Roy (The IT Crowd)

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Celebrating Roy: The King of IT Shenanigans and Geek Culture

Roy is the sardonic IT technician whose love for laziness and disdain for social interactions merges with witty one-liners, delivering deadpan humor while navigating the absurdities of office life and his quirky coworkers.

Roy (The IT Crowd) Trivia

What is Roy's job title at Reynholm Industries in The IT Crowd? (Expert)
#1: IT Technician
#2: Systems Analyst
#3: Network Administrator
#4: Software Developer
What is Roy's favorite catchphrase in The IT Crowd? (Medium)
#1: "Have you tried turning it off and on again?"
#2: "It's not a bug, it's a feature."
#3: "I'm not a technophobe."
#4: "Don't worry, I'm on it."
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Roy (The IT Crowd) Fun Facts

Roy's character was inspired by the show's co-creator, Graham Linehan, who wanted to depict a relatable office worker in the IT field.
Roy's iconic catchphrase Have you tried turning it off and on again? became so popular that it has been widely referenced in other media and even became a real troubleshooting step in IT support.

Roy (The IT Crowd) Polls

What's your favorite Roy moment in The IT Crowd?
When he meets the woman from the IT conference
His "Have you tried turning it off and on again?" line
The time he got locked in the basement
The awkward date with the girl from the pizza place
Show Results
Which IT Crowd character do you relate to the most?
Roy Trenneman
Moss
Jen Barber
Richmond
Show Results

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