Ricky Gervais thinks people have become too "easily offended". The 61-year-old comedian suggested that people have become too "fragile" after it was confirmed that Roald Dahl's books will have various words, including "fat" and "ugly", removed from them.
Ricky wrote on Twitter: "This is me pondering whether they'll change any of the words I've used in my work after I'm dead, to spare those who are fragile and easily offended. "Words like 'fat' and 'ugly'.
And '****' and 'f***'. And 'fat, ugly, greedy, pathetic little stupid f****** ****'. Stuff like that. (sic)" One of Ricky's followers subsequently pointed out that he didn't need to make any changes, as his work isn't aimed at children.
The comedy star then replied: "Yeah I know. It was a joke. " Ricky later added: "I've changed my mind. I think we should ban the words 'fat' and 'ugly'.
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