Postmodern Comedy - IT Crowd
There are a number of cases of the IT Crowd being postmodern. The show's success is largely due to its parodical take on what is widely known as 'Geek culture' - a supposed fragment of today's society. It pays homage to 'geek culture' through its dialogue, setting and props. For instance - Roy is often seen wearing shirts featuring acronyms that reference 'geek culture' such as 'RTFM' and 'OMFG', a number of 'in' references (only appreciated by those who understand the culture) are made and the office it is set in features all types of retro computing props.
Intertextuality is also often used. The DVD menu for Season 1 of the IT Crowd is stylized after isometric adventure games such as Knight Lore and Head Over Heels. The same can be said for the opening title sequence, which is intended to look as though it is computer generated, until it malfunctions and displays that familiar blue screen.
There will also be the occasional skit or scene which can parody melodramatic texts which are usually associated with seriosity.
Intertextuality is also often used. The DVD menu for Season 1 of the IT Crowd is stylized after isometric adventure games such as Knight Lore and Head Over Heels. The same can be said for the opening title sequence, which is intended to look as though it is computer generated, until it malfunctions and displays that familiar blue screen.There will also be the occasional skit or scene which can parody melodramatic texts which are usually associated with seriosity.
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