Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Soar like an eagle, sit like a pelican

David Brent is a personification of all the most embarrassing. So is his band Foregone Conclusion. He doesn't notice his own tastelessness. But he's funny and symphathetic and basically just well-meaning. Somewhat unnecessarily and unjustifiably though, he's trampled on and bullied here. However, Ricky Gervais's 2016 film ends on a good note. 

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