Ricky Gervais is caught up in N-word storm as he utters the word 'n*****' in resurface TV interview with Louis CK, Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld
- Ricky Gervais used the slur in a 2011 clip from HBO's Talking Funny special
- Comedians Chris Rock and Louis CK repeatedly use the slur while Gervais laughs
- Twitter users blasted the English actor for using the n-word with 'such glee'
Ricky Gervais has been slammed for uttering the n-word after after a seven-year-old interview resurfaced in which he uses it freely.
The 2011 clip from HBO's Talking Funny special shows the comedian sitting with Louis CK, Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfield as they discuss the use of the word n***** in comedy.
Rock and CK repeatedly use the slur while Gervais laughs. Seinfeld watches uncomfortably and says he wouldn't use the term anywhere.
Gervais then throws around the slur while attempting to claim he doesn't use it.
![Ricky Gervais has been slammed after seven-year-old video resurfaced in which he freely use the n-word](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2018/12/23/14/7758260-6524719-At_one_point_Gervais_says_the_slur_while_CK_says_it_a_total_of_f-m-21_1545573945283.jpg)
Ricky Gervais has been slammed after seven-year-old video resurfaced in which he freely use the n-word
![During the clip, Gervais says 'Who says n****r on stage? We don't,' said Gervais, referring to himself and Seinfeld](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2018/12/23/16/7758264-6525019-During_the_clip_Rock_calls_CK_the_blackest_white_guy_I_f_ing_kno-a-39_1545583685084.jpg)
During the clip, Gervais says 'Who says n****r on stage? We don't,' said Gervais, referring to himself and Seinfeld
'Who says n****r on stage? We don't,' said Gervais, referring to himself and Seinfeld.
'You just did,' Seinfeld corrected him. The comedian went on to say he doesn't find the humor in the n-word, 'nor do I seek it'.
The resurfaced footage has sparked outrage on social media as users blast Gervais for using the slur with 'glee'.
One woman on Twitter wrote: 'So much cringe. LCK and Gervais were throwing the word around with so much glee, Chris Rock serving up his finest coon moment.'
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Journalist Jemele Hill said: 'I know black folks who are completely comfortable with white people saying the n-word in their presence. Have had to tell a few white folks I'm not that black person,'
'Still it says something the only person who was uncomfortable was Seinfeld.'
Social media users also condoned users CK for using the slur, scolded Rock for allowing it and praising Seinfeld not condoning it.
In the clip, CK says: 'You're saying I'm a n****r?' CK asks.
'Yes, you are the n****rest f****ing white man I have ever met,' Rock says while CK and Gervais laugh.
![Chris Rock](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2018/12/23/16/7758250-6525019-Chris_Rock-a-41_1545583960980.jpg)
![Louis CK](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2018/12/23/16/7758258-6525019-Louis_CK-a-40_1545583960979.jpg)
A 2011 clip from HBO's Talking Funny special featuring comedians Louis CK, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld and Ricky Gervais resurfaced
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![Social media users were quick bash CK and Gervais and scold Rock for allowing the men to say the derogatory term](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2018/12/23/13/7758710-6524719-image-a-17_1545572473955.jpg)
Author and activist DeRay McKessson asked: 'What was Chris Rock thinking?', while Bishop Talbert Swan said: 'Why the hell was @chrisrock shucking, jiving and laughing with them?'
Meanwhile, others appeared tired of the latest social media trend of uncovering years-old bad behavior.
'People are angry at Chris Rock on Dec. 22, 2018 for a skit that aired on April 22, 2012. The world has too much time on its hands and too much of an incessant need to be outraged,' Carmine Sabia wrote.
This incident mirrors Kevin Hart's ordeal earlier this month when he was forced to step down as the host of the Academy Awards due 10-year-old homophobic tweets that resurfaced.
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