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sdilley14 · Nov 20, 2008, 09:49 AM

I saw the thread about House and it moved me to start a thread about The Office. I searched around a little bit and didn't see any such threads (maybe I didn't search hard enough though).

Anyways, does anyone here watch it? Thoughts? Favorite characters? Favorite moments? Predictions?

Dakar V · Nov 20, 2008, 09:51 AM

I was watching it last night on Netflix. That Ricky Gervais is a funny guy.

sdilley14 · Nov 20, 2008, 10:10 AM

I guess I should have been more specific. The US adaptation of The Office.

shifuimam · Nov 20, 2008, 10:17 AM

I missed most of season 4 and haven't seen any of this season.

The US version is exponentially better than the UK one, which I bought on DVD as a sort of impulse purchase (stupid Borders coupons).

sdilley14 · Nov 20, 2008, 10:21 AM

You should get caught up! Season 5 has proven to be particularly dramatic thus far.

shifuimam · Nov 20, 2008, 10:26 AM

I read the updates on Wikipedia. I'll buy the box set whenever it's on sale for $20 on Amazon.

SSharon · Nov 20, 2008, 11:02 AM

I watch every episode on TV and still end up getting the DVD. Awesome show.

Big Mac · Nov 20, 2008, 11:25 AM

It's one of the best comedies.

shifuimam · Nov 20, 2008, 11:41 AM

I think it's the only comedy I've seen in which every episode manages to make me laugh at least once.

I know people who can't stand it - they're all nuts.

My department at work recently got put into a new subnet. The hostnames for all our machines (we have static IPs) are Office related.

Laminar · Nov 20, 2008, 11:42 AM

Addicted. Love it.

besson3c · Nov 20, 2008, 11:47 AM

I think my favorite moment was that whole mock sales call to William Buttlicker.

Laminar · Nov 20, 2008, 11:50 AM

Michael, I like the sound of your voice.

besson3c · Nov 20, 2008, 11:52 AM

What are some of your favorite Steve Carrell clips from the Daily Show? His presence there seems to have been rather understated, but he has risen to fame very quickly. Just what, exactly, was his big break?

Laminar · Nov 20, 2008, 12:08 PM

This thread is about The Office, please stay on topic.

sdilley14 · Nov 20, 2008, 02:29 PM

Yes!

I'd have to say Creede or Toby are my favorite, although they play supporting roles. Favorite leading role goes to Michael.

I'm pretty obsessed with the show too. Easily my favorite show on TV.

ort888 · Nov 20, 2008, 02:40 PM

It's the only sitcom on network tv that I watch. I love it.

To Besson... The Office was Steve Carrells big break. When he signed on as Micheal Scott he was just "that guy from the Daily Show". Right around that time he also made 40 Year Old Virgin and the rest is history.

SpaceMonkey · Nov 20, 2008, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

What are some of your favorite Steve Carrell clips from the Daily Show? His presence there seems to have been rather understated, but he has risen to fame very quickly. Just what, exactly, was his big break?

There was absolutely nothing understated about the "Even Stevphen" debate clips. Classic stuff.

There's also a hilarious one in which, to educate youth about the dangers of drinking, Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert go to a bar, and Carell proceeds to drink himself into a stupor (for real) while Colbert watches. Comedy gold.

My other favorites involve the "Slimmin' down with Steve" weight loss series and his interview on the "Straight Talk Express" with John McCain during the 2000 election.

Dakar V · Nov 20, 2008, 02:57 PM

Carrell played a fantastic buffoon on the Daily Show. His blank stare was priceless.

goMac · Nov 20, 2008, 04:08 PM

Did we not have an Office thread? What is wrong with this place? We also need a Chuck thread..

I think this season is not as good. Season 4 wasn't great either.

Dakar V · Nov 20, 2008, 04:09 PM

I seem to call an Office thread in the past, but I'm not certain.

Sayf-Allah · Nov 20, 2008, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by sdilley14

I guess I should have been more specific. The US adaptation of The Office.

Horrible.

UK version

0157988944 · Nov 20, 2008, 04:49 PM

The UK version is fantastically brash and awkward, but I like the US version more as a whole.

Electronic Gadgets Guy · Nov 20, 2008, 05:20 PM

I never been able to see what all the fuss is about. I think Ricky Gervais is a very over rated comedian. Watched a few episodes but never been able to raise a smile...

Laminar · Nov 20, 2008, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by ort888

It's the only sitcom on network tv that I watch. I love it.

To Besson... The Office was Steve Carrells big break. When he signed on as Micheal Scott he was just "that guy from the Daily Show". Right around that time he also made 40 Year Old Virgin and the rest is history.

Carrell did get some attention in Anchorman as well.

Originally Posted by Dakar V

Carrell played a fantastic buffoon on the Daily Show. His blank stare was priceless.

Which, coincidentally, is Stewart's best joke. The blank stare always gets the most laughs of anything he does/says.

Originally Posted by Dakar V

I seem to call an Office thread in the past, but I'm not certain.

There was one that initially got me watching The Office, which had to have been about three years ago.

Originally Posted by Sayf-Allah

Horrible.

UK version

False. They all have awful accents in the UK version that I can barely understand. The US version is much better.

Dakar V · Nov 20, 2008, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by Laminar

Which, coincidentally, is Stewart's best joke. The blank stare always gets the most laughs of anything he does/says.

Coming out of a ridiculous clip, yes. Carell's used to be in the context of Jon hitting him with the flaw in whatever logic he was using, I think.

Edit: And Brick Tamland is one of the awesomest characters this decade.

SpaceMonkey · Nov 20, 2008, 05:58 PM

Slimmin' down with Steve!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YqjXGIgraA

I love the "before" picture.

sdilley14 · Nov 20, 2008, 06:19 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO87KW-jM9A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOoR2zucvvw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ju6r...eature=related

A couple of my favorite Office mixes.

BTW, new episode is on in a few hours. I'm getting pumped, this is the only show on TV I make a point to follow week by week.

Dakar V · Nov 20, 2008, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by SpaceMonkey

Slimmin' down with Steve!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YqjXGIgraA

I love the "before" picture.

I always enjoyed Produce Pete because of the obvious misnomer.

Laminar · Nov 20, 2008, 06:42 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oktSEw7izB4

Laminar · Nov 20, 2008, 06:44 PM

Also, I loved Andy's drunk-dial to Angela.

Thorzdad · Nov 20, 2008, 06:45 PM

I have to admit I've never cared for The Office. It think it's because I've worked in too many places exactly like that, and I have no intention of reliving the nightmares. I completely understand the attraction, though.

sdilley14 · Nov 20, 2008, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by Laminar

Also, I loved Andy's drunk-dial to Angela.

Hahah, I loved that too!

I also loved one of his little convos with Oscar.

Oscar: I'm probably going to leave after one drink.
Andy: Yeah, with a hot slab of Canadian bacon in your hand.

besson3c · Nov 20, 2008, 06:49 PM

Steve Carrel on McCain's bus in 2000

Dakar V · Nov 20, 2008, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Steve Carrel on McCain's bus in 2000

I explicitly remember that interview as the greatest moment in fake news history: When Carell blindsided McCain with the legit question.

Also, it allowed me to reminisce about those days when Jon Stewart had a neck.

Edit: And the patented Steve Carell blank stare for the hat trick.

turtle777 · Nov 20, 2008, 06:59 PM

I also like the German version ("Stromberg") very much. It is amazingly well done, and not just a bland copy.

-t

sdilley14 · Nov 20, 2008, 07:00 PM

Back on topic...

Dakar V · Nov 20, 2008, 07:01 PM

So naive.

Gankdawg · Nov 20, 2008, 07:08 PM

Love the American version, haven't seen any others.

ort888 · Nov 20, 2008, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by sdilley14

Back on topic...

That's what she said.

sdilley14 · Nov 20, 2008, 07:27 PM

Got me!

imitchellg5 · Nov 20, 2008, 08:02 PM

It squeaks when you bang it.

sdilley14 · Nov 20, 2008, 08:04 PM

Keep it in your mouth if you can't swallow it all...

sdilley14 · Nov 20, 2008, 11:23 PM

Somewhat of a weak show tonight. It's good to have Toby back, but I didn't really like how hard they hammered on him. Also, Ryan is such a twerp it drives me nuts. And the whole microwave thing seemed a bit pointless.

klb5090 · Nov 21, 2008, 03:29 PM

good episode, not the best of the season but still good. The intro where michael goes back to toby's desk and screams when he shows up is hilarious. The microwave "topic" was weak but i think it was supposed to imply Jim was the one who did it.

ort888 · Nov 21, 2008, 03:40 PM

I liked the microwave thing, only because we have that exact same problem here in our office... right down to our receptionist leaving nasty notes about it.

shifuimam · Nov 21, 2008, 06:38 PM

Gasp! I didn't know Toby was back!

That makes me one happy panda...I was totally bummed when I found out he was leaving the show.

sdilley14 · Nov 21, 2008, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by shifuimam

Gasp! I didn't know Toby was back!

That makes me one happy panda...I was totally bummed when I found out he was leaving the show.

Me too. He's one of my favorite characters. Something about the droopy look that's always on his face and the way he's unaffected by anything Michael says just makes me laugh.

goMac · Nov 21, 2008, 08:12 PM

What do people think about the house of Jim and Pam?

I dunno, I expected she would take that moment to announce she's decided to go back to art school...

philm · Nov 21, 2008, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by Laminar

False. They all have awful accents in the UK version that I can barely understand. The US version is much better.

I think you'll find that they are all English accents of people speaking English on a show based in England and produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation. 'Awful' to you perhaps, but not really a surprise.

sdilley14 · Nov 21, 2008, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by goMac

What do people think about the house of Jim and Pam?

I dunno, I expected she would take that moment to announce she's decided to go back to art school...

I like them together. I thought there might be some issues with her being in NY and hanging out with her new male friend at art school, but that appears to be a non issue.

It was really frustrating watching Pam and Roy in seasons 1-3, so its good to see her and Jim seem to be right for each other and they're developing together nicely.