I’m sure no one will be mad about this.
You’ve probably noticed that, in recent years, the phrase “Happy Holidays” has constantly been pushed as the more appropriate greeting compared to “Merry Christmas.” Why? Well, at some point along the weird timeline that we’re living in, someone decided that saying the words “Merry Christmas” were not inclusive to all people, and that “Happy Holidays” was a better, more inclusive way of ringing in the holiday season. Never mind the fact that more than 90% of Americans celebrate Christmas…
Though not everyone is in agreement with that, and plenty of people aren’t offended by the words “Merry Christmas,” that’s why you see most companies and organizations opting for “Happy Holidays,” just so no one is left out. And because we live in a time of hypersensitivity (especially from middle age white women), that’s just how things are, and will be for the foreseeable future.
Though not if Ricky Gervais has something to say about it.
The edgy comedian and celebrity has made a career out of pushing the envelope, most famously at Hollywood awards shows. Gervais isn’t afraid to hurt people’s feeling, or put others down, in the spirit of comedy. And this year, he’s setting his sights on the “You Can’t Say Merry Christmas” crowd.
Ricky recently shared a photo of billboards that he’s putting up across London for his Dutch Barn Vodka brand. He’s always used the ad space for the spirit he’s associated with to share some rather flashy and attention-grabbing messaging.
Like this one:
Or this one:
Another billboard that he has up right now for Dutch Barn Vodka simply says, “If you don’t like dogs, you can f*** off.” That’s true.
But the ad we are focusing in on for this story is one that takes a stand against the “Happy Holidays” and “Seasons Greetings” people out there. Gervais is plastering these “Merry Christmas” advertisements up all across London, and he hopes that those people get upset about it:
“At last. A billboard that no one could find offensive. Gonna get these up all over London.”
Leave it to Ricky Gervais to bring back Merry Christmas.
As you might imagine, the billboards have caused quite the stir already. However, it definitely seems to me that the “stir” is more of a positive one. There are plenty of social media users out there that have rushed to the reply section of Ricky Gervais’ post in support of his desire to return the “Merry Christmas” greeting back into it’s rightful place:
Brilliant 😂
— Ryan Saavedra (@RyanSaavedra) November 21, 2025
Victory at last!!🥳👍
— GnosisWolf (@GnosisWolf) November 20, 2025
This guy is the funniest man alive. https://t.co/k41gZ726UE
— Following Trend (@FollowingTrend) November 21, 2025
I love it 🔥 pic.twitter.com/RbqfH5CSp4
— Liberty Pill Memes (@LibertyPillMeme) November 20, 2025
Heck yea brother. Merry Christmas
— Enormous James (@RealEnormous) November 20, 2025
Merry Christmas is right.
And I’ll leave you with this:
Just because you’re offended, doesn’t mean you’re right. 🔥pic.twitter.com/nUVI9zetrV
— 𝐑𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐚 (@LoyalYashFan) November 20, 2025
