Originally posted by sticky_shoes
The reason I liked the UK version more than the US one is because it highlighted some really awkward (and embarassingly funny) moments at the office that I felt was something that some of us could relate to on a daily basis. The UK cast did a really good job in portraying this really well (obv. Ricky Gervais did an amazing job). I appreciated that fact that the UK version stuck to the documentary format throughout the series, whereas the US one kind of deviated from it at times.
Totally agreed. THE UK one seems much more realistic and way more awkward and uncomfortable to watch. I've had a friend tell me to turn it off during a scene because he was so uncomfortable watching it (didn't hurt that he was high at the time). It's much more quiet and raw which adds to the realism. It actually feels like a documentary is taking place
The US one is funnier and more zany. It's kind of like a cartoon at times due to Carrell's antics. I think it has to be this way because some (or most) American's don't have the patience to appreciate the style of the slower paced UK version.
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They're all crazy. Even you. You're all...crazy."
"Even me?" she said.
I thought, "Oh right, if I categorically eliminate all other people, it's just me and her. She'd like that.
"Especially you" I said.
"You are virtually the ring leader, the way I see it."
Then, I blew out the candle.
I'll download the new ep and check it out soon.
