The IT crowd Flashcards
What is an intertextual reference in the episode ‘The Final Countdown’
there is an intertextual ref through the character of Prime. Prime references the matrix by calling Moss ‘The one’. Also through his costume of a dark black coat and black sunglasses which mimic the main characters costumes in the film.
Who wrote the IT crowd?
Graham Linehan
Where was the series originally shown?
Channel 4
How is it a conventional for a sitcom?
It is conventional because it is mostly set in one location which is the IT department. The episode is kept short (24 mins). The characters appear in every episode. Apply Katz Uses&Grats!
How can Uses&Grats be applied to the location?
Audience may personally identify with location as they might also work in an office or IT department. It is set in London
How is Moss represented regarding Male stereotype?
Moss perpetuates the stereotype that men are intelligent but otherwise he is counter typical of the male stereotype and instead conforms to the nerd stereotype. Him being successful on Countdown can reinforce this.
How can Moss be seen as counter typical to the male stereotype?
He is counter typical as he is shown as not strong or brave. He conforms to the nerd by lacking in confidence, dressing smart in brown and unfashionable shirts.
how is Moss ethnically represented? 
He is the counter type of an ethnic minority male as he is not street wise, which reinforces his nerd stereotype.
How is Roy represented as a man?
Roy is seen as the most masculine character in the episode he asks for a beer which has masculine connotations.
How can Roy be seen as misogynistic?
Roy can be seen as misogynistic in the way he addresses Jen at times. He states at one point
‘I don’t have to listen to you. I’m not married to you.’ which can suggest a stereotype of traditional men reflecting a patriarchal society
how does Roy subvert the masculine stereotype? 
Roy is seen as not athletic not motivated or successful which can help construct him as a counter type of traditional masculinity.
how can binary opposition reinforce Roy’s counter type? 
binary opposition (Levi Strauss) created between Roy and Alistair helps to establish Roy as a counter type of metrosexual men who take care of their appearance.
how is Jen represented as a woman?
Jen adheres to the female stereotype in most ways. she is focused on her appearance and wears earrings and make up to enhance the way she looks
how is Jen shown as a stereotypical woman?
she can be seen as stereotypical as she does not know much about computers despite being head of the department
how is Jen represented as a woman at work?
she is constructed to appear professional professional in all scenes suggesting she has aspiration and motivation to succeed. This contrasts traditional views of women as being situated in the domestic sphere only.
