Anyone watching NBC's The Office?

Discussion in 'Media Central' started by popkult, Jan 5, 2007.

  1. popkult

    popkult Proficient Procrastinator

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    Go Michael! Go Michael! It's your birthday!

    Finally things are going that poor bastard's way...sort of.
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    Techman Still smilin' Deceased Member

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    There's programming on NBC?

    Who knew? :shrug:
  3. oldfella1962

    oldfella1962 the only real finish line

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    It's a great show. But true, many don't watch NBC too often.
  4. The Flashlight

    The Flashlight Contributes nothing worthwhile Cunt Git

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    No. Haven't seen a single episode. Seems to be another show that's opts for cleverness rather than actually being funny. Same reason Arrested Development was canceled.
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    GuiltyGear Fresh Meat

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    I'm really starting to enjoy Arrested Development.
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    Chris Cosmic Horror

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    I watched the first season, but I can't get into this one for the same reason I wasn't satisfied with the last... There's only so much bumbling and emotional hang ups that I can take in a show. Michael becomes painful to watch, and Pam and Jim are just...

    Eh. Now I'm gonna probably rewatch the show. Thanks.
  7. Tex

    Tex Forge or die. Administrator Formerly Important

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    AD was quite funny, so is The Office.
  8. Ash

    Ash how 'bout a kiss?

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    If you don't find AD to be at all funny, then there's a good chance I don't care for you as a person.
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  9. actormike

    actormike Okay, Connery...

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    I love The Office, and actually prefer the US version to the British version.
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  10. Ramen

    Ramen Banned

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    I thought Steve Carrell was more funny on the Daily Show.
  11. Aurora

    Aurora VincerĂ²!

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    I know the Brit version and I cannot imagine how you could draw it out any longer without it becoming a regular sitcom. I'll stick to the original, thank you. Also because I have seen the US remake of RED DWARF and know what Hollywood does to that brilliant Brit humour :polarslam2:
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    The Flashlight Contributes nothing worthwhile Cunt Git

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    :shrug:
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    Awesome Possum Liberal Queen of TNZ

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    Well Red Dwarf USA tried to re-film the show but with Americans and the original Kryten. The show keep a lot of the same jokes, but the actors weren't right for some reason. The Office went off in a different direction, but the same basic characters and relationships. The only major change is that the boss is more likeable, he's an idiot and a jerk, but he tries. The show works for some reason and I've grown to like it more than the original.