BilboBaggins Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 I'v been a big fan of The Office, ever since it came out in the UK. It's now a cult classic amongst my friends at uni! Watched the American Office and, whilst funny, it can never live up to the comedy genius that is Ricky Gervais. Any other fans? Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jraines87 Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 I've not seen the UK version (Although I hear it's great) and have managed to only catch a bit of the American version. A Co-worker said it's funny, but I have yet to really watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilboBaggins Posted May 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 I've not seen the UK version (Although I hear it's great) and have managed to only catch a bit of the American version. A Co-worker said it's funny, but I have yet to really watch it. Trust me...its hilarious I find the UK version much funnier, but thats obviously because i live in the UK...perhaps the US Office caters more for the American comedy taste. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 The UK original was hilarious. Hope Ricky hasn't peaked too soon though! JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilboBaggins Posted May 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 The UK original was hilarious. Hope Ricky hasn't peaked too soon though! JTB Good lad...another fan Ricky is still about dont worry...some great standup comedy shows (Animals and Politics), and he has just released some cracking podcasts. Long live the King of cringe-comedy! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostfaceZX Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 I've seen a couple of episodes in the US with Steve Carrell, but didn't like it too much. Too slow for me, plus they overexaggerate his stupidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilboBaggins Posted May 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 I've seen a couple of episodes in the US with Steve Carrell, but didn't like it too much. Too slow for me, plus they overexaggerate his stupidity. I agree...the comedy in the US version at times appears forced. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Its so funny I can hardly watch it...I sometimes get embarasssed watching these people in the "office" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilboBaggins Posted May 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Its so funny I can hardly watch it...I sometimes get embarasssed watching these people in the "office" Yes yes yes! Thats it Gran...it is so cringe-worthy...i find myself embarrased for Brent! I know many people that simply 'do not get' the humour...but for us fans it is pure hilarity! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest overboosted Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Being a "yankee" I appreciate the US version much more. Watched the whole season DVD of the Brit versiion, and it was pretty good. But Steve Carell is pure comedy gold to me. He was great in Anchorman. Stole the movie from Ferrell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilboBaggins Posted May 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Being a "yankee" I appreciate the US version much more. Watched the whole season DVD of the Brit versiion, and it was pretty good. But Steve Carell is pure comedy gold to me. He was great in Anchorman. Stole the movie from Ferrell. Interesting...thats what i thought...they have managed to make it appeal to American taste. Also, Ricky Gervais wrote the 1st episode of the US version as well...and it is virtually identical to the 1st episode of the UK version (with slight Americanisms)...makes for a very interesting comparison between Gervais' and Carell's styles. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest overboosted Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Yes,,,I have been watching the US version since it came on TV, but just recently saw the Brit version, and was blown away by the similarities. I thought it would be just the same concept, but some of the stories and plots were basically the same. I guess the Brits can have credit for this one. Still, both very entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtolcad Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 i for one preferred the brit version to the us. i used to watch it a few years ago on bbc america. great show for sure - but then again i also am a huge fan of old school ali g as well. did anyone catch ricky on the daily show with john stewart? pure comedic gold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cucumber_Jones Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I love the US version - I have never seen the UK one. I have listend to Ricky's podcasts though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilboBaggins Posted May 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I love the US version - I have never seen the UK one. I have listend to Ricky's podcasts though. Nice one CJ...the podcasts are brilliant. The three people from the podcast (Ricky, Stephen Merchant & Karl Pilkington) also presented a radio show for years...some hilarious stuff Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratchpot Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 The UK original was hilarious. Hope Ricky hasn't peaked too soon though! Unfortunately the signs are not good. The episode of the Simpsons he wrote was probably the most poorly written and unfunniest episode in recent years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilboBaggins Posted May 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Unfortunately the signs are not good. The episode of the Simpsons he wrote was probably the most poorly written and unfunniest episode in recent years. Sadly your right...i sat down to watch the episode with great anticipation, after a big build up by Sky...talk about anti-climax! He should just stick to what he knows best...which is cringe-comedy and great stand-up Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekhunter Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Being a "yankee" I appreciate the US version much more. Watched the whole season DVD of the Brit versiion, and it was pretty good. But Steve Carell is pure comedy gold to me. He was great in Anchorman. Stole the movie from Ferrell. I concur! Steve Carell was awesome in Anchorman. Last night was a classic. Women actually fell for him. I think the guy that plays Dwight is the funniest one on the show. I work with a guy who is exactly like him-Weird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 I've not seen the UK version either, but I do enjoy the US episodes quite a lot. Steve Carrell cracks me up! Earl is pretty good too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGambleur Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Why did they even do a special series for the US? Why didn´t they just air the original, twice as funny, show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekhunter Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Why did they even do a special series for the US? Why didn´t they just air the original, twice as funny, show? I think we Americans as a whole just don't get British humor sometimes. Being a Python fan myself. I like the British humor. I loved Faulty Towers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliieiieilie Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 I love the "Office"(U.S. version). I've seen the british version. Silly, like most british humor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazz Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 To me the UK version was much funnier than the US one but then I am a fan of most British comedies especially stuff like allan partridge, big train, spaced etc, maybe it comes from being in a colony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGambleur Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 To me the UK version was much funnier than the US one but then I am a fan of most British comedies especially stuff like allan partridge, big train, spaced etc, maybe it comes from being in a colony! Allan Partridge is a genious. I would like to add Little Britain to the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilboBaggins Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 To me the UK version was much funnier than the US one but then I am a fan of most British comedies especially stuff like allan partridge, big train, spaced etc, maybe it comes from being in a colony! Good shout...might have to dig out my old episodes of Alan Partridge...has me in stitches every time Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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