Ricky Gervais' 80s Music Video And Fat Jokes (VIDEO)

British comedian and once-again Emmy nominated TV star Ricky Gervais appeared on "The Late Show" Thursday night. David Letterman had a clip of a 1983 music video starring a much thinner and then-22-year-old Gervais, in his days of trying to be a star with his failed pop group Seona Dancing. The video is hilarious, and Gervais' jokes about his own weight gain since then are even funnier.

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Comments

[Fernando]

That guy has gained some weight but he isn't "fat"! Geez, I work out religiously, twice a day, six days a week and I've still put on some pounds since my early 20s.

[DaOne]

Gervais is truly brilliant.

[StephenJK]

100% agreed. The BBC office, IMHO, is much better than the American version. Althought, I really like both of them. I bought The Office seasons 1 and 2 with the Christmas finale bonus. I still watch all of them after having them for nearly 4 years. A true comedian.

[StanTheManic]

Yet another "who is this guy?" guest on a tired, old U.S. late-night talk show (the one with the ugliest host).

[GallopingCat]

Yes, just two of the greatest comedic geniuses currently on the small screen. But with anonymous critiques like yours, I'm sure they're nervously looking over their shoulders.

[StephenJK]

HAHAHAHAH And there asking, "Who is this Stan character anyway?"

[JuniorBug]

If only all hosts could be Carson Daly, and all guests Paris Hilton!

[StephenJK]

I see that you have a real zeal for culture outside of your bubble.

[Chuckwheat]

Stan, are you trapped in the fart-joke phase of humor development?
"This guy" is the funniest in the business. "Extras" is very sharp, and the extra segments of "Taping Nigel" are insanely hilarious.

[sa]

handsome's loss
was the world's gain.

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[InedaName]

He was very pretty as a young man. And I mean that in best possible way.

[speakyourmind]

Tooooo cute!! Love him.

[magneato]

I think Extras was even better than The Office.
Very funny and quite poignant at times. This guy's a major talent..

[IraqiFreedomVeteran03]

Did anyone else think that he looked strikingly similar to David Bowie? It's uncanny!

[BearsLeft]

It's the teeth. In the British state-run medical system dentists are very scarce. They don't straighten kid's teeth as part of the plan everyone gets. Good Dentistry and Orthodontics has to be paid for above and beyond the taxes for the state medical plan.

[totalliberal]

Ahem, free medical care makes it "easier" to pay for dental insurance..... Duh!

[JuniorBug]

You almost sound like you're serious.

[Kire]

He sounded a bit like Bowie, but most young people singing anything in Britain in 1983 probably looked and sounded like Bowie.

The New Age channel on Sirius is one of my favorites.

[ArnicaMontana]

what's sad is that he isn't that fat compared to the average person.

[rzan1]

He is short and chubby. Very cute, I would say.

[RHR]

I would snog him in a minute: smart and funny.

[strandwolf]

The Office was outstanding television.

[westreal]

He is a funny guy

[LeaveArtieAlone]

He so adorable!

[IndependentMeans]

Love this guy, his acting is too funny, but then, that is UK television for you.

[StephenJK]

The guilty dead-pans are some of his most hilarious moments. Always right after he puts his foot in his mouth. LOL