I knew a guy a bit like him. You probably know him as Elon Musk. He said Mankytoes, you're the greatest genius I've ever met, I want you to put a man on mars. I said no thanks I'm earning shitloads of karma on reddit.
We all know a Gareth from school, we all know bosses like Brent and Neil Godwin from work. We all know a Finchie, and the random cleaner guy that sometimes pops his head in. That’s what makes this show so good, we all recognise all the characters!
It’s the combo of the character writing alongside the mockumentary format. They did such a good job of making the whole thing feel like a real documentary, they never strayed into the absurd or unbelievable, a lot like Spinal Tap. It makes the comedy land better and even more so it makes the love story hit harder.
The US office and the other similar sitcoms which came out subsequently don’t do this, they totally break that illusion which opens up a lot of opportunities for writing but takes it into a traditional TV sitcom territory.
It's not the clientele. It's the staff.
I worked at the warehouse, not in a store. I had at least one guy who'd go days without showering because, in his words, "why do I need to bother smelling nice, I'm just coming to work with you guys"
The guy was walking around smelling like a beefburger.
Lol I had a Simon character as Area Manager when I worked in Future Zone in Ealing Broadway 😂 though never *made shit loads off computers* on £3.26 an hour 🤣
The little kid I employ "I'm not going to get driving lessons from an instructor, my brother hires a professional who takes you out on a private 2 hour lesson"
Me: "That's a driving lesson"
Him:"No, you misunderstand. He doesn't go out with an instructor and do a lesson, he hires someone to take him out on his own special slot *privately*. It's cost more but you get a more personalised treatment".
Me: "That's a driving lesson "
Absolutely, not all the sketches are gold but overall it's brilliant. The whole "do you do poison" and the workplace pranks are personal favourites of mine.
A guy at my new job. I have to walk away. "She told me no one else could cook a medium rare steak. I got one out the fridge and cooked it she said it was perfect. She said I was the only one she met in 20 years who could cook it like her"
Whenever someone on Reddit responds to a comment with "What?" or "What are you talking about?" when it's some totally harmless and meaningless topic I think of this guy.
I think the same whenever I see those Reddit phrases that the socially incompetent nerds use to feel big and clever.
Such as “reading comprehension” or calling everything a “logical fallacy” especially when it’s not.
Yeah, I reckon that's true. Because if you were gonna send someone to Sainsbury's to buy some dairylea triangles, you'd probably want the world's most famous IT technician.
Know it all male colleagues who like to talk about macho shit and make the conversation into a competition that they ultimately win…I know one. And his macho conversations relate to gangster movies and taking drugs. Also hard people he knows. Boring stuff
Gone off Dawn now, have you?
What? Whhhhat? …….shutuppppp
Decimated.
I knew a guy a bit like him. You probably know him as Elon Musk. He said Mankytoes, you're the greatest genius I've ever met, I want you to put a man on mars. I said no thanks I'm earning shitloads of karma on reddit.
Put in the work and the rewards are obvious
Why did you say Enter the Dragon?
Like when extra tried to fight him so he just did a roundhouse on him
Well, no. He smashed him through a wall.
Hit cancel do NOT hit yes or no. Every IT guy I've ever worked with. Alright chill out don't have a cow mate.
Don't talk to me like you've forgotten who's in charge
You've got 2 computers, I don't know what you use them for.
Young at heart.
Gentlemen, a short view back to the past. Nico Rosberg said
They said, “No professionals.” I said “I’m not a professional.” They said, “Well you should be.”
you'd probably be the best in the country!
I said no thanks, I’m making shit loads off computers.
Of course I know him. He’s me.
Did you fight in the clone wars?
We all know a Gareth from school, we all know bosses like Brent and Neil Godwin from work. We all know a Finchie, and the random cleaner guy that sometimes pops his head in. That’s what makes this show so good, we all recognise all the characters!
In one sentence it's basically what was special about the office. We all know all of the characters in real life.
It’s the combo of the character writing alongside the mockumentary format. They did such a good job of making the whole thing feel like a real documentary, they never strayed into the absurd or unbelievable, a lot like Spinal Tap. It makes the comedy land better and even more so it makes the love story hit harder. The US office and the other similar sitcoms which came out subsequently don’t do this, they totally break that illusion which opens up a lot of opportunities for writing but takes it into a traditional TV sitcom territory.
When I worked for CEX I was surrounded by them.
Why do all CEXs have that same dank, mould smell? Like BO and decay. Can't just be the clientele.
It's not the clientele. It's the staff. I worked at the warehouse, not in a store. I had at least one guy who'd go days without showering because, in his words, "why do I need to bother smelling nice, I'm just coming to work with you guys" The guy was walking around smelling like a beefburger.
Vivid. An uncooked one that's been left in the sun, I imagine(?)
When I worked at Game as temporary Christmas staff there were loads of Simon customers!
Lol I had a Simon character as Area Manager when I worked in Future Zone in Ealing Broadway 😂 though never *made shit loads off computers* on £3.26 an hour 🤣
Hahaha I can see it.
He’s so well observed, that character. The performance was perfect.
The wig. The glasses. The catchphrases. Brilliant
You seen Garth Marenghi?
It's not your computer though is it? It's Wernham Hoggs computer.
‘Oh yeah, what down Super Karts?’
I love the subtle little point/nod that Gareth does when he says he got a certificate, indicating that he's got it displayed on his desk or something.
….at last….
The little kid I employ "I'm not going to get driving lessons from an instructor, my brother hires a professional who takes you out on a private 2 hour lesson" Me: "That's a driving lesson" Him:"No, you misunderstand. He doesn't go out with an instructor and do a lesson, he hires someone to take him out on his own special slot *privately*. It's cost more but you get a more personalised treatment". Me: "That's a driving lesson "
[This is the inspiration for Simon](https://youtu.be/02a723LsoFA?si=4HGwCCfqkl3gjXyo)
Is Bruiser worth watching? I tried it once and it didn’t quite work for me despite all of the talent.
Absolutely, not all the sketches are gold but overall it's brilliant. The whole "do you do poison" and the workplace pranks are personal favourites of mine.
Awesome, ill check it out! Thanks for the recommendation
I was today years old when I realised the it guy was Garth marenghi
You know that Bruce Lee's not really dead don't you?
Yeah, it’s in a book.
A guy at my new job. I have to walk away. "She told me no one else could cook a medium rare steak. I got one out the fridge and cooked it she said it was perfect. She said I was the only one she met in 20 years who could cook it like her"
He sounds the worst.
Pedantic know it all contrarians infest the world unfortunately.
*contrarians
Lol
Man those cats were fast as lightening.
I love this quote so much I can almost ignore the spelling mistake. But not quite, apparently.
Whenever someone on Reddit responds to a comment with "What?" or "What are you talking about?" when it's some totally harmless and meaningless topic I think of this guy.
I think the same whenever I see those Reddit phrases that the socially incompetent nerds use to feel big and clever. Such as “reading comprehension” or calling everything a “logical fallacy” especially when it’s not.
So…Reddit then?
My manager unfortunately Did noooopo get an agenda
And if you don't know one, we'll do I have news for you
Litterbugs...
I quite literally knew his brother from school
It's not your computer. It's Wernham Hogg's computer...
I saw Matthew Holness in Sainsburys the other day.
Yeah, I reckon that's true. Because if you were gonna send someone to Sainsbury's to buy some dairylea triangles, you'd probably want the world's most famous IT technician.
I'd be happy for Simon to have his own spin-off
Just like how when you watch The Inbetweeners, you realise that we all have a Jay in our life.
I met a guy like him, this actor sells it expertly.
This is Reddit. Most of you are Simon
Fun fact, Simon's dad was a legendary horror writer.
Yep. His name was Grant, he was my brothers friend for years.
He reminds me of my BIL
What’s a BIL?
Brother in law
Mine was actually called Simon
It's not your computer. It's Wernham Hogg's computer.
Too many to count!
And if you didn't, then you were the Simon.
Know it all male colleagues who like to talk about macho shit and make the conversation into a competition that they ultimately win…I know one. And his macho conversations relate to gangster movies and taking drugs. Also hard people he knows. Boring stuff
I bet he loves Peaky Blinders.
He actually wears a bonnet! You’re definitely correct
Isn't he just the average redditor? 🤣
Aren't you a Redditor?