'It's funny 'cos it's racist...'

Gervais reveals the 'real' Office

Ricky Gervais appeared on American TV institution Saturday Night Live at the weekend to reveal the 'true' inspiration behind The Office.

Announcing himself as the 'creator and star of the far superior version of The Office', and mocking the American remake, he claimed the sitcom actually had its roots in a Japanese show

He then introduced a sketch starring Steve Carell and the rest of the US cast, but speaking Japanese.

At the end of the film, Gervais added: 'It's funny, because it's racist.'

Heres the clip:

Published: 19 May 2008

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