David Brent Charity Dance VS Michael Scott Booze Cruise Dance The Office US UK

[ledzkreep]

The US version is definitely better overall. I've seen both and I stand firm behind my opinion. I will admit, the US version does rip off or rehash a good bit from the UK version but they only improve upon it.

[klausweasley]

Michael Scott is a better dancer quality-wise. But David Brent is the funnier one.

[mariacoolbeanz]

david wins

[wizzyanddizzy]

Loved it but the weird humming/singing really threw me off..

[WeMuckAround]

It's funny cuz it's Ricky gervais dancing!

[xjx2]

The UK one will always be the best in my opinion. The US version just feels like a huge ripoff. Just not to Americans because a lot of the viewers didn't know a UK version existed or came first.

[CaptainCocaine]

@xjx2 I knew about it.  I have the first "series" on DVD. The US version of the Office is a huge disappointment. When I heard they were looking for a replacement for Steve Carrell's character, I was really hoping Ricky Gervais would step in. But noooooo.... of course that wouldn't happen.

[xjx2]

@CaptainCocaine Which is why I said a lot of the viewers :) I doubt Ricky Gervais would ever step in. British comedy and American comedy differs quite a bit, Ricky only seems to do things that he writes + directs himself and he's very busy with projects at the moment. He also said he would never do another series. He ended it early so he would not outstay the the welcome.

[ngolimit2]

Ricky!!

[Dandramere]

The US show missed the mark so badly, the closest thing US has to the Office is Curb your enthusiasm.

[rigs345]

@Dandramere Not really, it should be applauded in not trying to just copy the UK version. They're very different shows

[Dandramere]

@rigs345 I never said the show was bad. I said the US office missed the mark, badly. Which it did. You said it yourself, they're very different shows. The humour style, which made Office unique is not followed through on the American show. This means that you could have called the U.S office anything you please since it has no relation to the UK version.

[GhostfogND]

@Dandramere

Uhm... Cool, because I've watched the entire US Office and Curb your enthusiasm, and it's the exact same kind of humour.

[Dandramere]

@GhostfogND I found the U.S office used long played out jokes and subtle punchlines.

[Undergroundhiphoop]

I haven't seen the UK one (I'm not American, I live in Sweden so this is non bias shit) but give US office a chance, it's funny as hell. I'm on season 7 right now and as soon as I finish it I'll start watching the UK version. I think both are great!

[richeybee]

British one is far funnier.. This was when Gervais was funny.

[jocelynmassie]

I loveeeeeeeeeee this

[Journeydakyubi]

They are both amazing in their own right. For one, you can't beat the original quirkiness and hilarity of the UK one and at the same time the US one took a lot of guts and turned out to be hysterically awkward. Both are great and very endearing in my opinion.

[Mugiwaramaniac]

I generally prefer the first few seasons of the us office to the UK office, but David Brent's dance is way funnier than Michael Scott's

[lxlANDlxl]

i personally prefer the UK version of the office, the comedy is just more unique.

After watching alot of comedy and sitcoms, that type of humor the US office brings just seems entertaining... but it doesn't add too much new.

[howardmoon111111]

is it funnier when ricky gervais dances because he is short and chubby?

[MadDuckInc151]

Booyakasha.

[TheAldogg22]

I love both U.S and U.K Comedy. I think a classic example is "Get Him to the Greek". Though it is an American film I think Russell Brand brings a bit of the U.K to the film, and he is HILARIOUS! I'm watching Sean of the Dead right now btw.

[PHT07UK]

The UK version is so much better for so many reasons. If you can't understand why then it's really hard to explain to someone. But it just hits so many more notes.

[Skoshtwo]

@PHT07UK You can't explain cause the tarded part doesn't understand the point

[ramm45]

This is the closest I'll ever get to finding the original...

:(

[troobloo1212]

@Croanarhist

Oh I dfefinitely dfo

[hannahsunshine1]

What's shit about the british version of the office is that there are 12 episodes and a couple of christmas specials. That is what is wrong with british tv. My absolute frustration with the inbetweeners, misfits, and outnumbered is that there are only 6 episodes in each series. But to be fair, watching tv in america makes me want to kill myself purely due to adverts.

[chrisdooley12]

@hannahsunshine1

its about quality not quantity!

[hannahsunshine1]

@chrisdooley12

And the Office US is pure quality!!!!!! I have yet to watch an episode of the US office that I haven't enjoyed. How come they can produce over 100 episodes, each one brilliant in their own right, and we well can't. We probably can to be fair, we just don't, which is why british TV drives me mad, have to resort to watching repeats constantly on E4.

[chrisdooley12]

@hannahsunshine1

its really not. its shit. americans can't do comedy properly

[hannahsunshine1]

@chrisdooley12 Have you ever even watched the show. It's not shit, I think you'll find every other person who has watched will agree that it's quite funny. Also this show is still overseen by Ricky Gervais and Stephan Merchant, so I'd hardly call it american still. It's hilarious. Nothing can describe the moment of pure shock and joy when Mike is dating Pam's mom, and he says he's going to date her harder.

[iruletheworld0]

I am American, I say, sorry Brits if my fellow Americans are being nasty. It's just jealousy secretly.

[TheBenrix]

Ricky gervais helped direct the USA version, the office is his baby, his creation, so USA should stop slagging off the british version. Look i thank America for all the television they have given us, all the films they have made, that make us laugh, cry and scream, but there are some things in TV that we do better. The USA cast all look like there acting, the UK cast look like there not. Simple.

[Andronover611121]

I never watched the UK version but I respect and find both of them to be hilarious.

[troobloo1212]

UK Office > US office

[Croanarhist]

@troobloo1212 I dfont think so

[bulbajackel1]

-warning: not related to video- wtf are the british teaching their children america is a bad guy. i mean why is there so much hate against us. we didnt do anything except the revolutionary war. on psn and xbox live the people from britian are mean. i mean im not saying all are but the ones i encounter are. i mean god. really?

[kingwasabi9574]

@bulbajackel1 the problem is mate it the same on the other end, online you get a lot of american 12 year olds shouting and screaming down the mic or commenting on vids that england is shit when they have no idea what its like here. personally i agree with you there shouldn't be hate between two people because they are from dif places. at the end of the day its just a bunch of immature people shouting different untrue stereotypes and sticking to them even if proved wrong

[bulbajackel1]

@kingwasabi9574 thank you. i didnt ppost bout the raging 9-12 year olds

[Trollify1]

Opinion: Both are great shows, but the US version is definitely funnier.

[JoshMufc101]

@Trollify1

if you like slapstick dumbed down comedy i can see why people find the US show funnier.

[ProffesorFloatyHead]

@wyskasses Because people get angry when there is always american remakes of english shows. It's not like it's in another fucking language. You can understand it. When it's a shitty gamesow or something no-one cares. That even works both ways, But when you cant be arsed writing your own drama then use the same script... It just never works because it's not your Idea. I cant explain it properly as I'll end up ranting

[pieceofcake125]

The difference is culture attitude and timing. And when they hit on all cylinders, it doesn't matter where you come from.

[Brooksielad]

winner = UK :) The whole reason behind him dancing is so much better aswell, Brent seems out the lime light when his boss is dancing and everyone is clapping and enjoying it. He felt he needed to out do him, all he did was make himself look a complete twa@T LOL

[Juankar1os]

I think the diffefence between uk comedy and american is timing.

[bunnygopoke]

If the competition is for which is the most hilarious, based on the FACTORS of which makes The Office series funny which are: awkward everything.. things they say, actions, pauses, which are all social uncomfortable moments. Then there is nothing that anyone would say that would end the debate. This is because people from the UK and people from the America all experience different social factors such as slang and just the general fucking accent. SO, lets put the differences aside.. jeezus

[TheDeathMassacre]

STEVE STEVE STEVE STEVE!!!!! USA WON!

[RubberBanditsfan1]

@TheDeathMassacre US dance was crap

[TheDeathMassacre]

UK is crap

[rossdigitalfire]

In my opinion the BBC Office is FAR superior. It isn't even a contest. I wouldn't say British TV comedy is better because there are a lot of excellent comedies on American TV right now. Almost certainly more that in the UK. As for dramas I think American shows are way better. Comedies cost less money, but dramas need American budgets.

[pieceofcake125]

well, i'm from the U.S. and i love our version of the show. But like i say you can't beat an original and Gervais takes the cake in this one.

[Milla146]

america version is shite

[chrisdooley12]

americans just don't understand real comedy!

[antdastardly1]

@chrisdooley12 i'm scottish and i would say the american one is a bit better. the british one almost too realistic, to a fault which makes it depressing at times. anyway atm british comedy is atrocious, particularly as the likes of "miranda" are currently winning awards.

[lakbalakba]

Gervais kills it, die laughing everytime.

Carell runs a distant second.

[Triggerblame]

i just love how michael tries to do the worm

[AttemptedDrama]

...with things such as life on mars and doctors who yet I can still be gripped by Lost or Dexter. So in the end I call a draw: actually, who's even competing? :)

[AttemptedDrama]

I'm from the UK and I think Brent wins it here, yet I think the Us office has so many brilliant moments it dwarfs the Uk's. I think America win with comedy in general with things like the Office US and Arrested Development, yet I still own the English 'Royle Family' and Top Gear over here makes me laugh more than anything. I think British are best at drama however, so

[antdastardly1]

@AttemptedDrama british drama the best? better than the sopranos, mad men, breaking bad, house, the wire, 24, the west wing, deadwood, six feet under, ect? the only recent british drama which is in this caliber is life on mars. however, i would also agree brent won this one although i think michael scott is brilliant as well.

[comedybuff4000]

While Steve Carrel's version is funny, David Brent beats him by a mile

[cainscutthroats]

umm umm umm uum umm umm uumm

[MacFarlane92]

Man state of the american verion....not funny, horrible and just allround shite.

[bshadbolt]

@NotMiceElf123 more funnier? go to school

[troyundroy1]

I'm guessing the song they're humming is the baseline from Disco Inferno

[HammyCally]

no-one could beat david brent !

[NotMiceElf123]

I have to admit america's sense of humor is more funnier to me then britains. Britains "smart" and "classy" sense of humor is getting old. Americas is way more funnier to me.

[MassHero]

@NotMiceElf123 And then the village idiot commented.

[NotMiceElf123]

I think michael Scott is a better and funnier boss. I've watched many episodes of UK office and us office and Michael Scott has a certain edge to him that David Brent doesn't. To me, Michael scott makes me laugh ALOT more. Idk about you though. Maybe it's my sense of humor. And I'm British, its weird. US office is better than UK office for me. The us characters live who they portray in the show, they don't just act it. For example, Dwight in the US version.

[jake10846]

@NotMiceElf123 many episodes, theres only 12 :L

[metallica929]

The American office is way much better than the English one.

[itskirbyfgts]

@metallica929: Disagree strongly. Ricky Gervais > Steve Carell. And I believe no one can touch David Brent as far as realism and how natural he's played. This dance excerpt is a perfect example. Ricky looked like he was honestly having fun. Steve looked..... just... weird.

Plus, as stated before. British TV > American TV.

[metallica929]

@itskirbyfgts I remember when I first watched the US version of the office 3 years ago. I couldn't stop laughing. I never knew there was a UK version that it was based on. So after finishing all seasons of the US show, I decided to give the UK version a shot. I won't say it isn't funny, but my laughter wasn't strong enough to wake my brother up at 2 in the morning. I personally think the weirder the funnier.

[ALIXX82]

What song are they humming?

[piemakesmelol]

British TV > American TV. This is a fact people, get over it.

[inagartenrules]

It just feels like Steve Carell is playing the character of Michael Scott whereas Ricky Gervais IS David Brent. He just seems more genuine, that he actually thinks his moves are cool

[upendwar]

David Brent beats Michael Scott, ALWAYS !

[lehks]

:38 - :40 kills me every time

[xjustin523x]

haha david wins.. i remember watching that episode and about pissing myself

[AmedesTheKing]

i wonder how they can make this scene.because theres no limit for this.everytime you saw that act you laugh you can not be bored even takes 600 times

[clearlogicify]

Ricky's first jump into the dance position, the pointing and grunting, the effort he puts into every move and the sheer lack of embarrassment crushes Steve's dance. Biting of the lip and even the little dance he does to get in the rhythm is amazing. Ricky's feels real.

[TubeheadSkinnymike]

Yeah, Carell won that. I never saw Brent dance before, and I really liked the finger pointing move, but I watched that episode of Michael dancing over like a bazillgillion times JUST for that scene.

The way he looks when he says "Alright..OKAY..dancing!" is to, no three-funny!

[Wyzzkyd]

The music puts Carell at a disadvantage...he was hilarious with the real audio. Gervais seems funnier because he is fat, but Carell definitely put in more effort and creativity.

[jackho1412]

there both made by rickie gervais

[greineisen84]

Btw, it's a cultural difference people, that's all. So stop arguing about miniscule crap and just be happy that we all enjoy The Office. I mean we could be arguing about Justin Bieber or Lady Gaga if you really want to waste each other's time.

[greineisen84]

Steve Carell is way better. He gets on the ground and really flubs up the worm by staying stiff as a board lol. He goes into his explanation of dancing: "a primal art form used in ancient times to express yourself with the body!" Lol. Plus that bizarre music in the episode starts playing right when he starts dancing and makes it that much more hilarious and strange.

[christoswilliams]

@kilox10001

bringing up the size of population and military is childish...

We are talking about humour..

Office UK beats office US anyday and I am dutch, so its not biased!

[christoswilliams]

@kilox10001

It only took them 6 seasons to make that?

[videogamenostalgia]

Why does Steve Carrell feel the need to do a 'funny' dance that's not actually funny in ALL of his movies?

[christoswilliams]

@kilox10001

typical dumb yankee fuck, grow a brain

[JRAV03DJE]

Call me a traitor if you like but I like the US office better. :)

[emusic007]

Steve plays, Rickie IS! A huuge difference. Rickie plays in a way so you get a feeling he really is that way. A pure genious of his breed

[ImDownButNotOut10]

fucking prick put the proper vid

[Jala977]

Love them both, but Ricky is the winner hands down.

[Jeppe227]

Ricky Gervais.



[53104]

And who the hell prefers halo to cod?!

[53104]

Hahaha that's gotta be the stupidest thing I've ever read on the Internet! UK office ftw!

[halobeatscod]

us office is better and more entertaining, uk office is boring as shit, yes the humour may be "smarter" but if you pride yourself on getting those jokes and just watch a show for its complex(if you want to call it that) comedy rather than entertainment, then thats just sad, your obviously an insecure piece of shit

[YouAreHereification]

@halobeatscod UK office is shit? Thats why they won multiple awards then? including 2 golden globes?

[halobeatscod]

@YouAreHereification i didnt say it was shit, it said it was boring as shit. and yes i am aware it won awards, but if you look it up the office won alot more awards, including best comedy. steve carell won awards for his performance, he is a good actor and is in a ton of movies. i do think ricky gervais is funny, but lets be honest his movies are kinds shit

[bboooobbyy]

@halobeatscod US office is slapstick, stupid comedy and thats why it appeals to so many people. It's an insult to the original.

[halobeatscod]

@bboooobbyy see this is exactly what im talking about, there is no such thing as a higher version of comedy, just because you don't like the US office, doesnt mean ur stupid if you watch it and it appeals to stupid people, your just an idiot, its all based on opinion and taste. i like the us office much better, i hate the uk office, but i dont think it of a lower comedy

[bboooobbyy]

@halobeatscod I suppose The Office doesn't appeal to most Americans because they have the attention span of a goldfish. The Office (US) appeals to them because it has non-stop hijinks and zany characters to keep you entertained every couple seconds. Too each his own.

[halobeatscod]

@bboooobbyy well isnt that the purpose of a TV show? to keep you entertained and interested? thats what i percieve it as, if i watch a show that doesnt keep me entertained, that means its not in my taste, and i dont find it entertaining which is fine, but it doesnt mean i have the attention span of a goldfish. see thats where that logic fails, because i could say the same thing about you it works both ways. its all personal preference, intelligence has nothing to do with it.

btw im Canadian

[bboooobbyy]

@halobeatscod As a stand-alone concept The Office (US) is not terrible. It's watchable and I laugh once or twice on the odd occasion that i actually watch it. The UK Office, however, is on a whole other level. The acting is more natural, the situations are more believable and so the humour is much more organic. If you like superficial humour, and a lot of folks do, thats fine by me. However, suggesting that any person who likes The Office is a an "insecure piece of shit" is just ignorant

[halobeatscod]

@bboooobbyy that may be true but i personally dont laugh when i watch the UK office, but when i watch the US office, i cant keep a straight face. it all depends on what you like, but one show isnt better than the other, thats all im trying to say.

[halobeatscod]

@bboooobbyy and i never said anyone who watches the uk office is an insecure piece of shit, if you go back and read the comment, i said that someone who prides themselves on watching a show like the UK office because its "smarter", and says the US office is for stupid people, obviously say that because they need to feel better about themselves and are too immature to realize its all about personal preference. therefore they are "insecure pieces of shit"

[WillzKORN]

UK ftw

[caseyrmma365]

Americas awesome. Get over it, bitch.

[GREG2K10]

americans have the worst comedy's and comedians, if it's a blindingly obvious joke 99% of Americans won't get it

[albokk]

who cars about the dance everybody knows us office is the funniest

[NicotinMan]

-Carrell just tries to dance badly.

-Gervais tries to look like a guy who dances badly but he believes he can dance.

That's why Gervais is so much funnnier. He always has that subtle side on his acting.

[arouska]

Brent wins

[jackal3311]

LOL

[dazstar]

"Quality Vs Quantity" sums up this match up! 1-0 UK

[iKalebC]

Doesn't it look like Ricky has a woody?

[aralia69]

Nobody does humour like the Brits. Which is why gervais has been invited back to host the golden globes for a third year.

[thisisnotcameron]

@aralia69 I don't know why Ricky said that, the HFPA said that they never asked him to come back for a third year. HE'S A LIAR! haha I love Ricky though. He's the best!

[213HBK]

Unanimous points decision to David Brent

[DesertEagle404]

@kilox10001

I understand the expression, which is actually "i couldn't care less"

Tis you Americans who have changed the wording (and therefore, the meaning) of the phrase, have you ever thought to your self how "I could care less" even makes any sense? Couldn't care less implies you do not care even the slightest bit, Could care less implies you already care quite a bit.

[pdmexpress05]

@DesertEagle404 i can't get my head around how douchey this argument is. get a life. have some laughs.

[DesertEagle404]

@pdmexpress05

A refusal to accept correction, how American :)

[pdmexpress05]

@DesertEagle404 i'm australian, you nong :P get off the internet.

[Anthony51342]

@DesertEagle404 true true, though our version makes sense as well because weve thrown a little tad of sarcasm into it

[comanchio1976]

@DesertEagle404 David Mitchell does a great soapbox rant on that very point.

[MY2SENCE]

@DesertEagle404 you know, as many times as i think about it, you're actually right. in the typical american fashion, we tend to shorten words and sentences(even remove syllables)in order to make it easier to say. our vocabulary and communication skills really aren't anything to be proud of anymore. in fact, I (an American) am actually quite ashamed

[Randomlad12]

@DesertEagle404 yes, I love you for this, this has done my head in for years!

[joelweinert8]

@DesertEagle404

Tis you dumbass, that does not comprehend sarcasm. 'I could care less', 'I couldn't care less', 'I could give a shit', 'I don't give 2 shits', 'Who gives a shit?'. Go c

hoke on a big bag of penises.

[dan5548]

@DesertEagle404 Nice David Mitchell quote ; )

[DesertEagle404]

@kilox10001

You COULD care less? you must care a lot then :)

[bangkoktimesonline]

@kilox. So sweet. Ah to be young and ignorant.

[0678421]

@kilox10001 STFU FAT ASS? We found your country and your pathetic country attempts to speak our language so stfu ass hole. Monty python is old you can't look at that and say that is just british humour. I find your shitty disney channel shows and sitcoms unfunny. Oh and btw *our not are idiot.

[JaymeK1990]

Nobody beats Gervais. Nobody.

[bangkoktimesonline]

@kilox10001 yanks are so sweet with their imitations of British classics.

[fluffino]

as much as i'm a HUGE steve carell can i HAVE to say ricky gervais beat him by a landslide, mostly because of the pointing and in the end he makes a grumble noise when he points at the camera, and i was watching late at night and heard it and was hysterical, I think I watched the david brent dance about 50 times after discovering the noises haha

[comanchio1976]

@fluffino I think it's the way he takes it so seriously coupled with the expression on his face that does it. I couldnt breath with laughter when I first saw this.

[zuuan]

obviously the UK version is better

[JustAnotherJake]

US office can suck UK office's cawk.

[Kaltsu]

@JustAnotherJake One does not have to shut each other down. Both are excellent.