Who else is ready for the Office one-hour season premiere tonight?

Me. Definitely.

Finding a watch party for tonight's premiere...I've been watching numerous reruns the past few weeks to prepare myself for tonight. :D

Did Jim ever take that trip to Australia a couple of seasons ago or was that subplot dropped?

I am super excited! So excited! I have about 4 hours once I get home to set up my new Onkyo 606 and new speaker wires before the Office. I better hurry!

And you know what? They never did say if he went on that trip. I figured he backed out b/c he went to work in Stanford.

Wow, why do I know that??

I am super excited! So excited! I have about 4 hours once I get home to set up my new Onkyo 606 and new speaker wires before the Office. I better hurry!
I like that Onkyo provides little sticky labels to attach to the wires so you'll know where each one is going. Don't skip that step. It'll save you time someday.

And you know what? They never did say if he went on that trip. I figured he backed out b/c he went to work in Stanford.
And that means that both Ryan and Duh-wight were right about Jim just yacking about going on a trip. Wait, didn't he say those tickets were non-refundable?

Hopefully I get those labels. I haven't had chance to look at it closely. I bought it refurb off amazon.com and they didn't even use styrofoam or packing peanuts... I hope all is there.

Like Jim cares about money. He is making big bank as ARM (Assistant Regional Manager)!

Who else is ready for the Office one-hour season premiere tonight?

Yesh!

Yesh!

Yeppers!

it was a good episode, but the other season premieres were better.

Holly is a michael that's 'self-aware' of her inappropriateness. But...also kind of hot...

What was up with Meredith's face though at the beginning of the episode? Looks like it was all blistered and stuff.

I seem to vaguely remember something happening to her last season, but I forget what.

Now this is a show that has some world class writers with a sense of how to tell a story while being funny. It would have been totally cliche to leave Jim and Pam hanging out to dry after the almost engagement last season and get Pam all cozy with her new friend in NY but they went for the unconventional approach and put them right together in the season premiere. That, along with Holly the HR gal were the highlights of the show tonight.

Great way to kick off the season.

yeah what happened to merediths face... holy cow...


i thought it was great..... to top it off was toby watching the spanish version of entourage... LMAOOO

LOL @ Dwight having the goatee after the other 2 shaved it off already!! So glad this show is back on

Yep, another excellent Office premiere episode.

The end scene with Toby was terrific.

Great to have The Office back. Love Jim's proposal at a gas station during a driving rain storm after trying to go all out the first time until Andy stole the whole thing. No One saw this coming and in the first episode to boot, these writers are the best! I see a lot of different angles developing during this season, it should be fun to watch.

The best part of the whole episodes last night is when Holly finds out that Kevin is not really mentally retarded.

Totally Michael: Buy and rip the tickets for the concert after many "suggestions" from Holly to go with her to the concert...

You know, at the end, where they were losing to the other branch, I thought Michael was going to say: "OK everyone, take your clothes off, we should lose a few pounds without them"

I loved the episode...especially the rapping Michael and Holly did. haha

yeah what happened to merediths face... holy cow...
Probably a scene that got deleted. Maybe it'll be on NBC.com.

Very clever how they got Ryan working back at the office. Normally you can't hire employees that were fired because they committed crimes at work (that is against company policy, my friend) but you could hire them through a temp agency if the higher ups didn't find out.

Hmmm, Holly should have called foul on this to corporate now that I think about it. In the real world they'd both be putting their butts at risk by having the convict working there.

Was Ryan "temping"?, I can't remember well, was he fired? Who took his place?

If he was fired, Why was he visiting like he was the boss then saying something like "this is my favorite branch"? I missed the first 5 minutes...

Was Ryan "temping"?, I can't remember well, was he fired? Who took his place?

If he was fired, Why was he visiting like he was the boss then saying something like "this is my favorite branch"? I missed the first 5 minutes...

Ryan was fired last season.

If he was fired, Why was he visiting like he was the boss then saying something like "this is my favorite branch"? I missed the first 5 minutes...

Because he is a giant jackass...

Really enjoyed the first episode. Much better than most of the garbage in last season of the Office. I hope they keep up the quality.

I loved the episode...especially the rapping Michael and Holly did. haha

Wik-a Wik-a what! :D

Ryan was fired and arrested last season for recording sales through DMI twice (season finale).

After getting out of jail he went back to the temp agency and e-mailed Michael. Michael, being Michael, told the temp agency he wanted Ryan.

I wonder what will happen if corporate hears about Ryan working in Scranton again.

Ryan was fired last season.

We presume he was fired since getting hauled out of your office in handcuffs usually gets you fired.

Unless you're on the board of directors. In that case you can just shred all the documents, deny all wrong doing, plea bargain to a traffic violation, and pay a fine. You'll be back at work right after your Caribbean vacation.

If Dunder-Mifflin were a real company, you could be pretty sure that Ryan was the fall guy for the whole web site scandal.

Unless you're on the board of directors. In that case you can just shred all the documents, deny all wrong doing, plea bargain to a traffic violation, and pay a fine. You'll be back at work right after your Caribbean vacation.


:D Post of the day! That is soooo true.

Probably a scene that got deleted. Maybe it'll be on NBC.com.

Very clever how they got Ryan working back at the office. Normally you can't hire employees that were fired because they committed crimes at work (that is against company policy, my friend) but you could hire them through a temp agency if the higher ups didn't find out.

Hmmm, Holly should have called foul on this to corporate now that I think about it. In the real world they'd both be putting their butts at risk by having the convict working there.

I don't really think it was "Michael being clever" that was the point. It was funny that Michael WANTED him to work there after him being fired from THAT company for Fraud (because he wants to be Ryan).

Hmmm, Holly should have called foul on this to corporate now that I think about it. In the real world they'd both be putting their butts at risk by having the convict working there.


That is only one of 20 things Holly should have put a stop to or reported in this one episode. She is not exactly the best HR person ever. ;)

I am glad that they resolved the whole thing with Jim and Pam. I think that if they did not do it realtively early, there would have been a major veiwer revolt. Evidently lots of people got super POed about the way they faked us out last year (me included) because they were in the process of pulling off the near impossible in getting 2 main characters together without totally screwing up the show or adding manufactured drama to the situation.

There were even articles mentioning how the producers and writers were not going to do that, yet they seemed like they were going to with the finale and then the whole buddy buddy thing with Pam and that guy. (It took me a while before I realized he was from Mad Men.)

I don't really think it was "Michael being clever" that was the point.
Uh, when I say "they" I don't mean multiple Michael Scotts. I mean the writers of the show. B. J. Novak was still on the show and they (again, I'm talking about the writers) had to figure out a way to get Ryan back with Dunder-Mifflin.

Perhaps they could have had him work for Jan's candle company by abducting children. :eek:

ASCII Dwight rawks!!!

That was a great episode. The hourlong ones are the best. The thing with Michael and Ryan with the goatee was hilarious. What was up with Meredith's face in the first part of the episode?

What was up with Meredith's face though at the beginning of the episode? Looks like it was all blistered and stuff.

I seem to vaguely remember something happening to her last season, but I forget what.

Remember they came back from a long summer vacation, so your left to assume that she was sun bathing...

great episode, Dwight kicking the cake and some of it landing on michael..:D

That is only one of 20 things Holly should have put a stop to or reported in this one episode. She is not exactly the best HR person ever. ;)

She'd also have to report herself for calling an employee "mentally challenged" in front of his co-workers. You'd think she would have seen his file after working there a few weeks.

I don't know how long they're going to keep the Holly character since Amy Ryan is a "Special Guest Star" instead of a regular. Has she ever done any comedy before?

That was a great episode. The hourlong ones are the best. The thing with Michael and Ryan with the goatee was hilarious. What was up with Meredith's face in the first part of the episode?

it was mentioned briefly in a deleted scene, it was a sunburn. two deleted scenes are at nbc.com

and I love the ASCII art too. printed out several and taped them to my friend's dorm doors and my desk, haha. all over our hall you can see Dwight

...Evidently lots of people got super POed about the way they faked us out last year (me included)....

Are you serious???!! People actually get that upset from what they see on a TV sitcom? I guess tv IS life for some people. Geezz....

Are you serious???!! People actually get that upset from what they see on a TV sitcom? I guess tv IS life for some people. Geezz....
To some people, a television show is like a close friend who should always keep their promises. Don't even try to discuss a show in terms of writing, acting, production and so on with them. Their eyes glaze over.

The best part of the whole episodes last night is when Holly finds out that Kevin is not really mentally retarded.


I was a little disappointed that they didn't stretch this little joke out for a few more episodes. It couldn't last forever, but I thought they ended it a bit soon.

Excellent episode. Did any of the cake icing land on Angela? :eek:

I was a little disappointed that they didn't stretch this little joke out for a few more episodes.
I'm disappointed that the writers didn't have Holly find this out while talking to Jim and somehow have Jim hatch an elaborate plan to have his nasty trick backfire on Duh-wight. To keep the trick going, Dwight has to pretend that Kevin is "mentally challenged" in front of Holly and his coworkers. I thought there was some potential comedy there.

It was an OK episode for me.

I wish they would have kept the Kevin bit going longer. I would have prefered to see it end with him making some awkward sexual advance at her.

I'm glad to see they gave Kelli a bigger part (she hasn't had much of a role in a while).

I expected more from Creed.

I still think its funny Dwight has a pager. I wasn't too impressed with the whole Andy/Angela subplot. The office hookups are too far out of character for her. The only funny part about this subplot is her being blackmailed out of the party planning committee Presidency.

Having Ryan back as a temp was a pretty stupid subplot. The goatee part was funny. I just think they should have found a better way to bring his character back around.

The fresh fruit in the vending machine was funny.

The Ronnie character was awkward. Micheal would have hired a young attractive receptionist.

Micheal would have hired a young attractive receptionist.

Why? He hired Pam, didn't he?

Why? He hired Pam, didn't he?

I meant "attractive", as defined by normal heterosexual male standards.

burn.

Are you serious???!! People actually get that upset from what they see on a TV sitcom? I guess tv IS life for some people. Geezz....


Like they said, lots of people get caught up in it. Plus, given teh fact that the producres and writers made no secret in various places last year (web, Entertainment Weekly, etc) that they would not play with the veiwers and get them together, some people do not like feeling lied to.

Personally, I was really only upset in the fact that I thought the writers were doing an excellent job pulling off the whole Pam and Jim thing without resorting to tired plot tactics of shows in the past and without ruining it a la Moonlighting and who knows how many other shows.

The whole psych-out proposal and them splitting due to the art schoole seemed a little out of left field, then you have Pam chatting up the new guy. It looked like things could have taken a turn. Instead, I have to give the writers props for having that whole scenario work out nicely and actually add to the overall show.

This weeks episode will be pre-empted by the Vice-presidential debate! What is the world coming to!

I wonder how tempted NBC is to not show the debate and run the office instead? Remember the debate does not have any commercials and it is run on every other network! Don’t the networks loose millions when their Thursday night prime time shows are pre-empted?

This weeks episode will be pre-empted by the Vice-presidential debate! What is the world coming to!

I wonder how tempted NBC is to not show the debate and run the office instead? Remember the debate does not have any commercials and it is run on every other network! Don’t the networks loose millions when their Thursday night prime time shows are pre-empted?

Not very tempted at all, I would assume. Production costs on the debate are not too ridiculous and the prestige of NBC News would rightly come under fire for skipping it. Especially with the anticipation of this debate. Meanwhile, they get to hold over an episode of The Office and run one less night of repeats.

The lost revenue will be minimal. Maintaining your network as the one of choice for such coverage is crucial towards building toward a night - like election night - when revenue will be huge.

This weeks episode will be pre-empted by the Vice-presidential debate! What is the world coming to!
On the other hand, this could be the most entertaining VP debate since the ones with Dan Quayle.

This episode wasn't too bad. The funniest part was probably Dwight peeing in the 2 qt bottle and Jim trying to get him to comment. I thought Holly being strict on ethics was a little out of character from what we have seen so far from her.

I thought it was funny Creed didn't know Jim's name and called him the tall guy.

I loved the whole corporate "ethics" scam which Oscar called B.S. on because it was straight out of my experiences. It wasn't about ethical behavior it all. It was only a way for corporate to dictate arbitrary rules under the guise of "ethics".

We had one of these phony ethical seminars with a corporate representative a few years ago. The ethical question I asked was "If I discover one of our biggest clients is using pirated software, should I a) report it to my boss, b) call up 1-800-RULEGIT and bust their asses, or c) pretend I didn't know that pirated software is illegal?"

The ethics guru's response: "Uh, I'm not sure what our policy is about that. Um, let me call someone and get back to you on that." See, it was not a matter of what behavior is ethical, only what behavior benefits (or least harms) the corporation. The "resolution" of the Meredith scandal was right on the money (almost literally!).

I'm still waiting for Mr. Ethics to get back to me!

I was dying when Angela called INS on Oscar... LMAOOOO

This episode wasn't too bad. The funniest part was probably Dwight peeing in the 2 qt bottle and Jim trying to get him to comment. I thought Holly being strict on ethics was a little out of character from what we have seen so far from her.

I thought it was funny Creed didn't know Jim's name and called him the tall guy.

The only 'sticking' point she had was meredith's admission of wrong-doing...the rest even she said she'd probably do or has done and wasn't worth bothering about...

I love the look on Jim's face when he gets tackled by Michael, haha.

Final scene was a hoot: The staff seated together munching on steaks presumably bought with coupons from what's-her-name's monthly activities. Nice corporate family ethics. :) -- John

I thought Jim trying to trick Dwight into unethical personal conversion was brilliant. He said everything that would get a hardcore BSG fan foaming at the mouth. "Not very good", "Wookies", "Shot for shot remake" of the original.

I thought corporate HR was going to Fire Meredith on the spot, big surprise, but hey, it's The Office.. LOL

Dwight's 19 minute "personal timeout" was handled very good, his face and Angela's LMAO.. (make me wonder why Jim doesn't suspect this by now)

Not much Andy this time around..

Another great episode...this one was way better than the premier, and half hour less!

Dwight's 19 minute "personal timeout" was handled very good, his face and Angela's LMAO.. (make me wonder why Jim doesn't suspect this by now)
Why would he want to picture them having sex at work? He nearly went blind seeing them together the last time. It's better not to think about such things.

"Hey Andy did you see last night's Battlestar Galatica"



I was LOLing so hard...that was a great scene...

Best lines from the episode:

Jim: You've never stolen any company time?
Dwight: NEVER!
Michael: You are a thief of joy.

Jim: Battlestar Galactica is about this guy named Dumbledore Calrissian.

Michael: How do you tell someone that you care about deeply that "I told you so"?

Best lines from the episode:

Jim: You've never stolen any company time?
Dwight: NEVER!
Michael: You are a thief of joy.

Jim: Battlestar Galactica is about this guy named Dumbledore Calrissian.

Jim: How do you tell someone that you care about deeply that "I told you so"?

I'm pretty sure that was Michael talking about Holly ;)

I'm pretty sure that was Michael talking about Holly ;)
Edited for correctness ;)

I thought it was another solid episode. The Battle Star Galactica stuff had me dying. Being in a major corporation that also forces us to sit through the ethics garbage helped make the episode all the more funny. Really enjoying Ryan being back in the office.

Great epispde. Good to see that the old magic is back.

-R

Anyone else consistently get audio lag on NBC? Or is it local (KARE11 in Minneapolis)? OTA or E*, different TV, doesn't matter.

I just knew when Dwight heard the line about the "$1200" stroller he'd have to test it for himself.:D

"Must be like the tide at Omaha Beach"

"Must be like the tide at Omaha Beach" --best quote in awhile :D

I thought it was funny when he said the office was going to be the baby's family, and that she would get to know everyone there... except for Creed.

i was so happy for michael at the end

Great episode...they absolutely nailed the Jan character again. There's a lot of nuance there that they exploited perfectly.

When Michael said they they gave Phyllis her Golden Shower, and now he wants his Golden Shower!

WOW!

Yep, another hilarious line...

I loved the "baby daddy" conversation he had with Darryl too. :D

Also, I noticed how Jan left her gift stroller behind too. She is a terrifically unlikeable character.

Anyone else consistently get audio lag on NBC? Or is it local (KARE11 in Minneapolis)? OTA or E*, different TV, doesn't matter.I didn't notice any audio lag on Comcast in Plymouth tonight. I did notice it in the first episode of the season, though.

Anyone else consistently get audio lag on NBC? Or is it local (KARE11 in Minneapolis)? OTA or E*, different TV, doesn't matter.

No audio lag on KSHB in Kansas City via TimeWarner. Just another great episode!

"Must be like the tide at Omaha Beach"

Good thing I had a DVR. I had to stop it for two minutes after that line.

Every once and a while they have an episode that makes ME uncomfortable as a viewer. Last night's was another one of those. I was happy to see Holly and Michael (maybe) begin something at the end.

The very last clip with Pam and Jim talking on each others' voicemails was a little odd. My wife and I thought one of them was about to get hit by a car or something, but then it just ended.

The very last clip with Pam and Jim talking on each others' voicemails was a little odd. My wife and I thought one of them was about to get hit by a car or something, but then it just ended.
Hit by a car? Does your wife hate these characters or something?

The point was that they felt they were "out of sync" during the whole day but the synchronicity of their messages at the end of the day showed that as a couple they are still perfectly in sync, meaning they're still the perfect couple.

Great episode. Once again it's the nuances...

I bet ten bucks "Ass-turd" (LOL!) is really Michael's baby and Jan lied to him about it being a donor.

I wish they shown how the $1,200 stroller at the end, I guess it passed Dwight's tests...

Ewww Michael eating a watermelon that was just in Dwight's crutch and with underwear? man that's sick!

I still chuckle at the image of Dwight throwing the $1200 stroller up into strands of razor wire. :D

I bet ten bucks "Ass-turd" (LOL!) is really Michael's baby and Jan lied to him about it being a donor.
+1. The way they revealed it at the end of last season was a little too suspicious, it has to be his.

My only problem with that is that he mentioned last night that when he held Astrid, he did not feel anything for the baby. But when he held Holly, he said he felt something. I wouldn't want to cheapen that by Astrid being Michael's baby.

Anyone who knows how TV works knows it has to be Michael's baby. ;)

My only problem with that is that he mentioned last night that when he held Astrid, he did not feel anything for the baby. But when he held Holly, he said he felt something. I wouldn't want to cheapen that by Astrid being Michael's baby.

I think that would actually be a reason to make it Michael's baby...just another clueless aspect of his character.

I hope this means we don't see Jan anymore. I think the show took a good character in Jan and completely trashed her. This felt like a goodbye and I hope it sticks.

I hope this means we don't see Jan anymore. I think the show took a good character in Jan and completely trashed her. This felt like a goodbye and I hope it sticks.

I dunno about a goodbye, but I agree they've trashed her ever since last season's premiere (the dinner party). Prior to that, she was shown to at least have *some* good qualities.

It's still funny though...I'm chuckling now thinking of her singing "son of a preacher man" as a lullaby. :D

+1. The way they revealed it at the end of last season was a little too suspicious, it has to be his.
But that would make Jan a very unlikeable... oh wait, after that episode I can believe it now. During the dinner party, they did argue over Jan's on and off decision to have a baby with Michael (a reverse-reverse vasectomy?) which implied that at some point in their relationship fertilization was physically possible.

What next can Jan do to make us dislike her even more? How about suing for child support after her candle business goes under?

Both Pam and Jan looked extra hot for some reason.

Jan looks really hot... wow.... but i laughed so hard when she was still singing at the baby shower

Definitely the best episode so far this season. I truly laughed so hard throughout the entire thing.
The pre-credit intro was hilarious...I still can't get the image out of my mind of Michael taking a bite out of that watermelon as Dwight was pulling his pants up behind him. So funny.

What happened to Jan's huge jugs? Seems like they shrunk.

Mehhhh, this episode was merely good TV. Not great TV. My wife and I are both sick of the long distance relationship between Pam and Jim. These gimmicks never work, let's leave them to lesser shows. But a mediocre The Office is still better than 99 percent of the other crap. Dwight was great.

Mehhhh, this episode was merely good TV. Not great TV. My wife and I are both sick of the long distance relationship between Pam and Jim. These gimmicks never work, let's leave them to lesser shows. But a mediocre The Office is still better than 99 percent of the other crap. Dwight was great.

Still continuing with the devils advocate role are we? :rolleyes:

Anyways this episode was the best so far, incredibly funny from beginning to end. There is nothing else like it out there.

Still continuing with the devils advocate role are we? :rolleyes:

Anyways this episode was the best so far, incredibly funny from beginning to end. There is nothing else like it out there.


Continuing to be honest about a show I want the best for since its one of the rare quality shows on TV. Apparently in your mind we must all agree with you. Not going to happen. Thursdays episode simply wasn't that great given how wonderful the show has been in the past. To me! See, that's called an opinion.

Continuing to be honest about a show I want the best for since its one of the rare quality shows on TV. Apparently in your mind we must all agree with you. Not going to happen. Thursdays episode simply wasn't that great given how wonderful the show has been in the past. To me! See, that's called an opinion.

No, I'm just agreeing with everyone else. Your track record speaks for itself in this thread, sure your entitled to your opinion but it usually runs contrary to everyone else which makes it easy to dismiss I'm sorry to say. My only answer to that was my statement above about being the Devils advocate, if not that then the only conclusion would be you really don't like the show as much as your admitting.

My wife and I are both sick of the long distance relationship between Pam and Jim. These gimmicks never work, let's leave them to lesser shows.
OK, since you're writing the show, what different gimmick would you use in the Pam and Jim relationship to keep it fresh and interesting?

OK, since you're writing the show, what different gimmick would you use in the Pam and Jim relationship to keep it fresh and interesting?

VD?

VD is always funny.

I finally watched it last night, and I thought it was great. Michael had a great "Jim" moment at the end that was unexpected for me. Dwight and the stroller were something too.

My money says the baby isn't Michael's. On a typical TV show, it would be his, but not here.

-R

OK, since you're writing the show, what different gimmick would you use in the Pam and Jim relationship to keep it fresh and interesting?


Ohhhhh right, this isn't a forum to discuss our OPINIONS of the shows we just watched. No, wait, it actually IS a forum to discuss our OPINIONS of the shows we just watched in HD. Imagine that. You ladies need to unbunch your panties.

I finally watched it last night, and I thought it was great. Michael had a great "Jim" moment at the end that was unexpected for me. Dwight and the stroller were something too.

My money says the baby isn't Michael's. On a typical TV show, it would be his, but not here.-R
Wasn't it established that the father came from the Sperm Bank or did I miss something?

Wasn't it established that the father came from the Sperm Bank or did I miss something?

You're not missing anything. There's just been some speculation that Jan is lying to Michael about the baby being from a sperm donor. She's not the most stable character lately, so it's plausible.

Ohhhhh right, this isn't a forum to discuss our OPINIONS of the shows we just watched. No, wait, it actually IS a forum to discuss our OPINIONS of the shows we just watched in HD. Imagine that. You ladies need to unbunch your panties.
But you have absolutely no OPINIONS on how the Jim/Pam relationship might be funnier than it is right now, just that you feel it should be funnier in some way that you can't tell us?

But you have absolutely no OPINIONS on how the Jim/Pam relationship might be funnier than it is right now, just that you feel it should be funnier in some way that you can't tell us?

Your inability to read isn't my fault. I was quite clear on WHY in my OPINION it ISN'T funny. Read it again and I'm sure it'll be clear.

GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS! you can both take The Office to the prom. :D

Seriously, this is the internet. No need to get so mad at each other. Let's get back to having fun. :)

I honestly don't think the show's writers would punish his character by tying him to Jan as the baby's father.

OK, since you're writing the show, what different gimmick would you use in the Pam and Jim relationship to keep it fresh and interesting?

Gentlemen, gentlemen. Can't we all just sit in awe at the amount of effort he exudes to go on an audio/video message board to profess how mediocre his favorite show is? I mean, some people have balls, but this guy has BALLS.

Gentlemen, gentlemen. Can't we all just sit in awe at the amount of effort he exudes to go on an audio/video message board to profess how mediocre his favorite show is? I mean, some people have balls, but this guy has BALLS.

I think the issue you're having is that I've referred to YOUR favorite show as mediocre at times (most of last season). *MY* favorite show is 30 Rock. I'm endlessly amused by all the fans of The Office who care so much about the OPINION of someone who doesn't slavishly love the same show as they do, regardless of its drop in quality. The Office is wonderful TV, and because of what its achieved in the past, I expect more from it. Boohoo to you if you dont like that.

I find your post rather.... shallow and pedantic.

I'm endlessly amused by all the fans of The Office who care so much about the OPINION of someone who doesn't slavishly love the same show as they do, regardless of its drop in quality.

I was just hoping you might have some OPINIONS on what could improve the show. Anyone can complain that a show should be better but unless they can come up with some suggestions to back up their OPINION, they're just giving their fingers some exercise.

It's a forum for discussion, not a poll.

Your inability to read isn't my fault. I was quite clear on WHY in my OPINION it ISN'T funny. Read it again and I'm sure it'll be clear.

You said their long-distance relationship was a "gimmick". This isn't clear because one definition of "gimmick" is "an ingenious and usually new scheme or angle" (http://mw1.m-w.com/dictionary/gimmick).

If this is what you meant then I totally agree with you. Separating Jim and Pam was a great way for the show to explore their new relationship, much like sending Jim to Stamford was a great way to show how he would function in a different work environment.

You said their long-distance relationship was a "gimmick". This isn't clear because one definition of "gimmick" is "an ingenious and usually new scheme or angle" (http://mw1.m-w.com/dictionary/gimmick).

If this is what you meant then I totally agree with you. Separating Jim and Pam was a great way for the show to explore their new relationship, much like sending Jim to Stamford was a great way to show how he would function in a different work environment.

When Jim went to Stamford, huge portions of the show took place in Stamford. It was hilarious(mostly due to Andy, who they wisely kept). The Jim-Pam relationship via phone is tired. Oh nooooo there's going to be tension! Ooooooo. Gimmick. I'd rather they work on their relationship in person instead of relying on this garbage. I'm very interested to see what becomes of Ryan when/if Pam comes back.

I find your post rather.... shallow and pedantic.

Thank you Peter Griffin. :)

Best line of the night...

No one ever steals from Creed Bratton. Whenever someone does, the end up missing. You know the name of the last guy that stole from me? Creed. Bratton.

I was glad to see Creed, they've been limiting him to one good one-liner a week. Last week it was the "tides of Omaha beach" line.

It was an interesting ending with his MS's boss finding out about the relationship with Holly. It will be interesting to see how that pans out.

this is Holly's way out....

but Creed's line was the best...

Also, it was hilarious to see the Big guy offering to do the taxes and he said... FINE THEN

I don't think Jim has listened to Pam's accidental drunk phone call all the way to the end yet. I think it may be interesting next week when he does.

So it looks like Jim isn't such a tough guy when he doesn't have Dwight around to protect him! :)

"We could auction people off!"

When Jim went to Stamford, huge portions of the show took place in Stamford.

Now that Pam is working part-time at corporate, I'm really interested in where they're going to take that.

"We could auction people off!"

"Like in olden days!"

Are we going to get another "diversity presentation" from Mr. Brown like we did in the first season?

Now that Pam is working part-time at corporate, I'm really interested in where they're going to take that.

As long as it results in more onscreen time and less on-the-phone crap, I'm all for it.

So Pam is partying 'till 8:00Am with her friends? so when she studies, because she now has a part-time job, and also the risk of the sleeping with somebody else while she's very drunk and out of herself..

700 dollars and 1 penny!

Best line of the night...

No one ever steals from Creed Bratton. Whenever someone does, the end up missing. You know the name of the last guy that stole from me? Creed. Bratton.

Close, but my favorite was...

"Hmm. Interesting. It squeaks when you bang it. That's what she said!"

:D

C.R.I.M.E. A.I.D:

Crime
Reduces
Innocence
Makes
Everybody
Angry
I
Declare

I thought Jim would do two or three u-turns on his way to (and not to) New York. He was obviously conflicted and Roy really hit a nerve with that comment.
One of my favorite things about the show is how absolutely no one has just one note. OK, maybe Creed (and that note is bat-sh!t insane). Yes, Roy's basically a big doofus but his moment of insightfulness was not out of character or surprising. And no doubt Roy would've enjoyed the pain such a simple remark could inflict despite having no malice in his tone.

Overall I've found the season to be just OK, but it's still better than most everything else out there. Funny how often I feel like that (Ar. Dev. when it was on for comedy, Lost for drama, etc.).

I also LOVED the "it squeaks when you bang it" line. I didn't even see the "that's what she said" coming and when it did I think it's actually the hardest I've ever laughed at a TV show. And I'm not exaggerating.

What DID Roy say to Jim right before we see him driving? I couldn't make out the comment. Something about a friend?

SDRANGER:

Roy: "You were a friend"

Great episode. Great season so far.

-R

Roy: "You were a friend"
That's what she said! ...right before she dumped me.

Oh, wait. She said, "I just want to be friends."

My bad.

It was an OK episode. But I'm definitely enjoying the Michael relationship far more than Pam and Jim.

Go watch your 30 rock dvds.

Some great lines in that episode. Here's one I didn't see mentioned:

Dwight about Pam:
"She introduced me to so many new things...pasteurized milk, sheets, monotheism..."

:D

Some great lines in that episode. Here's one I didn't see mentioned:

Dwight about Pam:
"She introduced me to so many new things...pasteurized milk, sheets, monotheism..."

:D

You mean Angela... ;)

Duh, yep.

Though that scenario would definitely spice up life around the Office! :)

Creed as Joker = AMAZING....

I was laughing every time I saw that commercial last night...

"Want to see a magic trick? I'm going to make a pencil disa-- oh whoa"

Honestly...the episode felt off pace....it didn't feel like a solid episode of The Office...

I thought the Halloween stuff would last longer too...

Honestly...the episode felt off pace....it didn't feel like a solid episode of The Office...

I thought the Halloween stuff would last longer too...

I would agree. The whole Pam/Jim prank thing was pretty awkward and I really wasn't sure where they were going with it. The Dwight/Andy angle was pretty funny. Holly/Micheal/Darryl trip had some good lines, the ending was a little odd.

I can imagine they will break Jim and Pam up at some point, sort of a Ross and Racheal type relationship.

I can imagine they will break Jim and Pam up at some point, sort of a Ross and Racheal type relationship.

You must not be watching the show very closely. The writers have gone out of their way to subtely (in most cases) and not so subtely show the viewer that Pam and Jim are pretty much perfect for each other. The Office isn't a typical sitcom and they certainly have been anything but cliched in handling Jim and Pam so I don't see why anyone would think they are ever going to be in a Ross/Rachael type relationship.

I loved last nights episode. The Cornell thing was funny. "It's pronounced Colonel and is the highest military rank." Along with the Joker costumes, Creed is awesome.

Now for the road trip, normally I would hate it, but my nephew loves the movie Cars (one of Pixar's weakest movies by far IMHO) and loves the Mack song "Life is a Highway". Its too the point that my nephew will only be quiet in a long road trip if this song is repeated over and over again.

So Michael listening to it repeatedly had me rolling.

You must not be watching the show very closely. The writers have gone out of their way to subtely (in most cases) and not so subtely show the viewer that Pam and Jim are pretty much perfect for each other. The Office isn't a typical sitcom and they certainly have been anything but cliched in handling Jim and Pam so I don't see why anyone would think they are ever going to be in a Ross/Rachael type relationship.

I would agree the writers go out of their way to show them as perfect for each other. (Micheal and Holly were also perfect for each other.) I just think they are a little too perfect for each other and living happily every after is boring TV. Their relationship will have some ups and downs with some temporary separations. I think their relationship throughout the series has been very cliche and relatively predictable to this point.

I wondered why Nashua was one of the regions on the white board during "Weight Loss" since they'd never mentioned it before. Looking at Google Maps, I can't imagine a more difficult drive than Scranton to Nashua and back. There's nothing that looks like a direct route. You have to drive on several different highways, some going north and south just to drive east to it. They'd probably be better off meeting in NYC every time.

I figured that since Amy Ryan was a "Special Guest Star" in every episode that she wasn't going to be around long.

Creed's the best Joker Ever!, Dwight didn't convince me though...

Keilly so sexy this time, I also loved Pam's costume and how she claims she looked like Hitler.. LOL

The Cornell stuff was also good along with the roadtrip.

I was also hoping for more Halloween coverage, any outtakes in the page?

I loved last nights episode. The Cornell thing was funny. "It's pronounced Colonel and is the highest military rank." Along with the Joker costumes, Creed is awesome.

Now for the road trip, normally I would hate it, but my nephew loves the movie Cars (one of Pixar's weakest movies by far IMHO) and loves the Mack song "Life is a Highway". Its too the point that my nephew will only be quiet in a long road trip if this song is repeated over and over again.

So Michael listening to it repeatedly had me rolling.

But of course, they played the original Tom Cochrane "Life is a Highway," not the Rascal Flatts cover from Cars.

It's definitely a song you want to hear once on a road trip, but that's it. Best road trip song ever.

But of course, they played the original Tom Cochrane "Life is a Highway," not the Rascal Flatts cover from Cars.

It's definitely a song you want to hear once on a road trip, but that's it. Best road trip song ever.

Exactly. Beat me to the clarificaiton on the Tom Cochrane ORIGINAL song. BTW, Cochran was the lead singer of Red Rider, who had the hit "Lunatic Fringe."

Looking at Google Maps, I can't imagine a more difficult drive than Scranton to Nashua and back. There's nothing that looks like a direct route. You have to drive on several different highways, some going north and south just to drive east to it. They'd probably be better off meeting in NYC every time.This (http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=Nashua,+NH&geocode=&dirflg=&saddr=scranton,+pa&f=d&sll=42.757775,-71.463903&sspn=0.186789,0.44632&ie=UTF8&ll=41.541478,-72.81189&spn=3.046448,7.141113&t=h&z=8) is fairly direct, and as far as driving in the northeast, it's not a bad drive at all if you can avoid hitting Danbury, Waterbury, and Hartford at rush hour.

Creed as Joker = AMAZING....

I was laughing every time I saw that commercial last night...
I don't know if that has been mentioned here before or not, but I recently found out that Creed was a member of the group The Grass Roots back in the late 60s.

I thought the last two episodes were a bit slow and uneventful, but I do feel as if we are building towards something. I'm hopeful that this will all lead to big moments down the line.

I dunno, I'm afraid what we're headed for is the end of this show being funny.

I thought it was a nice little episode...certainly not one of the best, but it still had its moments ("Bobby Buttlicker").

The whole Bluetooth 8 hour conversation thing between Pam and Jim was just too saccharine sweet for me though.

I thought it was a nice little episode...certainly not one of the best, but it still had its moments ("Bobby Buttlicker").

The whole Bluetooth 8 hour conversation thing between Pam and Jim was just too saccharine sweet for me though.
I liked it. I have enjoyed this season. There just hasn't been anything eventful happen lately. I feel like we are building up towards something...especially with Dwight and Angela.

i loved yesterdays episode.... the whole call with jim, michael and dwight had me rolling...

i loved yesterdays episode.... the whole call with jim, michael and dwight had me rolling...

Ditto. I thought that scene was an instant classic. Overall I thought it was a very good episode.

Mmmm this is going towards both Jim and Andy being heart broken by the end of the season, Andy more obvious, doing all the stuff Angela wants and for what? Angela marrying Dwight at the end in Schrute's farm? also Pam choosing her art and possibly hooking up with that guy instead of returning with Jim...

I dunno, I'm afraid what we're headed for is the end of this show being funny.
Didn't you hear? The show stopped being funny at the beginning of the season. And the end of last season. And sometime during the middle the season before that. And at the end of the first season.

Also, it was never funny to begin with because the British version was really funny. Well, that version was funny except for the stupid Christmas special. And the end of the second season wasn't funny which wasn't surprising because beginning of the second season had one episode that wasn't funny.

But the first season of the British version, now that was unarguably funny. Yes everyone liked the first season of the BBC Office. Well, a few people didn't think it was funny but we ignore them.

Didn't you hear? The show stopped being funny at the beginning of the season. And the end of last season. And sometime during the middle the season before that. And at the end of the first season.

Also, it was never funny to begin with because the British version was really funny. Well, that version was funny except for the stupid Christmas special. And the end of the second season wasn't funny which wasn't surprising because beginning of the second season had one episode that wasn't funny.

But the first season of the British version, now that was unarguably funny. Yes everyone liked the first season of the BBC Office. Well, a few people didn't think it was funny but we ignore them.
Wow...that was constructive. :rolleyes:

Wow...that was constructive. :rolleyes:

But more constructive than atyclb's post since my post had a point.

My post had a point too--the show hasn't been very funny so far this year.

My post had a point too--the show hasn't been very funny so far this year.
Why not?

Alright, enough already. He posted his opinion. He doesn't have to justify it.

Alright, enough already. He posted his opinion. He doesn't have to justify it.
He didn't post a mere opinion (i.e. "Last night's show wasn't funny."). He made a daring prediction on the future of the show and I'm concerned that he knows something I don't. I'd like to know what his prediction is based on assuming it doesn't spoil anything that will happen in the rest of the season.

didn't you hear? The show stopped being funny at the beginning of the season. And the end of last season. And sometime during the middle the season before that. And at the end of the first season.

Also, it was never funny to begin with because the british version was really funny. Well, that version was funny except for the stupid christmas special. And the end of the second season wasn't funny which wasn't surprising because beginning of the second season had one episode that wasn't funny.

But the first season of the british version, now that was unarguably funny. Yes everyone liked the first season of the bbc office. Well, a few people didn't think it was funny but we ignore them.

Ha ha ha

A+

But more constructive than atyclb's post since my post had a point....that was impossible to follow.

your post reminded me of that scene in The Jerk...

I know we've only known each other four weeks and three days, but to me it seems like nine weeks and five days. The first day seemed like a week and the second day seemed like five days. And the third day seemed like a week again and the fourth day seemed like eight days. And the fifth day you went to see your mother and that seemed just like a day, and then you came back and later on the sixth day, in the evening, when we saw each other, that started seeming like two days, so in the evening it seemed like two days spilling over into the next day and that started seeming like four days, so at the end of the sixth day on into the seventh day, it seemed like a total of five days. And the sixth day seemed like a week and a half. I have it written down, but I can show it to you tomorrow if you want to see it.

He didn't post a mere opinion (i.e. "Last night's show wasn't funny."). He made a daring prediction on the future of the show and I'm concerned that he knows something I don't. I'd like to know what his prediction is based on assuming it doesn't spoil anything that will happen in the rest of the season.
He expressed his opinion. You are apparently being overly dramatic regarding his post for the sole purpose of being difficult. Your post had no point, it was pure sarcasm lined with a poor attitude.

Alright, enough already.

That's what she said. ;)

Last night's episode was worth it just to watch Pam hop up and down in her seat yelling "That's what she said!". I think she's one of the most adorable sitcom characters ever.

"How many shoes do you need?"

Last night's episode was worth it just to watch Pam hop up and down in her seat yelling "That's what she said!". I think she's one of the most adorable sitcom characters ever.

yeah I will give you that one. as far as the best female sitcom characters ever:

1. Elaine Benes from Seinfeld
2. Pam Beasly from the Office
3. Dee from It's always Sunny in Philadelphia (my sleeper pick)

Is that bluetooth headset real? Nice touch.

I was waiting for Kelly to admit that she lied and that she falsified Jim's scores because of the party thing, but that those were Dwight's real scores and that he wasn't invited to the party in the first place. That would have been comedy.

3. Dee from It's always Sunny in Philadelphia (my sleeper pick)Ah, Sweet Dee.

Well maybe you shouldn't dress like a bumble bee, bitch! (http://www.hulu.com/watch/42727/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-spin-class#s-p1-sr-i1)

Really? Nothing?

Last night's episode was probably the best of the past season and a half. Andy was on his game. This episode is what showed just how great Andy can be again. We got some great Oscar moments ("Why won't you do Andy?"), Daryl just chillin' when he got dumped, Ryan and Kelly (ew), and of course, Pam is back.

Huge episode. None of that even mentions Michael the needy guy who was as lucky as they come to "get some" after treating the concierge as a geisha.

One of my favorite episodes ever. By far the best of the season.

Stand out dialogue:

Angela (to Andy): "Be good."
Andy: "I'll try."
Angela: "What does that mean?"
Andy: "It means I'll try to get other guys laid."
HAHAHAHAHA

Yep, it was a great episode. And, I loved the cameo by Reno911's Clementine Johnson, she's awesome.

Andy's attempt at picking up the 2 dudes for Oscar was funny stuff.

I was surprised by the ending actually, I thought they were going to attempt to up the tension by continuing to keep Pam in NYC. Glad they weren't that transparent.

Really? Nothing?

Last night's episode was probably the best of the past season and a half. Andy was on his game. This episode is what showed just how great Andy can be again. We got some great Oscar moments ("Why won't you do Andy?"), Daryl just chillin' when he got dumped, Ryan and Kelly (ew), and of course, Pam is back.

Huge episode. None of that even mentions Michael the needy guy who was as lucky as they come to "get some" after treating the concierge as a geisha.

One of my favorite episodes ever. By far the best of the season.

Stand out dialogue:

Angela (to Andy): "Be good."
Andy: "I'll try."
Angela: "What does that mean?"
Andy: "It means I'll try to get other guys laid."
HAHAHAHAHA

To me it wasn't clear that Michael actually "got some". After his call to Wallace on the way home, I'm leaning toward that he actually didn't.

Dwight sure knows how to ruin moments. Within moments of Pam coming back, "I need 5 copies of this".

Andy and Oscar work pretty well together.

And, of course, when Andy calls Angela she's with Dwight! Andy was too drunk to really notice though.

To me it wasn't clear that Michael actually "got some". After his call to Wallace on the way home, I'm leaning toward that he actually didn't.


I was actually confused by the scene where he leaves the hotel room, and the lady then puts his shoes outside of the door.

Another great episode. Best Oscar and Andy moments ever.

And a great ending, too.

-R

to me it was clear michael had a one night stand - the lady came out briefly wearing a bathrobe i think. he was sad because it was so empty and meaningless to him.

andy and oscar were great in this episode.

but what did the two guys in the bar say to andy when he presented them with the drinks? i rewound it four times but couldn't understand the exchange between the guy and andy that made andy sulk back over to oscar.

Dude...leave us alone, alright?

to me it was clear michael had a one night stand - the lady came out briefly wearing a bathrobe i think. he was sad because it was so empty and meaningless to him.

Nail on the head.

My wife said that he was so sad because "he is a cuddler" and she just sent him on his way. That is why when he is talking to David Wallace he blows up. He had something meaningful and she got sent away. The differences between that realationship and the one night stand were pretty obvious and he did not like it at all.

to me it was clear michael had a one night stand - the lady came out briefly wearing a bathrobe i think. he was sad because it was so empty and meaningless to him.

But it was clear how well that went: whatever he did, he got his butt hauled out of there so quickly he didn't have time to put his shoes back on.

For example he could have accidentally yelled out "Oh Jan! I mean Holly! I mean... what's your name again?" Or more likely he blabbered on about his girlfriend problems.

Who would have thought Andy and Oscar would have been so funny together? I was hoping he'd talk about those "washboard abs" he was hoping Angela would get to see on their wedding night.

my guess is that Michael didn't 'go through' with it because he's still hung up on holly...

Then, for some reason she kicks him out of HIS hotel room...where did michael sleep that night?

I loved that Dwight said with Angela "Who is it monkey" and Andy didn't even notice, haha.

Dude...leave us alone, alright?

ah, thanks!

my guess is that Michael didn't 'go through' with it because he's still hung up on holly...

Then, for some reason she kicks him out of HIS hotel room...where did michael sleep that night?

I loved that Dwight said with Angela "Who is it monkey" and Andy didn't even notice, haha.

I'm leaning more toward it being a one night stand and she wanted him gone as soon as the 'act' was over. Like thomashton said, since Michael's a cuddler that would've left him extremely unfulfilled. And being the concierge (you know, a Canadian geisha *chuckle*), I assumed she had a permanent room at the hotel.

I'm leaning more toward it being a one night stand and she wanted him gone as soon as the 'act' was over. Like thomashton said, since Michael's a cuddler that would've left him extremely unfulfilled. And being the concierge (you know, a Canadian geisha *chuckle*), I assumed she had a permanent room at the hotel.

That's what she said...I mean, I agree. :)

I can't remember a scene (since Jim dressing as Dwight) that has been as funny as Andy's drunk call!!!!


Angela- Are you Drunk?
Andy- This is Andy Bernard.
Angela- I know who this is!!!

Angela- Are you drunk?
Andy- I have needs.
Angela- We'll discuss this later.
Andy-...naked

Best moment of last night was when the cops came into Dunder Mifflin and stated they received a call about Drugs in the office and Creed stood up and put his hands on his head, then ran them through his hair after they passed him by.

Yeah, Creed was hilarious. Great episode.

Also liked Jim showing Pam the house, including the master bedroom, and saying, "I'm not allowed to go in there."

-R

Wasn't the best episode ever but it had some good laughs. They really switched it on us there at the end with Pam liking the house. I fully expected the opposite based on her reactions.

I'm dying at the fact that Michael paid $500 for a bag of caprese salad. :D

Wasn't the best episode ever but it had some good laughs. They really switched it on us there at the end with Pam liking the house. I fully expected the opposite based on her reactions.

I'm dying at the fact that Michael paid $500 for a bag of caprese salad. :D


LOL...and that little tomotoe in the corner of the baggie.

Wasn't the best episode ever but it had some good laughs. They really switched it on us there at the end with Pam liking the house. I fully expected the opposite based on her reactions.

That's kinda getting old--they're doing it every week with them.

That's kinda getting old--they're doing it every week with them.

yeah i get it... they are the cutest couple on tv. buh. more dwight/angela/andy please :)

Not that it really matters, but the way I took the Jim/Pam house was that Pam was upset/frightened when first presented the idea (come on, who wants to live in the house that, as Kevin put it, where you peed the bed as a kid), but then realized Jim did it from the heart, so she quickly changed her tune to how much she loved the idea. I don't think she did, but put on that fake persana to please Jim.

With that being said, I agree with the other posters about Pam and Jim. Those two went from bringing laughter to making it a typical soap opera type show. Less Pam/Jim and more of everyone else.

I think the garage turned art studio is what won her over.

I think the garage turned art studio is what won her over.

Yeah, but she's not very good. She can't even get her shadow detail correct. There are shadows on both sides of the building. "There aren't two Suns Jim!!" :D

Yeah, but she's not very good. She can't even get her shadow detail correct. There are shadows on both sides of the building. "There aren't two Suns Jim!!" :D

Classic Dwight.

And, I noticed Dwight introduced himself to the po-po last night as "former volunteer deputy." When did he resign his post? Now that I think about it though, I'm remembering some crisis of conscience he went through...

Poor Michael spent $500 for a baggy of salad... LOL

Yeah, but she's not very good. She can't even get her shadow detail correct. There are shadows on both sides of the building. "There aren't two Suns Jim!!" :D

Also, there are no lines in the parking lot.


Classic Dwight.

And, I noticed Dwight introduced himself to the po-po last night as "former volunteer deputy." When did he resign his post? Now that I think about it though, I'm remembering some crisis of conscience he went through...

Yes, when he supplied Michael's urine sample because Michael went to an Alicia Keys concert.

Yes, when he supplied Michael's urine sample because Michael went to an Alicia Keys concert.

That's it. Good memory.

I liked the screen door that wouldn't open all the way. That's the kind of trivial thing that Jim would notice in the house he grew up in.

But saying the garage has lots of light? Yeah, maybe when the door is open. I'm not sure Pam will want to be painting in there during wintertime in Scranton.

That's kinda getting old--they're doing it every week with them.

I think they are handling Pam and Jim perfectly as a couple. It will be a bummer if they ever go the route of other TV couples with an on again off again or combative situation. It would probably ruin the show. For me personally, they balance out the insanity around them quite nicely.

I think they are handling Pam and Jim perfectly as a couple. It will be a bummer if they ever go the route of other TV couples with an on again off again or combative situation.

Unfortunately this is what viewers have come to expect on television shows. A "soap opera type show" has many more relationships like Andy/Angela/Dwight!

Here at work, 80% of my coworkers have been married for ten to twenty years. Out of the ten main characters on the Office, how many are married? Two. Can you name them? No, I'm not counting David Wallace.

Stanley and Phyllis

Stanley and Phyllis

That sounds about right to me. As for Pam & Jim, they are the only two sane people in the show so with them hooking up would only make sense because it only makes it more obvious how wacky the rest of them are. :D

I would probably consider Stanley to also be sane. He's got that attitude like "I just want to work, collect my paycheck, and go home." nothing really insane about that, lots of people at my work are the same way. It just makes him kinda boring.

Perhaps you mean that Pam and Jim are the only two characters who are sane AND have a personality?

you never know, creed could have a wife (or two) as well.

Great episode last night. My favorite part was Andy stepping in the pile of poo - inside the house. Also, Oscar quizzing Michael to see if "he knows"? "Why did you say dollars?"

Just brilliant stuff.

-R

Great episode last night. My favorite part was Andy stepping in the pile of poo - inside the house. Also, Oscar quizzing Michael to see if "he knows"? "Why did you say dollars?"

Just brilliant stuff.

-R

agreed lot of great moments,teh editing was really top notch. I was absolutley laughing my head off at the wedding "rehersal" because to me it was blatant was dwight was doing but then when angela was surprised that it was real that was the only odd point for me. Everything else was just great. ALSO I don't know what jenna did but here amazing chest was even more amazing last night. Here acting was even better she was indeed kind of scary when she got competitive(almost showing stripes of jan at times).

Last nights episode was the best of the season IMO. Jim and Pam back together play off each other in the office but not overly mushy with each other. It was great!

I have to agree with Reagan. Andy steping on the manure in the kitchen was the funniest most unexpected part! :cool:

Oh what did Moes throw at the back of Andy's head at the farm? :p I missed what it was.

Last nights episode was the best of the season IMO. Jim and Pam back together play off each other in the office but not overly mushy with each other. It was great!

I have to agree with Reagan. Andy steping on the manure in the kitchen was the funniest most unexpected part! :cool:

Oh what did Moes throw at the back of Andy's head at the farm? :p I missed what it was.

it was the ball they were tossing to each other and moes either threw it because he knows about dwight and angela or just because andy stopped playing ball. but yeah anotehr out of left field LOL moment.

Oly thing that made me really sad from last nights ep is that they ragged on teh copier so much....ya see I work for Canon and man our copiers are pretty solid and while our brand wasn't shown I know it was one of ours from teh styling and color scheme. Just a personal thing(I've gained a eye for spotting our stuff in movies and tv, there's a canon featured in Lost Season 1 (it's teh one charlie can't learn to operate).

I was kind of surprised they used a more modern open design copier for that instead of some big beige box that was all yellowed out from age. I figured some manufacturers PR and Marketing people would be mad about it.

It was a hilarious episode no doubt. I did like having Pam back in teh office. It felt like a more normal episode than teh New York thing.

Was that a ball? I thought it was a pumpkin.

Loved that cow pie in the kitchen and also Kevin thinking Michael was a genius because of Oscar's test

Was that a ball? I thought it was a pumpkin.

Loved that cow pie in the kitchen and also Kevin thinking Michael was a genius because of Oscar's test

it made the sound of kickball and bounced off his head pretty hard.

My favorite part was Andy stepping in the pile of poo - inside the house.

the way andy said something to the effect of "oh, whats that doing in here" was just hysterical...

"argggghhh, why is THAT here?"

"Michael, what's 15% of $4300? what's 15% of 200?". Pwned!!

I agree with Andy's part was the funniest. I also liked Pam talking up Micheal.

I also liked Jim's jab at the end and saying I'll need 4 copies of this. I almost forgot the fur coat part, that was funny too.

I didn't like the,

Micheal explain it as if I was a 8 y/o, ..... 5 y/o. That was kind of lame.

I didn't like Pam's outfit, she is losing her girl next door persona.


What did you make of Micheal's line to Pam, "you through away that tira misu, just cause it had a little hair on it".

Oly thing that made me really sad from last nights ep is that they ragged on teh copier so much....ya see I work for Canon and man our copiers are pretty solid and while our brand wasn't shown I know it was one of ours from teh styling and color scheme.
And since you work for Canon, you know they just hate it when companies buy new copiers from them every ten years. Those things are supposed to last forever! It's like they're insulting your product! :D

I thought that was the funniest part since no copier would make those cockeyed copies Pam was showing off, much less rip your original when you pulled it out. There are people you can call to get these things fixed. :)

When Michael used the copier and said something like, "see, perfect copies" and Oscar said, "That's the original." LOL

And since you work for Canon, you know they just hate it when companies buy new copiers from them every ten years. Those things are supposed to last forever! It's like they're insulting your product! :D

I thought that was the funniest part since no copier would make those cockeyed copies Pam was showing off, much less rip your original when you pulled it out. There are people you can call to get these things fixed. :)

uh hehe...in all honesty I work in a division that handles in site service and mangement. So I actually come with the copiers to run the company's mail and copy services. Honestly it's not very practical to just buy a office copier. The service parts and toner is just too expensive. Withs ervice contracts you get a lot more out of the machines. and Unfortunatly for Oscar and his clique that copier they wanted to replace cost way more that 4300 dollars as would any worthy replacement. Canon makes solid copiers but the upkeep on any copier is pretty high.

uh hehe...in all honesty I work in a division that handles in site service and mangement. So I actually come with the copiers to run the company's mail and copy services. Honestly it's not very practical to just buy a office copier. The service parts and toner is just too expensive. Withs ervice contracts you get a lot more out of the machines. and Unfortunatly for Oscar and his clique that copier they wanted to replace cost way more that 4300 dollars as would any worthy replacement. Canon makes solid copiers but the upkeep on any copier is pretty high.

Um.... the show is fiction...

;)

Um.... the show is fiction...

;)

look Han shot first, I SAW IT! I WAS THERE

I agree that last night's episode was the best of the season thus far. Felt kinda Season 2-ish. The show's at its best when it makes the crux of an episode a seemingly trivial issue. I groaned a little bit the first time Andy stepped in manure, as that's the broad kind of humor they've been relying too much on lately--but they totally, totally redeemed it by having him do it a second time inside the house.

"I love Burlington Coat Factory. You go in there with $645, you are literally a king."

"Ok, now explain it to me like I'm a five year old...."

uh hehe...in all honesty I work in a division that handles in site service and mangement. So I actually come with the copiers to run the company's mail and copy services. Honestly it's not very practical to just buy a office copier.
Really? We seem to get a new copier every three to five years here. That's about how often I make a copy of something, so every time I find myself trying to figure out how to make a copy (oh yeah, hit the big button).

A Canon Imagerunner 3035 just arrived recently. You can even print to it just like a regular printer on the network! How much did that cost us?

There's that ass!

Really? We seem to get a new copier every three to five years here. That's about how often I make a copy of something, so every time I find myself trying to figure out how to make a copy (oh yeah, hit the big button).

A Canon Imagerunner 3035 just arrived recently. You can even print to it just like a regular printer on the network! How much did that cost us?

if it was bought out right 5 figures were involved. I can't comment on a exact price since there's different agents who can work different deals(and we sell to other distributors who work their own deals as well). but I'd imagine 15k+ maybe less since it's an older model. If it was leased it will work out to much less. but yeah the IR series is quite good. Even though we don't uspport the software itself anymore the ecopy option is pretty awesome. You just scan your documents at the copier and they get emailed to your inbox as a pdf. our current product line: http://www.solutions.canon.com/product_category_detail.aspx?CategoryType=Copier

Enough of the commercials... just say ACME brand or something.. LOL

Who the heck will spill fake blood on a person comng out of a store? and get away with it?

Is Michael so poor that he cannot afford one on his salary? (Darrel makes more than him I think).

Pam looked so hot with that makeup and dress, I hope she would do it more often..

if it was bought out right 5 figures were involved. I can't comment on a exact price since there's different agents who can work different deals(and we sell to other distributors who work their own deals as well). but I'd imagine 15k+ maybe less since it's an older model.

Holy cow! I better start using that thing. I've been printing to a crummy cheap laser printer this whole time it's been here. :D

you never know, creed could have a wife (or two) as well.

If so, they would probably be mail order brides.

...What did you make of Micheal's line to Pam, "you through away that tira misu, just cause it had a little hair on it".I took it mean that the dessert that Micheal was choking on, during his call to corporate, was the one Jim brought to Pam after lunch, and she opened and threw away. I guess it picked up a hair in the garbage can. :p

Great episode, but the funniest thing to me was the fact that Michael had no clue what a surplus was, but as soon as his Upper level told him he got 15% of his Surplus, he calculated it to the dollar in his head immediately...LOL. Unless I just missed it and he did it on the calculator...or his number was really wrong, I thought that was great.

Great episode, but the funniest thing to me was the fact that Michael had no clue what a surplus was, but as soon as his Upper level told him he got 15% of his Surplus, he calculated it to the dollar in his head immediately...LOL. Unless I just missed it and he did it on the calculator...or his number was really wrong, I thought that was great.

He was using a calculator on his desk.

I loved how Michael was just eating up all the attention he was getting from Pam/Jim/Oscar...especially Pam's "don't take that ass away from me" comment.

Also the fact that he bought his suit in a boy's size was pretty funny too. :D

I liked last week's episode. I thought the best line was right at the end when Jim asked Pam to make 3 copies for him, collated and stapled, she was all worried and upset. Then he says "Just kidding" and leans in to kiss her and hits her with the bomb.. "I need 4". A little payback for what she did earlier. Loved it! Way to go Jim!

One of the best episodes in a long time.

whenever I think of Schrute farm I just hear Graham Chapman from Monty saying "Tis' a silly place"

As usual, the show was inspired. I loved the scam Dwight pulled on Angela with the (probably unknowing) help of the preacher who spoke only German. Funny stuff!

I'll put my season ending prediction in a spoiler tag, in case I am right! This is just an obvious guess on my part...

Does anyone else think that at Andy and Angela's wedding, we will once again see a reversal and it's Jim and Pam who get married while Angela and Andy don't ?

I'll put my season ending prediction in a spoiler tag, in case I am right! This is just an obvious guess on my part...

Does anyone else think that at Andy and Angela's wedding, we will once again see a reversal and it's Jim and Pam who get married while Angela and Andy don't ?

along with:

Andy going off with Oscar

then yeah i agree completly.

That was the single funniest episode I have ever seen! A real Classic!

Christmas episode: Most. Boring. Office. Ever.

Had MANY funny 'parts', but as a show, it wasn't that great. It had a lot of boring parts to be considered anywhere near the top for me. But again, lots of hillarious scenes.

I loved Toby's face expression when he purchased the doll from Daryl. And when Phyllis told the office about Angela and Dwight, everyone was stunned, except Dwight, who's face expression said "That's right, I'm the man"

A couple of good moments (mentioned by Tony above), but a weak episode. It's been such a strong year, though.

-R

As a fan of this show since the second year, I've got to say this was the strangest episode I've ever seen. Not a lot of mirth, and the ending was shockingly downbeat. Wifey and I looked at each other with a "What? That's it??" expression when it was over. It's hard to feel sympathetic for Angela and sorry for Andy, but there you go. Weird. What happens now? Knowing Andy, he'll probably still want to go through with the wedding, cuckolded 'n all.

I'm pretty sure Andy still has no idea about Angela and Dwight. He was in the other room still messing with that Sitar when Phyllis blurted out the secret.

I'm pretty sure Andy still has no idea about Angela and Dwight. He was in the other room still messing with that Sitar when Phyllis blurted out the secret.

That's right, but the terrible realization he's been cuckolded by Dwight will have to occur in the next episode, one would think. Don't know if that's next week or we'll have to wait until after the holidays.

I personally liked the epidose, ackward moments and all.

I am really impressed with this site that NBC came up with: http://www.princessunicorndoll.com/index.shtml

There are a lot of hidden gems in that site. :D

There are a lot of hidden gems in that site. :D

Yeah, I got more laughs from the web site than the episode.

"The spike on Princess Unicorn is incredibly sharp, so Princess Unicorn can pierce the sky. It can also pierce your skin. Handle with care"

I loved this episode! The scam that Jim pulled on Dwight with the Christmas wrapped non-desk and non-chair was inspired. I roared. Michael's would-be intervention with Meredith was equally funny, although discomfiting, too. I also liked the way Phyllis lowered the hammer on Angela but if anybody ever had it coming, it was Angela. This was classic make-you-squirm Office comedy. I loved every minute of it! This show REALLY isn't for all tastes but it hits my slightly skewed funny bone dead center.

Fa la la la la, la la cha ching.

This episode was kind of off, but not bad. Meredith's intervention really did bring the episode down, much like it brought the party down. I'm not really a fan of when the show veers into broad sitcommy territory, like Michael chasing Meredith around the parking lot, or Meredith's hair getting set on fire in the first place. Other than that, probably one cutaway to a Dwight talking head too many (too much of a good thing). Surprising lack of Jim and Pam, too. Phyllis probably had more lines than both of them combined. Not necessarily a bad thing, just unusual.

Best line: "Fire girl!" (silence) "Too soon?"