Cracked VS: Why the BBC Office Should Get Promoted Over the American Office
We compare and contrast some of the most significant distinctions between the Office U.K. and The Office America to see what made both series so successful.
The Office U.K. and the U.S. are amongst the most heated debates among the show’s enthusiasts. The response to which is best depends on many things, but just a lot of this comes down to how the audience reacts to their particular comic styles. Is it Steve Carell's delightful buffoonery or Ricky Gervais' achingly honest portrayal of a mean-spirited boss scrunched up under his self-importance that one prefers? The personalities of the two characters are very different.
Let's get one thing straight: both shows are classics. But, while Scranton gets all the attention, let's shout out to Wernham-crew Hogg's and their laid-back comedian boss.
None of us can disagree that both actors gave excellent performances; therefore, it's a matter of personal preference. Each performance catered to its specific audience at the end of the day. Scroll down for some reasons the BBC office wins some viewers hearts: