If you've ever listened to us trade The Office references on the pod and thought, "why don't they just talk about The Office already?" this new series is for you!
In your orientation packet, you'll find an overview of our thoughts on the American series in comparison with the original British version, and a quiz to discover which characters we are. We also go over a preview of the topics we plan to discuss in the coming episodes, including, but not limited to:
- Race, gender, class, and the dystopia of capitalism in The Office, but, like, in a fun way
- The Office in the context of other workplace media such as Office Space, Superstore, and Sorry to Bother You
- The show's examination of success, achievement, and happiness as defined by individual characters
- Romantic relationships over the course of The Office's nine seasons, and how they compare to romances in other sitcoms
- The Office's afterlife in pop culture
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