The uk version of the office is beyond shit. The first time I watched it (having heard nothing about it) I genuinely couldn't tell if it was meant to be a comedy or a documentary. And the us version is somehow even worse. It's a comedic black hole.
I agree with Arma actually. The office can be kind of funny at times (but not very often) but mostly I'm just flat out embarrised I waste my time watching such drivel. Arrested Development is only slightly better... but it's acturally stomachable once you get into it. Pretty moronic at first. Yes, moronic I think that's the best way to describe it. Anyway I can just never get into The Office (US) I have no clue about the UK version. I like the theme song (US) though...
Then we appear to have opposing views regarding sitcoms. I guess we'll just have to both agree that we think each other's choice in American funnies are crap.