the office

this is a question for all you fans of this particular show

ive gone through the english version already, and have now started watching the american version. to my surprise, ive found that this version is better. Though, I could be a bit biased, as I am a big fan of steve carrell. I also think that the guy(cant remember his names) whos the assitant regional manager (assitant TO THE regional manager) is much better in the american. I found that the english version has a subtle wit to it, while the american version is laugh out loud funny.

well, which do you like better, n why?

 

I havent seen the english version. but I find the american version to be very entertaining. The cast is great and I like its style of humor.

 

I love The Office,but I've only seen the original. I read somewhere on the forums,that the American version was cancelled...true? I'd love to see it...

 

i had that impression as well

though, the nbc website says its premiering sept 20th at 930pm
which is wierd, cuz ive already got the first 6 episodes :S


edit: oops, it says season 2 is starting sept 20th

 

it's not really the office without ricky gervais is it...

 

i haven't seen the british version, but the american version is fucking hilarious. plus, i doubt anything could top my level of laughter when watching the US version.

 

That's awesome....Thanks Migu,I rarely watch NBC so I probably would have missed it otherwise.

 

Blimey, without doubt the original UK version is better.
Ricky Gervais made it, well thats my opinion, anyway
and I've seen both.

 

watch the english one. seriously i have no doubt that it is so much better

 

maybe, but british humor has never really been my thing.

 

i'm all for the british one. It's the subtle, british humour that makes it so fantastic, that makes it stand out from every other sitcom. I'm talking about things like having the camera linger just a little too long on an awkward moment, or having Keith deliever a totally deadpan, totally dirty line and then bite lasciviously into a scotch egg. It's just gold, without having to be overstated.

It makes me cringe and cry with laughter at the same time, all without going for the obvious joke, it's very close to perfect television comedy - from what i've seen of the US version (admittedly only what's on the web) - there's no competition. Go the original UK one.

 

the us version is okay but nothing is better than the original in my opinion.

 

I haven't seen the U.S version, but the original would be hard to beat. I think the absence of studio laughter adds to the overall feel of the show, which is unique. So is the U.S version less witty? Is it shown in England at all?

 

EXACTLY

i have seen both and i prefer the british version

but thats probably just cuz i prefer british comedy over american comedy..

 

i havent had the chance to see the british version, but i like the american version

 

I finally watched the American version...it was very funny.

 

iv only seen the british version and it was funny at first but now i dont think its as funny, and (not having a go here) why do Americans have to redo british programs? why cant they just watch the british version? we dont redo American ones. just wondering

 

american one isn't bad but the british is the best

 

i enjoyed both versions, but the british one is definately superior, i mean, you can't beat ricky gervais. he cracks me up, like froozenmoonbeam said, he has that unique ability to make you cringe whilst laughing. i can't not watch him lol

 

I haven't seen the british version, and in fact didn't know there was one until I read this thread.


The American version is so good that I can't believe it's on network TV -- They NEVER have anything this great.

And it's not JUST funny -- it's deep as well.