Sweeping the Clouds Away

This November, Sesame Street, the show that taught most of us how to count will turn begin its 40th season. Though I haven't watched it in decades, I may have to set the DVR to record the episode that features Ricky Gervais as its special guest. As entertaining as the outtakes with Elmo are, I'm more excited to be taught how to count in English. The British English, not the dumbed down version we speak in America. In the mean time, enjoy the clip below.



Of course, Ricky Gervais is responsible for the British version of The Office and for importing the show to the United States. Since I watch about 18 hours of TV each day and especially love The Office, I find Gervais to be exceptionally funny on his show(s), doing standup, or just a casual interview. If you don't or your religion doesn't allow you to laugh, you might as well stop reading.



In 2007, Ricky won an Emmy for his role on Extras which made for one of the funniest (and oddly erotic) moments in award show history.



And another even funnier one in 2008.



Finally, as if that wasn't enough, Ricky makes fun of fat people.