The Ricky Gervais Show S02 E06 - ONION
Apr 3, 2025
In the final show of the season, the hosts dive into hilarious discussions about time travel and the world’s oldest tortoise. They ponder the absurdity of the moon landing and the quirks of self-awareness, all while contemplating if a giant mirror would serve a purpose on the lunar surface. Karl’s thoughts on philosophy lead to some laughable mispronunciations, and favorites in language spark playful debates. Finally, they wrap things up with their iconic Rock Busters quiz and tease future projects.
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Karl's Wooden Bath Flashback
- Karl Pilkington recounts a personal experience of having a 'flashback' involving a wooden bath from a time he couldn't have known about.
- He interprets this as evidence of past lives or memories beyond his current knowledge.
Avoid Digging Past Lives
- Karl advises against researching family trees or past lives to avoid uncovering unpleasant truths.
- He suggests leaving the past alone because notable ancestors are known without investigation.
Brain Duality Thought Explained
- Karl questions whether he truly controls his brain, noting sudden thoughts like remembering an onion on a shopping list.
- Stephen explains that such thoughts come from different brain regions, emphasizing the brain's complex control.