On Outsourced, Gupta is asked to give his side of the story over a dispute he had with Rajiv. Whomever is found guilty will be putting their job at risk. Gupta, with heightened and descriptive dramatics, describes his accounts.
How many times has this happened to you? You're watching your favorite show, which you recorded on your DVR, and right before the final joke or the big reveal, the recording cuts off and you miss the ultimate payoff? Why can't television get it right?
Do you think that ancient Classical Indian rhythms, used often by globally-influential artists, sound like "somebody left some change in the dryer"? Do Indian workers of all stations accept an unreasonable amount of bribes? If so, you'll like Outsourced.
Our favorite Todd-basher Rajiv finally gained managerial duties, due to Todd's case of food poisoning. The workplace is for neat desks and wearing ties! Gupta, Madhuri, Asha can all take a step back now that Rajiv is in charge!
Manmeet and Gupta are a regular Troy and Abed! Okay, not necessarily, but last night's episode did contain a silly laser tag in the office subplot (Community used paintball in a classic season one episode).
On last night's episode we caught a glimpse into a key part of Indian culture — the use of negotiation! Everything is price negotiable, as we first see Rajiv work a deal on a sari. Learn from this!
The opening to this week's Outsourced featured Charlie launching water balloons into the crowded street market. The impending fail was very similar to another, more painful launch of watermelons from The Amazing Race a couple months back.
During his Halloween party, Todd made time to dispense a quick one-liner regarding his Indian guests wearing Indian (Native-American) costumes. Also inside, how do sexual bases compare when cricket only has two bases?
Todd shows his employees at Mid America Novelties a sexual harassment video, but (surprise: cultural discrepancy!) in India, even kissing in public is taboo. Awkward for a place that sells toy penis guns. Watch the faux-80's style video here.
Aside from Todd's attempt to help Rajiv marry, last night's episode followed our lovable Indian friends through a revenge plot. They need to get back at a rival gang of hot-shot salesmen who took their lunch seats.
Before Ben Rappaport charmed us on Outsourced, he starred in a surprisingly heartwarming commercial for Kay Jewelers. Although we normally find these commercials to be cringe-worthy, this one actually made us say "aww."
On the same night 30 Rock lambasted NBC for its lack of diversity, Thursday night's Indian bastion featured a double date that was curiously 75% white. Thankfully, Gupta hitched himself along so it was a more manageable 60%.
"It's a way of answering without answering," saying neither yes or no. This confuses the hell out of Westerners (that's us!). Luckily, Todd was educated on the subject (and so were we!) as he had to evaluate his employees.
This new work-centric culture shock comedy is the latest show NBC thought could handle a spot on their coveted Thursday night. Surprisingly, the virtually unknown cast and show were a delightful finale to a night full of familiar comedy.
Zachary Quinto, aka Spock, will play George Gershwin in a Steven Spielberg-directed biopic. Sundance ended, Jersey Shore is back for sure, and Indian-themed comedies are hot like a homemade chicken curry. Welcome to the Roundup: Care for a hot toddy?
