• boobs_@lemmy.world
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      13 days ago

      Every time I’ve tried to sit down and watch full episodes, it reinforced that it’s not really my thing. It’s a lot of awkward/verging on cringe humor and that’s typically not something I enjoy. I have seen like clips/compilations I’ve thought were incredibly funny though and I think that’s good enough for me.

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        13 days ago

        The first season is basically a copy of the british version and is much more cringe. It gets more light-hearted.

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          13 days ago

          Like video game recommendations where people say ‘it gets better after the first xx hours’ I’m going to give it a pass.

          • brem@sh.itjust.works
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            13 days ago

            Pretty much every form of entertainment is subjective. Nobody is trying to force you into watching one of the best shows ever ;)

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            13 days ago

            I agree with this wholeheartedly. And I say it all the time. But there are two exceptions to this rule according to me: the witcher 3 and the office…

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        13 days ago

        I used to not like it too. But then I actually worked in a setting where everyones personality clashes in really stupid ways. People take it too seriously, Horrible jokes/pranks, nepotism, work relationships, nerds, psychos, OCD, and so on. Its such an accurate take on “I hate it here but everyday is a trip”.

        Just like real life after the awkward getting to know everyone phase, the series starts to make you really care about these Idiots. The show is very self aware and the cringe you feel, is the same feeling you get being a new guy in a room full of randoms who are all just “trying” to get along.

        if you dont like the american one, Id recommend the british version. I understand if its still not your thing, and it is a huge time investment. Id say its worth it, LOTS of people like the show, so its a good topic to bring up, or even put on in the background.

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          13 days ago

          Yo, the newish Australian version of ‘The Office’ is pretty good, especially for those who like the more subtle humour of the original UK version.