The Office: UK vs. US

[Ananas]

Ringo and I were just trying to compare the two, and while the UK original's remake seems to have such a strong reputation, we can't seem to find one instance of a British character being better than its American counterpart (aside from Tim/Jim and Finchie/Todd Packer). Opinions?

[Guest muddatrucker]

Gareth wins.

[Xand]

Keith reminds me of my IT teacher. Exactly. Keith is god.

[Tarheels.]

Dwight owns your soul.

"Did you see The Apprentice last night"

"I MISSED THE APPRENTICE! GOD I WAS OUT PLAYING LASER TAG WITH MY DRINKING BUDDIES!"

[Guest Chasing Ringy]

Gareth vs. Dwight is tricky. Whereas Gareth completely destroys Dwight based on season one of the Office, Dwight's season two is outstanding. Gareth is certainly more subtle, but Dwight is a random geek with an attitude. I just don't think Gareth is better anymore.

Like I told Beaty on MSN, I only really think Tim is better than Jim, because Jim is much more of a cool kid whereas Tim is a nice loser and fits in much better.

[Guest muddatrucker]

Dwight owns your soul.

"Did you see The Apprentice last night"

"I MISSED THE APPRENTICE! GOD I WAS OUT PLAYING LASER TAG WITH MY DRINKING BUDDIES!"

[Tarheels.]

You did

I think Jim is slowly developing into something more than just the cool guy of the office. He and Dwight's interactions this season and the way he and Pam's relationship is going I think he can become my favorite character on the show.

[therockbox]

The American one's alright, but from what I've seen it's less 'cringe worthy' and more in-your-face than the original. First example that springs to mind is from one of the very first episodes, where Brent decides to play a practical joke on Dawn. When she starts crying in the American one Carell starts shouting "You've got punked!" and it just seems forced, whereas Brent's reaction completely makes that scene.

British version gets my vote, but the American isn't bad either.

[TheArsenal]

I would always say the UK version, as that's how it was written to be. The only reason it was changed for the US version is that it's widely considered that American's don't "get" the UK style of dry humour, and they wouldn't be able to handle the romantic angle not being more central.

At least, that's what Ricky Gervais said.....

[Ananas]

I would always say the UK version, as that's how it was written to be. The only reason it was changed for the US version is that it's widely considered that American's don't "get" the UK style of dry humour, and they wouldn't be able to handle the romantic angle not being more central.

At least, that's what Ricky Gervais said.....

[Guest muddatrucker]

I guess you don't like the results thus far.

[Tarheels.]

I've seen all of the american ones and about 4 or so of the UK one.

[Ananas]

I guess you don't like the results thus far.

[Guest muddatrucker]

I guess you don't like the results thus far.

I like both series so I don't really care either way, I was just curious. And I guess you didn't see anything beyond the pilot of the American version.

[Ananas]

I guess you don't like the results thus far.

I like both series so I don't really care either way, I was just curious. And I guess you didn't see anything beyond the pilot of the American version.

[therockbox]

Seen all of the British ones, and the first five or six of the American ones from when it started on BBC Three.

[Guest muddatrucker]

You didn't ask me a question, you just seem like you're not completely happy with the results. I've seen a couple on BBC3 and the odd ones that people have downloaded at uni, but I still prefer the british one if thats ok.

Edited August 7, 2006 by muddatrucker

[Ananas]

You didn't ask me a question, you just seem like you're not completely happy with the results.

[Guest muddatrucker]

Yes I did.

[Ananas]

Yes I did.