Oh man what a crappy show "The Office" has become

Chi_archie · 10-15-09, 08:24 PM

I disagree

wtf · 10-15-09, 08:25 PM

the british version with rick was the best show ever produced

keyboarding · 10-15-09, 08:26 PM

A lot of North Americans with no appreciation for true comedy like it. They also like Dexter, CSI, and other assorted garbage.

The original BBC production of The Office and Extras are fantastic shows by Gervais. Curb Your Enthusiasm is the best comedy on television now, though this upcoming season has me concerned.

tacomax · 10-15-09, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by B1Bomber

The original British version was great...funny, clever, biting...

And - more importantly - it knew went to stop. 12 episodes and 2 specials to tie up the story was exactly the right length.

B1Bomber · 10-15-09, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by wtf

the british version with rick was the best show ever produced

I have to say that the first few years of "Northern Exposure" were the best American TV I've ever seen...followed by "All in the Family" and "Breaking Bad"

donjuan · 10-15-09, 08:39 PM

Disagree. The American version was awful when they tried to follow the British script. It only got decent when they created their own story line. Still prefer the British one, though.

Another good British show that NBC ruined when they tried to copy word for word was Coupling, which was a more risque and actually funny version of Friends.

B1Bomber · 10-15-09, 08:57 PM

"Decent?" Please...this show has evolved into unwatchable...Moppy-haired douche "John Mayer" (spelling problems) wannabe in love w/ an "actress" w/ no acting skills whatsoever and the American public buys it?...and douchebags all throughout the country praise this crap as "top-notch entertainment? Blleeeccchhhh

DrStale · 10-15-09, 09:59 PM

Wow, if you think "The Office" is bad have you watched other television shows on the air. Personally I think The Office peaked in season 2 or 3, thought its still very good. Two and Half Men, Greys Anatomy, Heroes, etc. are examples of bad television shows (and I liked Heroes once).

I think the British version is quite good, but the best seasons of the US version are as good if not better.

DiggityDaggityDo · 10-15-09, 10:06 PM

I cant watch that show. It's pure garbage. Not funny one bit. It is supposed to be funny right?

Art Vandeleigh · 10-16-09, 02:34 AM

Steve Carrell said that he never watched the British version before creating the Michael Scott character because he didn't want the British version to influence him, he does it kind of over the top maybe but it does work well with Dwight. Darn good dancer imho.

aceking · 10-16-09, 03:27 AM

is it a comedy ? not funny at all.

At least the Simpsons are still around

Intuitive_Edge · 10-16-09, 03:41 AM

i think it has its spots for laughter

TheBeautifulGame · 10-16-09, 04:24 AM

2 shows that the US tried to take over and make their own but failed completely were,

1) Red dwarf

2) Father Ted

jjgold · 10-16-09, 05:02 AM

5 steps back boys

These shows are not reality

get back in the real world

SCRAGGS · 10-16-09, 06:51 AM

with gambling who has time for regular tv?

TheBeautifulGame · 10-16-09, 07:25 AM

Originally posted by SCRAGGS

with gambling who has time for regular tv?

I don't watch tv at all but I would not say it's gambling that takes up all my time. I just remember the US version of Red Dwarf and when they were going to do a US version of Father Ted.

On a side note, any people here watch Father Ted? It's prob diff humour.

keyboarding · 10-16-09, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

These shows are not reality

get back in the real world

Says the guy who uses a message board to fill an empty void in his life.

buztah · 10-16-09, 09:44 AM

Seinfeld is the best show ever made and there will never be a replacement for me. I have watched the reruns a hundred times. Still funniest thing on TV, not counting SBR vids of course.

Sinister Cat · 10-16-09, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by tacomax

And - more importantly - it knew went to stop. 12 episodes and 2 specials to tie up the story was exactly the right length.

Exactly -- it's not fair to compare them. The Office (US version) is in its 6th season with some seasons having over 20 episodes. It's hard to be funny with the same characters for that long.

Some episodes of the Office aren't very funny these days but I thought last night's was great. Still one of the better shows on TV IMO.

keyboarding · 10-16-09, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by buztah

Seinfeld is the best show ever made and there will never be a replacement for me. I have watched the reruns a hundred times. Still funniest thing on TV, not counting SBR vids of course.

That's disappointing to hear. Curb Your Enthusiasm is a much, much better show.

iwutitan · 10-16-09, 10:08 AM

A local station is replaying the first shows and it is amazing how much better they are then the ones on now

AMBlai01 · 10-16-09, 10:26 AM

Is it as good as the British version? No. Is it a good watch...absolutely. It is different than the british version which is good..it still isnlt stale and they keep making great story lines....

One of the few shows I am sure to watch every week...

AMBlai01 · 10-16-09, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by keyboarding

That's disappointing to hear. Curb Your Enthusiasm is a much, much better show.

CYE is good but better than seinfeld?!? You are smoking something...

stats13 · 10-16-09, 10:29 AM

+1 on the office, and entourage has become a fail also, for awhile now

Deuce · 10-16-09, 10:33 AM

I fail to see a problem. I won't judge my opinion based on a show and compare it to another persons. If I enjoy it, I enjoy it. You're all limey pussies.

buztah · 10-16-09, 10:35 AM

Deuce, how many times can you squat, ass to grass, 225?

keyboarding · 10-16-09, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by AMBlai01

CYE is good but better than seinfeld?!? You are smoking something...

If you want a children's comedy, yeah, Seinfeld is fine. I prefer an HBO variation of anything. Larry David was the true genius behind Seinfeld, and it shows in Curb. I can relate to Larry David and his sociopathic behaviour on the show.

stats13 · 10-16-09, 11:17 AM

american office is too zany and stupid. the british kept some realism which made it funnier. even earlier seasons of the office were more realistic, thus more believable, and even funnier. now its like the naked gun or airplane stupid almost.

keyboarding · 10-16-09, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by stats13

american office is too zany and stupid. the british kept some realism which made it funnier. even earlier seasons of the office were more realistic, thus more believable, and even funnier. now its like the naked gun or airplane stupid almost.

Exactly. He should have been fired a half dozen times. There's no consequence for the stupidity that happens. They also totally ****ed up with the Neil Godwin angle in the US version. He ends up dating his boss? Awful and unrealistic considering the character.

jellobiafra · 10-16-09, 11:26 AM

You won't find a bigger fan of the British Office or Extras than me. When the NBC version of the Office first began, I couldn't get into it at all. Then I spent two days in bed sick last year and watched 4 seasons of the show on Netflix out of utter boredom. I've been pretty well hooked since then. It's not the same as the BBC version - not as believable a lead character being the crux - but it has it's own strengths. It's actually a pretty funny show.

jellobiafra · 10-16-09, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by stats13

... now its like the naked gun or airplane stupid almost.

Wait a second....

Are you implying that Airplane and The Naked Gun were not funny?

jellobiafra · 10-16-09, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by keyboarding

If you want a children's comedy, yeah, Seinfeld is fine. I prefer an HBO variation of anything. Larry David was the true genius behind Seinfeld, and it shows in Curb. I can relate to Larry David and his sociopathic behaviour on the show.

A "children's comedy"? Seinfeld?

Again, you won't find a bigger Curb fan than me, but Seinfeld was a funny show for adults. Keyboarding, you seem to take yourself and your opinions quite seriously sometimes. Has anyone ever told you that?

stats13 · 10-16-09, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by jellobiafra

Wait a second....

Are you implying that Airplane and The Naked Gun were not funny?

fail. what i'm saying is they are the zany brand of funny, which is what you know you are getting and enjoy it throughout. the american office can't decide whether to be semi-realistic funny or off the wall zany. personally, i think the writers are doing two things: they've ran out of funny smart material, and they are going for the lowest common denominator stupid american public viewing audience.

keyboarding · 10-16-09, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by jellobiafra

A "children's comedy"? Seinfeld?

Again, you won't find a bigger Curb fan than me, but Seinfeld was a funny show for adults. Keyboarding, you seem to take yourself and your opinions quite seriously sometimes. Has anyone ever told you that?

Compared to Curb, not sure how you can take Seinfeld as a top comedy. It's for simpletons with easy to remember catch phrases. You might be the worst "biggest fan" I've seen. So far 2 shows and both are on par with their counterparts.

I don't take myself that seriously. I firmly believe properly grammar and spelling is seen as uptight on a message board by people incapable of communicating in a similar fashion. You're actually an exception.