Soth [Muninn and Myrddin]Apr 21, 2006 2:21:07 pm
kinda like a fake reality show. i guess whats supposed to by funny is the boss is a complete fucknut...
the american version is better IMO, although it is also basically about someone who is the "worst possible boss"
Midas [No, the other one]Apr 21, 2006 2:21:59 pm [NT]
Eck (Linkin Park isa Rollah Coasta)Apr 21, 2006 2:30:26 pm [NT]
Llotnarf [bun-length]Apr 21, 2006 2:31:19 pm
the BBC version or the american version.
IMO, enjoyment of the BBC version hinges on what you think about Ricky Gervais, because it's basically just him improvising his way through uncomfortable situations and making them worse. It is what it is. THe other characters help anchor it a bit, but it's basically the Ricky Gervais show.
The american version isnt quite as anchored to the lead (although in certain episodes it's basically the same deal--if you like what Steve Carrel is doing, then you'll enjoy it. If you are annoyed, you'll hate it). The main difference in the American version is that the rest of the cast and characters are much more important to the show.
I think it gets a little too outlandish and cartoonish at times for my taste (i had been hoping for something that was a more realistic play on office life, not on eccentric characters who happen to occupy an office). But if you jsut go with it even some of that can be pretty inspired.
I dont pay much attention to the "documentary" thing going on. i think it's an albatross on the show, but they seem to get around it pretty well. If you focus on that too much then the show ceases to make sense because often the cameras are in places they never could be, and characters are showing their true stuff much more than they would be if there was a documentary crew there.
IMO, enjoyment of the BBC version hinges on what you think about Ricky Gervais, because it's basically just him improvising his way through uncomfortable situations and making them worse. It is what it is. THe other characters help anchor it a bit, but it's basically the Ricky Gervais show.
The american version isnt quite as anchored to the lead (although in certain episodes it's basically the same deal--if you like what Steve Carrel is doing, then you'll enjoy it. If you are annoyed, you'll hate it). The main difference in the American version is that the rest of the cast and characters are much more important to the show.
I think it gets a little too outlandish and cartoonish at times for my taste (i had been hoping for something that was a more realistic play on office life, not on eccentric characters who happen to occupy an office). But if you jsut go with it even some of that can be pretty inspired.
I dont pay much attention to the "documentary" thing going on. i think it's an albatross on the show, but they seem to get around it pretty well. If you focus on that too much then the show ceases to make sense because often the cameras are in places they never could be, and characters are showing their true stuff much more than they would be if there was a documentary crew there.
Soth [Muninn and Myrddin]Apr 21, 2006 2:39:40 pm
i dont find homor in someone being stupid i guess:(
Llotnarf [bun-length]Apr 21, 2006 2:42:22 pm
most of the humor involving the boss focuses on how badly he bumbles things and how full of himself he is.
i dont think it's quite as improvised, though, so they are able to create better situations for him
i dont think it's quite as improvised, though, so they are able to create better situations for him
Llotnarf [bun-length]Apr 21, 2006 2:52:52 pm
but they are more like "oy gov'na, you got the new stat'nary for th' printa?" "no cap'n, the rats got innit and left droppins" "'ey but wot bout the manilla beige variety?" "dat's got soot on it good, like'n it was used in th' chimneys" "in th' chimneys? i told dwight not to go in there." "oy yes but 'e said 'e was chasin' a rat. den he got it on 'is 'ands and didn' wash before collatin'" "get dwight in 'ere on the doble!" "yes gov'na, right away boss!"
Soth [Muninn and Myrddin]Apr 21, 2006 2:56:23 pm
kinda jeremy looking, but not really
Soth [Muninn and Myrddin]Apr 21, 2006 2:59:22 pm [NT]
Llotnarf [bun-length]Apr 21, 2006 3:00:03 pm
in the american version he's a slightly pudgy dude with sideburns who belongs to a karate dojo.
so they replaced jeremy with bree, basically (actually i dont know if bree is pudgy or has sideburns)
so they replaced jeremy with bree, basically (actually i dont know if bree is pudgy or has sideburns)
Soth [Muninn and Myrddin]Apr 21, 2006 3:18:19 pm [NT]
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