The Ricky Gervais Show S02 E01 - ROCKBUSTERS!
Feb 27, 2025
The hosts dive into the ridiculousness of moving to another planet and explore the implications of light speed time travel. They tackle the absurd idea of doppelgangers, and grapple with playful riddles from hell. In a hilarious twist, they introduce Rockbusters, a game featuring cryptic clues about artists and bands. The trio also reflects on the enchanting yet bizarre tales from a book about unusual individuals, while humorously critiquing modern art and discussing the growth of language amidst global warming woes.
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Time Is Planet-Specific
- The year and day depend on the planet's orbit and rotation, so they change on other worlds.
- Time measurement is Earth-centric and can't simply be applied elsewhere, confusing adaptation.
Seeing The Past Through Light
- Ricky explained to Karl that telescopes show events from millions of years ago because light takes time to travel.
- Karl was amazed that aliens could watch historic Earth events by viewing the light from far away.
Time Travel's Paradox
- Time travel, if possible, means the future has already happened and travelers could have returned.
- It's also an idea not rushed to be developed because of its complex implications.