I think Ricky does that because Stephen does it with faith. He keeps asking people about their religious views. They were trying to make each other uncomfortable I guess.

@legiaourbana96

4 жыл бұрын

And failing...

@percyweasley9301

3 жыл бұрын

6Stephen's brother died in plan crash. I think that'swhy he is curious about death.*

"At the end of a day an octopus really, all it is, is a head really" -Karl Pilkignton to Ricky Gervais

@godisbollocks

4 жыл бұрын

Only thing is the arms all have a mind of their own.

@Ludifant

4 жыл бұрын

You could say the same about humans? We have no nails or teeth to speak of, no claws, talons, no muscles to back them up, no way of surviving. Accept... Octopusses can go anywhere the brain fits (it can collapse it´s head, same can be said for humans.

@lievenvanloo6011

4 жыл бұрын

​@@Ludifant humans can collapse their head? I mean, sure, but they won't be alive afterwards xp

@JuhaAuvinen

4 жыл бұрын

Jellyfish are 97% water or something, so how much are they doing? Just give them another 3% and make them water. -KP- head like a f'n orange

@ramirosan145

4 жыл бұрын

Do we need them?

I can't help but grin from ear to ear when these two men are on the same stage together

@margotgray3330

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you .... my thoughts verbalised (or typed).

@purrbugaloo

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@susannet.401

4 жыл бұрын

Yes usually but this time it was kinda weird! I had a feeling that Ricky wasn’t his usual self

@steved8714

4 жыл бұрын

@@margotgray3330 Werbalised

@bubujooestes1499

4 жыл бұрын

Love love Ricky. He is sooo funny.But why does he interject death in every sentence.Does he have a premonition or no not a death wish!!!!!!!

I know comedians use their material more than once but I could swear that these two had nearly the exact same conversation sometime in the last couple years.

@OldFellaDave

4 жыл бұрын

Every time he's on ...

@yew2oob954

4 жыл бұрын

Stephen is Catholic...he likes hearing the same thing over and over...its comforting to him.

@aqua-mina

4 жыл бұрын

yew 2oob 😂

@BigSirZebras

4 жыл бұрын

@@yew2oob954 hahaha

@TitoTimTravels

4 жыл бұрын

Every time he is on. Not sure if it is Stephen not having enough imagination to talk about anything else, or Ricky asks for it. Getting repetitive.

As my Dad used to say, after a certain age, the only thing that makes life tolerable is the secure knowledge that at least, one day, it'll end.

@Mel-lj5cq

4 жыл бұрын

whenever my dad talks about the afterlife im always like "you want another one??? this hasn't been enough??"

@Chief2Moon

4 жыл бұрын

islanti You have some special powers to be able to know one's from another's political by their reference to death. Not that I noticed many comments ASKING for death, whether talked about or not, for us all, death is inevitable, But then republicans demonstrate an extreme talent for burying their heads in the sand to avoid seeing or hearing unpleasant things about their role model, Mr. Trump.😂🙄

@Medium341

4 жыл бұрын

@Mike Hegarty death is not inevitable

@carolynworthington8996

4 жыл бұрын

islanti your second question is a symptom of stupidity. A couple of funny/cynical Dads in the comments above!

@Chief2Moon

4 жыл бұрын

High Af Cow The world awaits the presentation of your evidence🙄😀😆😂

I love listening/watching intelligent people talk and/or entertain us. He is a gem of a person. Truly one of a kind.

"There's nothing wrong with being dead" Honestly, a mood

I just love Ricky's devotion to dogs. I like him more and more every time he's on this show.

I find myself just sitting and smiling at the screen whenever Ricky is on. 💜

Ricky Gervais: "I've got less summers now than I've ever had." Stannis Bratheon: "Fewer."

@christinearmington

4 жыл бұрын

Scott Jordan Yes.

@kelly2fly

4 жыл бұрын

Ser Davos Seaworth

@loot6

4 жыл бұрын

Lol that's true. But does anyone really ever use that grammar form? I think it should probably be replaced since language does evolve over time.

@bestusernameever1548

4 жыл бұрын

@@loot6 ..Since language does evolve(or maybe devolve) over time.

Gervais is an international treasure.

I love how colbert stays firm on what he believes and challenges guests with different ideas than him instead of just sucking up and agreeing with everything they say.

@purrbugaloo

4 жыл бұрын

He gets so happy when a Catholic like Jim Gaffigan is on. Lol.

I absolutely love colbert and ricky's chemistry. they bring the best out of each other. just like ricky and letterman years back.

Ricky Gervais has the most genuine laugh of a guest i have ever heard,even in other interviews

Stephen and Ricky is a friendship I didn't know I needed but I am here for it!

Ricky: God isn't real, sorry. Stephen: That dog doesn't love you back. SORRY.

@nonedefense8296

4 жыл бұрын

both true statements but at least the dog has the ability to prove he exists.

@CanItAlready

4 жыл бұрын

None Defense Have you ever had a dog?

@BarbaraManor

4 жыл бұрын

Ricky, Stephen, neither does god love you (anybody) back, very sorry! :-)

@nonedefense8296

4 жыл бұрын

@Oggatha Christie yes ma'am. you are correct. with out over analyzing my silly joke allow me to add the asterisk that in the case of that specific dog I find it more likely that he accepted Ricky and his interactions, but his heart and true love was most likely reserved for his trainer. thankyou for holding my statement accountable and I hope I've cleared that up.

@nonedefense8296

4 жыл бұрын

@@CanItAlready I've had many in my 40 years on this earth. my current dog is named Grublett and he loves us as much as the dog in Ricky's story loves his trainer (and not Ricky as was the point of the joke). i hope I've cleared that up and we can smoke some weed together some time.

This is actually the first time I've ever heard Stephen say he doesn't always have faith, and Ricky say that he has some.

"Being dead is like being stupid: it's only painful for others." Best line I've heard all day. :-)

One of the many things I love about Ricky Gervais is that he has fangs, bless him. Love his deadpan delivery, superstar!

@puirYorick

4 жыл бұрын

Many people who grew up outside of the US have normal human canine teeth or "fangs" as you've called them. It's one of those proclivities that American people falsely believe to be universal to the species.

@michellemcmiken8952

4 жыл бұрын

@@puirYorick Easier to gnaw on our enemies?

@puirYorick

4 жыл бұрын

@@michellemcmiken8952 I see. Hopefully you will find your way back to your friends again one day soon. Then, perhaps, return to nuzzles and nibbling at the most. Cheers!

@rini6

4 жыл бұрын

His friend, Bowie, had the best fangs until he had caps later in life. It’s an English thing. They don’t believe in perfect chiclet teeth.

Two very wise men, as well as comedic geniuses, on top of being two lovely human beings. In the same room and talking to each other. What a dream! I could listen to them for hours.

@upturnedblousecollar5811

Жыл бұрын

I could watch these two discussing every topic imaginable just because it's so entertaining. I'm sure it would culminate in both of them discussing death but that's a plus.

Damn, I love Ricky Gervais! Always a cheeky interview.

@Chief2Moon

4 жыл бұрын

C J Yes sir, he's the best!

What I love so much about Ricky is that he's not just a fearless comedian but he's SMART... a killer combination :)

"It's only painful for others" This man is amazinggg

Ricky: we're all going to die soon. Stephen: your dog doesn't love you. WELP

@oldrrocr

4 жыл бұрын

Guess that's why Ricky always wears a 10 year old T-shirt - hand me down from Simon Cowell.

There actually is evidence that dogs love and are as emotionally attached as we are. Funny, I am living Ricky Gervais' dream retirement.

I have the exact same "opt out of society, grab me a castle and hundreds of rescue dogs" dream

Humor is the only answer to madness.:)

@HUNKragor

4 жыл бұрын

And medication

@ednamartinez9609

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe every native American laughing their asses of saying karma is a bitch

@eartherinfire

4 жыл бұрын

And art

@bige8949

4 жыл бұрын

@@TMRhyno Knowing when to laugh is the difference.

@kubrox91

4 жыл бұрын

Mel Brooks says "Humor is just another defense against the universe"

always a good philosophical discussion with these two between the jokes

I thought at the beginning as the audience was applauding, Ricky would turn to them and say his famous: "Shut Up!" lol

@lar9299

4 жыл бұрын

literally, read it with his voice in my head hahahaha

@EverthingsApple

4 жыл бұрын

Or as it would be on that show... "Shut the BLEEEEPPPPP up"

Most contagious laugh ever.

Ricky is so fun. Everything he touches turn to gold.

"It'll be fine, because we'll all be dead soon." Immediate LIKE

Keanu and Ricky have same approach to death. One makes you feel, other makes you laugh

Ricky Gervais has the best laugh! Love watching him laugh.

I love Ricky’s and Stephen’s conversations 😭

man I love Ricky, he's such a skeptical empiricist

always a treat to see these two fine gentlemen together.

“..but my cat’s on Twitter - someone will tell her.” 😂😂😂

@bebeh_gee

4 жыл бұрын

This is true btw lol

@james.a.delancey

4 жыл бұрын

Bebeh Gunayan I know 😂

“Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome Ricky Gervais, King of the Dogs”

This was greatest back and forth on this show I've ever seen. Lolol

Nick Fury: "We've got a thing!" Dog Man: "I've got to feed the dogs."

He is not only incredibly funny but mostly, incredibly intelligent.

Ollie's 16 years already!? Time sure flies.

@purrbugaloo

4 жыл бұрын

Ollie is so beautiful and her twitter is so funny. @myleftfang

Ricky Gervais just went on national television to give 30 thousand people an existential crisis... bravo. Troll Level 900!

These spiritual segments are actually super insightful. I feel good.

I love their conversation. It's always so interesting to hear their subtle or on the face differences in their believes. Refreshing and so respectful.

I'm loving their ongoing discussion about the nearness & inevitability of death and Ricky's love of dogs...

Wouldn't it be so cool to see an interview with both Ricky and John Oliver?

@Phoebe907

4 жыл бұрын

Anna Sandul this needs to happen!

@andreborges3849

4 жыл бұрын

Anna Sandul most likely a mutual destain...

@dave474c

4 жыл бұрын

Throw in Dave Chapelle...

I thought I couldn't love this man more....then he talks about a Dog Castle🐾❤

omg i love him even more after hearing the story about the dog, that was so touching

Ricky Gervais, loving the perspective and deadpan delivery. I have a similar perspective on life, death & having awe in the natural world. Him and Stephen together were great 😊

Ricky Gervais is one of few reccuring guests to bring out Stephen's A-game. Balancing their shared love of dark, intellectual humour with the format's demand for ligh talk show comedy is not an easy feat.

"I've got less summers, now, than I've _ever_ had." Whoa. 😲 Profound. "That's true. But you're as young as you'll ever be." 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

@dave474c

4 жыл бұрын

And yesterday is dead, it's just a memory. The day after you die, you'll be yesterday.

Ricky is such a ray of sunshine. :-)

It could make its own custard!!! Lol .. that man's brain is on a whole new level

i love when these two guys get together. always the best interviews. hands down.

Dogs have no idea how much we care and talk fondly about them. Kids have no idea what a pain in the ass they are.

The best thing about being dead is, you don't know about it. It's like being stupid, it's only painful for others." -Ricky Gervais This has to be one of the greatest saying of all time.

@naturalisted1714

4 жыл бұрын

If you want to know what actually happens after death (atheist's view): kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIClpLeim8m0qKg.html

The back and forth in this witty conversation is sooo underrated

I always look forward to the next time Ricky's on this show haha

Ricky Gervais is the absolute best!

I love it when Ricky belly laughs. Steven is my favorite.

Ricky Gervais to Stephen Colbert is like Bill Burr to Conan.

Oooh, I love Ricky Gervais. He's so damn clever, always inventing on the spot. His exceptional talent reminds me of Robin Williams. Always original!

"It can make its own custard" *whisks* ❤️❤️❤️

cannot wait for after life season 2. absolutely ADORE ricky. Humanity was a stellar special, i laughed my behind off and in the end almost teared up.

"Dogs are amazing!" Dog for President.

“Firefly faith”, I like that, and completely understand.

This two have amazing chemistry

And Derek. The best of the lot.

I’m worried about Ricky talking about death all the time. I want him to live another 30 years

“Why should I fear death? If I am, then death is not. If Death is, then I am not. Why should I fear that which can only exist when I do not?" -Epicurus

@kevinvillaltamusic

4 жыл бұрын

That's great, thanks for sharing!

This is like hearing two philosophers have a conversation on a hill top under the fig tree on a full moon night...

@marenkuether-ulberg3311

4 жыл бұрын

Arkham Assassin ....with a light drizzle. I think that Steven and Ricky have started to mellow in their conversations. Love them both.

@nikobatallones

4 жыл бұрын

...and then Stephen makes jam out of those figs.

3:45 “Nature is super enough...We don’t need angels and unicorns... we’ve got the octopus.”

Don't forget to mention "Derek". A wonderful show!

Love it when Ricky comes on Stephen's show!! They are brilliant together 💞🦁💞

Ricky Gervais is my spirit animal.

that glass half something back and forth start is gold.

"Have you seen people's track record" Yes I have Stephen and it's the most amazing thing that has ever happened in our known universe. There will always be rotten eggs, but just LOOK at what we've accomplished. People are amazing.

This is the most cliche comment in the history of comments. But legit-- I see Ricky, I click.

@JacWarner

4 жыл бұрын

Issey me too. Always.

@rogermoore00

4 жыл бұрын

Simplest reasons are the best.

@aricgoss

4 жыл бұрын

I’m a simple man. I see this comment, I cringe.

@snowman300

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for not saying “I’m a simple man”- that’s the worst part of the phrase

@issers

4 жыл бұрын

@@aricgoss aww how sweet.

I love that Stephen knew he was talking to him when he said supernatural! I love these 2 together. ❤️😂

I love whenever Ricky is on this show.

And again, Jon cuts in with the funeral march. Nice work Jon! :)

Lol, Stephen always gets a little butt hurt when he talks to Ricky or Bill Maher about religion. But I think it's all in good spirit - no pun intended.

@MilA-eh3gf

4 жыл бұрын

Is Stephen religious? I always got the impression that he is... but in this interview he says it's like a firefly to him (comes and goes)? Genuinely asking because I'm confused 😅

@LoveJoyPeace4612

4 жыл бұрын

@@MilA-eh3gf Stephen is Catholic. He's mentioned his faith quite a bit on the show.

@chrissiek8706

4 жыл бұрын

@@MilA-eh3gf being religious and having faith is a bit different. I think, Stephen's faith in God runs deep, but he likes to sleep in on Sundays and not always makes to Mass 😉

@umshush7135

4 жыл бұрын

the one thing where he acts foolish :P

@couchpotato6270

4 жыл бұрын

Mil A I’m thinking he is questioning religion/faith because he sees priests being pedophiles and the church just passing them to a different parish and also because the Evangelical, so called Christians being ok with a degenerate, cheating, moron of a president.

His laughter gives me life.

Two comedic geniuses of our time

Ricky should do Rescue Dog Rescue!

He should only argue on theism when ricky is here no one does it better

@samaymeshram4699

4 жыл бұрын

And Bill Maher of course

I love that he kept his natural teeth and didn’t try to straighten them or get fakes. Many people in Ireland and uk have those fangs and get rid of them because they don’t think it’s natural

8:46 oh man Colbert was waiting for this moment since at least the last interview he had with Ricky

The collective noun for a group of platypus is a “ puddle” !

Ricky Gervais is the happiest nihilist I've seen.

The time I fell in love with Ricky Gervais. The dogs.

Absolutely loved the interview