Gervais’s “Armageddon” skewers what Elon Musk dubbed the “woke mind virus” over and again. Each attack is funnier and more precise than the last, ending with a semi-serious take on the subject that perfectly captures his thoughts on the matter.
It’s brilliant. All of it. And when the usual woke suspects dub the special “boring” you know Gervais hit the bullseye.
Even better? “Armageddon” serves as a saucy TED Talk on comedy and culture, with Gervais gently scolding us for being “offended” by jokes that don’t fall into neatly contained boxes.
[Sounds like a good reason to hold onto a Netflix subscription — that along with more Dave Chappelle specials coming down the pike. They’re also producing their share of Woke Inc fare, especially in their partnership with the Obamas, but at least there’s some real diversity. — Ed]
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