TV comedies have always been more than just a stress-buster, the ones at the top become a part of pop culture and leave a lasting impact. The Office happens to be one of them, while Ted Lasso is well on its way to reaching that status.
Both shows have different tones, humor, and purpose, so when fans pit these two against each other, the comparison feels kind of pointless. So let’s dive into why these two shows are different, despite being comedies, and why that’s perfectly fine!
Ted Lasso: An inspiring heartfelt comedy
Fans of Ted Lasso are aware that at its core, the show is about hope, resilience, and how powerful kindness can be. Jason Sudeikis plays the titular character, an American football coach who is in charge of training a struggling English soccer team called AFC Richmond. What takes the team to new heights isn’t Ted’s technical knowledge of the game, but his optimism and emotional intelligence.
Folks who love wholesome and witty humor thoroughly enjoy the series. Plus the sharp dialogue, clever wordplay, and characters thrown into unexpected scenarios add extra spice to Ted Lasso. People also seem to admire how charming Ted is, and appreciate how the show comments on themes like toxic masculinity and mental health through humor.
What sets the series apart from its competitors is its inspirational tone, which doesn’t just make it seem like a comedy, but a feel-good story, full of flawed characters who are trying to be better. One Reddit user expressed their disapproval of the show, by paraphrasing a quote from The Office that described how watered-down Black Eyed Peas feels. Essentially suggesting that Ted Lasso felt bland and unauthentic.
Why comparing it to The Office is unfair
The user also spoke about how he enjoyed The Office (UK version), but another netizen chimed in with how the characters in it were “incompetent.” But there is no need for such comparison because the sitcom is at the other end of the spectrum with mockumentary-style humor and satirical takes on the corporate culture.
It’s set in the mundane world and features a dry and absurd form of painfully awkward comedy. Both the UK and US versions thrive on the bizarre antics and inappropriate comments of their employees that result in secondhand embarrassment.
While Ted Lasso aims to uplift, The Office is all about finding laughs and gags in the absurd. It’s a show that pokes fun at modern workplaces, while also celebrating the quirks of its characters. So, comparing them is like, comparing apples to oranges because they’re both fruits, but they serve entirely different tastes.
You can watch Ted Lasso on Apple TV+, The Office (UK Version) on HBO Max, and the US version on Peacock.
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