Anyone else not like this?
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grenud — 14 years ago(July 10, 2011 07:15 PM)
I don't see the resemblance to The Office at all, other than the fact that it's a show about a group of coworkers.
What were the jokes you saw being ripped off from The Office?
"Hey guys, stop with the gay?"
I don't remember that from The Office
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ohhkayfolks — 14 years ago(July 18, 2011 11:15 AM)
I liked it better than the Office. I really can't stand Steve Carrell for the most part and the Office gets too lovey dovey sometimes for me; I could gag at certain points. But Party Down seems more interested in the laughs and I can deal with Henry and Casey's on again off again relationship. Not to say the Office is bad, just personal opinions here.
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Holy-Fire — 14 years ago(October 19, 2011 08:47 AM)
The thing with the shows you mention above is that the humour is very obvious. This is brilliantly done in a completely different way. It's the little things in this show that get me crying with laughter; like season 1 episode 5 when Roman walks behind the bar casually saying "Awe man, stay away from Casey, I think she's on the beep rag" that line and the delivery is class.
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grewupadebaser — 14 years ago(October 19, 2011 12:24 PM)
I'm sorry but if you think the shows I mentioned have "very obvious" humor, then you haven't seen any of them.
And that line you quoted is far from subtle. The whole "lol stay away from her, she's on her period omg omg" has been done to death and is definitely obvious humor.
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LucidVortex — 14 years ago(November 10, 2011 10:36 AM)
Pretty sure that lineno the episodewas used to establish Roman's character as a clueless douche who can't talk to ladies, let alone attract one. I LOVED the part with the porn star who likes dragons. The geeky chauvinist is a frequently overlooked character, although the real world is full of them, poppeteers.
I don't mind that modern comedies that follow the Office formula (workplace awkwardness=comedy). But for argument's sake, I think The Office is going down a topical and unfunny road. I'm surprised they're carrying on without Carrell, though I lost interest some time after the Halpert wedding. If they cancelled the Office, and that would somehow bring back Party Down, I'd be a happy camper.
I don't really like Extras. Apart from the guest stars, it's really depressing. As far as Brit comedy shows go, I really like SPACED and Misfits, but I have limited scope living in the states, if anybody has any suggestions -
munky_funky — 14 years ago(March 07, 2012 08:05 PM)
Wow, the idea of situational comedy has seemed to become a negative for you. May I offer you the chance of viewing "The Thick Of It". Its a British comedy that just might fit your sensibilities. If not, then there is just no hope for you and laughter ever reaching an agreement.
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whytetrash39 — 14 years ago(November 01, 2011 08:38 PM)
'the only way I'm googling you in ten years is if you get real creative in the way you kill yourself' that line ALONE is better than anything ever written in the (US) office which blows IMO. Pam & Jim make me want to puke. The Office writers doing a take on whatever's currently popular on the Internet is pathetic. I mean, planking? Really? The stupid wedding dance down the aisle? The red paper clip reference? Talk about blatant rip offs. Cancel the abomination which is the Office already.
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mimosveta — 14 years ago(February 27, 2012 01:09 AM)
https://twitter.com/#!/wywrd/status/174057879421206528
Do Ape descendants have no pride any more?
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whytetrash39 — 14 years ago(November 01, 2011 08:43 PM)
'the only way I'm googling you in ten years is if you get real creative in the way you kill yourself' that line ALONE is better than anything ever written in the (US) office which blows IMO. Pam & Jim make me want to puke. The Office writers doing a take on whatever's currently popular on the Internet is pathetic. I mean, planking? Really? The stupid wedding dance down the aisle? The red paper clip reference? Talk about blatant rip offs. Cancel the abomination which is the Office already.
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diwata11 — 14 years ago(December 06, 2011 08:50 AM)
I watched it with my bf when he started watching it. I liked Park & Recreations although not as much as I like Big Bang Theory. I thought I'd give this a try. I think I've seen about 3 to 4 episodes and I didn't like it at all. The characters are not likeable and the episodes are kind of bland. It doesn't seem like the characters have chemistry, like they are forced to be together.
One of the episodes has this woman who ripped her clothes off and showed her boobies for everyone to see and when a commotion came to because of so-called police, she covered her breasts. I was like, why did she have to cover her breasts? Suddenly she became ashamed and demure? Doesn't make sense. Also, every episode has to be about sex and sensual body parts or people having sex. People don't have creativity anymore. Just show boobs and asses and that's supposed to be entertaining and funny. -
Nuncle_Euron — 14 years ago(December 06, 2011 10:05 AM)
They had to meet the nudity quota demanded by Starz. It was part of the deal to have Starz pick up the series (and any series). True fact, look it up.
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MrSerendipity — 14 years ago(March 29, 2012 09:39 AM)
I chuckled at the irony when you mentioned you were a Big Bang Theory fan yet you disliked this show because the characters were "characters were unlikable" and "episodes were bland." The Big Bang Theory is arguably the second most over-rated comedy sitcom out right now next to Two and 1/2 Men. Talk about unlikable characters, simplistic storylines, in your faces jokes and lack of creativity.
That's not opinion, that's science. And science is one cold hearted bitch with a 14 inch strap on!