In SuperNature, his new Netflix special, he opens by defining the concept of irony-because he thinks he is much smarter than you-before launching into his little routine about how there are no funny women comedians, delivered with a sly little wink and a self-satisfied smile. It’s not surprising that comedy’s preeminent stunt queen continues to beg for our attention, but what’s disappointing is that Gervais keeps getting a platform to pretend he has anything meaningful to say.