This is one of the most-used and very effective 'tricks' in Ricky Gervais' shows (like The Office and Extra's). I truly believe that the camera staying 'on' aft

This is one of the most-used and very effective 'tricks' in Ricky Gervais' shows (like The Office and Extra's). I truly believe that the camera staying 'on' after a moment of embarrassment is the single thing that elevates them to the level of excruciating (to some of us). I've been meaning to cut together some scenes where these 'gaps' are left out to see if the character's behavior would still be as excruciating.