Americans React To "The Office (UK) - S1E6 - Judgement"

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[@rossross3689]

The end just went right over ur heads guys 😂

[@thecornedbeefcouncil9792]

Brent failed the medical preventing him from getting the job but he pretended to his staff that he’d sacrificed his promotion for them….you can’t fake high blood pressure. Malcolm confronted Brent because he knew the truth.

[@leesmith9299]

brent didn't turn into a pushover. he failed the medical so could not take the job. he then lied saying he turned the job down to get all that credit. not sure what the confusion was there. it was pretty clear what went on.

[@Mjay32]

The bit about faking blood pressure was one of the funniest scenes of the series for me. He wanted the job but had high blood pressure, he didn’t actually fake it😂

[@garethm3242]

Were they completely oblivious to this or is it just me

[@neilforbes819]

@@garethm3242 they're oblivious to like 3 obvious jokes per episode, I think it's the main reason this channel is so endearing.

[@garethm3242]

@@neilforbes819 *Endearing up to a point.

[@jaybee70]

I just think the American way is to see the good in everything..

[@bradders9743]

The reason Malcolm at the end was pissed was because Brent couldn't take the job because he failed a medical exam, but he tried to make out like he gave it up cos he cares for the team. What else could he do? He failed the medical, had to keep his old job and would have to go back to a workplace where everyone hates him and no one trusts him. So he pretended he turned down the job to look like a hero.

[@andrewmarkland4231]

The difference between American shows and British shows is that Americans tend to make the main character a hero. Michael Scott is the lovable eccentric boss with a heart of gold. David Brent is a spineless try-hard. His colleagues are the people you should sympathise with as they have to put up with him.

[@johnnyboy-f6v]

I'd add to that by saying British shows are more subtle with their humour and less 'gag-a minute'. Irony and sarcasm are rare in US comedies whereas it is richer in UK (eg The Office, The Royle family, The Inbetweeners etc). I guess it's because the US tv audience is generally dumber (40% of Americans cannot point to the Pacific ocean on a globe).

[@andrewmarkland4231]

@@johnnyboy-f6v you'd think they could take an educated guess that it's the big blue thing next to their country

[@andrewmay1299]

@@johnnyboy-f6v can you back up that 40% statistic with evidence please? Because that sounds like a ludicrous claim.

[@garethm3242]

I feel like Spencer in particular doesn't find Brent's "weaseling out of responsibility" and narcissism funny, just watches it earnestly. For me Brent's demeanor and obsession/bragging about 71.4% in this episode are the funniest thing about it. And the show generally

[@andycale8831]

I don't think he understands the concept at all.

[@wulfgold]

@@andycale8831 I think he is Brent.

[@Will_E_Wonty]

You've got to episode 6 and you still don't understand Brent's character or motivations.

[@neilforbes819]

I'm surprised they got Alan Partridge as well as they did, but yeah - they don't seem to get Brent at all. They were calling him an Alpha male earlier on.

[@JemmaH153]

@@neilforbes819 I'm not sure they really got Partridge and the intent behind him properly... didn't they think Susan was actually attracted to him when she was teasing him in the first series? Brent is even more subtle and they get him even less. My cynical view is that maybe narcissistic personalities of that type are so normalised in the US as to be unrecognisable.

[@oldtimer7635]

Agreed.

[@Lones555]

Interesting that you sided with the weasel who only didn't take the job because he failed a medical (he was more than happy to sell his own staff down the river) and wanted the whistleblower fired instead 😮

[@JoeWedgwood-ik9zo]

He didn’t get the job because he failed the medical. That’s the joke 😂

[@vomgrady]

I only recently watched the US Office. It was a lot better than I was expecting. I actually really liked it.

[@bepto4877]

It is one of the best US versions of a UK show imho, but went down a lot after the 1st 6 or so series, the US just has to do shows to deatth for some reason.

[@vomgrady]

@@bepto4877 That goes both ways though. Brighton Bells was shocking.

[@Lones555]

@@bepto4877 If you can find it on KZbin there's an interview with the actor who played Dave Lister in the American version of "Red Dwarf" and he explains why so many US remakes fail excellently. It's not that the writers or the actors or the audience don't get the show it's that the TV execs who want to make a name for themselves interfere behind the scenes and completely miss what makes the show a success eg changing Lister from a slob into a Jock.

[@scottirvine121]

His true colours shone through again as he lied and said he told them didn’t want the job to save his team. He wanted it and failed the medical and ceased the opportunity to make him popular Think you guys missed the point of the guy at end rightly calling him out I also respectfully disagree about not getting close to people at work. We spend about a third of our adult lives working with people and making friends and building relationships along the way helps work to be more enjoyable Love you guys but sorry you’re missing this with some weird comments

[@PJBonoVox]

I was suspicious that you guys still don't really *get* this kind of humour, and your reaction to the blood pressure scene pretty much proved it.

[@cityman2312]

They'd get on better with Stromberg, the German remake. The humour is more literal.

[@wulfgold]

"Not a good team player" he's calling Brent out on BS - and he's right to do it.

[@tomdownes7527]

Exactly! David was willing to leave a lot of the team without jobs. That guy was right

[@sjlittler70]

I have to say…. The uk office is mainly going over their heads.

[@wulfgold]

@@sjlittler70 I don't want to be mean... but, yes I agree with you. Some absolute golden hubristic comments from Spencer on the Partridge videos.

[@leighmonty13]

I've made some great friends at work don't know what you guys are doing wrong .

[@Niala8419]

Assistant Manager, no assistant to the manager. 😂

[@thebig9720]

Make sure you guys watch the 2 Christmas specials as well!

[@brentmeistergeneral1054]

Those follow series 2 don't they? Were there Xmas specials after series 1 as well?

[@oldtimer7635]

1:00 It's not UK-Office, it is the original!

[@joeynessily]

RIP DJ Keith… Ewen MacIntosh died back in February.

[@TerribleEnglish]

You guys should watch another Ricky show, 'Extras' after this, starting Ricky and Steve, with big special guests too.

[@TerribleEnglish]

@@ozzybloke-craig3690 Extras is great. The only thing is, among the special guests are a couple of older 'washed up' British celebrities who Americans might not know, but they'd know the majority; Kate Winslet, Ben Stiller, Samuel L Jackson, Kate Winslet, etc.

[@andrewmay1299]

@@ozzybloke-craig3690 well, that’s true up to a point. People have different opinions as to what that point is. Anyone who thinks After Life is a great watch needs their head examining.

[@MrJimithee]

When Spence says "WHO is THAT?"... (3.16-ish) It's a cameo by Steven Merchant's Dad...No joke!

[@saunteronman]

Is he still living on Gay’s Road?

[@levivalentinovideos]

@@saunteronman possibly, my mates wife's from Hanham and used to knock about with the Merchants as kids

[@andrewmay1299]

@@levivalentinovideos irrelevant and tenuous name-drop alert.

[@levivalentinovideos]

@@andrewmay1299 how's it irrelevant or tenuous? The original post was about Steven Merchants Dad, the second reply was about a road in Hanham where they lived, my post mentioned both, why so salty

[@thatsamshow]

You two seem to stare at a lot of subtle comedy with blank expressions, and you are clearly yet to understand Brent and his mannerisms. This series is hilarious. This classic clearly shows the differing humour across the sea and why the show was completely different when remade. He failed the medical and made out that he turned his back on the promotion to be seen as loyal and stay with his "bunch" to be liked-everything he does is to be liked! 😆 I'll try and summarise his character. David Brent wants to be liked and respected by his employees. He tries hard to be seen as a fun, cool boss rather than just a typical manager. He tries to be funny and entertaining, but his humor is usually misguided and cringeworthy. He is desperate for attention and approval, frequently boasting about his (often exaggerated) talents and achievements. He tries to maintain authority but often ends up undermining his own position through his need to be liked. His lack of self-awareness and desperate need for approval make him both a comedic and somewhat tragic figure. I hope that clarifies a few things. You can't take anything he does seriously or with a straight face.

[@garethm3242]

Spot on. The complete lack of awareness of these factors is highly revealing of the American sensibility. Terrifying, IMHO.

[@wulfgold]

Totally agree, but I think they'll "get" the "redemption" of it when they've seen the whole thing. Brent is a bad boss, but Neil always struck me as just as bad and imagine what a Grade-A dick Finchy would be. Speaks to the greatness of the series' that the characters are painfully believable, but you still root for Brent in those last episodes and his last comment to Finchy is a punch the air moment.

[@ElphabaRaine]

Your summery of Brent's character is absolutely perfect. I'm sort of nonplussed that the reactors don't get it at all. Still, not their fault I guess - they're trying.

[@JemmaH153]

Yes, the first series is basically a study in narcissistic personalities and how they interact. Gareth hero-worships Brent, while Brent keeps him around because he loves the attention. In turn, Brent hero-worships Finchy who is a much slicker and more successful narc, since his wise-cracking, sexually manipulative attitude is exactly what Brent dreams of having but lacks the social skill to achieve. Then Brent discards Gareth and the rest of his "beloved team" the moment he thinks he's achieved better form of status; i.e. promotion. Later, on losing the opportunity, he attempts to recover his status with the team by making out that he sacrificed it for them. It's bizarre and somewhat worrying that people can see Brent doing all this throughout a whole series and not really comment on it.

[@wulfgold]

@@JemmaH153 ...and come out with "not a team player" about the one guy that calls Brent on his crap,but I guess that may have a fair amount to do with the US workplace/ethic.

[@irrelevanteinnecesario1281]

These two just don't get it. I mean, I know they come out of deep Murica, but the cluelessness, the failure to grasp the psychology of the character. It's really annoying.

[@Lones555]

I don't think its a nationality thing. I tried to get my parents to watch "The Office" and my mum demanded we turn it off after 3-4 episodes as it was "too real" and reminded her of her office days, she saw nothing funny in it at all.

[@ericj166]

Malcolm ( baldy) was correct. Hilarious that you didn't get it guys.

[@andrewmoore5628]

Don't think you really get it guys!

[@rollomaughfling380]

13:15 A bandmate of mine, and sometime actor, who had no legit reason to shred his docs bought one of those shredders back in the late '90s. I asked him why he had it, and he said "Oh, so I should just leave all that personal info for anyone to go through?" I was like "Dude, do you really think frustrated paparazzi in eye-masks, black watchcaps and striped shirts are going through your recycling bin, going 'Curses! Foiled again! He bought a shredder!', Mister car-trunk-full of headshots? Maybe you should start by shredding them!" He laughed, but I could tell that stung a little. He goes: "Well, at least it 's a more efficient way of dealing with paper." Me: "Yeah, that's a good point. I guess that's why paper companies always ship their paper to retailers in giant, oven-sized shredded form instead of a compact flat-pack ream the size of a big notebook, and make people reassemble the shreds at the end of the line." I reminded him I used to work in intel, and that shredder he had (very useful, long1/4" strips) was doing nothing that couldn't be undone in a single night by someone determined to get the info. A few weeks later, I noticed the cheap shredder was gone.

[@tastemaker_87]

I remember when your channel was almost all oasis videos lol, i decided to check and see if youve reacted to the office and it was right there

[@markdonovan8884]

US and U.K. Office can’t be compared with each other. The US version becomes a very funny comedy sitcom after a few episodes, the U.K. version stays a brilliantly funny mocumentary throughout

[@muzikkification]

Yeah, the US version doesn't have the mockumentary feel at all, even though it mentions the cameras. It's hilarious and great in it's own way, but it has the classic US TV issue of running for too many seasons.

[@rikurodriguesneto6043]

I was looking at the map.. Swindon is like 60 miles away from Slough! That's a hell of a life change he put all those people through just to elevate himself! What a dick! :D

[@wulfgold]

As someone familiar with the geography, they're well connected by ttrain or it's straight up the M4. Realistically, you'd take redundancy over the travel time + milage though.

[@theheadshotstudio9254]

I can't tell you how excited I am for you that you have series 2 and the Christmas specials to come

[@tanyacampbell29]

The girl who plays Dawn, I know you've seen her before in Sean of The Dead movie but her dad is comedian Jasper Carrott you should watch one of his shows from the 90's called 'The Detectives'., I love it.

[@Lones555]

I love the US office but it's a completely different style, the "mockumentary" thing is almost completely discarded (though the try desperately to crowbar it in at times) and it's just an out and out sitcom. A very good one at that.

[@enzoluciano3490]

As its a mocumentary people thought it was real at first in the UK so the difference between the 2 versions is the realisim of working in an office compered to a US sitcom.

[@KevPage-Witkicker]

The UK Office is iconic, classic and totally perfect... and the US version is bigger, brighter and easily just as funny; but in a different way. Both landmark shows.

[@nathanadler6991]

Enjoyably cyclical as the forklift operator is hired in the first episode.

[@TayannaStudios]

Yeah a lot of people miss this!

[@wulfgold]

"He gives the test".

[@tommym5023]

Malcolm already knew he was getting redundancy,so didn't care what he said to David,and he was right on.

[@GodofMMA23]

As fans of both comedy and music I'm surprised you both haven't done a reaction to the popular 'axis of awesome 4 chord song'...would love to see you both spare 4 minutes to give it a watch.

[@GodofMMA23]

The live version with 85mil views

[@16ozClawHammer]

'Dwarfs go on quests' is legit a great line. Also the bloke you said 'who is that?!' about is Stephen Merchant's dad, Ron.

[@0saintsfan0]

Look at the gleam on that!

[@16ozClawHammer]

@@0saintsfan0 Pure gold. An investment.

[@horumgrombo6519]

Good point, regarding Malcolm. You said that sacking him should be David's first move, and it was.

[@lornabridges8750]

I love you guys man but the fact the blood pressure thing went right over your heads 🤦‍♀️. The point is you cant fake blood pressure, the dude was just calling Brent out on it. On his side completely.

[@sallyrobinson2285]

You guys should really watch the UK "THINK" adverts. "Like most victims Julie knew her killer"....their is whole lot of 30 somethings just traumatized by that single advert alone!!

[@KotRFFXIV]

Am bald and not buff, Think I started losing my hair at 18? By 21 I had it all shaved off and never looked backed, honestly, My bother is the same, but he is buff xD he wasn't until we got in a scrap, and he lost now he would fucking annihilate me.

[@carlbode666]

Slagged off john lennon ..jesus

[@ryandowning9396]

Has anyone recommend this country ?

[@KevPage-Witkicker]

Showing who he really is? He's making a bigger fool of himself by overstating his minor charitable acts as if he's Nelson Mandela or something, and suggesting everyone loves him when in reality they all think he's a ****.

[@thehelmetsrideagainmtbchan7942]

Please watch Phoenix nights, one of the best comedies

[@Cleow33]

They can’t understand The Office, so they will never get Phoenix Nights. The Bolton accent alone will make things difficult.

[@rooroo9216]

5:30 or, do both? Although I’m mostly with you guys on this one, it either grows properly or it doesn’t at all

[@jadehunter1027]

you both will probably like the us office better its not as clever and more obvious comedy rather than a spoof fly on the wall docu/comedy, i love both equally

[@willneilson]

Saying that they'll like the us one because it's less clever is just so condescending 🙄

[@jadehunter1027]

@@willneilson yeah

[@5hanesBoard]

Don't bother wearing a baseball cap; Baseball caps are mainly worn by bald people anyway, so everyone who sees you will know your bald.

[@britblue]

The golden rule of comedy is "always leave the audience wanting more" - in a sweeping stereotype!, UK sitcoms tend to have the lifespan of a mayfly and obey the golden rule whereas US sitcoms have the lifespan of an Elephant and tend not to meet the rule! - The Office (UK) / Faulty Towers / Early Doors are textbook UK rule obeying sitcoms!

[@BP-kx2ig]

Fawlty

[@wulfgold]

15 Storeys - Sean Lock, absolute gold.

[@gar6446]

US Office is a different beast. Personally i prefer the honed down few episodes with a story line that is fleshed out for a few hours and has a conclusion. The US network productions tend to go on too long and can just abruptly stop. Its hard to get invested into a series that can be cancelled at the drop of a hat or ratings.

[@wulfgold]

It's a weird strategy, show becomes a hit + the US milk it for ad revenue and a lot of series' go on way too long due to it and there's also the Writer's Room thing where a lot of things are by committee that have plotlines dissatifactorily resolved (Lost being a prime example), whereas UK stuff often seems the creative vision of a small team that are all onboard with the same vision. Pros/cons, but I'd rather have the UK short-run that's more coherent and it feels more satisfying and special - Brit stuff might be a bit flash in the pan, but when it's a good-flash it burns bright. I also think Brit advertisers are more savvy, they want their products associated with "new exciting thing" and not necessarily "comfy regular slot". The difference in actual advertising is notable. The amount of outright "weird" adverts the UK has speaks a lot to the psyche of Brits, but it's also pretty damn smart how "Gorilla playing drums" = choco or Marmite have entered the zeitgiest. Weird to say, but maybe the UK's a bit more "peppy" and finger on the pulse in this respect, whereas the US adverts are more "soothing pharma"-oriented.

[@NPA1001]

So what’s a Goblin ?

[@DamnDealDone]

US office is standard sitcom garbage. Not worth watching. But you need to watch the full Office story. 1 - The Office Series 1 2 - The Office Series 2 3 - The Office Christmas Special Part 1 4 - The Office Christmas Special Part 2 5 - The Return Of Brent - The Office Revisited 6 - David Brent KZbin Videos. 7 - David Brent Life On The Road (Film) That's the full character arc of David Brent.

[@johnhendy803]

Karl Pilkington. Boldly 😊

[@Lukas-ld3vx]

Series 2 is even better than the first

[@grenvallion]

Check out shoot from the hip one word improv please if you have time.😂

[@Moz1011]

Spencer just doesnt get it.

[@spike1976]

These guys are such nice people that they don't always see the snidey side of people's characters. That isn't a bad trait to have.

[@jackthehat1093]

I've started losing my hair at 34 years old. I can't just "let it go" because I'd look ridiculous bald. I look ridiculous now with thin hair at the front so I always have to wear a hat. I'm thinking maybe tattoo some hair on with a stick-and-poke until reliable hair growing technology comes along. Oh and by the way the scene with David sacking Jeff is my favourite of the whole series. Jeff has a great hairline.

[@Lochayetheview]

You need to do Still Game lads. If you do it I will send you some Tunnocks snowballs and Irn Bru to enjoy while you watch it.

[@joannedwyer-bc5py]

Loved the office and still watch it. The actor tho who plays Lee Dawns bf plays Jake Moon in classic EE an hes a really good actor besides being eye candy 😅

[@oldtimer7635]

27:53 O'boy you Americans, this seems to be too intelligent for you, sorry. ; )

[@martynjones8073]

Don't bother with the US office!! Not a patch on the UK version. They ran and ran it way too long.

[@dapper120]

both are great in their own ways

[@TayannaStudios]

@@dapper120 Agreed. The US version did have some absolutely GOLD moments.

[@davidb5173]

The US version is very good for about 5 series. Totally different vibe though

[@adambrown6573]

Us office is brilliant

[@Kevyc601]

Definitely ran too long but there are still some hilarious episodes. The original is a masterpiece of comedy but the US version had it's moments certainly better than the US version of the Inbetweeners

[@SupersonicMan10000]

The US version is worth watching. I have watched it at least 5 times. Season 1 tries to copy the Office UK stories but hit their stride in the second season.

[@iainprendergast8311]

The American office is brilliant.

[@Nojj-w7s]

US office is first class. I didn't watch it till couple years ago.

[@bblair2627]

The US Office is brilliant - first ep is awful and just is a copy but after that it soars away on its own and is brilliant

[@therewind6207]

The US Office was awful

[@Coxy-b34]

The US version is very different to the original UK version. I was skeptical about watching it and although it's no match for the original it's well worth watching IMO.

[@BP-kx2ig]

The UK Office is not a version.

[@Coxy-b34]

@@BP-kx2ig UK original (a phrase you seem to have ignored in my comment)

[@Coxy-b34]

2:08 Jeff from Peep Show if you didn't already know.

[@scottirvine121]

They said that in the reaction