NBC's The Office

DMBFan23 · #1 11-09-2005, 05:52 PM

Anyone seen the BBC version of this? I've been watching the american version with Steve Carrell

http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/

and it's [censored] hilarious. The jokes aren't really punchline based, it's more the often dreary or deadpan delivery of the lines and the awkward pauses and moments that follow which really create the humor. Is that a british thing or is it unique to the american version?

also, Jenna Fischer is one of those girls who isn't high on the 'objective hotness' meter but I find her so freaking gorgeous it's amazing. Maybe it's the girl next door thing of her character, but damn she is money.

diebitter · #2 11-09-2005, 05:53 PM

This is a great show. The BBC one is great too, but in a different way.

I like both equally.

Watch it, guys!

wayabvpar · #3 11-09-2005, 05:54 PM

I have only seen 1 episode of the American version. It is reasonably well done and amusing, but pales in comparison to the original IMHO.

trotski · #4 11-09-2005, 06:01 PM

this show is hilarious. the british one is also hilarious, but i was pleasantly surprised at how well done the American version is. and I agree, i think she is a little hottie as well.

diebitter · #5 11-09-2005, 06:03 PM

I'm amazed anyone on OOT even looks at her. Considering Heidi Klum is like a 3/10 on the usual tarded OOT scale.

She is cute as a button though.

SoCalRugger · #6 11-09-2005, 06:04 PM

Agreed on all counts.

Also, it looks like it's been picked up for a full 22 episode season.

Aloysius · #7 11-09-2005, 06:10 PM

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I have only seen 1 episode of the American version. It is reasonably well done and amusing, but pales in comparison to the original IMHO.

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Try watching it again. I basically felt the same way until about the 2nd or 3rd episode of this season, and I donno - obviously something clicked with the writers and the actors - it's really hilarious - I think funniest show on Network TV. Has both Earl and, now, Arrested Development dizominated.

The British "The Office" is really hilarious - but it's definitely more snarky (esp. 2nd season) than the American version, which has a little more heart. Per American tastes.

Slow Play Ray · #8 11-09-2005, 06:11 PM

This is without a doubt the show I currently look forward to most every week.

I need to get my hands on last season's...haven't seen any of them.

#9 11-09-2005, 06:14 PM

oh god I love this show. Did you see last week's episode where Michael and Dwight were fighting at the dojo and they were both acting so childish? Ridiculous. My friends all think this show is stupid but I love it.

diebitter · #10 11-09-2005, 06:15 PM

I loved the equality day one. I laughed so hard milk came out my nose. And I wasn't drinking any!

We've only had season one here though [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]