I'm torn on the Gervais issue....
I like rude comedy, but I have noticed, especially with these celebrity roasts, that things seem to be drifting into mean spiritedness. "Taking the piss", "busting b*lls"....these things have been around for a long time, but it is a fine line....one where context should be considered.
I don't think he went too far much, but I do take issue with the Scientollogy/gay prod at Cruise and Travolta. It's a dig at gays for one thing...which is sh*tty