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anyone here please explain whats funny about the office? I dont get that show, sometimes there are some good jokes, but by far not funniest show..

Also im not american, so that might be the problem.

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this started in England/UK so the US cant claim it as the originator but its and awesome show periroud<----- to drunk to spell [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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Although the US version is very American humour while the UK version is very British. They're both hilarious, but the British version wouldn't be nearly as successful in the States. The humour is too awkward/painful for many Americans. Its the same reason that Curb Your Enthusiasm hasn't made it as big as other sitcoms in the States.

A perfect example is how Ricky Gervais and Steve Carrell's character differ. In the UK version there is very little redeeming about the guy. In the US version they've made him have more positive qualities. Carrell is still self absorbed but he has more caring for the other characters, and more likable in general.