In a time when generations seem more divided than ever, it is hard to find anything on television that caters to all audiences. Society is divided over political views and social ideals. Anything that could unite people should be appreciated and recognized. One of the funniest and most unique sitcoms of its time, The Office still has viewers of all ages and backgrounds laughing hysterically four years after its series finale in 2013. The Office is unlike most television shows or movies because the characters are aware that they are being filmed and even address the cameras frequently. This NBC series is set in Scranton, Pennsylvania at a small fictional paper company called Dunder-Mifflin. The company has been made the subject of a documentary …show more content…
Audiences can find a character who compares to every coworker they’ve ever had, whether lazy, grouchy, over-achieving, or anything in between. The show boasts an all-star lineup of guest stars including Will Ferrell, Jack Black, Stephen Colbert and many more well-known celebs, as well as the perfect team of series regulars. Of these, my personal favorite is Michael, the manager of Dunder-Mifflin. Portrayed by Steve Carrell, Michael is carefree to a fault and typically oblivious to the way his leadership affects the workplace. Assistant (to the) regional manager, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) is an arguably maniacal beet farmer whose lack of social skills and craving for authority make him someone we would all hate to work with, but love to watch from the outside. Wilson perfectly depicts this abrupt, opportunistic power monger and brings to life the tension caused by his disdain for office shenanigans. Said shenanigans usually involve Jim (played by John Krasinski), Dwight’s desk mate who loves nothing more than tormenting Dwight with dry humor and unending pranks. Jim is a charismatic jokester who finds his love interest in Jenna Fischer’s character Pam – a cute receptionist and later salesperson who tries, often unsuccessfully, to reign in their manager’s tomfoolery. Jim and Pam build their relationship over the course of The Office’s 9 seasons; it’s hard to imagine there is …show more content…
Iconic British comedian Ricky Gervais and King of the Hill creator Greg Daniels both double as creators and writers for the series, giving viewers expectations for the show which were met and exceeded. We find ourselves laughing out loud at episodes we’ve seen a dozen times, from Michael’s use of ‘that’s what she said’ jokes at the most hilariously inappropriate times to Jim putting Dwight’s office supplies in Jell-O to drive him crazy. The reactions the characters have to such occurrences make the situations even funnier. Sometimes it’s exasperation with their coworkers, other times total ignorance to their own mistake. In season 4, for example, Michael hits an employee with his car, putting her in the hospital. He then announces to the rest of the crew that the office is cursed. When being interviewed he states: “I’m not superstitious, but I am a little-stitious.” These are just a few of the show’s many golden moments; the one-liners are just as good as the jokes that build for an entire season before the punch line is