Author Topic: The Office AKA The UK Office - 'The Good One' - If you don't like it, piss off (Read 85847 times)

UntouchableLuis · « **Reply #480 on:** May 14, 2013, 02:38:38 pm »

Quote from: Cpt_Reina on May 14, 2013, 01:21:54 pm

I wonder how Merchant feels about these experiments with Brent.

Feels like he's had very little imput (to me at least). Cant help but get the feeling the working relationship between the two is on the wane.

I doubt Merchant had any input at all.

I don't think they'll be working together again - LTS was appalling and I think both have different ambitions now. Merchant has a new sitcom coming out sometime next year I think in the US while Gervais has Derek, his Brent stuff and another Golden Globes to present.

I wonder when/if we'll see Karl again.

Cpt_Reina · « **Reply #481 on:** May 14, 2013, 07:37:21 pm »

Quote from: UntouchableLuis on May 14, 2013, 02:38:38 pm

I doubt Merchant had any input at all.

I don't think they'll be working together again - LTS was appalling and I think both have different ambitions now. Merchant has a new sitcom coming out sometime next year I think in the US while Gervais has Derek, his Brent stuff and another Golden Globes to present.

I wonder when/if we'll see Karl again.

Assumed as much.

Merchant will fare the better, I reckon. Gervais is already reaching.

UntouchableLuis · « **Reply #482 on:** May 21, 2013, 03:09:57 pm »

Anyone seen the full length new video? Quite disappointing really. Seems as though Gervais is doing an impression of Brent rather than just being Brent. He has this slightly irritating new laugh and some of it was really trying too hard and wasn't funny. The actual song is great though.

Phil M · « **Reply #483 on:** May 21, 2013, 03:30:01 pm »

Quote from: UntouchableLuis on May 21, 2013, 03:09:57 pm

Anyone seen the full length new video?

Link?

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #484 on:** May 21, 2013, 03:38:01 pm »

Quote from: Phil M on May 21, 2013, 03:30:01 pm

Link?

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/vYPBVDZ8_Bs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/vYPBVDZ8_Bs</a>

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #485 on:** June 4, 2013, 11:11:31 pm »

Just watching the Christmas Special on Gold at the moment, what a brilliant ending.

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #486 on:** June 4, 2013, 11:14:01 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on June 4, 2013, 11:11:31 pm

Just watching the Christmas Special on Gold at the moment, what a brilliant ending.

By a distance their best special I reckon and possibly the best thing they've done.

Redman0151 · « **Reply #487 on:** June 4, 2013, 11:15:45 pm »

Watched the first series and I never really enjoyed it THAT much considering it's reputation, not near level of Father Ted, Blackadder etc imo.

Does it pick up or is it just not my cup of tea?

I enjoy Gervais/Merchant's podcast and stand up tho

Istanbul Therapy Group · « **Reply #488 on:** June 5, 2013, 02:12:13 pm »

"Oh no, what's this? Boss and team leader in night out shock horror... it says here"

Fitzy. · « **Reply #489 on:** June 5, 2013, 03:04:14 pm »

This thread has just prompted me to sit on YouTube to watch Office clips.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #490 on:** June 5, 2013, 04:18:28 pm »

Quote from: UntouchableLuis on May 14, 2013, 02:38:38 pm

I don't think they'll be working together again

That's a shame if that happens.

Istanbul Therapy Group · « **Reply #491 on:** June 5, 2013, 05:16:22 pm »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW20AQJ6Iig

haha

UntouchableLuis · « **Reply #492 on:** June 5, 2013, 07:14:38 pm »

David Brent: My only worry is that the powers that be don't come down here and pop their head around the door with their rulebook and go, "oh, hold on, what's going on here? These people are mucking around, right, whilst getting the job done! They're having a laugh at work with the sword of Damacles hanging over them! Right? This isn't in the rulebook! Who's in charge here?" "Guilty! Get a new rulebook! Alright?"

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #493 on:** June 5, 2013, 07:23:28 pm »

"We're both good in our own fields. I'm sure Texas couldn't run and manage a successful paper merchants. I couldn't do what-, well, I could do what they do, and I think they knew that, even back then. Probably what spurred them on."

gerrardisgod · « **Reply #494 on:** August 22, 2013, 01:02:03 am »

Gervais' talking of making a Brent film now.

redan · « **Reply #495 on:** August 22, 2013, 12:42:09 pm »

I wish Gervais would leave the Brent stuff alone.

It was great how they left it for the best part of 10 years and went to do other things; most of which I liked. Also they left it with one of the greatest TV finales ever and it wrapped nearly everything up very neatly.

It rarely works bringing something that iconic back

Favourite episode was the Quiz, "Who's the Cuban Leader" "Fray Bentos" and "This is the Real Quiz". Quality stuff

S · « **Reply #496 on:** August 22, 2013, 01:22:24 pm »

Quote from: redan on August 22, 2013, 12:42:09 pm

I wish Gervais would leave the Brent stuff alone.

It was great how they left it for the best part of 10 years and went to do other things; most of which I liked. Also they left it with one of the greatest TV finales ever and it wrapped nearly everything up very neatly.

It rarely works bringing something that iconic back

Favourite episode was the Quiz, "Who's the Cuban Leader" "Fray Bentos" and "This is the Real Quiz". Quality stuff

"Gareth are all these gonna be about war?"
"No I've got loads. I've got one on tennis, I've got on the Suez Canal. Loads...ok question 3, which canal links the Mediterranean with the Red Sea?"

barnseysbarmyarmy · « **Reply #497 on:** August 22, 2013, 03:30:12 pm »

"Tickle him, tickle him!"

UntouchableLuis · « **Reply #498 on:** August 22, 2013, 04:29:47 pm »

Mr Spock is half human, half Vulcan. I had to go home to get a book to prove it. They said oh yeah you're right, sorry. No apologies necessary, let's get on with the quiz.

Camarero25 · « **Reply #499 on:** August 22, 2013, 06:01:48 pm »

"He's thrown a kettle over a pub, what have you done?"

sidneyroughdiamond · « **Reply #500 on:** August 22, 2013, 08:21:04 pm »

People go, "Why is it important, a question about Mr. Spock?" Oh, I go, "It's like saying I've got a new pedigree dog breed. It's half Alsatian, half Labrador". I go on to Crufts, I go, "Can I enter this dog in the Labrador section?" "No." "Why?" "Because it's not a Labrador." "Correct." "Can I enter it in the Alsatian section?" "No. For the same reasons. Now get that dog out of my sight." "Thanks, I will. You've proved my point." And that's Crufts. All right.

DanFromMars · « **Reply #501 on:** September 21, 2013, 01:41:31 pm »

Come, friendly bombs, and fall on Slough!
It isn't fit for humans now

You don't solve town planning problems by dropping bombs all over the place

In labour-saving homes, with care
Their wives frizz out peroxide hair
And dry it in synthetic air
And paint their nails.

They wana look nice, doesn't he like girls?

LFC_Verve · « **Reply #502 on:** October 7, 2013, 03:15:05 am »

I was only young when this first aired so missed out on it originally. Watched them all on Netflix recently and it's now amongst my favourite shows ever.

I've just gone through this thread laughing at all the quotes despite having heard them all already over the last few days.

One scene not mentioned in here is when Brent is told he's getting fired, and then he stands up with the charity costume on. It's not as genius as a lot of the lines in the show, but it made me laugh more than most for some reason.

Also in the Christmas special when an incredulous Neil walks in and finds David introducing all the staff to his dog, Nelson.

Mr Dilkington · « **Reply #503 on:** October 7, 2013, 04:29:29 am »

Quote from: LFC_Verve on October 7, 2013, 03:15:05 am

I was only young when this first aired so missed out on it originally. Watched them all on Netflix recently and it's now amongst my favourite shows ever.

I've just gone through this thread laughing at all the quotes despite having heard them all already over the last few days.

One scene not mentioned in here is when Brent is told he's getting fired, and then he stands up with the charity costume on. It's not as genius as a lot of the lines in the show, but it made me laugh more than most for some reason.

Also in the Christmas special when an incredulous Neil walks in and finds David introducing all the staff to his dog, Nelson.

"MONKEY!"

RedSandgrounder · « **Reply #504 on:** May 26, 2014, 11:13:14 pm »

'Every step you take... Every move you make...'

DangerScouse · « **Reply #505 on:** May 27, 2014, 11:34:35 pm »

"Did no get an agenda"

owens_2k · « **Reply #506 on:** May 28, 2014, 10:16:23 am »

Quote from: sidneyroughdiamond on August 22, 2013, 08:21:04 pm

People go, "Why is it important, a question about Mr. Spock?" Oh, I go, "It's like saying I've got a new pedigree dog breed. It's half Alsatian, half Labrador". I go on to Crufts, I go, "Can I enter this dog in the Labrador section?" "No." "Why?" "Because it's not a Labrador." "Correct." "Can I enter it in the Alsatian section?" "No. For the same reasons. Now get that dog out of my sight." "Thanks, I will. You've proved my point." And that's Crufts. All right.

haha! "Thanks, I will" always cracks me up.

owens_2k · « **Reply #507 on:** May 28, 2014, 10:20:59 am »

DB "You're fired"

Dawn "Why?"

DB "Stealing"

Dawn "What am I meant to have stolen"

DB "post-it notes"

Dawn "post it notes??"

DB "Yep, and if you steal 1000 post it notes at 5p each youve made......profit"

IgorBobbins · « **Reply #508 on:** May 28, 2014, 12:59:05 pm »

Quote from: LFC_Verve on October 7, 2013, 03:15:05 am

I was only young when this first aired so missed out on it originally. Watched them all on Netflix recently and it's now amongst my favourite shows ever.

I've just gone through this thread laughing at all the quotes despite having heard them all already over the last few days.

One scene not mentioned in here is when Brent is told he's getting fired, and then he stands up with the charity costume on. It's not as genius as a lot of the lines in the show, but it made me laugh more than most for some reason.

Also in the Christmas special when an incredulous Neil walks in and finds David introducing all the staff to his dog, Nelson.

IgorBobbins · « **Reply #509 on:** May 28, 2014, 12:59:27 pm »

THERE'S BEEN A RAPE UP THERE!

Shepnois · « **Reply #510 on:** May 28, 2014, 01:09:11 pm »

Under "Weaknesses" you've put eczema.

DanFromMars · « **Reply #511 on:** May 28, 2014, 01:28:38 pm »

Oi Brent, why you still chasing the Yankee dollar?!

owens_2k · « **Reply #512 on:** May 29, 2014, 10:37:44 am »

"If a good man comes to me and says, thank you David, for the opportunity and continued support in the work-related arena, but I've done that, I wanna better myself, I wanna move on, then I can make that dream come true, to, AKA, for you. "

Sir Psycho Sexy · « **Reply #513 on:** August 5, 2014, 04:05:04 pm »

Just heard on the radio that Gervais is working on a film for this

LFC_Verve · « **Reply #514 on:** August 5, 2014, 05:50:47 pm »

It won't end well.

El Lobo · « **Reply #515 on:** August 5, 2014, 06:58:15 pm »

Quote from: LFC_Verve on August 5, 2014, 05:50:47 pm

It won't end well.

Who else has seen this filth?

LFCGeezer · « **Reply #516 on:** August 5, 2014, 07:05:46 pm »

not a film about the office as such, supposedly about brent's journey to become a rockstar.

UntouchableLuis · « **Reply #517 on:** August 5, 2014, 09:30:33 pm »

Yeah it's not a film, it will probably just be an internet thing or on tv.

Usually I'm against comebacks but every time Gervais has brought Brent back so far it's always been good so I look forward to it.

Cpt_Reina · « **Reply #518 on:** August 5, 2014, 10:51:36 pm »

Gervais is desperate.

Knows that Derek is turgid, the Pilkington well has run dry and he has run out of ideas.

So he's going to shit on his body work to squeeze every last drop out of his career. Real shame.

El Lobo · « **Reply #519 on:** August 5, 2014, 11:03:33 pm »

Quote from: Cpt_Reina on August 5, 2014, 10:51:36 pm

Gervais is desperate.

Knows that Derek is turgid, the Pilkington well has run dry and he has run out of ideas.

So he's going to shit on his body work to squeeze every last drop out of his career. Real shame.

Desperate for what..?

He's got pretty much any gig he wants. He could make a series of him taking more photos of himself in the bath and it'd get picked up. And more to the point, everything he does is successful. Derek has been successful.