Ricky Gervais: Armageddon out today PLUS The Office Christmas specials turn 20!

Ricky Gervais' new special Armageddon is out today and we have a clip. We discuss the controversy surrounding Ricky Gervais' new show. One social media user condemns a joke about terminally ill children and others describe the comedy as vile and offensive. Despite the backlash, Ricky stands his ground, firmly stating that people often take offense without fully understanding the intentions behind a joke. He even applauds those calling for Netflix to edit the special, sarcastically wishing them good luck. Taking a trip down memory lane, we reflect on the legacy of Ricky Gervais' "The Office." Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this iconic British sitcom, embraced the charm of Christmas specials. We explore the influence that Christmas TV had on Ricky Gervais and his co-writer Steven Merchant, and how it shaped their view on creating their own holiday specials. The Office Christmas Specials, which originally aired on December 26th and 27th, 2003, allows us to catch up with the beloved characters a year after the initial series. David Brent, the epitome of hilarious yet cringe-worthy comedy, navigates his way through fame and the harsh realities that come with it. Ricky Gervais wanted viewers to feel the discomfort of David Brent's journey, exploring both his comedic and vulnerable sides. Shifting gears, we explore the Twelve Pubs of Christmas To round things off, we dive into Harper's Bazaar's list of the 50 Christmas movies that'll lighten your spirits this holiday season. From classics like "The Santa Clause" and "Home Alone 2" to unexpected choices like "Trading Places," we explore the diverse range of films that capture the essence of Christmas. And speaking of Christmas movies, our host Johnny Mac couldn't help but wonder why there's no Adam Sandler movie on the list. He playfully asks ChatGPT to generate a plot for an imaginary Adam Sandler Christmas flick called "The Christmas Chaos Crusaders." If you're a regular listener of the podcast, there's a really easy way to show your support and help us grow. Download the Fountain app on iOS or Android, follow Daily Comedy News and start listening. You can share your thoughts on this episode by sending a Boost (like a payment with a message) and see what other listeners have to say, or create clips of the best moments. Getting started is easy - you can top up your Fountain wallet with a bank card. Oh - and you can earn rewards just by listening on Fountain too. Then listen to the podcast using the Fountain app every day. https://fountain.fm/show/Hv83LA5rbkciyuy7tG12 Support the show! Join the $2 Club! at Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews www.linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/dcnpod - join us to to discuss comedy and your favorite comedians. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dailycomedynews?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram is @dailycomedynews https://www.instagram.com/dailycomedynews/?hl=en Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/dailycomedynews/ Web version at www.dailycomedynews.com Twitter X is @dcnpod because the person with what I want tweeted once Email: john at thesharkdeck dot com Daily Comedy News commentary includes satire and parody. Daily Comedy News is a production of Caloroga Shark Media , the leading company in short form daily podcasts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support . Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors! Raycon Earbuds Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCN Blue Chew Promo Code DCN Talkspace promo code Space 80 For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.