Fans and some critics praised the special for its sharp wit, immaculate timing, and the "evolution" of his stand-up style, with many considering it his most personal work to date.
Gervais "doubles down" on his controversial Golden Globes monologue, deconstructing the joke to argue that the target was Jenner's legal history rather than her gender identity. Ricky Gervais: Humanity
Despite the title and his cynical persona, he clarifies that while people aren't his favorite animal—that would be dogs —he actually finds humanity "alright" after seeing the world on tour. Notable Segments Fans and some critics praised the special for
Gervais spends a significant portion of the set addressing the backlash to his jokes (particularly from his Golden Globes hosting stints) and arguing that "you can laugh at bad things without being a bad person". Notable Segments Gervais spends a significant portion of
The special is structured less like a traditional joke-set and more like a series of on the state of the world.
A surreal flight of fancy involving "species reassignment surgery" to become a chimp named Bobo, used to satirize arguments around identity.