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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fictional_character
gptkb:character |
| gptkbp:age |
40s
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| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:David_Brent:_Life_on_the_Road
gptkb:The_Office_(UK) |
| gptkbp:band_name |
Foregone Conclusion
|
| gptkbp:career_highlights |
The Office (UK) success
|
| gptkbp:character_development |
evolves throughout series
|
| gptkbp:character_type |
gptkb:Antihero
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Ricky_Gervais
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
iconic character
influenced British comedy memes and parodies inspiration for other characters influenced workplace comedies |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
in various TV shows
|
| gptkbp:employees |
gptkb:Tim_Canterbury
gptkb:Gareth_Keenan gptkb:Dawn_Tinsley David Brent's employees |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
mockumentary style
cringe comedy office politics singing career awkward humor cringe-inducing moments misguided confidence unintentional comedy awkward situations awkward silences " Equality Street" " Free Love Freeway" " Lady Gypsy" " The Office" theme song cringe humor cringe-inducing behavior |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" I don't want to be a millionaire, I just want to be happy."
" I’m not a bad guy, I’m just a bit misunderstood." " I am the boss." " You can't put a price on a good time." " I am a boss, but I am also a friend." " I am a people person." " I am not a bad guy, I am just misunderstood." " I am the David Brent of the office." " You can't put a price on a good laugh." " I don't do the office politics." " I don't want to be a boss, I want to be a friend." " I am the office clown." |
| gptkbp:fan_art |
t-shirts
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| gptkbp:fan_base |
cult following
|
| gptkbp:first_appearance |
gptkb:The_Office_(UK)_Season_1
gptkb:The_Office_(UK)_-Series_1 gptkb:2001 |
| gptkbp:gender |
male
|
| gptkbp:has_aspirations_to |
become a rock star
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| gptkbp:has_cameo |
gptkb:The_Office_(US)
gptkb:Extras |
| gptkbp:has_career_change |
music career
|
| gptkbp:has_catchphrase |
" I’m a bit of a comedian."
" I’m a bit of a legend." " I’m a people person." " I’m not a boss, I’m a friend." " I’m not a people person." " I’m the best boss in the world." |
| gptkbp:has_conflict_with |
gptkb:Neil_Godwin
|
| gptkbp:has_cultural_impact |
influence on memes
|
| gptkbp:has_fan_base |
cult following
The Office fans Ricky Gervais fans |
| gptkbp:has_film |
gptkb:David_Brent:_Life_on_the_Road
|
| gptkbp:has_game |
gptkb:Wernham_Hogg
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| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
British comedy
|
| gptkbp:has_legacy |
iconic character in British television.
|
| gptkbp:has_merchandise |
gptkb:posters
gptkb:figurines gptkb:action_figures gptkb:DVDs soundtracks t-shirts |
| gptkbp:has_occupation |
Regional Manager
|
| gptkbp:has_personality_flaw |
lack of self-awareness
|
| gptkbp:has_relationship_with |
gptkb:Jennifer_Taylor-Clarke
gptkb:Gareth_Keenan |
| gptkbp:has_social_media_presence |
gptkb:Twitter
|
| gptkbp:has_workplace_conflict |
with subordinates
|
| gptkbp:hobbies |
gptkb:comedy
gptkb:music acting dancing |
| gptkbp:hobby |
dancing
singing |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
David Brent
|
| gptkbp:influence |
British comedy
mockumentary style mockumentary genre Ricky Gervais' career |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
David Brent's character in The Office (US)
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
real-life office managers
|
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Ricky Gervais's experiences
real-life office managers |
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
gptkb:musician
gptkb:Actor gptkb:Comedian to be liked |
| gptkbp:key_concept |
D. O. N. K. E. Y.
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
cringe comedy
|
| gptkbp:language_spoken |
dry humor
|
| gptkbp:last_appearance |
gptkb:David_Brent:_Life_on_the_Road
gptkb:The_Office_(UK)_Special gptkb:2013 |
| gptkbp:manager |
Wernham Hogg employees
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:British
|
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
gptkb:David_Brent:_Life_on_the_Road
gptkb:The_Office_(UK)_Series_8 gptkb:The_Office_(UK)_Series_9 gptkb:The_Office_(UK)_Series_1-2 gptkb:Comic_Relief gptkb:The_Office_Christmas_Special gptkb:The_Office_(UK)_Series_3 gptkb:The_Office_(UK)_Series_6 gptkb:The_Office_(UK)_Series_2 gptkb:The_Office_(UK)_Series_7 gptkb:The_Office_(UK)_Series_4 gptkb:The_Office_(UK)_Series_5 The Office (UK) Series 3-4 The Office (UK) Series 5-6 |
| gptkbp:occupation |
Regional Manager
office manager |
| gptkbp:performers |
gptkb:singer-songwriter
|
| gptkbp:personality_trait |
overconfident
insecure self-absorbed cringe-worthy |
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
gptkb:Ricky_Gervais
|
| gptkbp:portrayed_in |
gptkb:mockumentary
|
| gptkbp:public_art |
awkward boss
|
| gptkbp:relationship |
gptkb:Tim_Canterbury
gptkb:Gareth_Keenan gptkb:Dawn_Tinsley |
| gptkbp:relationship_with |
gptkb:Chris_Finch
gptkb:Tim_Canterbury gptkb:Jennifer_Taylor-Clarke gptkb:Gareth_Keenan gptkb:Neil_Godwin gptkb:Dawn_Tinsley gptkb:Finchy employees |
| gptkbp:resigned |
gptkb:Wernham_Hogg
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| gptkbp:series |
gptkb:The_Office_(UK)
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Slough,_England
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| gptkbp:signature |
suit and tie
" Free Love Freeway" |
| gptkbp:skills |
gptkb:singer-songwriter
|
| gptkbp:spin_off |
Life on the Road
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:None
not married |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:mockumentary
|
| gptkbp:work_location |
gptkb:Wernham_Hogg
desire for approval struggles with personal relationships struggles with authority struggles with personal identity struggles with self-image inability to take criticism lack of professionalism attempts to be a friend attempts to be liked conflict with company policies conflict with employees conflict with personal values conflict with upper management confusion between friendship and authority desire for acceptance in workplace desire for fame and recognition desire for validation from peers desire to be liked by employees desire to be seen as cool failure to recognize boundaries inability to adapt to change inability to connect with employees inability to handle criticism effectively inability to maintain professionalism insecurity in leadership role misguided attempts at humor misunderstanding of employee needs overestimation of self-importance poor management skills struggles with authority figures |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sir_Stephen_Merchant
gptkb:Greg_Daniels gptkb:Ricky_Gervais gptkb:Chris_Lilley |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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