“Pretty weak”- Ricky Gervais’ 'Could Have Been' Jokes for Golden Globes 2025 Leave an Awful Taste in Fans’ Mouths

Published 01/03/2025, 9:50 PM CST

For those who keep up with the chitter-chatter of the entertainment world, for whatever reasons, award show nights are very personal. From what a certain person is wearing and where they are sitting, all these details hold much value. However, the deal breaker definitely has to be the awards show host. Therefore, even before 2025 rolls the carpet, the curiosity regarding who will host the Golden Globes 2025 has peaked. Fortunately, Ricky Gervais had enough time in his bath to not only clear his name but also give fans a taste of his Golden Globes 2025 jokes.

Known for his no-holds-barred style, Ricky Gervais is almost always a good option to host a long award show. While throwing jabs at almost anybody and everybody, the comic likes to keep the audience seated at the edge. But perhaps it was the fact that he thought about said jokes while having a bath or that he didn't feel like bringing his best; Ricky Gervais' jokes for Golden Globes 2025 have failed to impress the audience.

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 Gervais acknowledged that it was a good year in the sense that there was plenty of material for jokes. Yet the jokes that he churned out were rejected by the majority of the audience on the Internet and deemed lackluster, even though they included major jabs at many in the audience and also Diddy.

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As Ricky Gervais revealed his jokes about what could have been his big night, if fan reactions are anything to go by, then the jokes are truly on him.

Audience left unimpressed by Ricky Gervais' Golden Globes hosting attempt

Ricky Gervais is no new bee to the Golden Globes and consequently what the audience expects of him. In fact, he is for the Golden Globes what Jimmy Kimmel is for the Academy Awards. However, it seems that practice definitely does not make perfect when it comes to humor, and the audience's reaction to Ricky Gervais' would be jokes.

"Pretty weak" and "stale" were among the top responses that fans did not hesitate to throw at him.

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While the jokes definitely did not impress the majority, they still piqued a few eyes owing to their steamy nature as fans demanded for the entire monologue. Unfortunately for them and fortunately for many, Ricky Gervais' jokes will not be expected to be the laugh-bearer at the Golden Globes 2025.

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Aliza Siddiqui

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Aliza Siddiqui, a seasoned entertainment journalist and primary editor at Netflix Junkie, discovered her passion for storytelling through Anne Hathaway's iconic performance in Princess Diaries. Her love for film was further solidified by the thought-provoking climax of Don't Look Up, which left her in awe of its ability to balance humor and commentary, much like The Dictator and Cunk on Earth, which impressed her with their loud yet subtle haywire references. With a background in writing over a thousand articles at Otakukart, Aliza brings her unique voice and style to her editorial role, where she incorporates her idiosyncratic wit with engaging content.

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