'The Office' writer says cringey Japanese parody on 'SNL' 'rankled' him: 'It didn't feel right'
Briefly

Mike Schur expressed his discontent with 'The Japanese Office' sketch, stating it didn’t capture the essence of 'The Office' as he had hoped, leaving him feeling somewhat offended.
During the podcast, Schur remarked on SNL's cultural significance as an arbiter of comedy, confessing that he felt a bit rankled by the sketch when it aired.
In the sketch, Ricky Gervais presents a satirical take on 'The Office,' showcasing the characters in a faux Japanese sitcom setting, culminating with the jarring line, 'It's funny 'cause it's racist.'
Read at New York Post
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