The IT Crowd: 10 Years Later

You best put seat belts on your ears, ’cause I’m going to take them for the ride of their lives. 

 

I recently revisited my favorite nerdy show ever, The IT Crowd; a small British sitcom that ran on Channel Four in the UK for four seasons from 2006-2010, including a special reunion episode that aired in 2013. The show chronicles the daily hijinks of three wacky individuals working in the technical support department of a large corporation run by a troublemaking boss. The cast includes Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, The Program) as Roy, Richard Ayoade (The Watch, The Double) as Moss, Katherine Parkinson (The Kennedys, How to Lose Friends and Alienate People) as Jen, and Matt Berry (Snow White and the Huntsman, Toast of London) as Douglas.

 

I can’t emphasize how great the chemistry is between these four actors. There are so many subtle mannerisms that each character exhibits that makes them so darn likable. Roy is always angry at something; Moss is a clueless yet brilliant man who comes up with the funniest nerdy catchphrases; Jen is the head of IT who knows nothing about computers; and Douglas is the idiotic, misogynistic doofus of a boss.

 

 

This show has so much to offer, from its commentary on our reliance on technology, to relationships in the workplace. Common sitcom situations, like having to tolerate technical support, focus on how frustrating it is on the other side. Hence the most notable catchphrase in the show is “Have you tried turning it off and on again?” There’s also lots brilliant of commentary on nerd culture. If you haven’t checked this show out, it’s incredible and currently streaming on Netflix.

 

Let’s celebrate the tenth anniversary of The IT Crowd with the ten best moments from the show.

 

10)

“Here lies a great man… FATHAAAAAAAAAA!”

 

8)

“Can’t mourn all the ruddy day!”

 

7)

“Well… THAT’S easy to remember!”

 

6)

“Did you see that ludicrous display last night?”

 

5)

“El numero uno. Mr. Big. The Godfather. Lord of the Rings. The Bourne… Identity. Jaws.”

 

4)

“I’m disabled!”

 

3)

“Well that is something and a half!”

 

2)

“Somebody call a f****** ambulance!”

 

1)

“I’ve been planning that for ages – the look on your face!”

 

 

 

 

What’s your favorite moment from The IT Crowd? Let us know in the comments below!

Matt Goodman
via The Nerd Machine

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