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The Gervais Principle, or the Office According to “The Office” (2009)
My neighbor introduced me to The Office back in 2005. Since then, I've watched every episode of both the British and American versions. I've watched the show…
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On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | The Gervais Principle, or the Office According to “The Office” (2009) by janandonly | 325 | 159 |
| Oct 14, 2009 | The Gervais Principle, or The Office According to "The Office" by mcdoh | 307 | 63 |
| Oct 22, 2022 | The Gervais Principle, or the Office According to “The Office” (2009) by pmoriarty | 260 | 149 |
| Aug 11, 2024 | The Gervais Principle, or the Office According to “The Office” (2009) by taubek | 258 | 173 |
| Dec 20, 2020 | The Gervais Principle, or the Office According to “The Office” (2009) by etherio | 122 | 60 |
Cited in comments
Linked from 337 Hacker News comments by 260 different people, from Nov 2009 to Nov 2026.
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