I didn't like the British version of The Office as much as the American version. Just seemed too mean spirited and heartless.

As for current comedy, my favorite is Community. Some great characters and writing. I'd recommend that to everyone. In its first season, and one of the best comedies in recent years. Unfortunately, hulu only has one episode up.

Next would be 30 Rock. Great writing. Then The Office and Parks and Rec roughly tied.

I used to like The Office more (and Parks and rec less), but my admiration has been slowly decreasing (and vice versa for Parks).

There's also Archer on FX, an animated show about a jerk-*** spy in a fictional spying agency. Occasionally vulgar, but often hilarious. The first four episodes are on hulu.

I looked up a clip of Coming of Age on youtube. Wow, that is horrific. It's not humor, but anti-humor; what you would show to make sure no one laughs at a funeral.

How did the country that gave us blackadder and spaced come up with this?

CR