Yeah, Brent was out and Gareth was made manager and suddenly Gareth stopped pandering to Brent and started being honest. It's pathetic because when Brent was manager he stupidly believed Gareth actually respected him. Here Gareth proves he was nothing more than a duplicitous worm all along. They really turned up the pathos for that Christmas special as Brent realizes what a pitiful figure he is.
This shows the difference between the UK office and the US office. The US show made the boss a lovable goofball; when things start to get a little cringey they always soften the blow. The UK show made the boss deeply pathetic, and they lean into the cringe mercilessly.
@@Melsharpe95 That's very true you look at something say, Big Bang Theory v PeepShow. Which ended with the Mark and Jeremy.... 12 years older. That's basically it.
@@Melsharpe95 Peepshow being the exception that proved the rule, that's another massive difference between British and American sitcoms, brevity? US version 9 seasons, 201 episodes, whereas British went for 12 episodes and 2/3 specials. (I don't think the 2013 one counts). Either way massive difference, in the UK one Tim and Dawn finally kiss at the end, whereas their American counterparts get married halfway through. I dunno, personally I like how we're left to draw our own conclusions, I bet if you asked there'd be load of people who said, 'Yeah, I bet they're still proper happily married, sending the kids off to uni and deciding what they'll do when they retire' and other people that are totally addament they'd only last a few months and realise they were actually really incompatible.
Freelove Freeway now has over 5 and a half million plays alone on Spotify, you get a pound for every play and you've made.. profit! So ya know.. every cloud..
@@GenaF you don't need to have worked in an office to find it funny. I was 15 when the show first aired and I had not worked in an office at that time, and it was hilarious then and still hilarious now. Either u get it/like it, or u don't. Everything isnt for everyone. U should try watch the American one, maybe ud find that one funny
I love the little look he gives to the camera after naming his record label Same thing after the stapler in the jelly incident ‘theres children starving in the world.. which I hate’
No matter how much Ricky gervais has fallen off now.. nothing will ever take away from what a master piece this show was. Every line is pure class. Best comedy series of all time
@@baTonkaTruck Why you lie? What past 15 years? It was the case for much longer time, hate it when people try to make everything about "this is fault of our time". Bs
I can’t even bring myself to watch the us office because whatever anyone says the original is untouchable sheer genius closely followed by detectorists
Im Scottish and absolutely love Steve carrel and the American version John kranski and rain Wilson are two of my favourites plus pretty much all the cast are brilliant but there's something about Ricky's office that just hits different and even thou it doesn't have the longevity i prefer it 🫶🫶absolutely top notch and up there with the best 👍
For any one who doesn't know, this is actually funnier because Gervais irl was part of a band for a couple of years, it had one semi-hit that did break the top 100, but they never broke the top 50 and the band fizzled out soon faster. Also, as part of a 2013 charity benefit Gervais in his character as David Brent did actually produce a collaborative single with UK artist Doc Brown titled 'Equality Street', and I can't remember if it was chart rated but it's actually not bad, the song has a catchy ring to it and "David Brent's" vocals are good enough that it makes you appreciate Gervais' musical background.
I've been sitting here for about three minutes, wanting to write a response but simultaneously wanting to stop myself. This was my compromise, someone else can fight this battle.
It’s for other people to judge my talent, not only to make people laugh with satire and wisdom and wit, but also to be a successful businessman of a leading paper merchants not me. And my charity work Judge me fairly….
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That little laugh Gareth gives when he hears £42,000 😂😂
😂🤣
😂
The laugh at 150 sold CDs keeps the background giggle theme going.
This is for the stapler
Eat it Out! @@unhappiness8465
The 50 to 150 is gold 😂😂 the glance to the camera on juxtaposition record, genius😂😂😂
This is still so compelling to watch 20 years later. Brilliant writing, even more brilliant acting 😂
Fukn Gareth really chooses the best times to not be the loyalist he usually is
This episode was after Brent had been sacked and Gareth had been promoted.
@@johnp515 i really need to rewatch this series haha
Yeah, Brent was out and Gareth was made manager and suddenly Gareth stopped pandering to Brent and started being honest. It's pathetic because when Brent was manager he stupidly believed Gareth actually respected him. Here Gareth proves he was nothing more than a duplicitous worm all along. They really turned up the pathos for that Christmas special as Brent realizes what a pitiful figure he is.
@@curiaregis9479 but he gets the girl and manages to tell Finchy to bugger off. Minor w haha
@@buffering-rn5xi True, David Brent gets a small redemption arc by the end. Brilliant show.
David was refreshingly laid back...
This shows the difference between the UK office and the US office. The US show made the boss a lovable goofball; when things start to get a little cringey they always soften the blow. The UK show made the boss deeply pathetic, and they lean into the cringe mercilessly.
American comedy has the guy be the underdog but come out on top.
British comedy has the guy be the underdog and always fail no matter what they do.
@@Melsharpe95 That's very true you look at something say, Big Bang Theory v PeepShow.
Which ended with the Mark and Jeremy.... 12 years older. That's basically it.
@@Ryan.90 Just keep on... keeping on.
@@Melsharpe95 Peepshow being the exception that proved the rule, that's another massive difference between British and American sitcoms, brevity?
US version 9 seasons, 201 episodes, whereas British went for 12 episodes and 2/3 specials.
(I don't think the 2013 one counts).
Either way massive difference, in the UK one Tim and Dawn finally kiss at the end, whereas their American counterparts get married halfway through.
I dunno, personally I like how we're left to draw our own conclusions,
I bet if you asked there'd be load of people who said, 'Yeah, I bet they're still proper happily married, sending the kids off to uni and deciding what they'll do when they retire'
and other people that are totally addament they'd only last a few months and realise they were actually really incompatible.
Loveable? I always hated Micheal Scott. He always makes everything about himself and is so annoying. I always wanted him to get comeuppance lol
150 pound on a 42 grand investment. Classic Brent
profit on that
You steal 1000 post it notes…you’ve made…profit
You're not looking at the whole pie
Freelove Freeway now has over 5 and a half million plays alone on Spotify, you get a pound for every play and you've made.. profit!
So ya know.. every cloud..
Juxtaposition Records 😂😂😂
I'm crying 😂 gervais was electrifying in this role
I just don't find it funny but i have never worked in an office. Whereas my sister who does work in an office finds it hilarious
@@GenaF you don't need to have worked in an office to find it funny. I was 15 when the show first aired and I had not worked in an office at that time, and it was hilarious then and still hilarious now. Either u get it/like it, or u don't. Everything isnt for everyone. U should try watch the American one, maybe ud find that one funny
I love the little look he gives to the camera after naming his record label
Same thing after the stapler in the jelly incident ‘theres children starving in the world.. which I hate’
I love the faces that brent makes so much. Ricky as brent got the best British comidic faces
It’s the last face he makes that gets me 😂😂
"Juxtaposition Records 😶"
The face Brent makes when Gareth says they’re still in the garage. ☠️
Omg i have to watch the office again....absolutely hilarious...
Brents little glance to camera are Gervais Genius
That final face he pulls 🤣🤣 brilliant
'IFF YOU DON'T KNOW MEEE!'
"No you won't, no..."
Waaaaaaaaaall the things!
@a.tanner8524 Haha! I could hear it, and more so see it, but most importantly, feel it.
@@a.tanner8524that’s my favourite bit and the very first time I saw it I was howling 😂
@@garydon19 haha yes me too.
Loved this episode, the sudden switch of power and Gareth made no attempt to hide his glee.
Can I Borrow A Feeling 😂 same vibes
Started watching everything Ricky done after this...loved it
I wish I had 1% of David Brent’s irrepressible optimism!
Didn’t get in the Top 100? “Good! Because I didn’t want it to!” 🤣
Genius. He changed the game.
He kind of copied Spinal Tap though, but set it in an office, instead of a rock band.
Juxtaposition Records
He's so chuffed with that name it's amazing
@@hero2342it's not a bad name 😂
@@mariajukejax9649it's such a tryhard name
I love the thinly veiled anger in davids "NEXT". He HATES that he didnt get in the top 100
Ricky's acting in The Office is on another level. The sheer number of expressions on display is mind boggling. Each one more hilarious than the last.
'Cost is a bit misleading because I paid for everything myself' a line stright from a contestant on Dragons Den?
No matter how much Ricky gervais has fallen off now.. nothing will ever take away from what a master piece this show was. Every line is pure class. Best comedy series of all time
The funniest thing about this is knowing that Ricky was an 80's pop singer.
The genius of this show is how we all have known someone like him and he never plays it in a slapstick way. It's so natural.
The more questions asked the more uncomfortable he got lol
"wwWAAAA'LL the things..... that we've been through..."
As an independent musician, I felt this on a personal level 😂
substitute 'independent' for 'loss making'
I hope you sold more than 150 records and loss less than £42k😅
Yep, this describes the music industry of the last 15 years with near-perfect accuracy.
@@baTonkaTruck your experience or "the music industry"? Cause some people made a lot
@@baTonkaTruck Why you lie? What past 15 years? It was the case for much longer time, hate it when people try to make everything about "this is fault of our time". Bs
I saw Foregone Conclusion at the Hammersmith Apolo back in 2016 when Life on the Road came out, it was one of the greatest nights of my life.
They're still in the garage 😂
Best song of the 2000’s
The famous Juxtaposition label.
Brent mused...
classic ! XD
This made me do a little giggle
@@happydude6713 Nah, you're spreading joy :)
Absolute classic. One of my favourite scenes in the Xmas specials
Gervais is a genius 😂
You’ve charmed me
that is my favorite line :D
Every time i laugh
Completely without context and not even in this series let alone episode and I still guffawed stupidly reading it
@@adils786He mused…
so...
Clears his throat when asked how many records he sold 😂😂😂😂
The greatest show in the history of television. A work of rare, unparalleled genius.
‘What was that shit, what was that shit, what was YOUR shit?’
😂
Same shit different day
Exsqueeze me 😂
Superb acting from Gervais.
His performance at The Office UK really is underrated
Gervais is as good an actor as he is comedian. All the subtleties in this 30 secs are note perfect.
Half expected him to say Parley 😂
That’s all outgoings tho
'Good, diden't want it to! Next!.. 😂😂😂😂😂
Love the way David can't talk his way out of this one 😂
WhaaaALLLLL THE THINGS
THAT WE'VE BEEN THROUUUUUGH
His single was the biggest contribution to music of all time
Probably worth quite a few bob today if those CDs were actually made. A reall collection gem.
Gareth's got some probably still in his garage.
@@Incessuserronah he had to barter them to get food on the pirate ship
He shouldve brought out Free love on the free love high way.
Isn't that the dude off pirates of the Caribbean the one that loses his eye 🤣
Ashley Jensen is the voice!
would love to the outtakes on this one
Juxtaposition records 👀 (absolutely amazing) 😂😂I
Why is it so good? What am I missing?
@@Dudemon-1 if you don't get it, I can't help ya.
"And I don't agree with that in the workplace".
You intrigue me.
Mick Hucknall wishes he was this good
awkward nervousness at its best!😂
Ricky Gervais was in an actual band back in the day
An actual band? 😂
@@michaelb2388 Yea, Seona Dancing th-cam.com/video/vzbqAibXruU/w-d-xo.html
Seona Dancing is the band name :)
@@michaelb2388there’s a few photos
Like a rock band?
“Roughly? £42,000” 😂😂😂
I can’t even bring myself to watch the us office because whatever anyone says the original is untouchable sheer genius closely followed by detectorists
Didn’t want it to 😂
50 turns into 150 on the second ask :)
Genio total 🤣👏👏
I should watch this show again :)
Thank you for your love and support towards me ❤ hope you don't mind how long has you been a big fan of mine 🎉
Original and BEST
They're still in the garage 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Deffo better than the USA version hands down 😂😂
100%
David only lost 41,850 pounds
Roughly..
You're not looking at the whole pie. So...
Is forgotten how funny this is 😂
‘if you don’t know me by nowwww’
“IF YOU DON’T KNOW MEEEHHHAAAAHH”
‘you will never never never know meeeehh’
“NOOO YOU WOOON’T, noooo”
😂😂😂😂😂
Gareth getting cheeky 😮
The single was still better than Texas to be fair.
Oi don't slag them off.
Im Scottish and absolutely love Steve carrel and the American version John kranski and rain Wilson are two of my favourites plus pretty much all the cast are brilliant but there's something about Ricky's office that just hits different and even thou it doesn't have the longevity i prefer it 🫶🫶absolutely top notch and up there with the best 👍
For any one who doesn't know, this is actually funnier because Gervais irl was part of a band for a couple of years, it had one semi-hit that did break the top 100, but they never broke the top 50 and the band fizzled out soon faster. Also, as part of a 2013 charity benefit Gervais in his character as David Brent did actually produce a collaborative single with UK artist Doc Brown titled 'Equality Street', and I can't remember if it was chart rated but it's actually not bad, the song has a catchy ring to it and "David Brent's" vocals are good enough that it makes you appreciate Gervais' musical background.
Every local band
Free love on the freelove freeway
The love is free and the freeway's long.
I just knew it had ti be the office.
This is giving serious Michael Scott energy 😂
I've been sitting here for about three minutes, wanting to write a response but simultaneously wanting to stop myself. This was my compromise, someone else can fight this battle.
He was so proud of the name Juxtaposition Records xD
Woooooooah the things that Brent's been through
Every metal band ever
He’s a real mate though
Until I watched the episode with subtitles I always thought Gareth said "I just threw them in the garbage." (Which I suppose would be "in the bin")
Juxtaposition Records said proudly hahha
What a great show 😁
More to Lose is a banger
gotta watch uk version, could funny as well
My mate was very proud of his three rejection letters from various premier league football teams! 😅
Sounds like the lead singer of that band Seona Dancing.
We all know someone like this 😂😂
50. How many? ONE HUNDRED and 50.
David is amazing! 👀👽
Priceless 😂😂😂😂😂😂
It’s for other people to judge my talent, not only to make people laugh with satire and wisdom and wit, but also to be a successful businessman of a leading paper merchants not me.
And my charity work
Judge me fairly….
Gosh this hits harder than our drummer.
The change in tone when he says "juxtaposition records" is too english
Mr Toad!
Ironicallu Ricky did actually release a song in the 80's btw and it was pretty good