On Wednesday evening, comedian Ricky Gervais revealed that the reason that he roasted Hollywood liberals during this year’s Golden Globes was because they wear “their liberalism like a medal.”

“I didn’t roast Hollywood for being a bunch of liberals,” explained Gervais via social media. “I myself am a liberal. Nothing wrong with that.”

“I roasted them for wearing their liberalism like a medal,” he continued. “I’m such a snowflake, liberal, I can’t even really hate them for it. But my job is to take the piss. I did that.”

I didn't roast Hollywood for being a bunch of liberals. I myself am a liberal. Nothing wrong with that. I roasted them for wearing their liberalism like a medal. I'm such a snowflake, liberal, I can't even really hate them for it. But my job is to take the piss. I did that. 😇 pic.twitter.com/bYwqxiyeKu — Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 8, 2020

On Monday, Gervais took a swing at Hollywood while hosting the award show, and he didn’t hold back, telling liberal elites to can their sanctimonious sermons and “f*** off.”

“So if you do win an award tonight, don’t use it as a platform to make a political speech. You’re in no position to lecture the public about anything,” the “After Life” actor and creator told the audience. “You know nothing about the real world. Most of you spent less time in school than Greta Thunberg.”

“So if you win, come up, accept your little award, thank your agent, and your God and f*** off,” he continued, “Okay? It’s already three hours long. Right, let’s do the first award.”

In another portion of Gervais’ fiery monologue, the actor took a shot at Apple:

“Apple roared into the TV game with The Morning Show, a superb drama about the importance of dignity and doing the right thing, made by a company that runs sweatshops in China. Well, you say you’re woke but the companies you work for in China — unbelievable. Apple, Amazon, Disney. If ISIS started a streaming service you’d call your agent, wouldn’t you?”

The scathing monologue was met with criticism from the press, as noted by The Daily Wire.

“I always knew that there were morons in the world that took jokes seriously, but I’m surprised that some journalists do,” Gervais responded via Twitter. “Surely, understanding stuff is pretty fundamental to their job, isn’t it? Just makes it funnier though, I guess.”

The comedian even offered a list of reminders about humor for the perpetually offended:

Simply pointing out whether someone is left or right wing isn’t winning the argument. If a joke is good enough, it can be enjoyed by anyone. It’s not all about you. Just because you’re offended, doesn’t mean you’re right.

1. Simply pointing out whether someone is left or right wing isn't winning the argument.

2. If a joke is good enough, it can be enjoyed by anyone.

3. It's not all about you.

4. Just because you're offended, doesn't mean you're right. — Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 8, 2020

Below is the transcript of Gervais’ Golden Globes monologue via The Daily Mail: