When talking about ways in which we enjoy sharing culture, what comes to mind? Many people would say the use of universal interests, like food and music are one of the most important ways to do it. I agree with this, but today I stumbled across some rather interesting information.
If you’ve ever watched The Office on NBC, you may be aware that the show is actually a remake of the critically acclaimed BBC series of the same name. Created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, The Office was first broadcast in the UK in 2001. The original show consists only of two seasons and a Christmas Special, totaling 12 episodes. The shows success has made it possible for different versions of it to be produced. The American version is quite a bit different than the original, but with an open mind, you may end up appreciating it more for it’s subtlety.
While you’re at it, check out these other versions if you’re interested:
Le Bureau – France
Stromberg – Germany
La Job – French-Canada
La Ofis – Chile
The Office Season 6 premieres Thursday, September 17th on NBC.
