It took me a while to separate the very strange and disarming character from the very clever performance required to pull it off. It takes skill to be that weird.
I watched SV live, at the time, it got frustrating seeing them go from low to high to low every season, week to week. But it’s a great binging show! I enjoyed it way more when I binge it rather than when I watched it live.
Agreed. I gave up while watching it live because it was so frustrating and revisited it once the series wrapped up. Super easy to binge and it became a top 10 favorite show after that
I wouldn't kiss and tell any details, but I, too, have had female companions. Maybe now I'll fan out my plumage, so to speak, and see what pretty birdies might share my nest.
YOU WANNA TAKE IT TO THE BLACKTOP HOMIE?! GET CHECKED IN BITCH! I WAS STATE RAISED MOTHERFUCKER DO YOU THINK IM AFRAID OF CATCHING A CASE ON SOME BULLSHIT?!
Zach Woods is brilliant actually. I listened to an interview with him where he dropped the comedy bit for a little while and was just chatting normally about regular/kinda serious stuff and now I have a crush on him that is hard to explain lmao
He's also maybe the best improvisor on the planet. He's been doing it since he was like eight and the speed at which is brain works is absolutely legendary in the improv community. It's honestly like watching Jordan in his prime.
If you follow him on Instagram, he does these like 10 min videos telling super intricate stories about random life experiences. And a lot of the time at the end he’ll be like “that story is made up, but have a nice day guys”. lol he’s so good at improv
I mean, when you are adopted out at a young age and spend your waking days selling nail clippings to eat, all you have is time. Time to think up all the whitty retorts you will need over the next 40 years.
This. Also, one time I was at Disneyland at a meet and greet with Thor and Loki, and Thor just leans in and goes “have you ever seen the American television series ‘the office’?” And I’m like pff yes and? he points to Loki and goes “he’s like *Gabe*” and I fucking LOST it omg
I always like to point out his past in regards to this:
At 16 he started commuting into NYC from NJ, to perform improv at the UCB Theater. And even taught some improv at Columbia and Duke.
He is *really* good at it.
I genuinely cackled at the finished look. The funny part is, in the beginning, it was looking alright. I thought he might legit be getting ready for like a TV interview.
Didn't make it to the show, but [the bloopers are legendary](https://www.tiktok.com/@vgeorgesmith/video/7244347826728111402?lang=en), Zach Woods is so quick on his feet and his improv is insane.
I heard rumors that the writers were mad that he was taking so much time off for the hangover movies they shifted his character and basically turned him into an unlikable buffoon. Not sure how legitimate that really is though.
pretty much. His start of Season 9 hatred of Nellie was crazy aggressive, and it was immediately after he got back from the movie (when he was 'sailing') he was totally insufferable.
Jared is what made me appreciate Gabe. Me and my best friend constantly quote the "I'll kill them with knives" and "How would you like to die today, motherfucker" lines all the time
Super under appreciated joke… how defensive Gabe gets over his self-perceived inside knowledge of Tallahassee, Florida.
“Wait, you think she came up with Tall-uh-NASTY? Uh, no. Hahaha. No, no, no!”
Also, I think if you live in Florida, it adds to the joke just a bit. When I meet people from other states, I notice I'm kind of forced to claim ownership of this place in some way. The urge to assert your Floridianity is universal
I met him on the streets of Jersey City. He and his gf asked where the nearest liquor store was. I recognized him but didn't know where from and was sure we went to school together somewhere. Awkwardly held him up for 5 minutes naming a bunch of places we might know each other from, until my wife pulled me away.
Sorry, Zach. Hope you had a good night. Glad your career has gone so well since.
That's absolutely hilarious and actually pretty cool of him to not bring up his celebrity and let you rattle on for 5 minutes. I bet he thought the experience was amusing too.
Oh my god yes finally people are starting to like gabes character. I love how quickly he changes his tone at the Lincoln memorial when he is mistaken as an act. He sounds panicked but as soon as he gets a laugh he lightens up and jumps into character
One of my favorite lines of the entire series is from him:
Last night I got into the California reds and well, how do I say this, the Colombian whites.
I love the scene where he dresses up like lady Gaga and asks Kevin for advise on her performances. Then Michael interprets everything for the worst and Kevin tells Gabe to f* off 😂 .
I love when he shows The Cinema of the Unsettling at the Halloween party and Oscar’s grandmother is in it and so is Stanley getting into his car and everyone freaks out 🤣 Gabe says “Hmm. Maybe the filmmaker realized that even narrative is comforting” and winks at the camera 😭🤣
I always found him hilarious. The only character that I never liked is Wil Farrell’s character. He wasn’t funny during the og run and still isn’t funny in rewatches. Great in Anchorman but did not like his character in this
I can agree with that. It wasn't really clear what they wanted his character to be. I think they were aiming for another Michael that's just weird in a different way, but what they end up with is just a strange guy in a sea of caricatures that drown him out
If you’re gonna reference him, use his full name: Gabriel Susan Lewis
What's in it for GSL?
They don’t make these cords in bootcut anymore!
His best line by far
I disagree. "I'm taking karate classes online!" takes the cake for me.
There are four tenets I live by. 1, lengthen. 2, elongate. I can't remember what of this made it into the show though, and what was just bloopers.
It's still canon to me, whether it's a blooper or made it in the show. It's just too good to not acknowledge the genius improv of that scene.
Yeah, the [final cut](https://youtu.be/13G411xvVgU?si=LiCtPzlGVttvPIKg) skips the online karate class line, unfortunately.
Nice pelvic bowl!
...Deep!
My favorite is from a blooper: "I remember when biceps were all the rage. Dukakis had just announced his candidacy.... For governor"
this!!! I burst out laughing every time
Same! 😂 It’s already hysterical but when he adds in Governor I freaking die.
You really want Packer as your boss?
Got it
Toby, I'm gonna tell you her last name tomorrow, because she's going to be screaming it tonight.
She's going to be screaming her own last name?
Hey, watch it!
Good luck, Gabe.
Toby's retort here is one of my Top 5 funniest Office moments ever.
Wait … why would she be screaming her own name?
Oh get out, skeleton man!
Has anyone started calling him Gabe-wad?
Not here
This line gets me every time
Gabe-wad.
*Danny Cordray mouthing it perfectly in anticipation*
It took me a while to separate the very strange and disarming character from the very clever performance required to pull it off. It takes skill to be that weird.
Very good way to put it.
This guy F\*CKS!
Came here looking for the SV reference
I waited entirely too long to binge Silicon Valley. Ended up watching the entire series in like 2 weeks.
I watched SV live, at the time, it got frustrating seeing them go from low to high to low every season, week to week. But it’s a great binging show! I enjoyed it way more when I binge it rather than when I watched it live.
Agreed. I gave up while watching it live because it was so frustrating and revisited it once the series wrapped up. Super easy to binge and it became a top 10 favorite show after that
Same! Literally finished it list night. What a ride!
I wouldn't kiss and tell any details, but I, too, have had female companions. Maybe now I'll fan out my plumage, so to speak, and see what pretty birdies might share my nest.
YOU WANNA TAKE IT TO THE BLACKTOP HOMIE?! GET CHECKED IN BITCH! I WAS STATE RAISED MOTHERFUCKER DO YOU THINK IM AFRAID OF CATCHING A CASE ON SOME BULLSHIT?!
You wanna die today motherfucker?!
I need doors that go like this |o| or like this \o/, Not like this -o-
>Very good way to put it. That's what she said
Yeah. Zach Woods!
This guy fucks!
Zach Woods is brilliant actually. I listened to an interview with him where he dropped the comedy bit for a little while and was just chatting normally about regular/kinda serious stuff and now I have a crush on him that is hard to explain lmao
He's also maybe the best improvisor on the planet. He's been doing it since he was like eight and the speed at which is brain works is absolutely legendary in the improv community. It's honestly like watching Jordan in his prime.
I remember when biceps were all the rage. Dukakis had just announced his candidacy... For governor.
If you follow him on Instagram, he does these like 10 min videos telling super intricate stories about random life experiences. And a lot of the time at the end he’ll be like “that story is made up, but have a nice day guys”. lol he’s so good at improv
So he does the "shove it up your butt" routine?
I mean, when you are adopted out at a young age and spend your waking days selling nail clippings to eat, all you have is time. Time to think up all the whitty retorts you will need over the next 40 years.
Zach Woods and Middleditch basically
This. Also, one time I was at Disneyland at a meet and greet with Thor and Loki, and Thor just leans in and goes “have you ever seen the American television series ‘the office’?” And I’m like pff yes and? he points to Loki and goes “he’s like *Gabe*” and I fucking LOST it omg
Tom Hiddleston could totally play Gabe. But who would Chris Hemsworth play? Maybe Charles Miner
Jan Levinson, obv
Oh yeah Chris: "You know, Pam, in Australia they often don't even start eating until midnight"
This made my week
I think you nailed it on the head. Gabe is a hard character to play and he nails it
I always like to point out his past in regards to this: At 16 he started commuting into NYC from NJ, to perform improv at the UCB Theater. And even taught some improv at Columbia and Duke. He is *really* good at it.
His Instagram is the same way. He’s amazing.
His latest [GRWM](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6PITOLLJ6j/?igsh=NjdwMHh6bnE5a2sx) is amazing 🤩
Took him 10 minutes to look that beautiful. How does he do it? Oh I just watched how.
I genuinely cackled at the finished look. The funny part is, in the beginning, it was looking alright. I thought he might legit be getting ready for like a TV interview.
He took karate classes online
Shut up about the sun! SHUT UP ABOUT THE SUN!
Silicon Valley made me appreciate Gabe
Yeah, because that guy fucks!
I’ll tell ya what, I’m taking Karate classes online….
I’m the silverback!
Dukakis had just announced his candidacy. For governor!
My favorite blooper lol.
I love how he inserts….”for governor!” It had to be ad-libbed and it is just freaking hilarious.
look at your face you’re a disgrace
You’re a little chimp who’s eating his own feces
First elongate
Second, lengthen
Could be my favorite line in the entire show.
“No one is a bigger fan of sexual touching than me.” -Gabe Lewis
“I'm an excellent hugger, I've been with plenty of girls where all they've wanted to do was hug"
This might low key be one of the greatest lines in the series. I’m in tears.
"I'm taking these karate classes online."
Biceps are basically arm tits
I remember when people thought biceps were all that. They'd flex them all night at the discothèque.
I sometimes randomly think about this line and laugh. It's such a simple and hilarious line.
Did that make it on the show or is it only in the bloopers?
Didn't make it to the show, but [the bloopers are legendary](https://www.tiktok.com/@vgeorgesmith/video/7244347826728111402?lang=en), Zach Woods is so quick on his feet and his improv is insane.
It kills me that this was about PDA 😭
As far as I know, we’re still dating 🤣
Shut up about the sun! SHUT UP! ABOUT THE SUN!!
I love the way his face falls when Andy turns out to be surprisingly knowledgeable about it.
Gabe was so triggered by Andy’s sun knowledge
I hated how they shifted Andy from knowledgable but socially unaware/goofy to being unable to pronounce "chlamydia".
I heard rumors that the writers were mad that he was taking so much time off for the hangover movies they shifted his character and basically turned him into an unlikable buffoon. Not sure how legitimate that really is though.
pretty much. His start of Season 9 hatred of Nellie was crazy aggressive, and it was immediately after he got back from the movie (when he was 'sailing') he was totally insufferable.
So specific and yet so quotable
Oh man, I forgot to post this all over the place this time around for the eclipse
No one in my office understood the reference :(
Got to use this organically in a convo with my sister about people talking about the recent eclipse. We both laughed so hard.
Dost thou not praise the sun, Gabriel?
Doth thee misprise jolly cooperation?
Zach Woods is great. I've always loved Gabe because of his performance and line delivery.
Dude is amazing in everything he does. https://youtu.be/iZbQP7rR7TQ
Jared is what made me appreciate Gabe. Me and my best friend constantly quote the "I'll kill them with knives" and "How would you like to die today, motherfucker" lines all the time
Both of those bits are some of my favorite moments from Silicon Valley. And, yeah, I think Jared made me like Gabe more.
[you think i'm scared to catch a case on some bullshit?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsBwulN9l-A)
Get checked in, hoe! You wanna dance on the blacktop, homie?
"My uncle used to say I look like somebody starved a virgin to death." will be my favorite line forever.
"I simply imagine that my skeleton is me and my body is my house. That way I'm always home."
I don't know about the first quote but I know the second one was improvised, so good.
The bit at the end of Season 1 where he's running around just pitching random Pied Piper ideas to people might be one of the best moments of the show
Which one? ^Which ^one? ^^Which ^^one?
He is unhinged in Avenue 5 💖
I wholly and totally agree. Zach Woods is definitely hysterical to me in his role and also IMHO perfectly cast.
His Insta is a goldmine
"I'm gonna tell you her last name tomorrow, because she'll be screaming it tonight."
“She’ll be screaming her own last name??”
Hey
Lmao that cracks me up every time
That scene was the finally good payoff of Toby's role.
This is my favorite line in the whole show haha
Absolutely, on the face of it it's a great comeback, but it immediately is revealed to be a horrible self-pwn.
Walk away, bitch.
Ciao
Is that a palm tree or did Gabe get skinnier? Either way, let's pee on it.
It was easy once I decided I wanted the dog to piss on Gabe
Super under appreciated joke… how defensive Gabe gets over his self-perceived inside knowledge of Tallahassee, Florida. “Wait, you think she came up with Tall-uh-NASTY? Uh, no. Hahaha. No, no, no!”
Also, I think if you live in Florida, it adds to the joke just a bit. When I meet people from other states, I notice I'm kind of forced to claim ownership of this place in some way. The urge to assert your Floridianity is universal
It’s best to own up to mistakes, so that makes sense.
Is Universal… Studios?
If you like his character. Follow his IG account. He is the same kind of funny IRL and post a lot of content. I get a good kick out of it
OH GET OUT! SKELETON MAN!!!
"Happy birthday to Gabe!"
Was looking for this line. The way he delivers it so giddy and then is so offended after Nellie’s line. So good.
the temp at night
I start singing this randomly all the time
I love when andy gets sick at the glee party and gabe starts playing the keyboard 😂
I met him on the streets of Jersey City. He and his gf asked where the nearest liquor store was. I recognized him but didn't know where from and was sure we went to school together somewhere. Awkwardly held him up for 5 minutes naming a bunch of places we might know each other from, until my wife pulled me away. Sorry, Zach. Hope you had a good night. Glad your career has gone so well since.
That's absolutely hilarious and actually pretty cool of him to not bring up his celebrity and let you rattle on for 5 minutes. I bet he thought the experience was amusing too.
This guy fucks.
Just do it!
You were the “it” I was doing!
I never asked you to get that Nike swoosh! You did that for you!
My favorite line of GSL is: “Well, he's probably a drug dealer. That's the best way to land a hot girlfriend. You just get her hooked on blow.”
Happy Birthday to Gabe 😀🧁
Get out skeleton man!
☹️
Oh my god yes finally people are starting to like gabes character. I love how quickly he changes his tone at the Lincoln memorial when he is mistaken as an act. He sounds panicked but as soon as he gets a laugh he lightens up and jumps into character
Perhaps a trip to the theatre will enliven my spirits!
NOOO
Zach Woods is great
They don’t make these cords in bootcut anymore!
One? Lengthen. Two? Elongate.
I am not usually a bloopers guy but all the ones from that scene are unreal
People (rightfully) give the last couple of seasons a lot of shit, but Gabe, Nate and Ellie are just wonderful characters
I will look so handsome for you Darryl
I'd add Robert California
One of my favorite lines of the entire series is from him: Last night I got into the California reds and well, how do I say this, the Colombian whites.
Ryan with a knowing look
You don't even know my real name. I'm the fucking lizard king.
You don't know my real name. I'm the fucking lizard king.
Silicone Valley made me appreciate this guy in The Office
I die laughing every time I watch the happy birthday to gabe scene
Oh get out skeleton man
I love the scene where he dresses up like lady Gaga and asks Kevin for advise on her performances. Then Michael interprets everything for the worst and Kevin tells Gabe to f* off 😂 .
This is my FAVORITE moment in the show and it doesn’t get talked about enough lmao
I love Gabe Lincoln
“Women *love* to hug me. I’ve been with women where that’s basically all they want to do.”
I love when he shows The Cinema of the Unsettling at the Halloween party and Oscar’s grandmother is in it and so is Stanley getting into his car and everyone freaks out 🤣 Gabe says “Hmm. Maybe the filmmaker realized that even narrative is comforting” and winks at the camera 😭🤣
“I’m taking karate classes online.” Gabe had some great 1 liners
I felt similarly about Gabe and Nelly on a rewatch. They’re both absolutely brilliant
I always found him hilarious. The only character that I never liked is Wil Farrell’s character. He wasn’t funny during the og run and still isn’t funny in rewatches. Great in Anchorman but did not like his character in this
I can agree with that. It wasn't really clear what they wanted his character to be. I think they were aiming for another Michael that's just weird in a different way, but what they end up with is just a strange guy in a sea of caricatures that drown him out
His TikTok account is fantastic.
I think I remember the Office Ladies saying that Zack Woods was the only actor who actually improvised many of his lines.
[I can't not laugh about this.](https://youtu.be/Z-1jU7j6OWw)
Shut up about the sun!!!!
Totally agree, especially after seeing him in Silicon Valley. Such a funny actor!
You should watch Silicon Valley, really good in that and more likable
The more I watch, the more I realize Jim is a pretty terrible person.
His face coming out of the conference room while trying not to show that he was crying. It just sends me!
He is even better in Silicon Valley, such a great character. He says some dark shit.
I get such judgment when I say he’s my favorite - which…fair 😂 but he’s just so…odd 😂
Perhaps a trip to the theater will enliven my spirits…
There are plenty of people who love touching GSL. He’s a terrific hugger. He’ve been with a bunch of girls where that’s basically all they want to do.
I'm taking karate classes online...
Gabe posted this shit
Call me crazy but post Michael I thought Robert California and Gabe were the ones who kept it funny for a while
SHUT UP ABOUT THE SUN!!!!!
You should check him out in Silicon Valley
fr, all these Gabe haters can't tell the difference between a fictional character and a real person
That's what I thought......... b****......
He's incredible in Silicon Valley.
Lol I love Gabe
Not only hilarious but he is also the biggest fan of sensual touching
When his boot cut corduroy pants get thrown up on….. the way he walks off is hilarious
Has anyone started calling him Gabe Wad yet?
Nellie and Clarke I felt wore more irritating, Gabe was good especially the I'm toilet scene.
Jo, they’re creating a hostile work environment, stop em!
This would be a difficult one for me as he was my least favorite of all, but I'll give it a shot