Lead Blog Response #6

When it comes to being a fan of The Office, I can wholeheartedly agree with the statement that The Office is if not THE best, one of THE best television comedies to grace this world. Sorry Parks and Rec, 30 Rock, and Friends fans... A balance between all of the different types of humor is achieved through the larger than life characterization of each member of the Dunder Mifflin Team and those encountered along the way. Michael takes care of the dirty humor, racy jokes, and the occasional dad joke. The superiority theory has the ability to apply to a plethora of characters ranging from Erin to Andy, Dwight, Kevin, and Michael of course. Being a long-term viewer of the show I am very intrigued by the statement that this show's success was highly dependent on the political, social, and economic environment of the time. Humor is not something that I would initially associate with changing over time, but after some reflection, it seems more than plausible. With the inclined political climate of today's time jokes that were freely tossed around could upset audiences, but since it was directed and produced before these events that still makes it enjoyable to viewers today. I guess timing really is everything. Thankfully The Office was produced early enough that it can still crack the smiles of a wide span of ages, and be a general crowd pleaser today.