The Office - Dunder Mifflin Infinity

[Mike Beck]

Hello! Do you like The Office?

NBC, those clever rats, have developed a Dunder Mifflin Infinity website to coincide with the Office's last episode.

It's amazing. You can apply for one of many branches of Dunder Mifflin around the country, get paid in Schrute Bucks so you can buy more stuff for your desk, get involved in contests, and try and make your branch #1.

I just signed up for it and am part of the Dunder Mifflin: New Britain Branch

If you like the Office, you'll love this. :D


Dunder Mifflin Infinity (http://www.dundermifflininfinity.com)

Check it out.

[Odetta]

I AM SO THERE!

[Mike Beck]

It's really fun. I missed the create a creed contest, but supposedly they'll be having weird little contests each week.

good stuff. ;)

[Ikilledthecrimsonking]

THE OFFICE IS THE BEST SHOW EVER!!!!!!!!!!!

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/TRND/FP8756~The-Office-Dwight-Posters.jpg

[Odetta]

I love Dwight!

[Mike Beck]

He's the best. I love the Dwight/Andy dynamic too. They're awesome together. Dwight can't stand him, but part of him has some respect.

Angela is another close favorite of mine. :lol:

[Girlystevedave]

Creed is pretty funny too.

[Mike Beck]

Creed!

I put him as my favorite character on the DunderMifflin site. He's out of his mind, and it's terrific that he always forgets Meredith.

what about when Jim makes Dwight think that he's a vampire. Dwight goes to Creed for help.

Dwight: Extraordinary events call for extraordinary actions.
Dwight: We form an allegiance …
Creed: Sure.
Dwight: … to use sudden violence.
Creed: Okay.
Dwight: Do you have the tools to turn a wooden mop handle into a stake?
Creed: (without hesitation) What size?

[Darkthoughts]

Do you get the British "The Office" too? Do you find it funny? Only asking because its typical Brit humour.

[Odetta]

I haven't seen the British version but I love British humour so I would probably like it!

[Mike Beck]

Oh my god, my brother was into it before the u.s. one premiered and i hadn't heard of it. but i didn't give it a shot until i saw the u.s. one. I LOVE the british version. I think it's a lot darker at times, too. Ricky Gervais is amazing. I also just got into Extras with him on HBO.

[Girlystevedave]

Creed!

I put him as my favorite character on the DunderMifflin site. He's out of his mind, and it's terrific that he always forgets Meredith.

what about when Jim makes Dwight think that he's a vampire. Dwight goes to Creed for help.

Dwight: Extraordinary events call for extraordinary actions.
Dwight: We form an allegiance …
Creed: Sure.
Dwight: … to use sudden violence.
Creed: Okay.
Dwight: Do you have the tools to turn a wooden mop handle into a stake?
Creed: (without hesitation) What size?


:rofl: I love it. Definitely the best show on tv.

[Darkthoughts]

Oh my god, my brother was into it before the u.s. one premiered and i hadn't heard of it. but i didn't give it a shot until i saw the u.s. one. I LOVE the british version. I think it's a lot darker at times, too. Ricky Gervais is amazing. I also just got into Extras with him on HBO.

He is pretty damn cool! I've seen some of his stand up stuff and thats awesome. Yeah, the British Office is brilliant...I can't compare because I haven't seen the US one, but David Brent is amusing in that tragic "I know someone just like you!" way.

[sarajean]

omg, i love when dwight thinks he's a soopersekrit agent, and he gets the text message that says:

you have been compromised.
abort mission.
destroy phone.

jeff and i send that to each other all the time. :lol:

[Mike Beck]

Last night's episode was fantastic. The Beet Farm Agrotourism B&B? :lol: I liked Jim and Pam in this one too. They were kind of starting to bore me.

How weird is Mose? :lol:

[Odetta]

Yes, very odd that Mose!

[Girlystevedave]

I loved Michael declaring bankruptcy to the office. And the whole discussion about whomever was hilarious. Didn't Michael tell Toby to stab himself with a letter opener?:rofl: Poor Toby.

[Ikilledthecrimsonking]

i love the dwight and jim relationship

Dwight - i hit myself with my phone i suspect jim had somthing to do with it

jim - yah i did it, i put one nickel in the phone grip every day for two weeks, then one day i took them all out

[ZoNeSeeK]

Id say the english one probably deserves the crown as its the original idea, but to be honest both shows are just as good as eachother .. the US one has its own flavour, and is probably a little more "energetic" whereas the british one is more sardonic and dry - both have got the right tone, though, and they did a very good job making sure the US one didnt suck.

Gareth from the british one (Dwight is kinda like his "twinner", but theyre totally different characters) is fucking hilarious. He redefines the word inappropriate :) whereas dwight is more obsessed-nerd weird.

I love the US episode where Michael burns his foot when he is cooking bacon on his george forman grill in bed and Dwight rushes to his rescue. You see him screaming out of the carpark and then smashes his car (quite seriously) into a pole, staggers out, vomits everywhere, staggers back into the car and keeps going. Classic :P

[Odetta]

hilarious!

[Mordred Deschain]

HOLY FUCK EH!! the OFFICE rocks!!! The English version was really good too!!

[Odetta]

"Gimmie a break! Gimmie a break! Break me off a piece of that... Fan-cy Feast!"


hahahaha

[Mordred Deschain]

That was so funny that he sang the whole jingle but couldn't rememeber what product it was for. And the ending line in the commercial what was it Micheal says.."in a paperless world...." ? can't remember the rest.

[Girlystevedave]

Did anyone watch last night's Office? The new chick thinking Kevin was "special" was hilarious.

"Do you drive your own car?...Cool."

:rofl:

[Odetta]

I LOVED the ending!

[Girlystevedave]

Oh YES!! Me too....It was almost a relief wasn't it?!

[Odetta]

yes... on several levels...

[Ricky]

Phyllis: "Hello, do you sell anti-gravity machines"?

That line got me rolling! :lol:

[Girlystevedave]

I loved when she knocked all the stuff off Angela's desk.
Score one for Phylllis.

Me likes Phyllis

[Ricky]

Phyllis is the best! I like how Michael always excludes her from office activities because she's "not one of the popular ones".

[Girlystevedave]

Yeah I know. And I don't know how I feel about Toby leaving, because the whole Michael/Toby relationship always cracked me up. I loved the episode where Michael wanted to have the boy scout troop at the casino party and Toby said it wasn't a good idea.

Michael: "Why are you the way that you are? Every time I try to make something fun, you have to go, and...make it...not that way.I hate so much about the things you choose to be."

:rofl: That is one of my favorite quotes to use on people.

[B Rag]

Oh, there's so many awesome moments on this show...

Andy: What if we changed our outgoing answering machine message so it just has a little more zing and a little more pep.
Michael: Zing and pep. See that's- those are the kind of words we're looking for. Yes Jim.
Jim: What about if we did an even newer voicemail message that had even more zing and pep.


Stanley: It's like I used to tell my wife. I do not apologize unless I think I'm wrong. And if you don't like it you can leave. And I say the same thing to my current wife and I'll say it to my next one too.

[Mordred Deschain]

.."in a paperless world, come to Dunder Mifflin for all your paper needs"

[Ricky]

Any fans of The Office out there? I'm a HUGE fan of the show. You really have to watch it a couple times beforee it starts to grow on you. When I first started watching it, I found myself saying, "Why am I watching this? This isn't funny". Now I can't go one episode without laughing hysterically!

Looking forward to Season 5 starting in September! :excited:

So, any fans?

[Girlystevedave]

Yes, The Office is a great show.
Here's a thread for it. :)

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=1196

[Ricky]

I swear, everytime I create a thread, there's already a thread for it. :lol:

I searched The Office on the boards to see if there was a thread created already and I couldn't find one. Now that I know the topic is Dunder Mifflin Infinity, that explains why it didn't come up in my search. ><

Feel free to merge, lock, or delete this thread.

[Yunsung]

I adore this show. I thought it was overrated after watching a couple episodes, but... after seeing the whole first season, I've been proven gloriously wrong.

In particular, I feel I can relate to having a creeper coworker like Dwight. :orely:

[Ricky]

In particular, I feel I can relate to having a creeper coworker like Dwight. :orely:

I'm sincerely sorry. You could also consider it as a fun opportunity...

Do you put his office supplies in jello? :lol:

Who's looking forward to the Season 4 DVD (ME! ME!)? If you buy it at Best Buy, you get the DVD, a DM paper box, T-shirt, and bracelet. Neat little Office package. :)

[Yunsung]

The sad thing was, it was a theater concessions job, so there wasn't much opportunity to jello him. On the bright side, I did do things like pilfer his customers, salt his feet (he had a habit of taking off his shoes and leaving them at his register), and other fun things.

[Girlystevedave]

I loved the episode where they were going over the complaints that Dwight had filed against Jim.

Dwight: Jim made me hit myself in the face with my phone.
[cuts to Jim] Oh that one was actually pretty easy. I kept adding more and more nickels to his handpiece and then one day, I just took them all out at once.

:lol:

[Ricky]

I was just watching that episode the other day. It's hilarious. I loved how Toby kept the box of all of Dwight's complaints in the special "New York" box. :lol:

[Darkthoughts]

Merged my friend :)

[Ricky]

Gracias mi amiga!

I just saw your signature...you are now my new best friend! :excited:

[Mordred Deschain]

Hey when does the new season start? this month?

[D-Bo]

Hey when does the new season start? this month?9/25 at 9pm, I can't wait!

Also if you haven't seen the webisodes you should check them out: http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/video/webisodes/

[Mordred Deschain]

one more day!!!:panic:

[Ricky]

Thank God It's (ALMOST) Thursday! TGIT! :excited:

[sarah]

The rap bit was super hilarious last night. :rofl:

[Ricky]

Wikki Wikki Wack. :rofl:

Poor Phyllis. Dwight won't leave her alone!

[Girlystevedave]

All the moldy fruit in the vending machine really cracked me up.
I'm wondering something. They were having trouble losing weight and Angela made the comment that her doctor wanted her to 'gain weight'......Maybe she's pregnant? :orely:

[Ricky]

Actually, Anglea Kinsey (actress who plays Angela) was pregnant during the last season. Of course she's had her baby by then. If they were going to have her pregnant on the show (with Dwight's baby! :lol:)) I think they might have done it already. Of course, you never know.

[B Rag]

The idea of her being pregnant actually did cross my mind when they weren't losing weight, but I didn't think of it when she said she was supposed to gain weight. I just figured that had to do with her being such a small person.

Great episode, anyway!

[Mordred Deschain]

who's your daddy? You don't know who your daddy is.

[DoctorDodge]

Thought i'd give this thread a mega-BUMP and bring it back from the dead. I do this because I've just heard something pretty big, and I'm not sure whether I like it or not.

Apparently, Ricky Gervais has confirmed that he is seriously considering playing David Brent once again, but this time, in the US Office. Now, I must admit that Brent vs Scott does have some sort of perverse appeal in seeing who would make us cringe the most, and I do like the US Office, but...

The original is a very, very different show compared to what the US version is now. It knew exactly what is was, and always aimed for total realism by pretending to be just another british docusoap, which were all the rage back in the late 90s and early 00s. It was so realistic that by the end, the characters knew their programme had been watched by thousands of viewers, and while some were embarrased by that, Brent tried to exploit that as much as possible, embarrasing himself further in the process. From beginning to end, it was a true mockumentary, as great as This Is Spinal Tap.

The US version, on the other hand...I like it, I found the first 3 seasons funny, but it's a lot more of a sitcom by this point, with the characters talking in front of the camera from time to time. Both shows are great in their own right, but I have just a little bit more respect for the original for it's realism. Now, I find it hard to watch the US version without thinking, "So, after all these years, is this still supposed to be a documentary that no one watches? Surely the characters should be recognised in public by now!"

I will watch the David Brent ep if it does happen (one way or another: i don't expect it to be on tv the day after the US, since we still haven't got season 4 over here yet!), but only if it's written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. That's it, no one else. If someone else writes it, I just won't bother. Which sounds rather stubborn, but Merchant and Gervais have written everything Brent's been in so far, I don't see why they should stop now!

[turtlex]

As a big, big fan of the UK original, I'm not sure how thrilled I am about this. How can they not "tone down" David Brent for the US audiences?

[Odetta]

Ricky is great! I would love to see him in the US version, but you guys are correct, they would have to tone down his character and thus, he would lose what I love so much about the character.

[flaggwalkstheline]

"His cappa was detated!!!"
:P
one of my favorite phrases ever

[Ricky]

Ricky is great!

Aww..thanks! :lol:

Anyone a tad disappointed by this season of the U.S. version?

[Odetta]

:lol:

yes... kinda lame right now

[Ricky]

Me too. I think it lost the comedy of it that was in seasons 2 and 3. Just mindless jokes, pranks and situations.

I miss it. :(

[Odetta]

You can suck it with your SUCK IT! :nana:







(i just realized that won't make sense unless you saw the ending of last week's episode)

[Ricky]

"So, the child makes the noise?"

Suck it and you suck it with your SUCK IT!!!

[Mordred Deschain]

Me too. I think it lost the comedy of it that was in seasons 2 and 3. Just mindless jokes, pranks and situations.

I miss it. :(

I still think it's funny, not as funny, but the buy out and the fact that the scranton branch was the only branch making money made me laugh. And David being a bumb now was funny. However, I think this is the reason why the UK version is much appreciated because they ended before they had to start thinking of more and more ridiculous plots.

[Ricky]

Hmmm....I didn't know that the UK version already ended.

[Mordred Deschain]

OH...heh...I thought it did. My buddy hasn't gave me any more episodes in awhile. Uh...what season is the UK version on?

[DoctorDodge]

Oh, they haven't made any UK eps since 2003. They only made 2 series and a 2 part xmas special. That's a total of 14 episodes. Short, I know, but as Mordred pointed out, it ended before it got too ridiculous. Apparently, the BBC really wanted more eps, but writers Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant just said, "Nah, why ruin a good thing? Story's finished, just move on."

Although the US version did pretty well with its first 3 seasons, but from what I've heard, it started losing its subtlety and realism in season 4. Tbh, i'm not interested in watching more eps after season 3. It had the perfect ending with the Jim and Pam story being resolved. Is it anywhere near as interesting afterwards?

[Mordred Deschain]

Oh, they haven't made any UK eps since 2003. They only made 2 series and a 2 part xmas special. That's a total of 14 episodes. Short, I know, but as Mordred pointed out, it ended before it got too ridiculous. Apparently, the BBC really wanted more eps, but writers Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant just said, "Nah, why ruin a good thing? Story's finished, just move on."

Although the US version did pretty well with its first 3 seasons, but from what I've heard, it started losing its subtlety and realism in season 4. Tbh, i'm not interested in watching more eps after season 3. It had the perfect ending with the Jim and Pam story being resolved. Is it anywhere near as interesting afterwards?

Okay, that's what I thought. I have all those episodes, and my buddy never said there were more so I was pretty sure it had ended already. But yes, being a watcher of both, I would say that the US version was really funny, it started loosing my attention during the last season. But, I'll probably keep watching it until it is no longer on the air or until they move it to an off night. I gota get my Pam fix.

[Mordred Deschain]

aaaaww...Pam and Jim are having a girl

[Ruthful]

Watched exactly one episode of the original version of The Office and wasn't that impressed. Loved the American adaptation until this season, which is when I think the series completely went off the rails.

On the one hand, I can appreciate the the plot-line of the company going under in the midst of a global recession dovetailing with the actual show going under-it's very meta-on the other hand, it's kind of painful to watch the thread unraveling over the course of an entire season.

The Office (U.S.) was a great series. Even so, I don't think it was as good as The Newsroom-you people in Canada know what I'm talkin' 'bout.

[DoctorDodge]

Watched exactly one episode of the original version of The Office and wasn't that impressed. Loved the American adaptation until this season, which is when I think the series completely went off the rails.

On the one hand, I can appreciate the the plot-line of the company going under in the midst of a global recession dovetailing with the actual show going under-it's very meta-on the other hand, it's kind of painful to watch the thread unraveling over the course of an entire season.

The Office (U.S.) was a great series. Even so, I don't think it was as good as The Newsroom-you people in Canada know what I'm talkin' 'bout.

My advise?

Watch another ep. Best one's episode 4 of series one, but only just. There's other classic episodes, in fact pretty much all of them have hysterical moments in. It's not the funniest tv show ever made (that of course goes to Spaced), but I prefer it to the US just because it gets the mockumentary aspect of the show. Is there any reason why in the US version the camera only exists in some funny moments and never in the dramatic ones?

I like what I've seen of the US version, but it's definitely not the funniest programme in the US atm. That goes to 30 Rock, of course!

[Hannah]

I still love the Office. I feel like it gets better. This season has been particularly funny.

[Flavio]

Dwight rules peaple...

[DoctorDodge]

Gareth pwns Dwight.

Gareth: I'm not homophobic, really I'm not! Look at my CD collection! George Michael, Pet Shop Boys...they're all bummers!

Gareth: You know the expression, "softly, softly, catch a monkey"? I could catch a monkey. Or a frog.

David Brent: [singing]...going home, 'cause my baby's gone!
Gareth: She's deaaaaaaaaad!
David: She's not dead!

[Flavio]

I still think Dwight rules :lol:

[DoctorDodge]

Well, I like Gareth Keenan. But then, I also like Dwight Schrute. But which is better?

There's only one way to find out:

FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!

[Flavio]

Dwight calls his crazy Cousin and scores critical hit +500 damage XD.
Looks like some kind of browser based MMORPG :lol:

[turtlex]

Oh, no.

Huge time suck alert... The Office Quotes (theofficequotes.com)

So far, my favorites :

Jim Halpert: Question. What kind of bear is best?
Dwight Schrute: That's a ridiculous question.
Jim Halpert: False. Black bear.
Dwight Schrute: That's debatable. There are basically two schools of thought--
Jim Halpert: Fact. Bears eat beets. Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.
Dwight Schrute: Bears do not... What is going on?! What are you doing?!

Jim Halpert: By any chance did you see Battlestar Gallactica?
Andy: No I did not. Was that any good?
Jim Halpert: Actually not. It was really so-so. [holds up stopwatch to Dwight] I mean I like all the crazy monsters and stuff, you know like Klingons and Wookies and all that but-- Sorry was, there something you wanted to add Dwight?
Andy: Is that anything like the original Battlestar Galactica.
Jim Halpert: You what's weird? It's practically a shot for shot remake.
Andy: Really? Huh. Cool.
Jim Halpert: The story's kind of bland. It's about this guy named Dumbledore Calrizzian and he has to return the ring back to Mordor.
Andy: [pause] That doesn't sound right...


( FYI : US version of The Office quotes only )

[DoctorDodge]

Ok pam, you know I have to post Original Office quotes to balance it out (and to show that the original has some of the best quotes ever, if you stick with it):

[During a team building exercise, which involves solving a puzzle of how a farmer can get a bag of grain, a chicken and a fox across a river:]
Gareth: How big is this chicken if its as big as a bag of grain?
Tim: I dunno. Big chicken.
Gareth: Yeah, but how big?
Tim: Big, it's a superchicken.

Gareth: He could put the grain on the wall!
Tim: There's not a wall!
Gareth: What, it's just nothing? It's just a farm and a river? He could get his wife to help.
Tim: He ain't got a wife.
Gareth: All farmers have wives.
Tim: Not this one, he's gay.
Gareth: Well, then he shouldn't be allowed near animals, should he?

[On whose job title is better:]
Tim: My job title actually means something, Gareth! Team leader don't mean anything, mate!
Gareth: Excuse me, it means I'm the leader of the team!
Tim: No it doesn't, it's a title someone's given you to get you to do something that they don't want to do for free! It's like making the div kid at school milk monitor! No one respects it!
Gareth: Er, yes they do!
Tim: No they don't!
Gareth: Yes they do! Because if anyone was rude to me, then I used to give them their milk last. So it was warm!

[turtlex]

Oh, DD - you know I'm with you on liking the UK version of The Office better! :couple:

Just thought those two I listed, they do make me laugh ( though, honestly - no one touches Gareth !!! ).

That's what she said!!!

[DoctorDodge]

Honestly, i find the US Office really funny to watch (bear in mind we're only on season 4 in the UK though). I think what it really comes down to is this: original is the better mockumentary, remake is the better sitcom. I just felt like reminding everyone on this board why the original was so great in the first place!

[turtlex]

I've got the UK Original on DVD, both series and the special - and honestly, I've watched the whole thing about 10 times already because it's just so great.

[DoctorDodge]

I'm not surprised, pam: like me, you've never made it a secret on this board of which version you prefer. Also got both series and the specials, and I still find it hilarious each time. It really is 14 episodes of perfection, isn't it? I think my favourite moment ends with the line, "Erm, she said no, by the way." Breaks my heart every time i watch it!

[Mike Beck]

oh no. are we having a which is better situation?

hmm. This may sound like a cop-out, but i like both versions for different reasons. I can watch either one over and over again and still find them hilarious.

But i think you hit it on the head, Doctor. English version = better mockumentary, U.S. version = better sitcom. I love David Brent and i love Michael Scott. I love Gareth, and I love Dwight.

It's really a win-win situation, because both shows are excellent. I'm sure i lean more towards the U.S. version right now, because there are new episodes to anticipate, and it's fresher in my mind, at any given time.

Now, here's what i want to know: Who are the mysterious people on this board who are keeping their preferences a secret? You cannot hide your true feelings from us! :P

[DoctorDodge]

No, i'm not starting a "which is better" argument (at least not intentionally), i know a lot of people prefer the US version, i'm just making sure that the UK one gets some love, too. I'm liking the US office atm, but I'll be honest: i'm a little skeptical that it can get any better than it is now. Isn't it currently on season 6 in the US? Have they answered the greatest mystery that this show has kept secret: namely who the documentary people are?!? Six seasons and the characters aren't recognised publicly?!? I smell cover-up!

(I'll be sure to post an incredibly over the top theory on this sometime soon, just like i did for Secret Diary of a Call Girl! :wtf:)

[flaggwalkstheline]

No, i'm not starting a "which is better" argument (at least not intentionally), i know a lot of people prefer the US version, i'm just making sure that the UK one gets some love, too. I'm liking the US office atm, but I'll be honest: i'm a little skeptical that it can get any better than it is now. Isn't it currently on season 6 in the US? Have they answered the greatest mystery that this show has kept secret: namely who the documentary people are?!? Six seasons and the characters aren't recognised publicly?!? I smell cover-up!

(I'll be sure to post an incredibly over the top theory on this sometime soon, just like i did for Secret Diary of a Call Girl! :wtf:)

if you take the time to think about it, then it's quite obvious who has been behind the camera and filming the dunder mifflin employees for six years


clearly the dharma initiative

[turtlex]

This is a very good, accurate, appraisal and I plan to steal it from you, DD -- "original is the better mockumentary, remake is the better sitcom". :D

That said - no one makes me cringe like David Brent. Sincerely. He's awesome, in a gee-how-can-he-be-so-clueless kind of way.

I am currently catching up on all the US episodes since they just hit syndication.

I'd love to see Gareth and Dwight meet. My god, it would be priceless.

[Odetta]

Whenever I'm about to do something, I think "Would an idiot do that?" And if they would, I do not do that thing.

I love Dwight

[turtlex]

Folks - I just read that Steve Carell gave an interview where he basically said he'll be leaving The Office after next season. That his contract is up, and he'll likely not sign back on.

[Ricky]

Folks - I just read that Steve Carell gave an interview where he basically said he'll be leaving The Office after next season. That his contract is up, and he'll likely not sign back on.

Wh-what?! :cry:

Once Steve leaves, I'll have no reason to live.

Except for Fringe...
and 30 Rock...
and V...
and Happy Town...
and LOST...
wait...LOST is ending...

:cry:

[DoctorDodge]

I don't see Doctor Who among that list, Ricky!

But it is a shame the show is losing Steve Carell. Looks like they need to get that Ricky Gervais special guest appearance sorted out asap!

[Ricky]

I don't see Doctor Who among that list, Ricky!


That's because I don't watch Doctor Who. -ducks-

:unsure:

[DoctorDodge]

Sorry, just taking the piss! I recommend it (obviously) if only for the reason that it's never going to end. And no, that's not an exaggeration.

Ok, so with Steve going, anyone got any theories on how Michael Scott will leave Dunder Mifflin? Here's my personal theory: Michael Scott finds out he's dying of an ultra rare disease that NBC makes up. He starts taking pills to help him get through the more painful symptons, but these pills also have a strange side effect: he gets smarter, more questioning of the world around him. He begins to realise that the reason he's in an office full of idiots is no coincidence, but more important than that, he realises he's being filmed by a documentary crew, and yet he's never seen himself on tv!

Testing the food and the water in the office, he realises that everyone, over a slow period of time, have been drugged and brainwashed into mindless morons...except, of course, Jim and Pam. It turns out their whole romance was faked, and that they've actually been working undercover for corporate to keep an eye on the "subjects" (which is found out during a scene where Michael tortures Jim), and the reason Michael has gotten smarter is that the drugs he's been taking for his illness are cancelling out the effects of the brainwashing drugs. More importantly, Michael finally finds out who he's been working for: Dunder Mifflin isn't a paper company after all...but a highly secret organisation that has been working on taking over the world for quite some time, and it has been experimenting with methods of brainwashing to achieve this. To observe the effects of the brainwashing on the subjects, they've even set a up a "documentary crew", which is viewed by the controllers of Dunder Mifflin to observe and record the effects of the drugs.

With Jim and Pam's help, he infiltrates corporate in New York, and finds out that this operation is already worldwide, first in the UK (in a totally blatant and not very subtle homage to the original by the writers), but more importantly, he finds out who's controlling the entire operation...Ryan Howard. From the very beginning, he was keeping a close eye on Michael, to see if he would ever break the effects of his conditioning. For in an even bigger twist, it's revealed that Michael himself was the original head of the whole operation, before he had a change of heart and was going to reveal to the whole world what Dunder Mifflin were up to. However, he was betrayed by Ryan and captured, tortured, and became the first subject of the brainwashing.

At this point, Michael tries to shoot Ryan, but Ryan escapes with Jim and Pam in a helicopter. Michael shoots his way out of corporate with guns (lots of guns), gets chased by the police, and phones his archnemesis, Toby Flenderson, and tells him everything he's found out. At first Toby doesn't believe Michael's story, until Michael promises to email all the files he's gotten from corporate, as well as any he can from Scranton.

Sneaking into the office in the middle of the night, Michael logs onto his computer, emails his information to Toby, when the telephone rings. Picking it up, Michael says, "Yes?" before hearing Ryan's voice on the phone say, "Goodbye, Michael."

Then we see the office blow up, clearly intending to be the biggest. cliffhanger. ever! Will Toby be able to stop Dunder Mifflin? Is Michael really dead? And what will happen to the other main characters? All this, and more...
Never gets revealed, as NBC cancels the office due to low ratings.

So, that's my theory done! Bear in mind, I'm only on Season 4, so I might have gotten a few things wrong with that theory, but it's clearly heading in that direction. Anyone got any other ideas?

[Ricky]

Oh my God...that is awesome. :lol:

If The Office was more serious than that, it may be plausible, but Michael wouldn't have gotten sick anyway, because Dwight would have developed a 100% curing vaccine with beets and bat poison.

[DoctorDodge]

He would've developed a vaccine, yes...but only when Michael had a cold: ironically, it's Dwight's "vaccine" that would give Michael the disease in the first place! :lol:

[Ricky]

No, I don't think so. Personally, I believe it was Toby who got Michael sick in revenge for trying to plant the "pot" in his desk. He brought back some toxic exotic plants from his trip to Costa Rica and developed some weir mixture. So with that said, Dwight's beet vaccine did work.

[DoctorDodge]

Ah, of course. Hmm. Now I'm wishing that the actual show was a lot more like the one we're making up!

[turtlex]

:lol:

Here's A Quick Write-Up About Steve Leaving (http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/steve-carell-may-be-leaving-office-04-29-2010).

[giggler5]

Dwight: there are an alarming amount of yeast infections in this county! maybe it's because we live downriver from that old bread factory...

[DoctorDodge]

Gareth: I'm not worried for me, I'll be all right, but if there does have to be a cull, then so be it. I mean, that's just natural selection, in the wild some people wouldn't survive. Imagine a warehouse, where a little midget fellow is driving a forklift. He can't see over the top, he's got great big platform shoes on so he can reach the pedals, cos of his little legs. I mean, don't get me wrong, Anton's a lovely bloke, but should he be working here?

[turtlex]

DD!!!! :lol: That's a PRIME Gareth moment !!!!!!!! :lol:

[DoctorDodge]

Knew you'd like that one, Pam! But if there's one moment that makes me laugh so much more (of which there isn't, there's tons, but this one springs to mind after that quote) is this discussion about the difference between midgets and dwarfs...whilst an employee is getting made redundant.

YouTube- The Office (ORIGINAL) Redundancies

See, this is why it's more difficult to quote UK than US: the laughs come from the "WTF?!?" silences as much as the lines themselves, imo!

[turtlex]

So.... what's an elf??
:rofl:

I am so going to watch the UK Office again this weekend.

[turtlex]

Hey Office US Fans... Amazon.com has seasons 1-5 on sale today in the GOLD BOX, for $71.99.

That's a pretty good price for 5 seasons!

[turtlex]

Ryan: A few years ago, my family was on a safari in Africa and my cousin, Mufasa, was um, he was trampled to death by a pack of wildebeasts and um, we all took it really hard. All of us kind of in the audience, of what happened.

Michael Scott: Do you wanna talk about it anymore?

Ryan: Oh it would probably take an hour and half to tell that whole story.

[Odetta]

Dwight [Reading suggestions for health-care coverage: Who thought of this one? Anal fissures.
Kevin Malone: That's a real thing.
Dwight Schrute: Yeah, but no one here has it.
Kevin Malone: [quietly] Someone has it.

[turtlex]

:lol: I love Kevin. He cracks me up.

Another favorite of mine :

Jim Halpert: Question. What kind of bear is best?
Dwight Schrute: That's a ridiculous question.
Jim Halpert: False. Black bear.
Dwight Schrute: That's debatable. There are basically two schools of thought--
Jim Halpert: Fact. Bears eat beets. Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.
Dwight Schrute: Bears do not... What is going on?! What are you doing?!

[Odetta]

:lol: i remember that one!

[DoctorDodge]

Another of my fav quotes from UK is David pointing out a few flaws with Keith's self assessment form:

David: Under "Strengths"... you've just put accounts.
Keith: Yeah.
David: That's your job though, that's, that's just-
Keith: - Mmm.
David: No, Keith. What I was sort of looking for your skills within your job. So is there anything else you could have put there?
Keith: ...
David: Nope. Okay. Umm... Under "Weaknesses", you've put eczema.

[turtlex]

:lol: :rofl:

[turtlex]

Another fav of mine :

Darryl : Michael gave me a list of his top ten Springsteen songs. Three of them were Huey Lewis and the News, one was Tracy Chapman's "Fast Cars" and, my personal favorite, "Short People".

[DoctorDodge]

Ok, I've watched the British Office countless times, and I still can't believe I've just noticed the wrongness of this line!

David: I said, "If Head Office try and come here and interfere, they've got me to contend with, okay? You can go and fiddle with Neil's people, but I'm the head of this family. You're not going to fiddle with my children. I am, if anyone does."

:rofl:

[flaggwalkstheline]

I was watching the 2 part goodbye toby episode the other day, it's a spectacular episode

but I think my favorite part of it is what happens when dwight tells holly (tobies' replacement) that kevin is retarded
and things like this happen
YouTube- One of the funniest scenes from The Office- Holly helping Kevin pick out his snack.
:nana:

[DoctorDodge]

Another fav moment of UK here, as David meets the Oggmonster (aka the other writer/creator of the Office, Stephen Merchant), tries to be cool and friendly, and again, only makes himself look like a prat:

YouTube- The Office - David Brent and the Oggmonster

:rofl: The look on Tim's face at the end is nothing short of priceless!

[turtlex]

Well, it's been confirmed :

Steve Carell has confirmed that he is leaving NBC's "The Office" after next season.

"I just think it's time," he told E! News on the red carpet for "Despicable Me," the upcoming animated movie he provides a voice for. "I want to fulfill my contract. When I first signed on, I had a contract for seven seasons, and this coming year is my seventh. I just thought it was time for my character to go."

That should make for his final season to be an interesting one.

Opinions on whether you think the show should/can/will go on without Michael Scott?

My opinion ... use this advance notice of Steve's departure to create a funny and cohesive FINAL SEASON and then let the show go.

Toby: Technically, I am in Human Resources, and Dwight was asking about human anatomy... I'm just sad the public school system failed him so badly.

[DoctorDodge]

Ditto that, Pam! I'm only at season 4, and it's surprised me to know that it's still funny at this point, but not so surprising to hear that the last couple of seasons haven't matched the high quality of before. Season 7 would be a good time to end it. To have the american Office without Michael Scott is like having the british Office without David Brent: it just shouldn't be done!

I'm still sticking to my theory that Michael Scott uncovers the Dunder Mifflin Infinity conspiracy this season! :D

[turtlex]

:thumbsup: No surprise that we agree here! :couple:

[DoctorDodge]

:couple: No surprise at all, Pam. It's kind of a shame the US version has gone on for so long, really. When it does end, I really doubt it would have as powerful an ending as the short but sweet original. I hope to be proved wrong, though.

Speaking of which, here's a quote from Gareth from the specials:

Gareth: I did learn a lot from David. I learnt from his mistakes. We're very different people; he used humour where I use discipline. And I learnt that nobody respects him. And in a war situation, if you want your platoon to go over the top with you to certain death, it's no good saying to them "Please come with me lads, I'll tell you a joke." It's a direct order "Come with me." And they'll go "Yes, he's got good leadership skills, let's all go with him to our certain death".

I love the fact that no matter how much changed on the show, Gareth always remained a tosser! :rofl:

[turtlex]

I love Gareth !!!! :wub: He always, always, makes me laugh.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5gS7jQlKzOU/Rgf6wk7a3yI/AAAAAAAAAIM/KY1gTTgP9iU/s400/gareth.jpg

It's kind of interesting, because Dwight ... not always funny. Gareth ... cracks me up every time.

As far as US v. UK - really, I think Pam is the better character and funnier than her counterpart ( Dawn ), but else, in general, funny-wise - UK wins for me.

( though nothing at all will beat the UK ending with Dawn and Tim ... NOTHING )

[DoctorDodge]

I think Gareth and Dwight are examples of the wide range of dorks there are out there. Dwight's the kind of dork who's naive, gullible, takes his job very, very seriously, and is also heavily into scifi. Gareth's also naive and gullible, but believes himself to be the best thing that could happen to the (territorial) army, a born leader, having no clue of course that he's a skinny little dork! :lol:

I think one of my favourite Gareth lines is, "How do you hide a chair?!?" after hopping all day! :lol:



( though nothing at all will beat the UK ending with Dawn and Tim ... NOTHING )

Oh, I certainly can't disagree with you there. Best resolution to a show ever!

Also, having David Brent say "Fuck off!" to Finch is just the icing on the cake!

[flaggwalkstheline]

I was watching the baby shower episode yesterday, it has one of the funniest stanley moments ever
YouTube- The Office - Stanley - Pregnant Women (NBC.com)

[Brice]

:lol:

[turtlex]

"As it turns out, you can't just check someone into rehab against their will. They have to do it voluntarily. They have to hit rock bottom. So, I think I know what I need to do at this point. I need to find ways to push Meredith to the bottom. Um, I think I can do it. I did it with Jan." - Michael Scott

[Emily]

Wow, I forgot how funny the British Office was. That midget vs dwarf clip was awesome. I'm going to have to watch those again :orely:

[turtlex]

Wow, I forgot how funny the British Office was. That midget vs dwarf clip was awesome. I'm going to have to watch those again :orely:

I was thinking the same after coming in here to post the US Office quote...

... What's an elf?!? :lol: Gareth just cracks me up !

Will probably get out the UK Office DVDs this weekend.

:grouphug:

[Girlystevedave]

"Toby is in HR so he works for corporate so he's not really part of this family. Come to think of it, he's divorced so he's not really part of his own family." ~Michael

[DoctorDodge]

Gareth: If you're so clever, what am I thinking now?
Tim: You're thinking "how can I kill a tiger armed only with a biro?"
Gareth: No.
Tim: You're thinking "if I crash land in a jungle will I be able to eat my own shoes?"
Gareth: No. And you can't.
Tim: What are you thinking Gareth?
Gareth: I was just wondering whether will there ever be a boy born who can swim faster than a shark.

[turtlex]

:rofl:

[Emily]

:rofl: :clap: So awesome. That's kinda like the Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. conversation from the U.S. version.

[Mordred Deschain]

"Gabe could you lower yourself? I'm tired of talking to your crotch."
-Jo, The Office season premiere TONIGHT

[Ricky]

The opening was hysterical! :rofl:

[Mordred Deschain]

Ya man, I hope the season continues strong.

[DoctorDodge]

Surprised this hasn't been posted sooner, really.


Ricky Gervais to Appear on The Office
David Brent returns!

It's been talked about since the US version of The Office began, but it looks like Ricky Gervais, the star and co-creator of the original series, is finally going to make a guest appearance.

Vulture first broke the news, saying that "David Brent will meet up with Michael Scott." Office executive producer Paul Lieberstein tells Vulture, "It's a little more than if you blink, you'll miss it, but if you don't set your TiVo right, you'll miss it."

Cameo or not, this will be a fun event for fans of both versions of The Office, that likely finally came together because Steve Carell is departing the series before the season ends. Gervais' appearance is soon too – in next week's episode, airing January 27th. TVLine.com's Michael Ausiello also confirms that Gervais is indeed playing David Brent.


Original source: http://uk.tv.ign.com/articles/114/1144832p1.html

[Odetta]

What's the name of your dentist?

... Crentist.

hmmm... sounds a lot like 'Dentist'

Maybe that's why he becamse a dentist.

[Ricky]

Thanks for posting that, DD. It should be really fun to watch. I haven't seen the original UK version, but know enough about it and Gervais for the crossover to be enjoyable. Any idea when it'll premiere?

[DoctorDodge]

I know it's on the 27th, and is so short that NBC didn't even know about it, so it probably won't be anything major, so it could be a really short crossover. Still, I'm gonna look it up after it's been broadcast, since any short clip is better than nothing!

[Ricky]

Wow, the 27th? That's not far away at all. :thumbsup:

[DoctorDodge]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AppVGPVYv4

"That's what she said!" *hug* :rofl: Love it!!!

[alkanto]

That was pretty funny! :D I watched it with my roommate and freaked out...she had no idea why, though. Needless to say, I brought her up to date on awesome tv originals

[DoctorDodge]

Quite right, too! I do prefer the original - even if it's terribly difficult to watch at times due to its cringeness - but the US one has been quite brill too, from what i've seen. Also, LOVE that David got censored, to show that he is still as crude as ever!

[Ricky]

I saw this on Thursday and totally forgot the crossover was going to happen. It was hysterical! I laughed out loud so many times during that episode and the opening was just amazing. :rofl:

[fernandito]

LTTP : That crossover was one of my favorite episode openers :lol:

[DoctorDodge]

LTTP : That crossover was one of my favorite episode openers :lol:

Ditto! Two of the funniest men from the UK and US in the same scene: awesome!!!!

[fernandito]

It was epic.

One of my all time favorite scenes is when Michael says he can't say a word about his alleged vacation with Jan in Jamaica, but little by little he reveals everything that happened hahaha.

Oh man, I'll see if I can find a clip of that, that is seriously one of the fucking funniest things I have ever seen :lol:

[Heather19]

The bat scene is probably one of my favorites! I couldn't stop laughing :lol:

[Odetta]

esp for feevie...

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+The+Office+Dwight+Schrute&view=detail&mid=79CA397B5F2D58E6FB1379CA397B5F2D58E6FB13&first=21

[fernandito]

esp for feevie...

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+The+Office+Dwight+Schrute&view=detail&mid=79CA397B5F2D58E6FB1379CA397B5F2D58E6FB13&first=21

:wub:

Dude, doesn't Creed look just like the Joker in that scene !?

That reminds me - the episode where Michael throws Holly's Woody into the trash can and pours coffee on it; when Holly asks the office who did it, and Kevin says "Wait a minute ... Toy Story is about toys that come to life when no one's around ... you don't think ... Woody did this to himself !?"

ahahahahaha

[DoctorDodge]

Just been rewatching the original recently. Planned to watch 1 or 2 eps a day, ended up watching the whole second series yesterday. I just love it. "I was thinking...will there ever be a boy born who can swim faster than a shark?" :lol:

Heard that the 10th anniversary set released last year is actually a pretty good deal. It's not just all the series, but a bunch of new extras, too. Pretty cheap as well. The only thing stopping me is that I have both series and the xmas specials on dvd already. Idk, looking at the extras, it might be worth a look for the original pilot, and for some extra behind the scenes insight, or for other famous people talking about it, although it'd have to be pretty bloody good to be worth watching and HOLY SHIT, WOLVERINE'S TALKS ABOUT IT?! THIS I GOTTA SEE!

[alkanto]

What is this, you say? You will have extra copies? Wonder who would benefit from those? :lol:

The more I watch this most recent season of the US Office...I'm just not really that satisfied. I mean, it's not nearly as horrible as it could be *knocks on wood* but it's not great. I strongly believe that they should cut it off now, when they are on the barest bit of a high, but I'm very certain they won't. Makes me sad to see that it's falling along the path of so many good American tv shows. That's why the Brits usually do it better - they know when to stop the damn thing!

[DoctorDodge]

What is this, you say? You will have extra copies? Wonder who would benefit from those? :lol:
It's something I'm strongly considering, that's all I'll say! :lol:


The more I watch this most recent season of the US Office...I'm just not really that satisfied. I mean, it's not nearly as horrible as it could be *knocks on wood* but it's not great. I strongly believe that they should cut it off now, when they are on the barest bit of a high, but I'm very certain they won't. Makes me sad to see that it's falling along the path of so many good American tv shows. That's why the Brits usually do it better - they know when to stop the damn thing!

The thing is, I do remember the US Office being pretty darn good, and hearing that makes me glad that I didn't continue watching it past season 4. Completely different to the UK version, in terms of humour and having a reduced dramatic/tragic element to it, but that just helped it to be its own thing. I do wish they had ended it when Michael left - I have no idea what it's like now, but there's very few shows out there that remain as awesome once you get rid of the lead guy (that are American).

I can never get enough of the UK version though. I mean, who can forget the powerful ending to series 2? That's just something you won't find in the US version. Certainly, it won't have an ending half as great.

Oh, and one more thing, Pond:


I'm just not really that satisfied.

That's what she said!

No, wait a minute...

[alkanto]

:rofl: I know, I'm bad with those jokes. And I never catch it until it's too late....:P

But in regards to a good ending...god yes! That ending is just...hard to describe But easily the cutest thing I've seen in a long time.

[DoctorDodge]

I think what really makes it work is the way its done. It's funny, but considering what we got with the first 2 series and even for the first xmas special, as Brent continued to sink lower and lower just for fame, a happy ending was the last thing that could be expected. But I think it was handled with just the right amount of care to make it truly fit and not seem like a cop-out, as it so very, very easily could have done.

And you know last night how I was planning to rewatch those specials next week? Yeah, being reminded of how awesome they were has forced me to make a change of plan! :D

[DoctorDodge]

Watched the xmas special again on monday, still SO good! Definitely one of the greatest finales to a tv series ever!

Btw, just to get some discussion going: has anyone here not seen the original version, yet? Any plans to see it at all? And fans of the US version who saw it second, how'd you rate it? Fans of the original who saw the US version later, what were your thoughts?

Here's a link to the first ep for convenience, anyway:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7UrvGg65Lw

[fernandito]

I saw a few ep's of the original ... didn't really like it to be honest. Gervais is great as usual, but I wasn't feeling the rest of the supporting cast. Gervais can't carry the show by himself.

The US cast is much, much better for my money. All of them have managed to crack me up at some point throughout the series.

[Heather19]

Agreed. I watched a few episodes but couldn't get into it. The US cast is great. They all work so well together, and they all have their little quirks.

[DoctorDodge]

See, I have the exact opposite view. To me, the original actors are much, much more subtle. Particularly the romance between Tim and Dawn. I like Jim and Pam, but with the supporting cast of the original, it's always clear that they're aware that there's a camera on them. That's why I greatly prefer the original. The remake is a nice little sitcom with some memorable characters, but you can't really watch the original in such a way. It's a lot darker than that. It's the kind of show that walks the fine line between comedy and tragedy, at times. My recommendation: watch it again, but avoid thinking of it as a sitcom.

[fernandito]

Well, I wasn't really looking for subtle, or tragic ... I started watching it on netflix because I was on the market for something balls out funny. And I actually like the 'I know I'm on camera' aspect, a lot of Jim and Michael's style of comedy is contingent on there being an audience, and that suits me just fine. :lol:

[DoctorDodge]

That's exactly why I'm suggesting to watch it again. You go in expecting something obviously balls out funny, then you're unprepared for it. Like Blade Runner: first time I watched it, I really didn't like it, as I was expecting something full of action and fast paced. I mean for fuck's sake, the clue's in the fucking name: Blade Runner! So I was dissapointed I didn't get that. Of course now, it's easily one of my favourite scifi films. The original Office, I do find hilarious at a lot of moments, but it does go for total realism. For the longest time, no one watched it, because they thought it was a real documentary.

As for the remake, the characters only seem to acknowledge the camera at select moments, and mostly at comedic ones. Not 100% of the time, like the original. Remember: it's as much as what characters don't say as much as what they do say. Try and watch it differently, not as a balls-out comedy, and you may enjoy it more.

[fernandito]

I have little to no desire to go back to it, to be honest. Too many quality shows on the waiting deck. Unless you want me to replace Who with The Office? then we'll talk :P

[DoctorDodge]

Come on: it's hardly like you're watching either! :P Speaking of which: I'm still waiting for your reviews on another favourite of mine!

[fernandito]

I think I just answered your question in the other thread haha.

[DoctorDodge]

One reason why The Office (original) is one of the best tv shows ever:


http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7444911758038413358

[Brice]

Okay, I haven't given the show a fair chance, but based on that video it's just not doing anything for me.

[DoctorDodge]

Well, maybe it does need to be taken in context, but it's a spot on parody of how, whenever someone thinks they're "famous" because they appeared in some kind of documentary, they ALWAYS do a shit cover of a classic song, and it ALWAYS fails to make an impression in the charts. It's just so perfectly done. That's another thing the original has over the remake: eventually getting round to exploring what being filmed and watched by a number of viewers has on the characters. With the remake, it's 8 years now, and we're still supposed to believe it's a documentary no one watches?

Oh, and Brice? Start watching the original now.

[Brice]

But...then you'd be deprived of my presence.

[DoctorDodge]

It's 14 eps mate, altogether. We won't be deprived for long. :P

[Brice]

Yes, but I know how painful even one second without me is for y'all.

[DoctorDodge]

Yes, but if you did watch it, I could be persuaded to give Carnivale another go and watch the second season. ;)

[Brice]

Well, I just watched the first ep so get busy then.

[DoctorDodge]

Excellent! :D I'll look for it straight away! Hopefully, I'll like the 2nd season more than the first.

[Heather19]

Well, I just watched the first ep so get busy then.

:thumbsup:


Excellent! :D I'll look for it straight away! Hopefully, I'll like the 2nd season more than the first.

:thumbsup:

[Brice]

Honestly, I'm not really sure what I think of it. I'll definitely have to watch more. I wasn't exactly expecting a sitcom, but it's sort of strange.

[DoctorDodge]

Honestly, I'm not really sure what I think of it. I'll definitely have to watch more. I wasn't exactly expecting a sitcom, but it's sort of strange.

Not knowing what to think isn't too bad. Just makes it easier to accept it as something unique rather than something it's not or doesn't really try to be, as is often the case.

[Jean]

I have watched the first ep

I liked the idea and the actors, loved the dialog, and hated the rest. Don't know how long I will be able to look at this kind of picture; was brutally reminded of why I generally don't watch TV.

[DoctorDodge]

Oh, really Jean? That's a shame. :( Felt certain you would've enjoyed it, both as a fan of British comedy and how subtle and multilayered it is.

[Brice]

To me it just has this weird intended/unintended? voyeuristic/uncomfortable/claustrophobic feel to it. I mean I think it's partly intentional, but I think it also picked up some of that unintentionally that the makers never really originally intended. It's a very weird little show.

[DoctorDodge]

I'd definitely go for it being more intentional than unintentional, myself. Especially with how uncomfortable it is to watch at times. Always feels a little closer to real life than what most comedies should be. One of the reasons why I love it so much.

[Brice]

Hmm..I get the impression they intended the uncomfortable vibe, but it ended up being significantly more than they intended. I'll watch more...whether they want me to or not. Realize there is the possibility I'll watch it all and decide I don't like it for the same reasons you like it.

[Jean]

Oh, really Jean? That's a shame. :( Felt certain you would've enjoyed it, both as a fan of British comedy and how subtle and multilayered it is.I am enjoying it. I hate the picture, the camera, the light, the editing and all other things that make it a TV show as opposed to a movie (like LoM is a movie shown on television and consisting of parts, not a TV show), but, as I said, I either like or love the rest - all that you've mentioned, and all that Brice has complained of in the post above. As you predicted, the


voyeuristic/uncomfortable/claustrophobic feelis something that never fails to please bears

[DoctorDodge]

Ah, I get ya. Yeah, I can definitely understand that. Yeah, I think, in terms of directing, editing etc, the closest thing i've seen on television that comes remotely close to feeling like a film like LoM did was Cracker. Original, of course, not (as should be expected) the Americanised remake. Watched about 5 minutes, couldn't stand another second of it.

But in terms of everything else, I'm very glad to know you're still enjoying the office. In fact, it was the reasons that Brice pointed out for it being so strange that made me think you might get some enjoyment out of it.

[Ricky]

I generally don't watch TV.

:borg:

[Brice]

Nor do I.

[DoctorDodge]

I generally don't watch TV.

:borg:

You can't be that surprised, Ricky. This is Jean we're talking about here. Remember what he thought of Lost?

[Ricky]

I just can't imagine not watching TV.

And I'm trying to forget what he though of LOST.

[Brice]

I remember it....but I remember it as bears ADORED LOST. :D

[DoctorDodge]

Abhored, Brice, he abhored Lost.

Life on Mars, on the other hand....:D

[Brice]

I am a burnout. I can convince myself of anything nearly. See I can recognize what you're saying and ten seconds later believe you said the opposite...or something entirely different. :P

[DoctorDodge]

Ah, so you'd hear that Jean hated Blink, interpret it as Jean loved Blink, but then in that instance you'd be right, however you now believe that you were wrong after all. Correct?

[Brice]

I believe what I wish to believe. :)

[Jean]

I just can't imagine not watching TV.

bears don't even own a TV set, nor intend to get one!


And I'm trying to forget what he though of LOST.


I remember it....but I remember it as bears ADORED LOST. :D


Abhored, Brice, he abhored Lost.

Life on Mars, on the other hand....:D

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[DoctorDodge]

Yes, I thought that, as a fan of British comedy (particularly Blackadder), you'd enjoy that, bears! :D

[Jean]

yes, I was hearing Blackadder's voice while reading this!

[Brice]

I just can't imagine not watching TV.

bears don't even own a TV set, nor intend to get one!


And I'm trying to forget what he though of LOST.


I remember it....but I remember it as bears ADORED LOST. :D


Abhored, Brice, he abhored Lost.

Life on Mars, on the other hand....:D

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*forgets*

[fernandito]

*forgets*

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7IxpB5GmB5o/Tx5pcB4lI3I/AAAAAAAAALA/5tSpP7rdK4g/s1600/will+smith+neuralizer.png

forgot what ?

[DoctorDodge]

I think you meant to post this pic, feev:
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...hold on, I thought I was gonna post a pic. Meh, never mind, it'll come back to me.

[fernandito]

no I'm prettyyyyyyyyyy sure I meant to post that one.

[DoctorDodge]

Watch more Who, then you'll be absolutely sure. :P

[Brice]

Huh?

[DoctorDodge]

Huh?

Exactly.

By the way, you were telling me how much you loved The Office? ;)

[Brice]

Luckily I never forget what I say...unless you know...it's convenient. :P

[DoctorDodge]

Hey, that's exactly my policy, too! Although I swear I said something about watching more Carnivale, but....nope, it's gone! :P

Where are you up to in the Office watch, anyway?

[Brice]

You already spent money on Carnivale; you will watch. :)

I haven't yet had a chance to watch more because of work. Maybe I'll watch some today.

[DoctorDodge]

You already spent money on Carnivale; you will watch. :)

Yeah, but not necessarily right away. I'll watch what I can, anyway. Hopefully, now that all that scene setting is out of the way, I'll start finding it interesting.

Hope you enjoy the rest of the Office, btw. Same goes to bears, too. Especially ep 4. That one's a classic.

[Jean]

soon

[DoctorDodge]

Been rewatching the earlier seasons of the US version. Season 1 was ok, but it took a while to kind of step out of the shadow of the original and find its own footing, but I really do enjoy the 2nd season, especially for Jim and Pam, the two actors have really great chemistry there. It's not quite as satisfying as the original, but it's a pretty darn good sitcom. It makes me sad that the network still has it on the air and, unsurprisingly, there are tons of complaints about the show running out of steam. Big reason why i pretty much stopped at season 3 was that the main story with Jim and Pam at least was finished. Not a perfect ending, but a better one than the show will ultimately get.

[Brice]

I'm on episode three and the show (the original) is starting to grow on me.

[mtdman]

Now that this last season is over, I have to say I really enjoyed this past season. I thought the changes after Michael left helped make the show funnier, and this past season was better than the previous 2 imo. I'm interested to see what happens going forward.

[DoctorDodge]

I'm on episode three and the show (the original) is starting to grow on me.

This makes me smile. :)

[Brice]

:)

[DoctorDodge]

Also in time for ep 4 too, which is one of my favourite eps. As much as I've enjoyed the US Office, nothing comes close to that episode.

[DoctorDodge]

I've stumbled across this, and it's an interesting read, examining comments from Gervais on the US Office and how he feels about both shows:

http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Ricky-Gervais-Says-Office-Jumped-Shark-People-Overreact-32213.html

I think he's really on the money. I've nearly finished season 5, and up to what I've seen, it's still a good show. Note I said "good", at this point. Earlier seasons, with the exception of the first, perhaps, it was a great one. The Jim and Pam relationship was done really well, and there were a lot more laugh out loud moments. At the point I'm at, they're still there, but not quite so much. There's some nice drama, but it's just not as good as a couple of years before. Knowing that Michael Scott leaves in season 7 is a good moment as any for me to stop, really.

I also love how honest he is about why he did the US Office: for the money, not for the art, unlike the UK series. And I think that's a valid point, and why the UK series is so completely misunderstood a lot of the time - it is one of very, very few tv shows I've seen that, along with HBO greats The Sopranos and The Wire, could be labelled as "art". You can't really label the US show as such, but it's one hell of an easy watch, having watched the last 5 seasons over a couple of months. I think Gervais has really made it clear why they're so radically different, though.

[DoctorDodge]

Copying and pasting this from the RTLMYS thread because it felt relevant. Plus, I'm rewatching The Office right now, and it's still absolutely fucking brilliant. David Brent is one of my favourite TV characters ever, really.

David Brent: Life on the Road

David Brent is back! Since The Office finished back in 2003, the embarrassing boss played by Ricky Gervais has appeared in YouTube videos, sketches, and even in a couple of cameos for the American version. But now he’s finally appearing in a film for the big screen! (If you’re in the UK, at least. I think it’s getting a Netflix release in most other places, which doesn’t surprise me.) Is it a great continuation of The Office, or does it compromise too much?

One aspect I loved about the original version of The Office was how well it stuck to its mockumentary aspect. Not only did the “talking heads” scenes help give some real insight into how the characters really felt about their job and their boss in an upfront but believable way, but the moments where they say or do something completely stupid, followed by their reaction when they realised it had been caught on camera, were always hysterical. Life on the Road continues that exact same style, which was more than welcome.

The humour of the film isn’t exactly a laugh a minute, and there are many situations that feel horrendously more awkward than funny, but there are definitely moments that will have you laughing your arse off, too.

What I enjoyed about The Office most, more than the humour or the mockumentary style of it though, were the characters and their story. David Brent in particular outwardly seems funny to watch in an awkward way, but as the series went on, you could tell how much of a sad and lonely man he really was. When The Office ended, it seemed to wrap everything up (particularly with Tim and Dawn, which is still one of my favourite love stories of television, quite frankly), so I wasn’t sure how well continuing a story with Brent would work.

Surprisingly, as a continuation, it works really well. Brent is, in some ways, more of a tragicomic figure than ever. He’s no longer a boss, he’s a sales rep with dreams of bigger things, and he’s still trying far too hard to be liked. The idea that he decides to “go on tour” with a new band just because there’s a new documentary crew catching up on his life is a really nice touch. Overall, the story at times can be as depressing as it is funny, as we uncomfortably watch a middle-aged man have a massive mid-life crisis make one mistake after another. The fact that it also seems to have a lot of heart, like other stories that Gervais has worked on, is as surprising as it is rewarding.

If you didn’t enjoy the original series of The Office, this film definitely won’t be for you. It’s exactly as uncomfortable, bleak and depressing as the original series was. If you were a fan or if you’re looking for subtle, awkward humour with a great look at a man who simply tries too hard, then you should enjoy this film. Is it worth seeing on the big screen? To be honest, not really, but it was definitely great to be reunited with David Brent once more. 8/10

[Girlystevedave]

Comedy Central was playing Season 1 last night (which kept me from accomplishing anything I had planned on doing) and I got really cracked up at this line by Dwight: "When I was in the 6th grade, I was a finalist in our school spelling bee. It was me against Raj Patel. I misspelled, in front of the entire school, the word "failure."

:rofl:

[fernandito]

I stand by my assessment that Steve Carell's performance in the Office is the single greatest comedic performance of any TV show or Movie I've seen, ever.

[Girlystevedave]

Steve Carell is fucking great on The Office.

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBoaVkaWQy8