I'm referring to the style of awkward humour most notably applied by Ricky Gervais in the British series, I need this information for a media project.
2007-09-25 07:52:17 · 12 answers · asked by Malomo 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television ➔ Comedy
Well the show was originally British. Created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Initially broadcast on BBC Two on 9 July 2001, it ran for two series plus a two-part Christmas special. The show's success prompted NBC to create an American version, which premiered on 24 March 2005, two years after the original ended. Gervais and Merchant are credited as executive producers of the show along with Ben Silverman, Howard Klein and Greg Daniels.
What i beleive the comedy would be called is Situational comedy, or a sitcom. The essence of the situation comedy is that the characters remain in the same situation from episode to episode. The situation is usually that of a family, workplace, or a group of friends. In this case workplace.
2007-09-25 07:59:01 · answer #1 · answered by Andy_B 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2016-05-18 02:39:20 · answer #2 · answered by adrian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I know that the style of the show is a "mockumentary" (meaning mock of a documentary). I guess thee best wordsthat would describe the humor style would be cringeworthy. It also looks improvised. Good luck with your report!!
2007-09-25 11:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by Froggie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The way in which they shoot the show (both BBC and NBC) is called a mock-umentary.
The awkward humor is just flat out funny. The only label you can put on it is tragically genius.
2007-09-25 08:15:34 · answer #4 · answered by Baxter's Dad 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I gave up watching it. Maybe it's the writers.The so-called "humor" is forced at best. The actors are over animated. The guy with the big nose that's the boss is one lousy actor. They are doing the best they can with stupid material. The movie "The Office" was funny.
2007-09-25 08:13:38 · answer #5 · answered by WooleyBooley again 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Deadpan.
2007-09-25 07:54:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say dry or sarcastic humor.
I love The Office as well!
2007-09-26 08:53:14 · answer #7 · answered by AMY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Awesome ;) No, I'd probably use the words deadpan or dry.
2007-09-25 08:00:46 · answer #8 · answered by Lyn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no idea but i loove The Office
2007-09-25 07:54:25 · answer #9 · answered by scarred_lestat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i dont know what answer your looking for, but...........
i work in a mortuary, and we just call it dead humor around here.
2007-09-25 07:55:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋