I think it's funny, but I won't go out of my way to watch it either. Time is too scarce to be sitting around watching a TV show if you don't really, really like it, I say. Decon New member. From what I've seen of it, I think it's funny.
But it's not like I watch the latest episode. Usually I'll watch it when my mom rents the season. Then maybe as I'm making dinner or having some, I'll watch an episode. Asterion Ruler of the Stars. Some episodes I have found hilarious, a majority of it is just obnoxious tripe.
Everyone likes The Office. It attracts the lowest common denominator audience as well as more refined viewers. BerberElla 12 and a half weeks. King-Of-Despair said:. Click to expand NewEra New member. I find it funny, though not hilarious. My kind of comedy is more along the lines of mid's Simpsons. I love it! I do think the show is at its best, though, when slightly more subtly showing us the humor to be found in mundane office life.
For example, there was a cold open last season where everyone is in a meeting, and rather than focusing on Michael who, for once, thinks he has an audience in the palm of his hand and runs away with it , they're all looking past him to the DVD screen to see whether the bouncing DVD icon ever goes directly into the corner of the screen.
Sometimes I'm more amused by things like that than the more obvious laugh out loud moments. The British series is tighter and better-constructed on the whole, since the U. At this point, I'm invested in poor Michael, whose insane behavior stems from a pathological need for approval. Or Jim and Pam, who after years of bad timing might actually have gotten it right. The British version especially could turn on a dime and take you from being amused or outraged to existentially depressed. If I were going to theorize, I might say that very strong Fe users might find the uncomfortable humor a little too uncomfortable.
Wade Wilson New member. I don't watch it but on the few occasions I have caught it, I mostly end up laughing Dwight. Lest we forget, a good chunk of the talking-head scenes belong to Michael himself, contextualizing his oafish impulses as stemming from childhood trauma.
Despite taking a full season to figure out Michael Scott, the U. Office actually carved out its own unique identity fairly early.
The pilot is an awkward, beat-for-beat recreation of its bleak U. The tension in these scenarios stems not only from minority characters having to navigate the veiled politeness of white liberalism, but from white liberalism having to confront its own awkward shortcomings when dealing with race and other issues , rather than merely nodding at them and moving on.
In addition to its social politics, what makes The Office so memorable and so rewatchable is the largely character-centric humor used to ground its political outlook. As the show goes on, each character in the ensemble becomes familiar enough, and well-rounded enough, that entire episodes can be built around otherwise minor workplace occurrences. You are black, Stanley! In the following episode, he organizes a roast of himself in a misguided attempt to have his employees healthily express their feelings.
It goes awry , but leaves him on the right track: one step closer to figuring out how to be liked, and how best to keep everyone happy.
Wash, rinse, repeat — each embarrassment, a small step on the way to a better future. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. This balance in his personality made him an endearing, celebrated character. That will turn your funny character from clown to beloved bafoon who reflects authenticity. When The Office first aired, no one else was doing what it did.
Its raw, purposefully cringe-y, even straight up offensive style of humor was a huge risk. The writers, like Michael Shur, could have easily wondered all those same questions seen above. But the writers took the jump. They pushed the boundaries, and as a result The Office became a timeless, smash hit. Confidence is key to writing strong, genuinely funny characters. See if it makes them genuinely laugh. If not, then workshop the scene. Try a new angle, and throw the punch line at your friend again.
In conclusion: you too can write clever, witty, unbelievably funny characters that truly make readers bust a gut. Take your time crafting a funny character and try not to overthink it. This risk landed Seinfeld as one of the most beloved shows of all time.
If you want to learn about writing genuinely funny, well crafted, unique characters in their natural habitat, then look no further than Seinfeld. Looking to improve your observational humor skills? Than watch my second favorite show of all time, Mystery Science Theatre These fellas taught me everything I know about witty observations, clever use of topical references, outright hilarious quips, and how to hone your own unique style of humor.
Dear Rae, I came across your page, and it looked interesting, so I stopped to stay a while. And your take on humor using examples from the show was spot on. Joel, Crow, and Tom Servo are the best. It still shows up on some of my cable networks. Being as old as I am, I used to watch it when it just started out. Anyway, as one writer to another, I just wanted to say I enjoyed reading through your site. Happy New Year. Your email address will not be published. Notify me of follow-up comments by email.
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