IT Crowd

by gmosxon 7/20/2010, 9:35:22 AM with 13 comments
  • by jgrahamcon 7/20/2010, 9:55:26 AM

    This is a very funny series. I've watched many episodes on 4oD (Channel 4's on demand service). One thing that's really worth observing is the collection of objects on the shelves of the IT department. There are many in jokes and great bits of hardware there.

    Also, the actress who plays Jen is absolutely priceless in her delivery of many of the ridiculous things she has to say. Highly recommended.

  • by lmaonadeon 7/20/2010, 10:33:02 AM

    does anyone else not find the it crowd funny at all?

    i have had it recommended to me over and over, but i simply do not find it funny at all. yes, it has geeky jokes, but as a comedy and an overall tv show is utterly appalling imo.

    compared to something like black books, which is just brilliant

  • by ukdmon 7/20/2010, 9:42:24 AM

    You can't top the episode where Jen borrows the Internet for a presentation. Fantastic series.

  • by motterson 7/20/2010, 10:43:26 AM

    Well, I'm not necessarily saying it's bad, but this kind of show isn't really my cup of tea. If anything, it seems to be perpetuating a crude stereotype of technologists, which doesn't really relate to my own experience.

  • by pclarkon 7/20/2010, 12:50:31 PM

    this anti piracy spoof on it crowd is one of my favourite things ever: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALZZx1xmAzg

  • by axodon 7/20/2010, 10:17:46 AM

    The first series was fantastic. Shame Chris Morris left :( 2nd and 3rd series are still good fun though. It's not got the bite it had though IMHO.

    (Chris Morris on IT Crowd) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-QjskHTSf4

  • by thehodgeon 7/20/2010, 10:06:03 AM

    Did you see that ludicrous display last night? What was Wenger thinking sending Walcott on so early?

    -- best line ever

  • by david927on 7/20/2010, 11:38:42 AM

    And maybe the funniest episode: Season 2, Episode 1.

    Part 1: http://www.blinkx.com/watch-video/the-it-crowd-the-work-outi...

    Part 2:http://www.blinkx.com/watch-video/the-it-crowd-the-work-outi...

  • by keyleon 7/20/2010, 11:11:25 AM

    Fire, exclamation mark. Fire, exclamation mark... looking forward to hearing from you, best regards, morris mos. ... Wait, no, too formal.

  • by Marticuson 7/20/2010, 2:26:03 PM

    From most of the comments, what I get is that people don't like British humor, because they are pros at making fun of everyone and everything.

    If you don't believe me, go find a relatively comprehensive rhyming slang dictionary.

  • by patrickkon 7/20/2010, 10:13:54 AM

    How to break the internet (from the head of IT):

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrQUWUfmR_I

    ps. I bet this must be a highly downloaded show ;-)

  • by atomicalon 7/20/2010, 1:54:44 PM

    I think geeks would also like the BBC series Saxondale or the Mighty Boosh. I have been an anglophile for many years now and the creative ideas that come from the BBC are very impressive.

  • by pclarkon 7/20/2010, 10:13:50 AM

    so all geeks look for in tv shows is vaguely IT related jokes?