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11 reasons why the US Office is better than the UK Office

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Apr 29th 2013, 10:56 AM 8,189 Views 9 Comments

WITH DETAILS OF the final episode ever of the US Office emerging, what better time to take a long hard look at what makes it so endearing.

Controversially, we’re also taking a look at why it’s better than the UK version. Don’t worry though, you can have your say on your favourite in the comments.

First though, let’s examine the evidence…

(A word of warning: there are some spoilers here. We’ve tried to keep them to a minimum, but some have crept in)

1. Dwight Shrute

Via Fanpop

Via Reddit

2. Dwight versus Jim

Via Fanpop

Via The Office/Wikia

Video here: YouTube/Jordyygamer

3. Parkour

Video here: YouTube/2011kwall

4. Kelly Kapoor

Video here: YouTube/Ccorrea

5. Erin Hannon

Video here: YouTube/yuj1n09

6. Jim and Pam

Video here: YouTube/Oats4Sparkle

Via Imgur

7. Michael hates Toby SO much

Via Imgur

Via Funny Or Die

8. The Nard-dog aka Any Bernard

9. Michael Scott’s ‘That’s What She Said’

Video here: YouTube/Kaybug142

10. Michael Scott declaring bankruptcy

Video here: YouTube/TheOfficeLivesHere

11. Michael Scott in general

Now, bring on your comments for or against the US Office. You are permitted to use this video as your main argument:

Video here: YouTube/BBCWorldwide

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11 reasons why the US Office is better than the UK Office