AceShowbiz - Writer-producer Michael Schur has won Emmys for his work on both "Saturday Night Live" and "The Office". However, an "SNL" parody short titled "The Japanese Office" left him feeling "a bit rankled."

During an episode of 'The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast,' Schur revealed that the sketch "didn't scratch the itch of reflecting ['The Office'] in the way that I was hoping the show would be reflected somehow."

The pre-recorded "SNL" sketch, introduced by Ricky Gervais, presents a fictional Japanese TV show as the inspiration for both the British and American versions of "The Office". The American version's characters, played by white cast members, are shown speaking Japanese and engaging in stereotypically Asian behaviors.

Schur expressed his confusion over the sketch's premise, stating that it "sort of didn't track to me somehow." He noted that it was "a very big deal" when "The Office" stars hosted "SNL", and he recalled Rainn Wilson's successful parody of the show in his 2007 monologue.

Akiva Schaffer, director of "The Japanese Office", has acknowledged concerns about the white cast but explained that he supported co-writer Marika Sawyer's vision. Sawyer ensured that all Japanese dialogue was authentic, and she also included a credit to Schur in the faux show's credits.

Despite his dissatisfaction with "The Japanese Office", Schur praised "SNL" for its "Lazy Sunday" parody, which featured "The Office" characters rapping "Lazy Scranton." Andy Samberg, who starred in the sketch, initially had reservations about the parody but later realized Schur's admiration for their work.

Since his time at "SNL" and "The Office", Schur has created or co-created several successful comedies, including "Parks and Recreation", "Brooklyn Nine-Nine", "The Good Place" and "A Man on the Inside". He has been nominated for over 20 Emmys, winning three times for his contributions to various projects, including "Hacks", on which he serves as an executive producer.