Ricky Gervais Gets Transphobic: The Curious Difference in Reception Between Gervais in 'Supernature' and Dave Chappelle in 'The Closer'

British comedian Ricky Gervais' newest comedy special SuperNature was released on Netflix earlier today, and already people are taking issue - because within the first five minutes, Gervais veers into a series of transphobic jokes that are generating internet discussion.

British-Irish Comedian Jimmy Carr Slammed For Disgusting Holocaust Joke About Roma People, Lands Netflix In More Hot Water

Sometimes these things are dubious or debatable - 'Did he really mean it THAT way?' This is NOT one of those times.