The Office v The Office

Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 8:23 pm

Ok I love The Office I gotta admit, its very hard to decide which version I like but its probably the US version. The reason? because I think the character development is much better with all the office members, everyone has their own role and makes a funny contribution, its more well rounded and very humorous and light hearted, its not embarrassing but more outrightly funny.

The UK version is much more stinging and realistic than the US version, Brent is more of a real person than Scott for me but ultimately the UK version is MUCH more embarrassing than the US. Its still funny but not as boldly or loud as the US Office. The UK Office with brent is very embarrassing and cringe worthy LOL even after afew viewings it still makes me blush in certain sequences Embarassed

I prefer the US Office as its more of a comedy than the strong satire of the UK version, but thats what makes the UK version superior I guess, British satire of a fawlty towers standard Smile

but the US version is alittle easier to take Smile

The UK Office branch

The US Office branch

Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 9:13 pm

UK Version, its brilliant. US version is dry and stale in comparison - and the first seasons basically copy the UK but lack the chemistry. For the record im Canadian and was a fan before the US version was around.

Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 2:05 pm

cbilljones wrote:

UK Version, its brilliant. US version is dry and stale in comparison - and the first seasons basically copy the UK but lack the chemistry. For the record im Canadian and was a fan before the US version was around.

No way man, US version is way better, was a massive fan of the UK version and to be honest was very wary of the US version when it first came out but was proved very wrong thankfully.

Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 8:52 am

too hard to pick both Carell and Gervais are genius in the roles

Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 10:29 am

Lol UK Office is far superior in wit and the reason why its so embarressing is because it is the satirical take on everyones boss...Like everything these days it was made in uk for a reason (our sense of humour) although carell is great !!!

Different culture , Different take right ?

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:15 pm

I dont see the point in this vote obviously Americans r gonna vote for US version and British f gonna vote for the the UK version therefor US version will win because theres more of them than us lol.

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:16 pm

cuddlyclarebear wrote:

I dont see the point in this vote obviously Americans r gonna vote for US version and British f gonna vote for the the UK version therefor US version will win because theres more of them than us lol.

not here anymore there isn't i wouldn't think.

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:33 pm

English office is far better, but like already said we would think that. The American version is not funny at all, to me anyway, and i love steve carell, but i bet Americans love it. we have a different sense of humor i think. i loved the American version of wilfred far more than the Australian original though so some adaptations work

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:14 pm

Well i dont know about the US, but in Canada quite a few people like British comedy.

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:22 pm

cuddlyclarebear wrote:

I dont see the point in this vote obviously Americans r gonna vote for US version and British f gonna vote for the the UK version therefor US version will win because theres more of them than us lol.

UK Branch 63%

US Branch 36%

Confused

ppl in the US have trouble thinking outside the US, I'd be surprised if anyone else in neither of the countries actually like the US version

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:47 pm

cuddlyclarebear wrote:

I dont see the point in this vote obviously Americans r gonna vote for US version and British f gonna vote for the the UK version therefor US version will win because theres more of them than us lol.

Don't mean to stamp all over your post but it is a little short sighted.
many Americans with enough wit to get on the nets are pretty open minded people and judge things for their worth.
To think that americans will simply reply USA version because they are american is I think a little insulting to their intelligence.

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:14 am

the UK version imo has more realism and cynicism than the US version. that's why UK gets my vote.

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:34 am

killa1986 wrote:

the UK version imo has more realism and cynicism than the US version. that's why UK gets my vote.

The Office UK finished years ago, making this thread redundant.