Has Humour Gone too Far: a look into The Office US

The early 2000s are often considered the Golden Age of television due to the evolution and widespread use of technology. Sitcoms re-imagined the comedy genre through the use of mockumentaries, a new format which mixed fiction and the real life. The Office, a popular mockumentary television show, explores the everyday lives of office employees while adding a unique element of comedy to it. For example, in season 1 episode 2, “Diversity Day”, Michael Scott and his employees must attend a diversity and tolerance meeting. However, Michael insists on sharing his own knowledge and forces everyone…