Gareth's Cringeworthy Rules on Romance - The Office - BBC

Gareth asks Rachel out on a date, only to find she and Tim already have plans.
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[@dr.corneliusq.cadbury6984]

“I don’t usually do sloppy seconds but I judge everything on the individual merits” Good to see he’s open minded ha

[@davidcritchley3509]

An equal opportunity man!😂

[@freemason4979]

They stole my line

[@daemonknight460]

'It's phrases like sloppy seconds which make her out of your league' - Tim

[@TyrantTitan.]

I admire his honesty, he's a real straight shooter.

[@EM-iv3jt]

Jim Thomas intelligent Hahahaha bloke is a turkey

[@SeahorsesJay]

"invetigation in process" Yea, he's very sharp.

[@SeahorsesJay]

Nope. I mean "Invetigation"[sic]. Try watching the show, mate!

[@Ajesen]

@Jim Thomas well he didnt seem shy lol

[@portkembla1955]

@Jim Thomas Gareth is on the spectrum. I worked with a science teacher who was similar to Gareth and looked a bit like him. Three schools moved him on because they mostly couldn't work him out. Female students and female staff disliked him, they were very wary of him.

[@AbadyDoubleX]

the bald guys reaction was priceless

[@Beesa10]

Yeah, that was good acting, the pause right before he asked "Is there any milk?".

[@OTOWN2STOCKTOWN]

Beesa10 Gareth is my absolute favorite of these actors. I log into KZbin just to watch his clips and the Office UK.

[@kbean63]

OTOWN2STOCKTOWN Yeah, I think he was the best character in both versions of the office - UK and American.

[@christschinwon]

perfect scene. they all looked down at her vagina at the exact same moment!

[@PeaceDweller]

That isn't acting, that is how most English people would react in that situation.

[@jimanders8812]

Whoever the bald guy is he kills me every scene he’s in. Silent genius

[@tla2119]

they took the lot

[@Ben-io2vo]

You were bricking it as well

[@stotheh]

Justin

[@croftmire]

Jamie, I believe his name is. (Both the character & actor.)

[@purplecrown505]

I've got something she can take down in evidence

[@jayaychare7318]

The script so easily could have just stopped it when he left but the return and follow up chat is masterful

[@jamesjackson5020]

it's sting after sting. That's what makes people laugh

[@ultrameticulous]

It's clever. He takes her facetiousness sincerely. It makes no difference to her. That is, until the third character shows up and he returns to tie up some loose ends. Clever.

[@davehoward22]

Can i come?....lol

[@HackneyShark]

Uh, not really...

[@LLOOYYYDD]

He's a weird little bloke!!!

[@yashgaur369]

That's what she said.

[@Mishima505]

“I’ve absolutely no idea, Gareth.”

[@CamiloJamesGuitar]

Haha!

[@rubbersoul4469]

Any kids from previous marriages? ....😀😀

[@leew1598]

+Karen Greene I don't remember those being Romeo's first words to Juliet.

[@Unicysis]

@@leew1598 If they were, they would've been something like, "Hast thou gained any bairds in thy nuptials of romance past?"

[@christschinwon]

if so, did it cause much damage?

[@airalert33]

Pertinent question, valid deal-breaker for many, but the casual drop into conversation is absolute gold...

[@testtickle8600]

Sometimes that a good thing t ask

[@portkembla1955]

"any kids from previous marriages".....this is an extraordinary scene.

[@wanderer1955]

Gareth Keenan "invetigates"

[@RealityCheck6T9]

What I like is the fact he clearly wouldn't care about previous marriages. He doesn't care about her romantic history or what it means to her, he's just scouting for baggage.

[@akib2542]

She destroyed him... but he destroyed her right back 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hd-xc2lz]

@Mikael Of course all true, however, what he said to her in conclusion before another office worker (likely a stranger to her), would have deeply embarrassed and humiliated any woman. These Gareth-and-the-ladies scenes always lean more queasy than funny.

[@austinhuber3131]

Nope. That's not what happened.

Gareth is a social nuke. He destroys everyone around him and himself at the same time.

[@fulldump9834]

J T G Thing is though is there is always a girl as weird as the guy and if he’s not afraid he will find her.

[@prod.hxrford3896]

i'm sorry, how did she destroy him exactly?

[@fredpowell3779]

"if you expect me to go in there!!". And he is pointing vigorously at her crutch. Lol omg.

[@susanneyuk-pingpong8705]

@alan wilson we say crotch too. I think he spelt it wrong

[@vylestyle2749]

@@susanneyuk-pingpong8705 the dude was just being a prick

[@WildMorgan]

@TheRealist 811 🤣🤣

[@hiimthomi]

@TheRealist 811 not up the arse

[@RuddsReels]

@TheRealist 811 ..."Not up the arse!"

[@RedNovaMedia]

The UK office is just an incredible piece of work. This scene is so funny

[@condorvitch_2011]

Yep,personally my all time fav.

[@bhavyathakur7804]

@Bogdan P Come on why would you start that debate? On a 8 month old post?? Both are gems of their time. The truth they cannot be ever reproduced again.

[@grumpywasp4533]

@Bogdan P it can’t be “more funnier” it can be “funnier” or “more funny” but not “more funnier”. Besides, it’s just isn’t.

[@budweiser8967]

@@grumpywasp4533 you wanna slap?

[@grumpywasp4533]

@@budweiser8967 he/she delegates his/her post 🤣😂

[@mirror1675]

Hard to imagine now, but when I first saw trailers for the original UK series I thought it was genuine reality TV.

[@jockmackay9582]

A lot of people did. I think my dad still does.

[@shesbaldbutiwould]

i can imagine that being the case it might be the most realistic mockumentaray ive seen

[@babblingalong7689]

Back in 2001? Yes. The illusion was powerful back then.

[@daddymuggle]

Wait.... What?!?

[@martymart6143]

When I first happened upon it I thought it was a genuine documentary as well 🤣

[@LaughingStock_]

Absolutely STELLAR! Gareth is gold! The way he points DOWN THERE....classic.

[@stevesmith7843]

are you ukranian or something?

[@v8cool231]

It's so well acted. That subtle look of disgust on her face after he said he doesn't do sloppy seconds is so realistic.

[@floatingpeaks4584]

Yeah Oscar winning mate

[@Myndir]

@Cherish God Man? Gareth has the brain of a 13 year old boy.

[@Myndir]

(Trapped inside the body of a 15 year old boy.)

[@stevesmith7843]

@@Myndir i think you'll find most men don't want to marry women who've whored themselves around.

[@alfie69420]

Her face literally didn't change at all when he said that what are you on about🤣

[@davidlewis4162]

He is just as important as Brent tbh, my favourite show of all time . Gervais and merchant are genius !

[@RamsesNiblickIII]

1:10 The actor who plays Jamie plays that part absolutely brilliantly!

[@jinny7303]

low key perfection

[@bindgagger]

These conversations are happening across the world, in offices, at every minute of the day.

[@gagd233]

Not anymore. Any conversation with a female in the workplace that she takes offense to is potential dismissal. Possibly a lynching even

[@mayanksahu8644]

Do you have a job? Any talk with female is avoided at all cost.

[@ethybubs]

Ga Gd Well maybe don't say things that make women uncomfortable...

[@luizspindola]

@@ethybubs that's right but you can never know what makes her uncomfortable so it's not really worth the risk

[@luizspindola]

@Anne Shirley he was joking I think

[@elizaf743]

Absolutely love Gareth, he's my favourite character out of all others.

[@Llyrdriel]

Mackenzie Crook is my favorite

[@eightiesboy]

They're all brilliant

[@WBB1981]

You go out, have a drink by all means. Enjoy yourself 😂😂

[@anthonytrevino3191]

“But I judge everything on their individual merits.” Favorite line there lol

[@warever37]

I honestly don't know how they kept a straight face during this scene 😂

[@calvinsaxon5822]

The assemblage of talent in this series was off the charts.

[@beatsbyelvis6890]

heard of multiple takes?

[@mpsymonds1]

That was superb acting. The girl was furious, shocked and wanted to ram that mug into his face. Class work.

[@lw3646]

His opening was "no kids....?" Lovely....

[@sam.lipchutz]

The acting in this was 10 out of 10

[@PaulMappud]

"Sloppy Seconds"

[@Starwithnonname]

Utterly repulsive, yet extremely funny and accurate...

[@SeahorsesJay]

Gareth advocating safe sex among coworkers. This is why he's assistant to the manager

[@hungryhog1]

One of the funniest characters. Love the way he said - if you expect me to go IN THERE and points at her

[@RealityCheck6T9]

beaver

[@stevenhulbert6973]

Glad she was able to helpfully inform him that the milk was in the fridge

[@sehrzeb9485]

I remember reading this comment from 3 years ago when I watched this clip. Make of that what you will.

[@Srekwah]

Minds are weird like that.

[@johnbuford7163]

This is comedic acting at its best. The subtle eye looks, amazing.

[@Havanorange]

😂🤣😁 By the end if the scene she's thinking: "I really shouldn't have asked Gareth that question!"

[@cantona1968ify]

The Office (English version only) is a masterpiece, pure and simple.

[@BandiGetOffTheRoof]

"in there" hahaha

[@thepilgrim1581]

After all these years this is still so funny 😂

[@concertautist4474]

Believable yet completely absurd combined with deadpan all round. Superb!

[@keep_it_tidy56]

This highlights the difference between British & American humour. If this was an American show, the guy who walks into the tearoom would be extremely animated listening to Gareth’s ‘conditions.’ In this show, his facial expression never changes, and when Gareth’s finished he simply says ‘is there any milk?’ Brilliantly understated.

[@shelbyvillerules9962]

The British version is a mockumentary and the US version is a sitcom. So, different styles for different… needs

[@hd-xc2lz]

@@shelbyvillerules9962 Perfectly described distinction. And once the American version enters its second season the sitcom-i-zation intensifies, with the season 3 Jim and Pam coupling signaling the severing of any connection in tone between the two Offices.

[@fcoquezada]

@@shelbyvillerules9962 different frogs different times

[@billymabum3514]

@@shelbyvillerules9962I thought the first US series was a mockumentary

[@scholesiefirsttime]

It’s of course possible to enjoy both for what they are. But you can’t go away from the UK version. It’s the original form of it and the US show cannot be without it. I know some Americans who think the US show is the original. Scenes like this don’t work for a mass-market US audience. They either plainly don’t find it funny or even remotely amusing, don’t understand why they should, or find the rather cringeworthy/socially awkward nature of the series not a form of comedy they are accustomed to, or enjoy.

[@LOLLYPOPPE]

00:03 if a girl says «hello» like that she’a not interested

[@sweeneytod1]

This is incredible. I have met people like that. Pure gold.

[@samjunger8824]

He’s a smooth operator

[@AC_Milan1899]

The best thing is that we have all come across the characters in The Office in real life they are so realistic.

[@PinecrestNova]

Player got game

[@mockingbird187]

1:20 His eyes... oh god. Too funny. Him... her... then just stares off, with no idea what to do with himself at that point, haha!

[@TheSchemer1]

"What to do with himself" ayyyy ;)

[@henryfenton9233]

‘Can I come?’ 🤣

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

This is one of my favourite scenes. His directness is hilarious.

[@info781]

Ricky Gervais knew he had comedy gold with the Gareth character.

[@stefansmith]

I never noticed the sign asking people to wash up in the background, put there by Malcolm! Very much in keeping with the character of someone who can't come up with a more creative quiz team name for Dennis and him than "Malcolm and Dennis" :D

[@sehrzeb9485]

The best thing about Gareth is...NO ONE can get one over on him. Its like fate has his back at all times: anyone who attempts besting Gareth ALWAYS comes off the worst, its literally like superstition or something.

[@ericconnor8419]

That is because he is an idiot. “Arguing with idiots is like playing chess with a pigeon. No matter how good you are, the bird is going to shit on the board and strut around like it won anyway.”

[@jonathanbirch2022]

Except for the IT guy

[@therebel4332]

The character doesn't care and is able to go to lengths like this to turn it on its head. Besting someone who can literally take a conversation this way in a deadpan way is unbeatable.

[@RealityCheck6T9]

0:38 I love the sarcastic hand on heart there like "wow you're so romancing me"

[@seshadrianantharaman7676]

0:48 - he actually thinks about it... this is what made the office such a good show

[@tombowen6430]

Brilliant on so many levels - acting, script, timing, setting........comedy genius!

[@joeyquiroga3102]

More like awkward boring and bland

[@tombowen6430]

Joey Quiroga - a self-description no doubt.

[@joeyquiroga3102]

@@tombowen6430 you know its true. Why else would they only have one season

[@lookatthestateofyourkneesl7877]

@@joeyquiroga3102 they dont have only one season

[@shaunhunterit342]

@@joeyquiroga3102 oh dear

[@stephentierney696]

I bet even the milk curdled after that exchange

[@southendparaquest]

The writing behind this, was genius. Think this often gets forgotten about after all the other stuff that the BBC USED to put out.

[@garmit61]

It still does but the Tories decided that the BBC was infiltrated with socialists so they placed some sympathisers in high places in BBC management whilst useless Dopey Cameron was PM. Unfortunately the arts dept that had people with open minds ( socialist to a Tory) so now BBC comedy is hopeless. Let’s hope the Tories never get to the Science department or documentaries or we’ll all be watching documentaries about Winston Churchill and Science will be about historic British innovation. They’ve allready put a D notice on government scandal .

[@stevesmith7843]

@@garmit61 well maybe it's because they keep saying things like "no white people need apply" and "men can get pregnant".......

[@alfie69420]

@@garmit61 tories are cunts but so is and was the bbc

[@seanh9037]

First time I saw this was the closest I've ever come to dying of laughter

[@mjs8224]

Gareth’s eyes as he slides off after the rubber comment 😂😂

[@jimmybernasconi9000]

I like how none of the characters in the show are spared humiliation. Like, you have the obvious idiots (i.e. David, Gareth etc.) but Tim and the rest of the cool people have their moments too.

[@kirkparsons5922]

'And you expect me to go in there' *Points to her fanny* 😂😂😂😂 Pure comedy gold 😀😀

[@marshalllucky]

I dont agree with that in the workplace ;-(

[@rockys201]

Are you Eric Hitchmo?

[@marshalllucky]

Are you `Avin a laugh...?.... is he `Avin` a laugh....eeeeee is `avin` a laugh etc etc etc

[@wowman6696]

Then he comes out wearing a mack...... "uh one final thing"

[@gigixxx1836]

Sme

[@angieh2523]

I prefer the stuff you do about his little hand.

[@anjanadevikumar]

Can I come? Michael Scott: That's what she said!

[@jimhalpert9803]

Lool

[@anjanadevikumar]

Steven Bailey I’m sorry you live a sad life!

[@edwardkumarkenway1875]

@@anjanadevikumar Lol..just because he prefers the original and a tad funnier Ul version? What's there to like in the dull repetitive forced humour in the Us office anyway ?

[@natechenry]

@@edwardkumarkenway1875 more than the UK version of which the british man Ricky gervais was a part of. Sad you find this funnier.

[@jamiethomas6469]

@@natechenry sad you don’t get this version

[@lenafan492]

Can I come?

[@marcuscross8051]

Yes, but do it in private and dispose of the tissues properly afterwards.

[@jtof9371]

Thats what he said

[@thedolphin5428]

Savage, savage writing and deliveries.

[@thecardz]

The Office..... Was totally worth my licence fee, great comedic entertainment

[@gutenbird]

Does anyone else think the Gareth performance was about the best one in The Offices? The great thing about this character versus Dwight, still enjoy Dwight quite a bit, is Gareth was played 100 percent straight. There is no indication of the actor attempting to be funny. That’s not easy to do.

[@hd-xc2lz]

As a commenter noted above, Office UK is a mockumentary and Office U.S. is a sitcom. Dwight is the classic nutty employee character found in every U.S. workplace sitcom, played every bit as broad.

[@cheydinal5401]

Yeah, the actor who played Gareth is quite shy and socially awkward (not in that way obviously, but in general) in real life as well, so that part isn't even really super heavily acted, just exaggerated

[@OriginalMindTrick]

Favorite character and amazingly acted. Nailed it.

[@jag1963]

Ive tried so hard to get into the American Office but it doesnt even get close for me. This was a work of art.

[@AlfaGiuliaQV]

I don´t even find the american one funny... Just like a twisted "40 y/old virgin" all over. Might have something to do with Carell also.

[@v8cool231]

@@AlfaGiuliaQV The american one is just a comedy show. The British one is a painful study of human behaviour...Painfully funny study at that. The other difference is the British one; the acting is more natural. The details of the mannerisms are fantastic. The american one is just simply 'acted'

[@caleidoo]

Picking sides in this is idiotic. Different shows, different styles. No need for narrow mindedness. I felt more awkward and cringy watching the British version, which is also genius obviously, but I find the US version was more enjoyable overall, being less intense at the cringy part. It's really important to get pass the first season of the US version, they changed it a bit (especially Carell's character) and for the better. Both shows have their iconic lines and scenes.

[@jag1963]

@@v8cool231 Yep, actually that's a very accurate description.

[@jag1963]

@@caleidoo Idiotic or just an opinion? And I wasnt picking sides. It is possible to have an opnion. Have you not just critiqued my opinion in the same fashion? Anyway you need not worry. I wasn't going to pass it into law or anything. And besides, who would sit through the whole first series when the first 30 minutes was enough to tell you it wasn't entertaining to me? We cannot all like everything. If you read what i wrote again you will see i didn't say it was bad only that it wasn't for me.

[@user-pn3fb9eo5i]

It's funny how he really points at at, like really closely.

[@GizmoRob176]

Gareth my favorite character. Mackenzie Crook nails it.

[@roberthewer2268]

Hilarious 😂 in anything he's played in pirates of the Caribbean,wurzel gummage ❤😂

[@markperryman1797]

"Is there any milk ?" Yes diffuse the moment.......

[@doug7844]

I still find some of the scenes difficult to watch, so cringeworthy! 😂

[@therebel4332]

That was the point to produce that reaction. In real life you'd cringe in awkwardness at his behaviour.

[@doug7844]

@@therebel4332 yeah... I get that. Hence why i mentioned my feeling toward it. As for most people - they probably did too.

[@SuperNevile]

@@therebel4332 and his haircut..........

[@ushoys]

I agree. I never considered the UK Office series to be a ‘comedy’ and it rarely made me laugh but it was so well scripted and acted that it was eminently watchable, even with the toe-curling cringes.

[@ozgecko4050]

@@doug7844 again its literally the point it's called cringe comedy

[@cullen3624]

How on earth they both stayed serious during that scene! Love to see the out takes!😂

[@nevermindshort3]

This is just a million times better than the American version

[@nayr497]

I'll never, ever get over the fact that they just copied the show and repackaged it for dopey American audiences. It's like a comedian stealing a joke. It's pathetic. ALSO, allow us to get something straight. There is The Office, then there is that watered-down, gimmick, rip off American version of The Office. There ain't no "Oh, do you mean the British version of The Office?"

[@hasan_z]

@@nayr497 get over it. Ricky and Steve were literally paid to export it to US. Pretty sure the Brits copy a lot of stuff from the Yanks too. A good idea is a good idea.

[@thespamdance311]

…forever!

[@belenhernandezbenavente3420]

British sitcoms are usually masterpieces 💖💖💖🙌

[@benfrese3573]

@@hasan_z Having a good idea is one thing, copying something line by line is something else. There's a German adaption of The Office too (Stromberg) and it's based on the same idea. But it has its own characters, plot and dialog. The US version is a direct copy which is weak IMO (I like it though and saw it first, but I was surprised when I watched the original UK version)

[@scottcosgrove2817]

I’ve seen this a clip a hundred times , and every time he says “in there” , I can’t control my laughter .

[@mongenjeff]

lol and the way everyone's eyes follow

[@Salamis.-330]

This always cheers me up when I’m down 😂

[@allornothing432]

“We’ll cross that river” 😏

[@medilyesoudhini7411]

That's what you get when you try to be smart witted with someone like Gareth, you immediately regret it

[@jareroken9127]

😂 laughing my arse off within 4 seconds.. the way he lurks round the door..

[@babaralzadjali8736]

🤣😅🤣😅🤣😅🤣😅 This 80 sec of Gareth's work can take on Dwight's entire series.🤣😅🤣😅🤣😅🤣😅🤣😅

[@soundseeker63]

This scene is a great example of why a normal person should never try and condescendingly humor someone as stupid and socially oblivious as Gareth! The writers really knew what they were doing! :-D

[@aaronjamesmoore757]

people like Gareth need power and money to get laid

[@jakezywek6852]

Stephen Merchant is a great writer.

[@dan_hitchman007]

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant complimented each other as they both had their own style of humor and pathos. Plus, there was some improv. Too bad they don't collaborate again. I think each by themselves is not as good as the whole.

[@rowancrew2934]

Pure genius,acting and editing superb.

[@luxyAAA]

I like the note from Malcolm on the fridge - all those !!!!!! - perfect.

[@gunlokman]

This is still ultra cringe-worthy - even after all these years!

[@paulnwo4256]

96 people disliked this video as they don't do sloppy seconds

[@jamiefitzgrade7960]

That line and look ''Is there any milk'' was very well done

[@fastfishtoo4991]

crazy these amazing performances are all just in one shot

[@cervelo9465]

Classic. She is gorgeous. Sloppy Seconds? We'll cross that River when we come to it.

[@jinny7303]

@@cactusmalone hahah yo i was going to respond "in what world is she a 10?" glad i saw your comment

[@johnjenks7812]

If you want me to go in there afterwards! Hahaha

[@patrickbonham949]

😂🤣😂

[@stevebell9645]

Oi Gervais Merchant Sort yourselves out Patch it up your work together was simply perfection This and extras pure comedy genius.

[@robertcornelius8056]

Beautifully put Gareth

[@frozengamer3030]

He’s so rude for pointing.

[@mybookfacetube]

This comment deserves more likes.

[@lhoward3730]

26 people have had their humour gene extracted at birth

[@m_smart]

I love you Gareth 😂 !!

[@leptoceratops]

There are so many Gareths in the comments of any video from The Office. I never knew there were so many.

[@stevelarge]

should have asked: "can i watch?"

[@Dan-id8wv]

At least he has values. He's no simp.

[@LogsMaggot]

This whole scene would so not fly today lmao

[@nigelcarren]

"Is there any milk?" 🤭

[@devey123]

“Is there any milk”

[@IHave2ManyOps]

"Go in there" HA

[@48Ender48]

I love Dwight in the American Office but no one can beat Gareth. From being completely oblivious, inappropriate, creepy, yet full of so much self confidence, he's just such an awesome and unique character.

[@stephenglasgow762]

Best tv comedy of all time...cannot be beaten...

[@bebeezra]

"Uh.. 1 amendment..." ,🤣

[@kipling1957]

I really tried to get into the US version of this, but no contest.

[@rishikunnath5915]

@Alaska Music S1 of the US version was awful but S2 onwards was awesome

[@davoman5781]

@Alaska Music I did the same with US Office, gave up after a few. But then I came back to it an love it the same as I love the UK version Steve Carrell is too much of an upbeat guy to play a David Brent like character which they sussed after the first series and made a huge difference when they changed it especially as it fitted with the US culture better. David felt trapped with life passing him by where as Michael Scott loves his job. That subtle change in tone across the show worked well and allowed it to go on for so long.

[@fredleeland2464]

Gotta start at season 4

[@shaunhunterit342]

@@davoman5781 the US version has no balls. They refuse to ever change the status quo and there are never any consequences to Michael Scott's actions. Despite being an attention-seeking child and a constant boundary violator, he's allowed to leave the office on a high instead of booted out the door as he would be in reality.

[@petermurphy75able]

When he points at it🤣🤣🤣

[@mcgee1703]

How can ya not crack up at that haha