@ggermek I'm British, and what I find with American comedy is that the actors feel they have to try to be funny to get the jokes across, turning them into "over-acting" clowns. I studied acting and what my tutors always taught me is that, If the scene is funny and well written, just act and the script will do all the work. Hense why the British version is so realistic looking. Over here, some people actually thought it was a documentary! Saying that, I like the American version, just not as much
They still do, 7 years after your comment. I saw crazy Americans a few days ago, saying how poorly acted the original Office version was (proving only that they are wrong since that's the point: realism). Irony. Such a shame.
I love watching videos with British/European content. Always some insecure Brits echoing to one another about "stupid" Americans to make themselves feel better.
Anyone else realise that David Brent quotes Chris Finch's argument against sexism... Chris Finch was the one who created the picture This show has so many levels
"have you used email before?" LOL. Of course she has. Just look at the expression on her face when he asks her this. And the tone of her reply. Ah, David, you're awesome.
haha this is soooo funny! first time i watched the office (UK version) lol "you havent got email Joan." "someone printed it out for me." "who print this out for Joan?" *everyone raises hand* LOL
"Chris Finch. IQ of 142, one of the cleverest blokes I know, certainly the cleverest bloke you know isn't he?" I've always loved that very subtle boast / putdown of Gareth and how Gareth just doesn't have a clue.
I love how people who watch the UK Office always talk about how much better it is compared to the American version on these clips. You could just like both or hate one without saying it all the time. You do not punish someone - from the United Kingdom or otherwise - for having a popular show... if anything they should be rewarded. I've always said that.
I'm American, and the American version of the Office was good for about half of the first season. Now it's garbage. Totally over the top. The magic of this show was that you actually BELIEVED it could happen. It's a shame the US had to ruin their version.
Still funny nine years after it was first broadcast. Visually and in other ways if feels incredibly dated - huge computer monitors, David Brent typing 'sex' and 'fetish' into a search engine and getting a mere 2,230 matches...But it hit so many targets so beautifully. Thank you, thank you Gervais and Merchant.
I'm from the UK, so I can relate to the original more and I love Gervaise & Merchant. Plus the two series' and specials as a whole are brilliant. But the US one is definitely not without it's charm, it's like an ongoing saga which is good for those of us who want to see more of 'The Office'. I just wish everyone wasn't so attractive in the US version.
I love the way he gets on a tangent about something he's talking about (like the fact that woman are as dirty as men) and then lands up exaggerating the point by saying 'WOMAN ARE FILTHY' as if it was the main point he was making! He can't help but make an embarrassing idiot out of himself - classic stuff! Also, look at the subtlety of Gareth's eyes slowly bulging as Brent types in the 'sex fetish' search on the computer - genius!
@@thejacal2704 AND I DON'T AGREE WITH THAT IN THE WORKPLACE! I DON'T - AGREE - WITH - THAT - IN - THE WORKPLACE! Do you not know who Eric Hitchmo is? Who's been to the Coventry Conference?
David says that Chris Finch is certainly the cleverest bloke Gareth knows. That's a rare bit of humility for David, who genuinely seems to think Chris Finch has superior intelligence to himself.
@@ishineandburn So you had no idea that Riki Gervais based his double take and looking at the camera on Laurel and Hardy? Yet you took the time to write a negative inept comment on that very fact? Do your research before making yourself look a twat! Or,,, do your research and still make yourself look a twat! Whatever works for you.
Agreed. The UK version is superior in every way, and I am an American. It's just much more clever. Much of Hollywood has lost its sense of originality, so it steals or buys from the Brits or just rehashes past shows or films or just adds more explosions or special effects. Can't wait for some cheesy US version of Top Gear to show up in my living room. Long live BBC America.
ricky gervais has this amazing ability to play the characters in the way he does. i would put him up with the likes of ronnie barker, john cleese and david jason in terms of how he plays the character. but ronnie barker is my alltime favourite actor
I haven’t seen the British one, but for some reason, I feel it’s a little more twisted than the American version. I’ll have to watch a season to decide.
@PokerPlum I understand and believe me, I also know why the Britts would feel a bit overly protective of this classic sitcom. I watched this version LONG before the U.S version came out and was hooked immediately! I think Tim's character is spot on with his sharp wit and funny demeanor... as opposed to going with the classic "Good Looking, Perpetually Cool Guy" that Hollywood felt a need to give John Krasinski's charactor. It's just most the posts are really more of a "Us Against You" bullshit.
"But women ARE Filthy!" Hahaha, Tim's face after that is great. "He's one of the cleverest man I know....certainly the cleverest you know." "I hate sexism." "Me too" Yeah, but I REALLY hate it" "If anything they should be rewarded." This is classic comedy! Btw anyone else thing it odd how Donna and Ricky who were a couple in the Office were also a couple in Green Wing too?
not american not british i am...but im just pissed when they need to cater this and that for one country. for Godsake we in Asia enjoy and understand the original. Later on there'll be Canadian, Argentinean, Australian, Japanese, and Chinese Office. But thanks to Gervais for writing both, I think we need to respect him for his genius ideas cheers mate ! also credits to Smerch.
Why is it that on every "The Office" video (UK & US) on RUclips there's always a war between the US version and the UK... LOL Can't we all just sing Kumbaya and get along xD "Women. Are. Dirty" LOL
@MrBuckeyeFan The two versions set out to achieve different things. The American version has become so successful because it features the in-your-face, loud humour that Americans love so much. The British version wanted to be original and reflect the real awkwardness of the office workplace. By keeping the series short, it stayed funny. I do actually like the American one, but sometimes it's just a bit over the top.
@hisssyffffit which ever one you think is funnier, the english one is more original and was the one that had to be made from a blank canvas... I could of written the american one because it's easy when you have such a strong inspiration...
Is there anyone else who thinks that this was a real reaction? as in the actress who plays Donner didn't expect what was going to appear on the screen, if you look at her reaction she turns round and stares at somebody whilst laughing
Everyone keeps talking about the humor is SO different but it seems pretty similar. Sure there are some stylistic differences , but they still feel pretty alike
I love how he always stares at the camera after saying something politically correct.
Ricky is on record it is influenced by Oliver Hardy. Same with him playing with his tie.
@@deletebilderberg absolutely right, it's pure Stan and Ollie.
It's his "Did you get that?" look.
I don't agree with that in the workplace.
ShoeLube
I prefer the stuff you do about his hand.
i read that in the voice
You've been to the Coventry conference I see!
I didnt know he spoke like that!
" 'how can I hate women, my Mum's one.' There's a lot of truth in that. "
-It offends women
-And our mums
-In a way LMAO
Max Lee yours?
I love how it's as if Finch is this sophisticated guy but then he turns up & is a lad
IQ of 142
Chris Finch is quite the philosopher isn’t he?
*'you haven't even got email, joan'* 😂😂
😂
"which I hate"
That facial expression. Genius.
"Now you do not punish someone, Dutch or otherwise for having big boobs!"
I love Ricky Gervais.
Steve Merchant co-created, -wrote, and -directed The Office (and plays Nathan, "The Oggmonster").
And we'll have another random Office fact same time next week.
This part sprang to mind when I saw the English football player get a yellow card for showing her sports bra on pitch earlier 🤣
If anything they should be rewarded
@Martin Higgins Not at all random. Merchant doesn't get the credit he deserves. Without him you get Derek and After Life...
“Who printed this out?”
Office: I am Spartacus
"If anything, they should be rewarded" ..... HA!
amen to that haha
@Petter your comment is only 44 mins old insane
@ggermek I'm British, and what I find with American comedy is that the actors feel they have to try to be funny to get the jokes across, turning them into "over-acting" clowns. I studied acting and what my tutors always taught me is that, If the scene is funny and well written, just act and the script will do all the work. Hense why the British version is so realistic looking. Over here, some people actually thought it was a documentary! Saying that, I like the American version, just not as much
They still do, 7 years after your comment. I saw crazy Americans a few days ago, saying how poorly acted the original Office version was (proving only that they are wrong since that's the point: realism). Irony. Such a shame.
I love watching videos with British/European content. Always some insecure Brits echoing to one another about "stupid" Americans to make themselves feel better.
What exactly was invalid about the original post? He even said that he liked the American version. Methinks Corey Sawyers might be the insecure one
@@spanishinquisition2907 go and fuck yourself 👍
@@rise_of_the_footsoldier ❄️
Anyone else realise that David Brent quotes Chris Finch's argument against sexism... Chris Finch was the one who created the picture
This show has so many levels
Yeah. Also the quick implication that at some point, somebody has accused Finch of hating women, leading to an argument we'll never get to see.
...yeah, we get that. "Anyone else" - such a tosser.
"who else has seen this filfth?"
"if anything you should reward them..." omg i laughed so hard XD
Even Bilbo Baggins has seen this filth.
That 'double take' when Brent catches joan the cleaner with her hand up is priceless!! great scene.
ATVmidlandsUK
Crossroads! Have you met this little fella, Sandy, in his WHEEEEELCHAIR.
Ha, my favorite line was after that, where Gareth says, "If anything, they should be rewarded." He's such a dork. LOL
You avent even got e-mail joan!
Joan --someone printed it out for me. Lol genius
women are equal, i've always said that!
"You haven't even got e-mail, Joan".
"Someone printed it out for me".
Bloody brilliant........
Chris Finch as source of moral values. I love it.
when we waves his pen at Gareth to shut him up and makes that noise
This show was flawless, absolutely brilliant.
I love the way Brent and Gareth each try to get the final word on who hates sexism more ;-) Classic script-writing and realistic acting - spot on!
"have you used email before?"
LOL. Of course she has. Just look at the expression on her face when he asks her this. And the tone of her reply. Ah, David, you're awesome.
13 years ago. I mean, thirteen... YEARS ago.
"Someone printed it out for me" LMFAO
"Who else has seen this Filth?"
That double-take he does to Joan, the cleaner is exquisitely funny.
Best part of the whole scene.
haha this is soooo funny! first time i watched the office (UK version) lol
"you havent got email Joan."
"someone printed it out for me."
"who print this out for Joan?"
*everyone raises hand*
LOL
Unfiltered net at the workplace. Those were the days.
"Chris Finch. IQ of 142, one of the cleverest blokes I know, certainly the cleverest bloke you know isn't he?"
I've always loved that very subtle boast / putdown of Gareth and how Gareth just doesn't have a clue.
Yeah lol.
"Have you used email before"?
02:46 "They should be equal." (Moves hands accordingly.)
I love how people who watch the UK Office always talk about how much better it is compared to the American version on these clips. You could just like both or hate one without saying it all the time. You do not punish someone - from the United Kingdom or otherwise - for having a popular show... if anything they should be rewarded. I've always said that.
Hi, 2011
You have always said that.
I'm American, and the American version of the Office was good for about half of the first season. Now it's garbage. Totally over the top. The magic of this show was that you actually BELIEVED it could happen. It's a shame the US had to ruin their version.
Knowing when to stop was one of their best moves.
Gotta love The Office, UK and US versions. It doesn't matter where it's from, they are both comedy gold ^^
Not the American one. It's a complete travesty.
The German is also very good. A bit different but very good.
@@linus4693 Bro my comment was from 13 years ago 😂😂
@MezUndead
Better late than never 😂
‘If anything, they should be rewarded’ 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
"you havent even got email joan" :-D
Still funny nine years after it was first broadcast. Visually and in other ways if feels incredibly dated - huge computer monitors, David Brent typing 'sex' and 'fetish' into a search engine and getting a mere 2,230 matches...But it hit so many targets so beautifully. Thank you, thank you Gervais and Merchant.
So true. And 11 years on from your comment, even more so! But such a simpler time.
Just over 2000 search results. Really showing its age!!
Its been 21 years now!
I'm from the UK, so I can relate to the original more and I love Gervaise & Merchant. Plus the two series' and specials as a whole are brilliant.
But the US one is definitely not without it's charm, it's like an ongoing saga which is good for those of us who want to see more of 'The Office'.
I just wish everyone wasn't so attractive in the US version.
"You haven't even got email Joan!"
I love the way he gets on a tangent about something he's talking about (like the fact that woman are as dirty as men) and then lands up exaggerating the point by saying 'WOMAN ARE FILTHY' as if it was the main point he was making! He can't help but make an embarrassing idiot out of himself - classic stuff! Also, look at the subtlety of Gareth's eyes slowly bulging as Brent types in the 'sex fetish' search on the computer - genius!
"You do not punish someone dutch or otherwise for having big boobs."
"If anything they should be rewarded."
They should be equal!
Love the look that TIm and Dawn give one another...
Ricky Gervais is the absolute master of that quick look at the camera
Bit of a difference...today's search for sex fetish returns 16,200,000 results!!!
ecutech follow up research?
Absolutely...all in the name of science of course!
"If anything they should be rewarded."
Keepin' it real
'you havn't even got e-mail Joan! Who printed this out for Joan?' *everyone puts their hand up* hahaha
" Donna shouldn't have to see me, as a woman, with 2 men doing.. that all over me"
David obviously is annoyed that he's in the picture. But in his defense, the picture is inappropriate for the workplace.
By the way, my wife loves you....
@@thejacal2704 AND I DON'T AGREE WITH THAT IN THE WORKPLACE!
I DON'T - AGREE - WITH - THAT - IN - THE WORKPLACE! Do you not know who Eric Hitchmo is? Who's been to the Coventry Conference?
The double-take Brent does when he realises Joan has her hand up is one of the most underrated Office moments ever. I'd put it in my top 10!
Love the double take when he realises Joan the cleaner has her hand up...
LMAO!
Now I love the U.S version but this one is funny as hell.
Plus we all know - an original is always worth more than a copy.
“It takes a little while..” lol
"wow im angry" hahaha
UK version all the way!
Notice how he plays with his tie when flustered lol brilliant
The double take at 0:49 to Joan the cleaner is incredible.
David says that Chris Finch is certainly the cleverest bloke Gareth knows. That's a rare bit of humility for David, who genuinely seems to think Chris Finch has superior intelligence to himself.
I just typed in "sex fetish" and there's 400,000 matches now.
The good old British double take, Gervais has learnt from the masters, Laurel and Hardy.
I don't see the relation except some political point you're trying to make?
@@ishineandburn You don’t see the relation between what?
@@thetruth156real3 between David Brent double take and laurel and hardy. Cannot imagine that he had those two in mind during this take
@@ishineandburn So you had no idea that Riki Gervais based his double take and looking at the camera on Laurel and Hardy? Yet you took the time to write a negative inept comment on that very fact? Do your research before making yourself look a twat! Or,,, do your research and still make yourself look a twat! Whatever works for you.
Love the hand gesture at 0:33!!
I love the double take when he sees Joan has put her hand up
Agreed. The UK version is superior in every way, and I am an American. It's just much more clever. Much of Hollywood has lost its sense of originality, so it steals or buys from the Brits or just rehashes past shows or films or just adds more explosions or special effects. Can't wait for some cheesy US version of Top Gear to show up in my living room. Long live BBC America.
One of the few videos where you can still se comments from 10-12 years ago.
Gareth getting an eyeful of the pic at 1:55. perfectly choreographed liquid genius from the mind of christ.
Everything in this is so brilliantly observed.
The double take Brent does to Joan the cleaner when she raises her hand is fucking priceless.
it is!!!!!!!
to Anteatr23: I don't think it's fair that you're calling this ''The UK version of The Office'', as this one came first.
ricky gervais has this amazing ability to play the characters in the way he does. i would put him up with the likes of ronnie barker, john cleese and david jason in terms of how he plays the character. but ronnie barker is my alltime favourite actor
Completely agree.
i never hear anyone talk about it.
It's so naturally done.
The man is a genius even with physical humour.
Wouldn't Donna be perfect as Tracy Barlow on Coronation St., if they even thought about bringing her back.
2,230 matches!
I imagine it’s a bit higher now
"if anything they should be rewarded"
lol
David Brent is always right.
@hisssyffffit Spot on... couldn't agree more I'm from UK haven't seen the American version but as you say both tailored to their audiences.
haha and me
BTW Do U know where the clip is of Brent singing the song about Princess Di??
I haven’t seen the British one, but for some reason, I feel it’s a little more twisted than the American version.
I’ll have to watch a season to decide.
bloody good rep
"If anything they should be rewarded" 🤣😆🙄
Bloody good rep!
@PokerPlum I understand and believe me, I also know why the Britts would feel a bit overly protective of this classic sitcom. I watched this version LONG before the U.S version came out and was hooked immediately! I think Tim's character is spot on with his sharp wit and funny demeanor... as opposed to going with the classic "Good Looking, Perpetually Cool Guy" that Hollywood felt a need to give John Krasinski's charactor. It's just most the posts are really more of a "Us Against You" bullshit.
This had to of been Take 39 for Ricky! 🤣
possibly my favorite scene
"But women ARE Filthy!"
Hahaha, Tim's face after that is great.
"He's one of the cleverest man I know....certainly the cleverest you know."
"I hate sexism." "Me too" Yeah, but I REALLY hate it"
"If anything they should be rewarded."
This is classic comedy! Btw anyone else thing it odd how Donna and Ricky who were a couple in the Office were also a couple in Green Wing too?
not american not british i am...but im just pissed when they need to cater this and that for one country. for Godsake we in Asia enjoy and understand the original. Later on there'll be Canadian, Argentinean, Australian, Japanese, and Chinese Office. But thanks to Gervais for writing both, I think we need to respect him for his genius ideas cheers mate ! also credits to Smerch.
raised my hand along with the cast both the times when Brent asked lmao
Why is it that on every "The Office" video (UK & US) on RUclips there's always a war between the US version and the UK... LOL
Can't we all just sing Kumbaya and get along xD
"Women. Are. Dirty" LOL
@MrBuckeyeFan The two versions set out to achieve different things. The American version has become so successful because it features the in-your-face, loud humour that Americans love so much. The British version wanted to be original and reflect the real awkwardness of the office workplace. By keeping the series short, it stayed funny. I do actually like the American one, but sometimes it's just a bit over the top.
The way he shuts him down from 2:00 - 2:10....LOL
@Anteatr23 Its just hat we call this "The Office" not the UK version, this is THE office :P
America gave us The Larry Sanders Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Frasier and Seinfeld. Chill out, both countries can make gems.
@hisssyffffit which ever one you think is funnier, the english one is more original and was the one that had to be made from a blank canvas... I could of written the american one because it's easy when you have such a strong inspiration...
Is there anyone else who thinks that this was a real reaction? as in the actress who plays Donner didn't expect what was going to appear on the screen, if you look at her reaction she turns round and stares at somebody whilst laughing
I wish Gareth Keenan would have been in the XFM shows and interacted with Karl
"if anything they should be rewarded" PMSL
If anything, they should be rewarded
Everyone keeps talking about the humor is SO different but it seems pretty similar. Sure there are some stylistic differences , but they still feel pretty alike
Didn't realise donna was in not going out
lmao, tim's face when he looks at dawn 1.28
Did that skinny guy with the sunken eyes play the ghost pirate with the constantly falling out eye in pirates of the caribbean?
Isn't that he who has put up the picture?
Chris should have been fired for that, honestly! 😂