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I don't think it is fair to say that either one is bad or good. Yes, I know that the British Version was first, but the reason there is an "american" version, is to adjust to the different views of comedy in different cultures. Now, call me immature, but I as an american, find that a little bit of physical (sight based) humor great when combined with some jokes that require some thought to understand them (or maybe not thought, but a knowledge aquired by living in an area long enough that you can laugh at the "situational" humor). The british version is the same in that it tries to please the crowd of a different nationality. So, regardless, unless you have expirienced both cultures to understand the humor, or your just a naturally fun loving person that laughs at anything, i think that you will favor one based on your expirience of humor through your nationality. All-in-all, i would say that they are equal, seeing how they both try to please different crowds, and both crowds seem to be pleased with what they are watching.

This series shines with the comic genius of Ricky Gervais. Every scene, which appears to be spontaneous, is in fact a crafted piece of human comedy. The Christmas special introduces some changes to the view of the previous two years, not to mention the perfect resolution to the Dawn/Tim conundrum.

I was amazed, and in full agreement with Mr. David Letterman when he had Ricky Gervais on the show for the first time, and the first thing he said to him was that The Office was the funniest show ever, completely mirroring what my friends and I had been telling everyone and anyone who would listen at the time. If you think Michael Scott is a real shmuck of a boss, wait till you see David Brent. True television genius. If you're a fan of the American Office and have never seen the original, or even if you are not a fan, do yourself a favor and check out what I and Mr. David Letterman agree to be the funniest show ever.

Though the American verison is funny, the original british 'Office' is genius!!! Ricky Gervais' David Brent was so good at making the audience genuinely uncomfortable. And Finchy!! the few times the Finchy character was on was pure TV gold. Very good show. Even though it was only two seasons.