LONDON -- The movie version of the The Office is practically finished, the Caitlyn spat seems to have finally died down, and Ricky Gervais appears to have a bit more time on his hands.
So, he does what he always does when he's bored: turns to Twitter.
On Sunday he reiterated his call for #TextLikeBrent tweets, which see followers text unsuspecting friends and family with quotes from his immortal creation David Brent and screenshot the ensuing confusion.
Gervais put the call out on Sunday morning.
#TextLikeBrent Text a David Brent quote to your mum or friend and screenshot the reply for a laugh. pic.twitter.com/5bBFNPH6N3— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) February 14, 2016
The #TextLikeBrent hashtag was very quickly a goldmine of classic conversations, with users utilising some of Brent's finest moments to confuse the hell out of their contacts.
There was the Dolly Parton quote.
i should be working but i cant stop #TextLikeBrent pic.twitter.com/HrSxxf9zQl— Chris Williams (@Hotwillydog) February 15, 2016
The awkward Sidney Poitier moment.
#textlikebrent #theoffice @rickygervais pic.twitter.com/K3sbZR0Yxj— Dan Clark (@_danclark) February 4, 2016
A mash-up of Brent's various attempts to sound bookish and sell sanitary products.
#TextlikeBrent pic.twitter.com/XqsrvZVusH— Chris Rann (@crstig) February 14, 2016
Another rerun of his sales pitch.
@DavidBrentMusic #TextLikeBrent @NickPieCurran pic.twitter.com/Sd13DuF3ry— Chris Curran (@chriscurranz) October 22, 2015
His attempts to turn the office staff against Neil.
#TextLikeBrent @rickygervais pic.twitter.com/hP2Pry8Iu9— Dan Clark (@_danclark) February 15, 2016
Brent's awful love poem.
.@rickygervais Beautiful poetry wasted on Valentine's Day... #textlikebrent pic.twitter.com/GHrMpj7APK— Lee Walker (@LMWalker88) February 14, 2016
His musical inspirations.
#TextLikeBrent pic.twitter.com/HjjMPSHiGN— Chris Jensen (@vivalehoho) February 15, 2016
Nuggets from his endless bank of knowledge.
@rickygervais #TextLikeBrent pic.twitter.com/6xgbK99MVP— glastoeve (@glastoeve) February 14, 2016
And also his efforts to find the culprits of *that* artwork.
@rickygervais #TextLikeBrent pic.twitter.com/J48A9aG2wD— Dan (@MrDan23) February 14, 2016
It didn't work for everyone sadly.
I sent some #TextLikeBrent ... Am getting no replies — Nerdy Nobody (@beczs) February 15, 2016
After I sent my mom a David Brent quote, she called me because she thought my phone had been stolen. #TextLikeBrent pic.twitter.com/LWMVhRNZa9— Hayden Church (@TimesTwoMinus1) February 14, 2016
Some people's friends were too wise to the office manager's infamous banter.
My friends know The Office too well. #TextLikeBrent @rickygervais @Mark88uk pic.twitter.com/ZroMZtdSt3— Jack Grocott (@JackG88) February 14, 2016
In addition to the word games, Gervais was also hoping to find a Valentine's companion.
He posted his best selfie in an attempt to secure a date.
Be My Valentine. pic.twitter.com/Qg96cqMXaU— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) February 14, 2016
Maybe next year Ricky.