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[@GeoffreyBronson]

One thing I absolutely love is that Brent thinks "I don't agree with that in the workplace" is some sort of catchphrase where as it actually tells more about Brent's interactions with the guy than anything else.

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

@Hamish Munroe I'd pay it no mind

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

@Hamish Munroe it isn't

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

@Hamish Munroe i told you once

[@PiusXulu]

😂😂😂

[@RealityCheck6T9]

great observation

[@anthonymillar6845]

The fact that he claims he never made the hand jokes about Eric Hitchmo, only to be exposed by Gareth later on, is utter genius.

[@pattypaan]

Makes me burst out laughing every time, such great writing

[@asmatic7045]

Yes, but I don’t agree with that in the workplace.

[@swf4841]

The fact that he even had a specific gag about it. The Wanking Claw. Is even more genius.

[@yolo75987]

its genius. only way to describe it

[@Scallion_D]

Well it was nothing vicious.

[@MaHOOza360]

When Tim leans back and goes "ooo" its so good

[@ImaFriendofSarahConnor]

that's when you know he did an EPIC FAIL

[@kincaid7550]

Class

[@Scallion_D]

Turn the phone off. That's part of it.

[@RargoFC19]

Definitely confirms this is heading on a downwards trajectory

[@Forestgravy90]

Focus

[@haarukkamestari]

"Turn the phone off, that's part of it.. if you're not concentrating you're not enjoying as much... focus."

[@Scripture-Man]

Way to get people on your side!

[@frankhinstine4552]

"Turn the fff...phone off,that's part of it" ..that was a very subtle and perfectly time nuance by Gervais..

[@JamchesterBoozle]

🤣🤣🤣

[@nicholaskeefe5335]

My brother-in-law’s mobile went off during my wedding speech and I still regret not saying this line.

[@silentforest7147]

The funniest part of that was when he said "that's part of it."

[@fishyc150]

That the supporting actors had to look unimpressed whilst watching one of the greatest bits of comedy acting is magnificent in itself.

[@lightspeedlagu]

Well said, their blank expressions were genius acting.

[@ONLYFOOLSNVIDEOS]

ricky gervais is one of best visual comedic actors ive ever seen. his expressions and mannerisms are incredible.

[@featheredraven]

I agree. I think he is actually underrated as a comedic actor

[@jshnicl]

this was the role of a lifetime for him. he hasn't done anything as good since, but this is some of the funniest stuff you'll ever see.

[@ONLYFOOLSNVIDEOS]

I prefer extras but this is the better show

[@synthesizerpatel7405]

rufio'smousse I agree to an extent, the reason he’s so good as David Brent is he knows that character to a tee, right down to every detail - nothing is coincidental - the glances at the camera, the straightening of the tie, the sideways scanning of the room with his eyes.

[@jamescarr4662]

rufio'smousse oh go away

[@chrisdavies3394]

I still struggle to watch this without a cushion in front of my face.

[@lsarpong]

this is without doubt the cringiest thing i.ve ever seen ever ever ever i cant watch it too the end im in tears

[@joeganderton3616]

Totally agree 😂😂

[@Keyaan121]

Me I’m watching this behind mi sofa

[@johnnyhammer]

Go on, give it a little bite...

[@Ranger1812]

Chris Davies Get a grip.

[@chrisjames6327]

The fact that only two people in the room knows who Eric Hitchmo is, but he still does the routine

[@giaitchison]

"My parents owned a paper shop... Until it blew away" I genuinely laughed at this.

[@Simon1985_]

Do you not, that’s the Two Ronnies do you not like that? That is classic stuff.

[@herbert9241]

- because it was paper.

[@Matt77125]

at the end of the day they dont laugh because hes a wanker of a boss

[@wasteofspace20]

I know Eric Hitchmo, this is a spot on impersonation!

[@taotoo2]

I prefer the one he does about the wanking claw.

[@trachtaire]

He doesn't do stuff about the little hand.

[@michaellloyd693]

WardyYNWA like Jeremy Beadle

[@Yung_Mango]

wasteofspace20 Was you at the Coventry conference?

[@yellowfolder]

No no, that was The Two Ronnies

[@riversatya]

I love the "I was the main thing" throwaway line at the beginning. Absolutely brilliant.

[@Dropthebeatonit]

hahahahaha

[@normietwiceremoved]

The fact that his breathing gets heavier as more of his jokes fail.

[@hamnchee]

His acting was always spot on in this show. Those little details he just nails.

[@jupitorious7925]

High blood pressure

[@offrampt]

That's part of it.

[@Scallion_D]

That's gay.

[@normietwiceremoved]

@@Scallion_D alright David brent

[@Raskolnikov32]

1:14 Look at the way he stands up. No one does awkwardness like Gervais.

[@My2Cents1]

He's brilliant. You can tell he's met plenty of David Brents in his life.

[@tylerleemyles9592]

He is David Brent. I think Ricky Gervais is pretty much playing himself.

[@SharkHuntingSeason]

the cringe-master

[@andensum9660]

Brilliant!!!!

[@torstenscholz6243]

He is just brilliant, and the whole series is cringe comedy in perfection. Still a masterpiece.

[@mikeroberts5592]

His little hand action when he says "I've never come over a little queer" 100% sums up Brent. How he feels the need to excruciatingly explain all his jokes

[@Robkinggozer]

Yesss the need to explain the obvious. Same with when they go Manamana tuhtuhhhtududu. He has to spell out that it's from the muppets.

[@declanmckenna5111]

"saying I'm gay"

[@GlassyDusty]

cos it was paper

[@Metallex]

@@Robkinggozer I took me ages to notice that in that scene, he gets it wrong before Manamana when he joins in!

[@cityman2312]

There goes David Brent. I must remember to thank him.

[@maxington26]

I love the pieces of notepaper he clutches - you can imagine him sitting by himself, desperately trying to write funny lines to a deadline as if it's the most important work task of his career.

[@TheIkaraCult]

The way he grabs his tie after saying "No need"... lord above

[@TayannaStudios]

It's the way Gervais does it. Even his mannerisms are hilarious.

[@Bardhylius]

These details make the show brilliant.

[@tombolton5575]

Its actually kind of crazy how unbelievably over the top that chin move is, but it totally works. Genius.

[@itsMrNoble]

I love that David’s ‘routine’ includes material by the two Ronnies and Harry Enfield.

[@Onmysheet]

1:17 Most awkward stand up. The layering of acting on this show is amazing.

[@Tom-bn6pr]

Brent's excited giggling delivery of "that's great" about his own Hitchmo joke is perfection

[@DibsOnMe]

I seriously just realised, after watching this scene countless times, that Brent is actually practicing his speech under his breath as Neil is talking. God damn the subtle layering of this show is genius.

[@daryl7531]

Wow! Nice point out

[@CarlGriffith101]

I know a lot of people love the programme as do I but not many, I think, appreciate the subtlety that you point out. Genius is an overused word but not in the case of Gervais' and Merchant's writing...

[@ellis0896]

No he isn't... The few times he moved his mouth is because he has chewing gum.

[@tiarnan76]

ellis0896 he wasnt chewing gum or practicing - hes over eager, like when he gets up before his time, or checks his watch....hes basically moving his mouth in anticipation - this is what david brent is all about, being an entertainer and the centre of attention, so hes like a puppy jumping all over his owners leg in excitement......and thats not the genius of the writing - its the genius of both the direction and acting....if this script (yes I know he co wrote it) had been given to anyone other than gervais - no one ever would have heard about it... Its a pity he couldnt replicate it in any other show and even more a pity he became the victim of megalomania that duly comes with fame and money

[@Bill_Stranix]

No he isn't.

[@OEM0419]

"and he loved it, because it was nothing vicious!"

[@SlyRy]

I’ve seen this dozens of times and I still hide my face from the embarrassment. Absolutely brilliant.

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

3:22 - Gareth dodging the goosestep! 😄

[@donm2655]

The fact he tries to turn it into a stand up gig is hilarious. Brent even refers to himself as a “comedian” early in the clip. One of my favourite all time comedy scenes. Genius

[@reconbravo104]

The fact he got laughs with the "I don't agree with that in the workplace" joke probably YEARS ago and he still brings it up is the epitome of David as a character.

[@AFGAMINGOFFICIAL]

"Atomic Bomb on Swindon about £15 worth of damage." Ha!Ha!Ha!

[@walterwhite7438]

Ive been to Swindon, I though it was quiet a nice place.

[@finegasstockting7427]

He’s clearly just borrowing all his jokes from the Coventry conference - would have made more sense about Coventry because of its history of heavy bombing, but with Swindon its sort of nonsensical

[@rumbled5461]

@@CalvinCJHall its where the new employees came from.

[@barrydduggan]

Yeah, its not supposed to funny dude

[@markperryman1797]

@@rumbled5461 I went to the Coventry Conference, Eric doesn't speak like that....

[@synthesizerpatel7405]

Everyone had a good laugh at Neil’s little dig at Slough, but were entirely unimpressed by David’s Swindon joke. That Swindon lot really were a bunch of slugs with no personality.

[@JerryMetal]

They all have friends and family in Slough so talking about blowing up the town only resulted in some uncomfortable laughter

[@synthesizerpatel7405]

bukifuriku It was a joke! Are you part of the Swindon lot?

[@TheTaterTotP80]

Hey, nothing wrong with Slugs. They're living beings like any other. But yeah the Swindon lot were twats.

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

@@danielharrison3250 It was the script.

[@Stephen-gl5wu]

Slugs are only homeless snails

[@lloydjordan8019]

The office is the best comedy that has ever been.

[@benny3452]

Without a doubt

[@MatthewNash92]

Lloyd Jordan i think you might just be right there sir.

[@zarrow50]

Matthew Nash Nope! Dads Army, Rising Damp etc

[@jamess6787]

Clive Ellis never seen em

[@zarrow50]

***** Hewas called "Spike" in the first series.

[@MrBarry465]

Love the fact he was so into the Cleese impersonation, he ends up nearly booting Gareth's head clean off. Genuis.

[@SlyRy]

I love how he had a couple pages of additional jokes he wanted to tell but decided not to.

[@mrsbaylocksvideoemporium9621]

Hahahahah yeah I wonder why they were so bad even Brent thought Nah fuck it !!

[@Rabmcm32]

Big Keith not impressed by Godwin. 0:58 Loyal to David at lunchtime as well with the pub lunch with the Swindon lot.

[@LucasKingPiano]

booyakasha

[@yeetboi9817]

I don't think Keith is impressed by anything

[@randyrhodes7137]

Big Keith is a solid guy

[@fenhen]

I think he just wanted a pie for lunch.

[@vonteflon]

@@fenhen Should’ve gone to the Gardeners

[@LesterBrunt]

His first joke actually was ok but he fantasized people laughing hysterically, rolling on the flour crying, so when he didn’t get instant roaring he thought he was bombing and spiraled out of control. So insecure and at the same time such delusions of grandeur. So well done.

[@terrytibbz6820]

The fact that brent treats it like a serious stand up comedy gig makes it even more hilarious, neil doesn't really give a shit and gets more laughs than him. I would honestly be howling if I was sat watching that :D

[@torqingheads]

No canned laughter, just layers of brilliance that you will rarely see. A jewel in the crown of British comedy.

[@ronaldguerrini7121]

Cleese, Milligan, Everett

[@tetsuoshima7385]

@@ronaldguerrini7121Sessions

[@jygb7092]

Laughter is the best medicine though

[@bensmithkent22]

@@ronaldguerrini7121sessions

[@andrewjoyce9038]

ENGLISH comedy

[@calumcooke2040]

Rickys acting is brilliant here. Listen to how brent starts hyperventilating as he realises it's going wrong 😂

[@jonnylons1]

Oh man I’ve been there doing public speaking at work, when you feel the voice wobble and the heart rate increase, it’s awful!!

[@bensmithkent22]

@@jonnylons1public squeaking. Thats the two ronnies thats classic stuff.

[@psyick9543]

I've always loved this scene, it's made even better because the humour in Neil's speech is so spot on for a professional environment and intro to a new manager

[@psyick9543]

@Chris-zd7gw in most organisations unless used as an excuse to get rid of them, no one in a senior management position is getting fired for a couple of very slightly offensive jokes like this. Certainly not at the time the office was written too.

[@jtsotherone]

@Chris-zd7gw the fact that it was filmed 23 years ago.

[@Krawna]

This is mortifying. I've been in this situation once. It was during class and on a day of practical exams. The guy just before me was hilarious and everyone laughed, even the professor. Then it was my turn and I felt I needed to be funny too. So I made a dumb joke and NO ONE LAUGHED. There was silence. I died that day.

[@mikeh8777]

+Krawna Poor bugger, he starts panicking from about 3 mins onwards

[@Skabadumba]

When they don't laugh, I do

[@tadficuscactus]

Don't worry they were laughing in their heads.

[@liesoul]

dont try to be funny and youll be funny

[@philsadler9810]

I feel your pain! I tried making a joke once at Uni while doing a presentation in front of about 50 people, nobody laughed. I still wake up in a cold sweat.

[@ShellysAshes]

Oh god, when he starts frog-marching and gareth and tim duck for cover... this scene is pure genius.

[@DDavy2014]

What makes this performance by Gervais so good is the tiny little nuances of the character. The little ticks. Listen to him at 2:07 when he says 'haven't I, yeah'. It's stuff like that that cracks me up so much. He's just like people I've met in every way. Such a realistic character.

[@maxington26]

The way Brent tries to 'subtly' tie in the statement that he isn't gay, with a (bad) joke. It's such amazing observation, writing, and acting. Brent realising he's dying on his arse with his prepared material. Panicking. Borrowing catchphrases. I remember watching this when it was first broadcast in the UK and just being astonished at the layers throughout, every week. Still a stone cold classic, this show. It actually changed the course of TV comedy writing in both the UK and ultimately the USA.

[@Zangalwaal]

Heard, understood, accepted.

[@ajs41]

The problem is it was so good that no comedy show of the last 15 years has got anywhere near it.

[@randomdude6719]

That (bad) joke was unironically hilarious

[@Mr___X]

@@ajs41 I think the bigger problem is the style of fly-on-the-wall comedy was so successful that it is still being trotted out today without any of the pathos that is required to make the format work. It's particularly bad in America, where you have this 'zany' kind of irony, even in traditional sitcoms. The Office's success has actually trapped a whole generation of comedy and suffocated it.

[@patriceaqa288]

@@Mr___X the fact he thinks impressions of someone no one knows are his big guns to save the act is hilarious

[@gregthomas1346]

Brent dying on his feet and slowly unravelling is something to behold, beautifully written

[@joef8085]

Always cracks me up when he looks at the camera

[@cleanraw6968]

ONLY ME

[@belladarling4256]

Joe F The funniest bits!

[@colderplasma]

somehow ricky gervais made his facial expressions as cringy as the jokes

[@redterror66]

What? he's no longer a detective and he's role-playing as a hotel employee? I think there's been a rape up there and I don't agree with that in the work place.

[@andrewjenkinson8948]

Get the guitar.

[@Ramukaka249]

But it was nothing vicious

[@christschinwon]

Don't mention the rape. I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it

[@shanebrown1544]

Bastard.... Knew he would

[@T0pMan15]

pottyboyler SHES DEAD

[@rolirolster]

Watching this without putting your hands in front of your eyes, is actually pretty hard, classic comedy.

[@stratag778]

first time I saw this I found myself shrinking into the back of my arm chair out of embarrassment for him, fucking squirming embarrassment LOL

[@ryama86]

yeah well true

[@adamm9921]

exactly

[@cdname47]

I love how he says a little "thats great!" To himself after his columbo impression lol

[@TheParlay33]

The fact Neil speaks first and is just a normal bloke with a few light hearted jokes then hands it over to Brent is the key ingredient to the comedy 🤣

[@wildmercuryfilms]

But the funny thing: If Neil had given his “tame” introduction in the US today, he’d DEFINITELY be IMMEDIATELY fired (because of the “gay” joke, and because of the comment about “girls”). Neil may have even been fired back then in the US.

[@Metallex]

@@wildmercuryfilms In fairness, at least half the office should've been fired after they sexually assaulted the guy who was dressed backwards for comic relief. Jennifer could've cleared half the warehouse after she went down there and they were watching the dog video.

[@WOOOPdoctorFROGhere]

Neil made his audience laugh, it's his timing it's his interfering

[@cerebra2276]

@@Metallex or when Jen remarks to the warehouse manager (played by the hilarious David Schaal) that he doesn't look very busy, and he claps back with "oh, d'you want me to get busy love?" Rather than storming off there, she could have easily fired him. Hell, the whole reason she was down there was to follow-up about Brent's inability to properly handle employee layoffs.

[@rossmacrae749]

@@wildmercuryfilms no he wouldnt lol chill incel

[@doublemarvellous5525]

The face he makes at the start when he says "I was the main thing"...so delighted with himself.

[@reemul.3443]

Love that Keith doesn't react to anything being said. He even looks a bit miffed when Neil does the Slough joke,

[@chrisedge4885]

My god the nuances in this are incredible. Never noticed Gareth and Tim duck out the way before during his "Don't agree with that in the workplace", hahaha

[@paddym27]

i think they are laughing but in edit they thought they could pass it off as trying to avoid ricky's leg

[@billymabum3514]

@@paddym27don’t be daft , they’re clearly moving out of the way

[@PiusXulu]

I've watched this a million times and I don't get tired of it. I still laugh like the first time I ever saw it. Brilliance of The Office...

[@jamessunderland7435]

Keith's reaction to Neil's joke about Slough might honestly be the most emotion he ever displays throughout the show.

[@DaveyKrechtner]

What is so lovely about this sketch is that it illustrates how hopeless Brent really is at entertaining yet he maintains its the one thing in life he is good at.

[@debbieperet7553]

I love the part where Gareth has to duck at 3:23 because David almost kicks him!

[@97channel]

The Coventry conference is still widely considered as being the Live Aid of comedy. David Brent's spot enjoyed three encores, plus the first public performance of Free Love Freeway. He's not just a boss, he's more of a chilled out entertainer.

[@tc98826]

I love the final impression he does. Its so close to being something recognizable, like you *should* get it.

[@billiethered9603]

33 people don't agree with that in the workplace

[@LucasKingPiano]

132 Swindon slugs

[@taylormerriweather2824]

Their breath smells of eggs

[@dingusrevolver]

People always talk about the David Brent dance...this was a thousand times more uncomfortable to me.

[@ishaunTV]

Good god I can never bring myself to watch this. I always have to just shut my eyes tightly and listen to it.

[@Onmysheet]

With me, i just look at Brent throughout, but peek at other people for a second. The awkwardness never leaves, no matter how many times you watch it.

[@carolsnook4659]

What's wrong with you....comedic genius. ...

[@Scallion_D]

Weirdo.

[@KDanes]

I always look at Jenny secretly she loves it 🤣 and is impressed by how ballsy Brent is

[@MenacingSnail]

I like how after he discovers only one person even knows who Eric hitchmoe is, he doesn’t stop and say “oh well no one knows who I’m talking about.” Instead he grills the one guy to try to get one laugh.

[@Scogzy]

best line of the scene has to be "turn the phone off, that's part of it". brent is so relentlessly trying to convince himself and the audience that if it weren't for the disruption of a phone they'd all be in hysterics

[@robparker1227]

Neil's joke about "David's looking forward to having a whole load of men underneath him" would probably be cause for instant dismissal these days.

[@Chrisdvc26]

Stop commenting so much. That's part of it...focus

[@Scallion_D]

Get more out of it in the long run.

[@PhilBradshaw90]

Yeah, one final thing, my wife loves ya but I don't agree with that in the workplace!

[@mdaddy775]

I don't agree with that in the comment section!

[@sodafan900]

I love how David keeps giggling throughout the scene - its like he thinks his "comedy routine" here is absolutely hilarious lol

[@jamescooling]

2:23 tim absolutely kills brent

[@michaelforde4373]

its a masterpiece only to rivalled by Alan partridge only of course if you are tuned in to that type of humour! never tire of it.

[@sitocastro]

Absolutely! This and Partridge are the best

[@greatfelixo]

+Michael Forde peep show, inbetweeners, derek and extras are up there as well

[@HoweyDamus]

+SpeakAndSpell agree with derek what is that crap. i just never found a handicap funny at all

[@greatfelixo]

***** I disagree man I don't think Derek is really about laughing at mental illness at all in fact although it has some (in my opinion) very funny moments it is quite serious and heartbreaking at points. It definitely doesn't strike me as tastelessly taking the piss out of mental illness. Yeah the inbetweeners is pretty immature and puerile but only because the characters are sexually frustrated sixth formers, I find it funny because I know people just like the characters in the Inbetweeners. Just my opinion anyway each to their own.

[@stevechristie2569]

felix knott tell us about the people you know who are similar to the Inbetweeners

[@shelbyvillerules9962]

I love the growing desperation as his written material fails and he tries to fall back on his Eric Hitchmough impression that (supposedly) went down so well in the past before finally just saying some Harry Enfield catchphrases.

[@goreesha]

Look at Keith after Neil's Slough joke. He's offended lol.

[@Isleofskye]

I noticed that !

[@joebleasdale5557]

Don’t know

[@chris6160]

Not him. He likes it.

[@fugazigil2811]

What are the options again?

[@neilwells-west8932]

I love this. The absolute most excruciating experience ever seen.

[@neilmcintosh5150]

I don't agree with that in the work place lol

[@markkennedy9767]

This never gets old. No matter how many times I watch it.

[@abrokenplate7464]

"My parents owned a paper shop, until it blew away". I've got to admit, I laughed at this.

[@stephent9677]

Could be a better joke with better timing.

[@Simon1985_]

There’s better ones than that

[@netjunkie9]

Sounded more like a speech WIN to me.

[@smokepepsi]

The bit where David goes "Because it was nothing viscous" trying to justify himself is so funny

[@octaviancaesarhibernicus4447]

xEazy420 Viscous??? That's an extremely sticky liquid like glue. What's that got to do with him trying to justify his comedy?

[@thegirlinquestion]

sound it out vicccccious

[@Simon1985_]

@@octaviancaesarhibernicus4447 8 legs 6 legs. Count ‘em.

[@seanyboyoc]

Tragicomedy in the truest sense of the word. You feel sorry for Brent by the end of this scene and that’s the genius of Gervais. One of the best comedies ever to grace the small screen.

[@mrmoralman1]

"Has anyone heard of Harry Enfield" "HAS ANYONE HEARD OF HARRY ENFIELD!

[@markwilliams7054]

Zahid Khan I do not believe you wanted to do that... only me!

[@auto_stable]

Say yes then!

[@muttley9520]

Some people can say anything and come across looking like The King of Eloquence but others, myself included, fail everytime. It's a harsh lesson in life.

[@whiteshadow59]

+Muttley YES

[@featheredraven]

When I was at school I remember the class clown shouting out something daft and everyone laughed. At the time I thought, if I had said that, I'd have just got strange looks. I learnt something that day.

[@momotheelder7124]

it's an intangible talent to appear as not trying too hard, the other boss's jokes were more spontaneous and had a natural flow to them where David was so self conscious and took the comedy angle too far, as if this really was his chance to get a break in stand up. Brilliantly subtle.

[@Scallion_D]

@@momotheelder7124 👍

[@RigadonRick]

The quick look at the watch when Neil has been talking for 30 seconds...

[@craigmarksully]

"Turn the phone off. That's part of it..." - his utter terror at dying alongside such a jovial ringtone sets me off everytime.

[@vilentman111]

Ok the “15 quid worth of damage” joke deserved at least a bit more than silence

[@sctmcg]

Yeah but I live in Swindon - we get really touchy about people calling Swindon shit 😂

[@Scallion_D]

@@sctmcg Bunch of slugs.

[@professionalmemeenthusiast2117]

@@sctmcg You must get touchy every time people come down to visit then I imagine

[@WBB1981]

I always thought that. It was basically a different version of Neil’s Beirut joke, and they all chuckled at that.

[@rtturkish1734]

The little look of his watch, the standing up prematurely on prupose to the impression of Colombo. This is genius Gervais at his best.

[@ForNoOne1]

I'm happy that people enjoy the American Office, but honestly, it has never even come close to this level of quality. The combination of off-the-charts cringe combined with utter realism and believability in this scene is unparalleled.

[@brunowills2574]

" if you're not concentrating you're not going to enjoy it as much". Brilliant

[@RS-ni3lj]

The paper shop joke was actually pretty good.

[@krisc2535]

Everyone brown nosing & politely laughing at Neil's jokes apart from Keith.

[@ronoccc]

I just love that self-congratulatory, excitable 'thats great' to himself after that impression! Also, this clip cuts it out, but the but at the end when he is just left for those awkward few moments with that crazy face, just waiting or a laugh from anybody is hillarious

[@stevenpeeven3169]

David Brent getting up halfway through Neil's speech thinking it's his turn, he's jittery with excitement thinking his going kill it out there. Brilliant acting, writing, so well done

[@JohnCena-fk4lo]

The Harry Enfield part is so underrated

[@lw3646]

It's funny because he makes a point earlier of stressing all his comedy is completely original but in reality just about all of it is borrowed.

[@carpypark]

I'm with Eric. There is a place for comedy, but I don't think it should be in the workplace.

[@elgrande3934]

32 people are Eric Hitchmo

[@laughingskuls7000]

i dont agree with that in the workplace

[@MaHOOza360]

+Monopoly ✞♞Ϯ I prefer the stuff you do about his little hand

[@garethm3242]

*Hitchmough

[@amg4150]

His Colombo, basil faulty and harry Enfield impressions are spot on.😂👍

[@tutin4090]

I love the look Brent gives at 1:31. The smile drops, the feeble remark halted him and he did take it personally but attempted to mask it seconds later and snapped back into it, like the professional he believes to be. And of course the notion of not being accepted, and replaced by the new boss like Woody in Toy Story, does affect him mentally. The 1:57 remark follows this perfectly You can tell Gervais crafted this role and he knew precisely how to portray it

[@Zangalwaal]

I got the impression that Neil stating that David was looking forward to having a new group of men under him really really threw David as well.

[@mike71564]

I’m 33 years old , and I still can’t watch this scene without turning my head around and cringing , I’ve seen a lot of things in my young 33 year old , but this gets me every time , so good 🙈😂👍

[@LesterBrunt]

mike71564 Same here, I was watching with my sweater pulled over my face and thought to myself “what are you doing? It’s not real, they are actors” and still I couldn’t watch without looking like I was going through a colonoscopy.

[@IvanPavlov]

@@LesterBrunt You’re not alone. This show is brilliant. I cringe and laugh so hard watching it. Ricky is a genious.

[@thejoin4687]

Happy 35th birthday

[@attentionaddicts]

It's cringey because we've all been in this situation - told a joke with no reaction

[@johndillon6859]

Where comedy becomes tragedy... this scene is astonishing in it's portrayal of delusion, desperation and finally failure. The most amazing show in the history of British television.

[@woffus]

I’m looking at this through my fingers. It’s excruciating. 😂

[@vashna3799]

Eric Hitchmo, a great sitcom character we never saw.

[@neotropos]

I hear Netflix are doing a 2022 spin-off with him as the main character

[@fredsmith601]

I've loved this series and in fact 'David Brent' since the very beginning. I think he nails it so well in that , we all fear that in reality, in our own lives we all have the tendencies of being a David Brent but we try so hard not to be. Pure genius....

[@grahamt19781]

"he's putting me off" lmao

[@donw9483]

I actually quite like the papershop joke.

[@hastendownthewing29]

i use it all the time. great line

[@Rabmcm32]

Don W Yes it blew me away!

[@Rabmcm32]

Don W Yes it blew me away!

[@alexwilson2268]

U stole my name

[@vkmtahgi]

yeah, in real life i'm sure that would get a laugh.