First, Slough... Then the World

Introducing David Brents across the globe

First, Slough... Then the World

It's oddly comforting to know that there's not just one David Brent in the world, but a plethora. The collective term, we believe, is an office of Brents.

Perhaps even more comforting is the fact that the vast majority speak foreign languages, so we can sit back and enjoy their Brentisms, without having to endure the toe-curling buffoonary that comes from their mouths.

Gentleman, we give you, the best Brents from around the world.

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USA:

Michael Scott (played by Steve Carell) in The Office

CANADA:

David Gervais (played by Antoine Vézina) in La Job

GERMANY:

Bernd Stromberg (played by Christoph Maria Herbst) in Stromberg

FRANCE:

Gilles Triquet (played by François Berléand) in Le Bureau

CHILE:

Manuel Cerda (played by Luis Gnecco) in La Offis

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