Interview with Ricky Gervais on his new film David Brent: Life on the Road. PART TEN

The transcript discusses how people often react impulsively to mistakes and jokes, sometimes misunderstanding the intent. It highlights the importance of having flawed characters in fiction to reflect real-world diversity and complexity, arguing against sanitizing narratives by excluding negative elements.

What does the speaker suggest people should do before reacting to something offensive?

• Discuss it with friends

• React immediately

• Read it properly first

• Ignore it completely

What is a common mistake people make regarding jokes, according to the speaker?

• They never understand them

• They think all jokes are offensive

• They always find them funny

• They confuse the target with the subject

Why does the speaker believe flawed characters are important in fiction?

• They make stories more entertaining

• They are easier to write

• They reflect the real world

• They are always the heroes

What does the speaker imply about the world by including bad characters in fiction?

• Fiction should only have good characters

• The world has both good and bad people

• The world is perfect

• There are no bad people in reality

What does the speaker mean by 'whitewashing everything out' in fiction?

• Making everything colorful

• Ignoring the existence of bad characters

• Including only historical events

• Focusing solely on positive stories