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[@jaiye71]

I love how diplomatic the work colleague is.

[@ANDJELINA]

I do not have that patience....I would just tell her you want some cake?? No...okay. Stop talking about it then lol.

[@DZ48994]

And how stoic...

[@bannedinfinity5789]

Very proper posh British (from an American perspective)

[@laminage]

@@ANDJELINA Yep! Remember what a pain in the @rse Anne was on The Xmas Special. Poor Tim I would have cried but she got comeuppance.

[@davidbryce6970]

Catherine Tate does passive-aggression brilliantly.

[@SharonDraws]

Yeah ikr

[@irrevenant3]

It ceased being passive about halfway through. Just saying. :)

[@SharonDraws]

@@irrevenant3 yea

[@HashimAziz1]

Most Brits do, it's in the blood.

[@cherylthommo1]

@@HashimAziz1 Oh yes indeed. Also going around the houses to the line manager to complain about the Aussie going straight to the source and being accused of being confrontational

[@dunejumper3]

And companies wonder why people want to keep working at home.

[@babamarlya]

yeah... me working from home. now

[@desertrose128]

Not to mention the one who eats fish for breakfast!! Ugh

[@Sam-oo1uo]

I wish I could - I've been one of the unlucky ones who has had to still go to the office :/

[@LA1898]

So true!!! I don't miss the artifical office environment at all. Office politics 🤢🤢

[@imanarmatrading6949]

@@desertrose128 Wait what's wrong with that??

[@FlagCutie]

God I love how easily Tate brings to life characters I wanna smack across the face!

[@janelliot5643]

Please don't say that out loud anymore: men take it seriously. A woman is assaulted in her home every 10 seconds

[@chaarli4681]

@@janelliot5643 omg 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@cheesekir9470]

@@janelliot5643 it was just a fun comment why are you taking it so seriously

[@stratman9449]

you got a point there.....:-)

[@bobcoffee11]

@@janelliot5643 actually Jan it's normally the women who are the family home abusers.

[@annieridesagain3867]

I would love to be friends with the poor long sufferng co-worker . She is so sweet and has the patience of a saint .

[@uptoncriddington6939]

These days, she’s just an enabler, a false ally…;)

[@daniellamcgee4251]

@@uptoncriddington6939If you are long time friends with a person, and continue being passive to this kind of manipulative and abusive behaviour, then you could be counted as an enabler. It is difficult to shift from the victim role and challenge them, particularly if there is a risk of losing your job. But this fictional character seems not to know her well, and so it's a different situation. She is trying to be respectful, understanding and supportive.

[@uptoncriddington6939]

@@daniellamcgee4251 Unless she's just cunning! Misery loving company and all that.

[@daniellamcgee4251]

@@uptoncriddington6939 The character seems to be taken off guard and is clearly uncomfortable. I don't think she is enjoying it at all. The relatableness amplified; the annoying over-the-top inappropriateness of Catherine's character is the joke. The sweet, well-meaning office lady is the opposite, to be the contrasting foil, to make it seem the most confronting, yet still just believable. But if you mean in real life, with people chosing to stay with 'friends' like that, I think it's more a case of people with low self esteem getting caught up with dominant people. People will stick with what they know, which isn't always best for them. They usually have that dynamic in their home life growing up, or as a result of an erroding and abusive adult relationship. This doesn't just apply to women. That's what makes it especially difficult to change the dynamic, or end the relationship. So, I think it's rarely as simple as 'misery loving company'. Like the O.P. I would like the sweet office lady as a friend. But only to dominate! Bwahahaha! I just said that because you seem to view people negatively. I thought you would be more comfortable if I had an ulterior motive. ;-)

[@uptoncriddington6939]

@@daniellamcgee4251 No, your ulterior motive is to beat me in the clever use of punctuation as emoticons🔥

[@lauram519]

"A stone and a half? A *stone* and a half in a week? ... _Ten_ pounds?! I haven't got dysentery!" Gets me *every* time! 😂

[@helenhikari]

A stone? How much is it?

[@NonanoN-er6de]

@@helenhikari u waiting for a reply? Shouldve gone to Spec ..oh sorry Google It's 14lbs

[@yaffacake22]

@@NonanoN-er6de 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@grahamp9243]

@@helenhikari if its a diamond it'll be a lot

[@wiszak9370]

@@helenhikari 6.3 kg

[@randomdude_2000]

there is no way I could just leave a piece of cake sitting on a desk, it would be gone in 60 seconds

[@TheKittykat77]

I can see why my hubby wants to continue home working lol

[@melissatranfield4054]

@@AWhileHanlin Reported for misogyny/sexism :) Mind your language concerning women.

[@marginaliamusing4758]

@@AWhileHanlin What a load of nonsense.

[@AWhileHanlin]

@@melissatranfield4054 We live in a liberal democracy. Have a nice day :)

[@eagleeye2300]

Catherine Tate is amazing. "...Have a guess...JUST GUESS!!"

[@SharonDraws]

LOLLL

[@alikhalaf6590]

Received, thank you

[@mbrackeva]

I'm trying to finish an email!

[@SharonDraws]

It's difficult to say!

[@eagleeye2300]

@Thomas Meehan Edited. Guess how long it took me to correct her name? Have a guess. JUST GUESS. Bwahahaha.

[@elliegrace7595]

RATHER THAN ASKING “PLEASE CAN I HAVE SOME” THEY CONTINUE TO OBSESS OVER THE CAKE

[@SharonDraws]

Yeah ikr LOL

[@alikhalaf6590]

Received, thank you

[@maxpowers2242]

Well done, can you explain more simple concepts for us please 🥺

[@probablygraham]

Wow - I doubt if anyone else worked out what this sketch was about and why it is funny.

[@myfrugalraggylife7104]

'they' don't continue to obsess over the cake, its just Catherine Tates character.

[@mmpw5775]

“Enough about me, what do you think about me?”

[@DarkCreed]

Every workplace more like, the person usually comes with a shedload of personal problems and likes to take a swipe at yours.

[@RTORC78]

My office: “I haven’t got any will power”, “Yeah I can see that”.

[@morghan_with_an_h]

I recently got into Doctor Who and Donna was my favorite. I need to start watching more stuff with Catherine Tate because she’s brilliant!

[@xfilesfan5439]

She was my favourite as well along with the 10th doctor. Try Much ado about nothing, the play with her and Tennant.

[@11rubina]

Do, but just skip the office US.

[@morghan_with_an_h]

@@11rubina Never skip the Office. 😜

[@11rubina]

@@morghan_with_an_h haha. Then just don't judge her based on her character in the office US.

[@merlinsmama1600]

Donna was my favourite!

[@hohummmsezmoi]

Nothing similar to this, but, a co-worker who is slim, absolutely no fat anywhere, told me she got a huuuuge slice of cake that another co-worker had brought. She sat down at her desk, took a look at the cake, and decided she didn't want it after all, not even a taste because it was fattening, and she didn't need to be fat. So, she threw it away. I thought, why not offer it to someone else? What a waste.

[@lj7169]

Because she didn't want to watch someone else enjoy it

[@annieridesagain3867]

She probably hated the co-worker that brought the cake .

[@peachesandcream4897]

I always hated the cake culture. You feel so pressured to join in, otherwise everyone hates on you for attempting to watch your health or keep a nice figure. The women who make an issue out of it are mainly overweight Karen’s though, who don’t want to feel bad about themselves. Food is such an issue with some people. Throwing it was a waste, you’re right.

[@hohummmsezmoi]

@@peachesandcream4897 The "we'll have cake for birthdays, anniversary and any other occasion we can think of" culture... One girl I worked with got transferred to the accounting department and on her first day, another girl came around collecting $50 (WHAT?!?) for a girl who got the good news that she is pregnant. She didn't want to participate, but didn't have the courage to say "No." At that time, we were temps making $12/hr. So she paid and asked me to come with her to have cake and stuff. That $50/person was well spent. No Costco cake (nothing wrong with that), the cake was ordered from a fancy shop and the spread was goooood. (Whole Foods deli or somewhere equally expensive) I think the accounting people were giving me the side eye while welcoming me to the feast. ;p What's that temp from another department doing here? How dare that temp invite her friend?

[@LA1898]

@@peachesandcream4897 I just say, I am not big on sweet things, same with small talk, just tell them I don't like it hahaha

[@hestergnu6627]

Catherine Tate is a national treasure

[@TR0X3N]

More like a national annoyance

[@TR0X3N]

@Thomas Meehan I’m British alright and I have a sense of humour For example Ricky gervaise is funny, Catherine tate is annoying

[@kath2934]

@@TR0X3N if you dont like her then why watch and comment

[@TR0X3N]

@@kath2934 cos I had a hope that for once she might be funny. But nope

[@233kosta]

@@TR0X3N You know what they say - hope dies last ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@mariaweston5477]

I love her. Each personality she creates is authentic.

[@saneman7177]

This is a guy I work with after he did 50 crunches one evening & then spent the next couple of days acting like he was peak Schwarzenegger 🤣🤣🤣

[@sop1710]

Lool. My husband does 180 for a warm up.

[@saneman7177]

@@sop1710 I did try & tell him 50 crunches is like jogging to the end of the street & back 🤦

[@Thereal_prettyinblack]

That's why I would love to go back to the office. For a year now, the only thing that talks constantly about husbands, kids, cakes, pubs and holidays are my 4 walls.

[@edz619]

Love Catherine Tate.. her translator sketch is unbelievably funny 🤣

[@jacqueline4749]

Yes...I don't know how the other others didn't crack up! She's incredibly funny.

[@ifunanya24]

They probably wouldn’t show it again on TV because of how easily offended people get nowadays.

[@edz619]

@@ifunanya24 Unfortunately that’s very true 🙄

[@krellman7]

Hurdy gurdy, hurry gurdy, hurry gurdy……………gurdy

[@edz619]

@@krellman7 😂😂😂

[@Blossom-ne4bk]

Omg there are still staff members like this!

[@user.0704]

There always will be 😆

[@recall2880]

Why wouldn’t there be?

[@jakestuf]

Yeah I’m one of them!

[@Starfleet1972]

I love british Humour. :-)

[@TicoStudio90]

I nearly peed myself laughing at that 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Legendary3Dgamer]

Clearly you’d need Nappies

[@qe2guy01]

It was agony just watching this as I was reminded of my horrible job at WestJet, I am so grateful and glad that I am now retired.

[@nolickspittle4753]

Whoever wrote this is an absolute genius!

[@thinkpanzer6690]

I found this entertaining ty KZbin algorithm now I m going to eat cake

[@alikhalaf6590]

Received, thank you

[@HomoDoc]

It says "every office has someone like THIS", try working in the NHS, every ward has at least 5 people like THIS!!! Shit, I can name all 5 on my unit 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣 ironically, like Catherine's friend, I don't think any of the 5 actually need to lose weight either 🙄😂🤣😂 Once again, Catherine Tate hits the nail on the head when it comes to making realistic skits! ❤

[@peterlarsen7779]

"I'll have your cake...and eat it!" And she DID! ROFLMAO 😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@edwardquaye8312]

I haven’t laughed like this in a while😂😂😂😂

[@murrayalex4843]

I have...

[@joshuathompson4242]

@@murrayalex4843 nobody cares

[@philippa5004]

Brilliant Catherine 👏👏👏🌟💚😆

[@katharina...]

I'm excited to say, I don't know anyone like this. Our one must be living on a different floor 😂

[@peteroloughlin1694]

I love this scetch. Keep thinking...am I 'Catherine Tate' (CT) or the other person. I'm CT at work.

[@carmaela2689]

I love Catherine Tate

[@thanhdinhquoc9137]

So funny. They are really lovely.

[@alikhalaf6590]

Received, thank you

[@jessicalippe1]

Omg, Donna 😂🤣 I loved her on Dr. who.

[@jessicalippe1]

@Thomas Meehan 😂😂

[@chuckmaddison2924]

Wasn't the Doctors name mentioned one time back in the 60's and never again.

[@ianforsyth2692]

Catherine Tate is so brilliant.

[@mrslakeside5713]

I know I bloody did! My teaching assistant was always so passive-aggressive. Just be direct is my motto. Lx

[@ScribblebytesWorldwide]

😂😂😂😂 her and Jocelyn are the funniest people in town!

[@victormeister1869]

Phantastic, loving it...

[@YourJellyFishAteMyTV]

Omg!!!!!!! This takes me back lol

[@patrickhicks9880]

i used to work in a library in a tiny office with a collection of oddballs some woman used to swan in and out of the place going on about the band queen i never started hating them til i met her this sketch really captures that quite well

[@roxywyndham]

Omg I love her so much

[@sarahd8674]

I want to watch this show now haha

[@nuriben7910]

My eating disorder feels very attacked 😂

[@zahraansari3710]

That's totally me. Can't resist a birthday cake or snack from office

[@johncameron4194]

Love the co worker

[@garyt.8745]

Catherine Tate, she's a star!

[@MrRainbowCalendar]

Non-stop hysteric comedy!!

[@yvankrzeslo6366]

i love Catherine Tate

[@zabaleta66]

That just broke me up 😂😂😂😂😂

[@henrywilke8205]

How I NOT miss those situations at WFH. 😌

[@augustuscaesar0096]

Stupendous.

[@WildwoodTV]

Ah cake politics... happens every birthday! Bring it in and don't share with everyone - see the sparks fly 😥 Office cruelty - even if you don't like cake! How many of us hate situations like this?

[@phrtao]

Makes me glad that I am too stupid and incompetent to work in an office

[@wiszak9370]

Your English sounds perfect to me. I have a job for you.

[@catherinelittle5501]

Love it.

[@cryingonion2]

I can relate to that!

[@LxftRxght]

"Is *everyone* having cake?(!)"

[@tuka5871]

Love Catherine Tate ❤️

[@ncboy64]

Okay, I'm from New York and that would never happen in my office. Straight to the point, "where did you get cake?" It wouldn't matter if you didn't work in that department, you'd run and get some! I can't speak for the women but being a guy no female colleague would ask me about her weight.

[@cherylthommo1]

I’m from London and there is a stampede when the message comes through. CAKE! No messing about mate.

[@hornylorney8150]

Oooh look at me I'm from New York

[@cherylthommo1]

@@hornylorney8150 Oooh look at me I'm from Catford. Hee

[@a697ag]

There are dudes in my office that routinely wander about the place just looking for free food. They don't even work on my floor

[@phillipwindsor1674]

OMG .don't be boring😁😁😂😂

[@disarchitected]

Lol, Lauren when she grows up and gets a job.

[@thomasdilworth7691]

One of the few genuinely funny women in comedy, she cracks me up.

[@laminage]

I love The UK Actors doing Comedies. I remember watching Benny Hill on Late Night TV and my Sister and I would fall on the floor laughing. He had such beautiful Ladies on his Show The Hills Angels one of which was Olivia Newton-John's Sister Rona who was called Olivia Neutron-Bomb. I also loved watching Little Britian as well and French & Saunders when they did "Help" or even an Abbaesque Group. I even get a kick when they do American Accents.

[@williamgreen4573]

"Happy Now?!"😄🍰

[@sexitaliana629]

Omg I love her. She was awesome on doctor who.

[@silverkitty2503]

Honestly i did a pt course (personal trainer) they were ALL like this ...only more extreme ...it was scary ...showed me a lot about toxic diet environments

[@phina8392]

Not only the office, at the school gate also.

[@fishyc150]

2lbs a week is really the maximum you should be losing in a healthy diet.

[@chelseapoet3664]

It depends how big you are and how much over what you need you have been eating. It's fine to lose a lot more in a week if you go from extreme over-eating to a healthy amount.

[@royfearn4345]

Are you running for Pope?

[@shaunhoward3166]

She's the best!!! Hope she new episodes with NAN aswel 💙❤️💙💙❤️❤️

[@enamorezpascal5191]

So hilarious.

[@saikatbanerjee9612]

Nellie after moving from Scranton branch to Slough branch 😂😂😂

[@_LilacRoses]

I recognise the work colleague as she used to play Captain Sinker in Swashbuckle on CBeebies!

[@SnowofLight]

Top tier acting

[@cedricdecat1999]

I’ve seen somewhere that the office name ‘Callas & Sait’ is referring to “callous & saint”, much like the colleagues.

[@wildyblissjazz]

On point, it's aka Linda Dalgran!!!

[@georgemartin4963]

I've been to many offices with people without an English accent.

[@melinda5777]

LMAO!!

[@tigerexo6577]

the woman just wanted that cake 🤣

[@kimberlycoyle6865]

Donna!!!! 😁😁

[@martinlewis5248]

a gem so missed in today's world

[@fmc9229]

Ha she is so funny

[@joylynch5204]

Catherine Tate in this scene reminds me of my mother

[@juliaoko2208]

God she's brilliant. I like the one she did on running. The woman guessed she'd run 50 miles and she responded that she wasn't Ethiopian 😂😆

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

And that's racist!

[@juliaoko2208]

@@PreservationEnthusiast maybe or not necessarily. I might have said that since Ethiopians are good runners. I just thought it was funny.

[@christurner3950]

That’s not racist. It’s a compliment to the achievements of Ethiopian athletes.

[@jeroen89]

Nope, definitely racist

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

@@christurner3950 Check out the the definition of racism. It's the ideology of assigning different attributes to different groups depending on race. It doesn't matter whether you happen to think it's a "good" attribute or not, it's still racist.

[@danielenocito5080]

It's amazing how Catherine Tate can be funny and beautiful at the same time

[@AP-jg1sb]

oh... this is giving me back a sort of mini-PTSD of when I was working in the UK...

[@picklecat4819]

This is the reason I love WFH

[@georginasmith5096]

Omg I'm the cake lady in social situations end up saying the most random thing coz I feel under pressure lol xxx

[@beverlymcfarlane8681]

Iy's the opposite if you work for the police. Birthdays, stupid mistakes, being late, scraping a car, falling off a bike/horse etc all incur a cake fine and everyone keeps reminding you till you pay up!

[@colintosh5417]

Is it not a thing in office culture that everyone gets an email on Friday saying Susan has brought cakes in for everyone?

[@Greenpoloboy3]

I had Madera Cake yesterday

[@Loostyc]

This is so Miranda!

[@JD.Knight]

Thats where Nelly went 🤣

[@kiranrahang2621]

LoL 😂😆

[@pebblebrookbooks4852]

😋 Chocolate Buttercream! 😋

[@yuliz8650]

Omg that’s me 😭

[@mrkey1003]

This is Kevin Bridges joke - nice interpretation

[@davidgrace4054]

In my office they practically force feed you cake even if you're not the slightest bit interested in it.

[@emilyb5557]

Check out Gretchen rubin, on her podcast they talk about "the evil doughnut bringer" and how to handle them 😅

[@davidgrace4054]

@@emilyb5557 I will. Doughnuts are worse than cake!

[@wrdlmbrt1956]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 ... ( whew-**cough**) 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@haamishmcgarry]

I would have just taken the cake

[@someone3187]

I just baked a marble cake and this came up on my YT suggestions...