The IT Crowd thread

[imapotato]

I know I am a noOb here, but thought I'd see who has watched this BBC masterpiece?


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All I have to say is SEA PARKS! Who ever heard of a fire...at a SEA PARK!

[imapotato]

and my image is not showing up...blah

[CBG]

I watched Series 1 on Netflix, before I discovered they don't have 2 or 3; it just jumps to four. So now I'm waiting for Neflix to make those available.

Anyway, I like this show. A bit silly, but then there's the fun.

[Mighty Jack]

I loved it. There are a few spotty episodes - but when it's on, it's about the funniest thing I've ever seen. And I agree, it is very silly humor but that's okay.

I loved the goth guy - I wonder if he'll be back for season 5?

And the best quotable line to throw out at random, no matter where your at... "God damn these electric sex pants!"

[siamesesin]

That goth guy is the faboo Noel Fielding, also of The Mighty Boosh. Another fun, weird show.

For KoL nerds, there's a visual easter egg in the office you can spot if you're paying attention.

[imapotato]

Where siamese? where? lol

[siamesesin]

When the camera is facing from Jen's door to the room. On the file cabinet by the entrance door.

[Mighty Jack]

I bought all 4 sets as a B-Day present to myself.

Though season 1 doesn't get much love from it's creator, I think based on the laughter I received, it's brilliant.

The first episode is of course acting as an introduction, and those can be a little rough - at first it seems like Jen is being set up as an opponent for the boys, but that quickly fades. It's not the best ep, but still offered big laughs.

The next two "Calamity Jen" (with Jen and her too small shoes) - "50/50" (Roy tries to prove to Jen that all women want to date a bastard) - are good middle range eps, with a couple classic bits (Moss and Roy set up their online dating profiles. Roy with "sht" on his face?)

And then the season finishes up with some classics.

"The Red Door" - where we first meet Richmond, left me gasping for air. As did "The Haunting of Bill Crouse", which was pure farce. Absolutely ridiculous and contrived... but Jesus H. Christmas, who cares - I laughed so hard it hurt.

There's also a couple of hilarious deleted scenes from Red Door, which involves a baby in makeup.

Season 1 closes nicely with "Aunt Irma Visits" - a cute ep where the male geeks of the world have sympathy periods with Jen.

Pound for Pound, laugh for laugh, I personally don't think Season 2 can match it, except for one brilliant ep... "The Work Outing" is comedy genius. There are so many many memorable moments. From Roy and Moss's bathroom escapades ("I'm disabled") to debating whether a co-worker is gay (he takes them all out to a play titled "Gay: A Gay Musical")

Sadly, the next episode - "Return of the Golden Child" - is one of the series weakest. The problem with season 2 rests with new boss, Douglass. Over the course of the season he delivers some funny lines, but the sexual predator sub-text is dicey. Call me a tight ass, but the final episode, built upon (the attempted) use of a date rape drug on Jen, makes me pretty squeamish.

That's not to say that there aren't many a wonderful moment to be had. Especially with "Smoke and Mirrors", where Moss invents a new Bra, called the Abracadabra! And "The Dinner Party" - where we get some Richmond, and a guy named Peter File.

"Moss and the German" also has its peaks. Especially in the Russian smoking scenes with Jen. And Moss shouting at Roy, "I'm your wife! I'm your wife!"

Looking forward to season 3!

[georgewendt]

My brother turned me onto this show a few months back, and I eventually watched the 4 series' through netflix and other methods. Needless to say, it is hilarious. I think my favorite episode is the one where they go to the gay musical.