Any fans out there? I've caught the show the past two weeks. Has it always been this funny?
It's bizarre but brilliant.
It's bizarre but brilliant.
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The Office
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US version or UK version?
If you saw the US version and liked it then you will go crazy for the UK version!!
It's a work of genius!
If you saw the US version and liked it then you will go crazy for the UK version!!
It's a work of genius!
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can you download the uk version with ricky gervais off bittorrent, i know my friend in oregon found the new series of doctor who on there, the uk version is far superior 
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Yes, the US version has always been this funny. I've watched it since last season, and it has only gotten better. I laugh so hard at this show, and it's the rare sitcom that will do that to me anymore.
Everyone says the UK version is better, but... heh, I'm not in the UK and I don't get BBC so I'm perfectly happy with my US version.
Everyone says the UK version is better, but... heh, I'm not in the UK and I don't get BBC so I'm perfectly happy with my US version.
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ChesterWigglebottoms
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Oh, this is easily my favorite show on television. The UK version was great too, but I really think the US version would be this good.
Oh, this is easily my favorite show on television. The UK version was great too, but I really think the US version would be this good.
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SparkyMaddie
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the cast is hilarious but I've liked Steve Carell since Bruce Almighty and I knew he'd be funny.
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The Office is one of those rare gems that actually make me proud to be a Brit... Simply one of the finest and original comedies out there. Rick Gervais and Stephen Merchant are simply genius
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I've recently re-watched the original Office and have also seen quite a few of the new US Office episodes so here is a fair comparison.
The UK version is MUCH more subtle than the US version.
David Brent isn't as obviously annoying as Micheal Scott but he is more realistically annoying.
The Tim and Dawn situation is a lot more subtle than the Jim and Pam situation. From the word go in the US office its obvious that Jim is pretty much in love with Pam. With the UK version it takes a lot longer to develop into something that obvious (even though you know it will happen).
Gareth is FAR more believable than Dwight.
The background actors are better in the UK version. Keith or Kevin? NO COMPARISON - BIG KEITH ALL THE WAY!!
Lee is less obvious in his neglect of Dawn than Roy is of Pam.
The flow and pace of the UK version is much better than the US version. This is probably because the US episodes are almost 10 minutes shorter than the UK episodes. This allows time for the boring stuff to happen which is cruical for the flow of the show.
All this being said, the US version is still pretty good and very watchable and very enjoyable and if the original hadnt been made it would seem much better. This just proves how good the original is. It makes a pretty good show in itself look average when you compare them. Gervais and Merchant are geniuses!!
If you have only seen the US version because you haven't seen the UK version on US TV and loved it then get the DVD ASAP!! You will fully appreciate how good this type of program can be.
The UK version is MUCH more subtle than the US version.
David Brent isn't as obviously annoying as Micheal Scott but he is more realistically annoying.
The Tim and Dawn situation is a lot more subtle than the Jim and Pam situation. From the word go in the US office its obvious that Jim is pretty much in love with Pam. With the UK version it takes a lot longer to develop into something that obvious (even though you know it will happen).
Gareth is FAR more believable than Dwight.
The background actors are better in the UK version. Keith or Kevin? NO COMPARISON - BIG KEITH ALL THE WAY!!
Lee is less obvious in his neglect of Dawn than Roy is of Pam.
The flow and pace of the UK version is much better than the US version. This is probably because the US episodes are almost 10 minutes shorter than the UK episodes. This allows time for the boring stuff to happen which is cruical for the flow of the show.
All this being said, the US version is still pretty good and very watchable and very enjoyable and if the original hadnt been made it would seem much better. This just proves how good the original is. It makes a pretty good show in itself look average when you compare them. Gervais and Merchant are geniuses!!
If you have only seen the US version because you haven't seen the UK version on US TV and loved it then get the DVD ASAP!! You will fully appreciate how good this type of program can be.
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UK version all the way.
The American one is too blatantly weird, as in, Steve Carrell isn't really believable, etc.
Yeah, everything he^ said.
The American one is too blatantly weird, as in, Steve Carrell isn't really believable, etc.
Yeah, everything he^ said.
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philN
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I'm casting my vote for the UK Office as well. However, the second season of the Office (US) has really hit a stride. The first season was hit-or-miss with alot of material taken from the original series, but this season it has been pretty consistently funny. Paired with My Name Is Earl, it makes for one of the most enjoyable hours on TV (apart from Scrubs doubleheader Tuesdays). Steve Carrell has nothing on Ricky Gervais.
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Elle_For_Short
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I've seen the U.S. version, but so far so good. like the one about healthcare. Oh and the basketball one. Oh and...nevermind. I like them all.
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