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Ricky Gervais, has a point

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TerriBull Tue 14-Apr-20 10:51:53

Not for the first time, when he lambastes "some" c'lebs Sam Smith for one, great voice but oh so wet for moaning and groaning about self isolation often in a home with every luxury at their disposal, when medical staff are giving their all at at the front line on 14 hour shifts.

I also think some c'lebs have no nous whatsoever in their vulgarity of displaying, their own so called self isolation, often in very spacious second homes, equipped with every luxury known to man, via Instagram, when some families will be cooped up in small living areas, without outside spaces.

Eloethan Wed 15-Apr-20 11:51:05

I too am getting a bit fed up with celebrities and their moans.

Ellen de Generes apparently commented that "it's like being in prison" being confined to her home. Then they showed a photograph of her most beautiful and spacious home with lovely grounds, a swimming pool and overlooking a terrific view. Of course, it is annoying for everybody to be restricted in their movements away from home but I think it's the height of insensitivity to make such comments when there are many people living in poky flats, trailer parks, etc.

I'm also getting a bit fed up with some of the people on YouTube who are obviously just trying to raise their profile. For some people this crisis seems to be the excuse to embark on a massive ego trip.

Having said that, there are many posts, video clips, etc., that do help to lighten the mood.

May7 Wed 15-Apr-20 15:13:22

Has anyone seen Michael Bubbles Instagram. I think he actually says My People didnt realise he was so controlling. Beware the chargers smile

timetogo2016 Thu 16-Apr-20 12:47:56

Spot on Sparklefizz on both accounts.
And don`t those so called celebs love flaunting their wealth.
They have no shame.

3nanny6 Thu 16-Apr-20 13:02:05

A few of these posts are putting me right off Sam Smith now.
Why would he want to be called they /them not He/Him.
I love his voice and often play the C.D, I have of him.
I watched one of his shows and did not care when he publicly gave his small speech about being a gay man. (I already knew that as I had read it somewhere).

I like Sam Smith for his music but if he is getting all Hissy Fits and stroppy then he can get lost he may be gay but he can still man up.

3nanny6 Thu 16-Apr-20 13:25:16

Oops minty; I think it was your post that said you read that Sam Smith wanted to be called they/them as he was nonbinary.

I have posted above and said he came out as a gay Man on one of his shows. As a gay man that would not make him nonbinary as that term is used for trans gender men/woman who are possibly seeking to have a sex change.
I think you may have got it wrong as Sam Smith is a gay man and he is happy being just that. After all Elton John is also a gay man with a husband it is allowed these days .

Callistemon Thu 16-Apr-20 15:03:57

3Nanny6 perhaps he got bored talking to himself in isolation and he's cloned himself

Oopsminty Thu 16-Apr-20 15:19:19

I think you may have got it wrong as Sam Smith is a gay man and he is happy being just that

I can assure you I'm not wrong, 3nanny6. For once!

They have decided they are neither male or female

www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49688123

It was also all over Twitter at the time. Most news outlets covered it.

Callistemon Thu 16-Apr-20 15:22:17

They have cloned themselves

Callistemon Thu 16-Apr-20 15:23:40

Perhaps he prefers his own company to that of anyone else.

Sometimes I feel the same grin

Oopsminty Thu 16-Apr-20 15:30:24

Ditto, Callistemon !