The Office

[lbs27]

Thanks to all for the Pam/Jim/Karen recap from Thursday. I'm sorry I missed it!

Chicksinger--great recap of the goings on at DM. I have to say that some episodes are definitely funnier than others, and sometimes there are one or two great moments in an episode and the rest of it is just ok. But, I find that the great moments are really that! :)

[nylons73]

Kelly's Girl I would recommend that you RUN (don't walk ;) ) to the nearest video store and rent The Office Season One. I think there were only something like 8-10 episodes on the Season One dvds. If you watch this disc (and listen to the cast commentary which is by far the best part of the dvds) you will be mostly caught up without having to slog through Season 2. (which has many more episodes to watch.)

If you want immediate gratification, you can also download some episodes from Itunes for .99 cents an episode. I did this in the beginning to catch up on some episodes I had missed. :)

[Raven_Girl]

I loved when Michael went to Staples to get Dwigit.

[JamBray]

I was totally cracking up at Ryan's face as he put the lemonade on the table, and then at the sign that said "Spanish lemonade". :D

I loved Michael going into Staples to get Dwight, and Dwight saying "I don't want to do your laundry anymore." :p
Andy is acting just like Dwight but for some reason Dwight is loveable and Andy is just annoying!
For me it's because Andy is taking on the characteristics of Michael (to the extreme), while kissing ass like Dwight. And like Michael said "I don't want somebody sucking up to me because they think I am going to help their career. I want them sucking up to me because they genuinely love me." :D

[HeatherFL]

I was in Hawaii and Todd accidentally deleted the recording :eek:!!!!! He gave a recap and just from that I was LMAO. This is the best show!

That phone prank sounded HILARIOUS. Rockin' Robin... HA HA HA HA

~H.

[Brandles]

I loved that phone prank! :D It's something I would do! ;)

And Michael's quote at the end: "I don't want somebody sucking up to to me because they think I'm going to help their career. I want them sucking up to me bacause they genuinely love me." ITA--maybe that's why I can't get ahead at work--I won't suck up to people just because they can help my career. I refuse to be that fake.

[lbs27]

I broke down and dowloaded last week's episode from itunes. So funny!

Season 1 has 6 episodes on the DVD--I just watched it the other night. I have to get Season 2 on DVD, I saw some of them but missed a lot.

[Dotsie]

woo-hoo!! A new episode tonight.

[mel7dog]

yahoo, that made my raining day!

[JamBray]

Can't wait for tonight!

[jrdhbunny]

8:30 pm can't get here quickly enough!!!

[Natasha]

Freaking brilliant, brilliant episode! I love that the Karen-Pam-Jim triangle is going to continue. I wonder if she will actually hook up with one of Ryan's friends?

And holy crap, even though they showed almost none of it, I love Ryan and Kelly's ridiculous relationship!

[diam124]

This wasn't one of my favorite episodes but it did have some funny parts.

[JamBray]

Sooo many great moments last night! :D

~Michael telling his "son" how to jump start a car and Dwight shaking his head no
~Dwight in a bra
~Michael not knowing the meaning of primae noctis
~Ben Franklin, and Dwight being 99% sure he's not the real one
~"An hour-long shower with guys"
~All the blurred out portions of the sex store and Ryan's comments about Michael
~Michael on the George Forman grill - "I got all the foot off" - HEE!

This show is brilliant!

I thought for sure that Jim and Karen were going to break up after she learned he still had feelings for Pam, so I was surprised last night to see them together. I wonder how they're going to play all this out, and if Roy is going to admit to Pam that he misses her.

[meatpie]

"Who wants man meat?"
Dwight - "I do. I do!"

OK episode.

I do miss Ryan and Kelly. More of Kelly's weird behavior, please!

[Natasha]

It wasn't the best episode ever, but it had some great moments. I really liked Pam's INSANELY awkward conversation with Karen.

[Heidi]

I also liked Dwight in the bra;)
I really love Ryan though - especially when he asked Michael if it was the same grill he cooked his foot on - I forgot about that episode :D

[kwsu44]

I loved it when Michael walked in the bridal shower and said "Whassup, Spinstas?"

He cracks me up to no end!

[imagirliegirl]

I loved when Michael was making that videotape and showing his future son how to jumpstart a car. Then Dwight looked into the camera and just shook his head no.

I thought it was hilarious when Dwight told the stripper to answer the phone. "We paid you for 3 hours of work." Hehe.

The best part was when Michael was saying he'd love his son no matter what.
Dwight - "What if he's a murderer?"
Michael - "He won't be a murderer."
Dwight - "Maybe that's how you die."

*giggle*

[MLA]

I was happy to have the old Dwight back. Without Andy there, Dwight's character got to shine again.

Question: I can't remember if Andy got fired or if he quit . . . ?

[Mrs. M.]

I was happy to have the old Dwight back. Without Andy there, Dwight's character got to shine again.

Question: I can't remember if Andy got fired or if he quit . . . ?

Andy got sent away to anger management class for punching a hole into the wall. So he might be back...

[MLA]

Andy got sent away to anger management class for punching a hole into the wall. So he might be back...

Oh wow. I totally missed that! I remember him punching the wall, but I don't remember the class mandate. Thanks!

[HeatherFL]

I also agree, not the best episode, but still good.

What was Michael saying at the end when he took that sex toy to Ryan and started playing with it? Todd and I kept rewinding to try to figure that out and all I could make out was waaa waaaa. LOL

~H.

[Rose]

What was Michael saying at the end when he took that sex toy to Ryan and started playing with it? Todd and I kept rewinding to try to figure that out and all I could make out was waaa waaaa. LOL

Do mean towards the beginning in the sex store? He said "gotcha gotcha, whoa".

I don't remember a scene at the end.

[kwsu44]

Andy got sent away to anger management class for punching a hole into the wall. So he might be back...

I'm pretty sure he'll be back, the actor has been promoted to series regular.

[HeatherFL]

Sorry! DUH, I meant at the end of that scene in the sex toy shop, not at the end of the show. That's what I thought he said, thanks!

~H.

[Dotsie]

I saw previews for this week's show... It looks AWESOME!!! The office assembles for Phyllis's wedding. Then they show Pam watching Jim slowdance and how she's hurting. Gah why can't tonight be Thursday!?!?

[diam124]

I watched the previews online and it looks like a good "Jammy" episode. Let's hope they're not just teasing us!

[Nanner]

Tonight's episode was so FUNNY. Perhaps the funniest of the season so far. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time! Michael quoting Princess Bride, Kelly in the white dress and tiara, Ryan whacking the bouquet away from her, the Pavlov's Dog experiment with Dwight and the Altoids...

I'm definitely buying this episode off of iTunes so I can watch it over and over.

[ivory]

Ryan whacking the bouquet away from her, Yeah, that was great. The funniest bits on The Office are the ones that happen so fast, you'd miss them if you're not paying attention.

I thought Michael was over the top in this episode. I found myself thinking that even he wouldn't be that idiotic.

[diam124]

Oh Michael totally made me cringe in this episode - like when he's dragging the wheelchair down the aisle! I didn't catch Ryan hitting the bouquet so DH rewound it for me. I think that was his favorite part.

[suzubeane]

I thought Michael was over the top in this episode. I found myself thinking that even he wouldn't be that idiotic.Yeah, this was my reaction, too. I think that's why this episode was just "meh" for me.

[Aimee]

Michael was definitely cringe-worthy this episode. I agree that it was a little too much. I was loving all the Jammyness of this episode.

Did anyone catch that Stanley was giving them a toaster? Probably the toaster he'd given Pam and Roy that they returned, causing him to lament the fact that he had two toasters at his house. It's the little things like that that I love so much about this show.

[kd 9.21.02]

What about in the beginning when Michael said something like "Since I pay Phyllis' salary, I'm basically paying for this wedding."

[ivory]

Did anyone catch that Stanley was giving them a toaster? Probably the toaster he'd given Pam and Roy that they returned, causing him to lament the fact that he had two toasters at his house. It's the little things like that that I love so much about this show. I have to admit I totally missed it, until I went to lurk a little on TWoP, where they catch everything. I hate to miss stuff, but I'd rather they keep it all subtle.


What about in the beginning when Michael said something like "Since I pay Phyllis' salary, I'm basically paying for this wedding." And he's "happy to do that." :) I loved his self-proclaimed title, "Employer of the Bride." Looks like Pam dodged more than one bullet last summer.

[JamBray]

Ryan whacking the bouquet away from her
Oh I completely missed that! Luckily I have it saved, so I can see it.

Yeah, Michael was making me cringe as well, but I was still laughing. And I loved when Kevin said "We're missing Uncle Al. He's old and has dementia." and then broke into Roxanne. :D Also, how great is it that his band only plays Police songs? LOL!

[rubyslippers]

I loved this one! I too missed the bouquet swatting. Thank goodness for the DVR. I need a Scrantonicity t-shirt!!!

http://www.cafepress.com/buy/the+office/-/pv_design_details/pg_2/id_13978916/opt_/fpt_/c_360/

I just ordered one for DH for valentines day.

[Linz]

I love the show but Michael's behavior is getting out of hand IMO. It totally turns me off from the show, no sane human being would ever act the way he does or say some of the things he says.

[Sadie]

I thought last night's episode was soooo funny! I was laughing my ass off when Michael was dragging the wheelchair down the aisle. In fact, I'm laughing right now just thinking about it. :o

I also thought it was hilarious during the vows when the preacher said "Do you Bob Vance, of Vance Refrigeration, take Phyllis..." I love how they always refer to him that way.

[MLA]

I love the show but Michael's behavior is getting out of hand IMO. It totally turns me off from the show, no sane human being would ever act the way he does or say some of the things he says.My DH is always saying that he can't stand Michael's character because it's just so unrealistic. And last night, I had to agree with him on that. Michael was ridiculous. I just couldn't get into the episode because he was being so crazy -- it just doesn't ring true.

I thought last night's episode was soooo funny! I was laughing my ass off when Michael was dragging the wheelchair down the aisle. In fact, I'm laughing right now just thinking about it. :o

I also thought it was hilarious during the vows when the preacher said "Do you Bob Vance, of Vance Refrigeration, take Phyllis..." I love how they always refer to him that way.That was AWESOME!

[Nanner]

I do think that Michael's behavior often goes past cringe-worthy and into "Oh, come on!" territory. But I tend to look beyond those moments, though, and still appreciate the rest of the show. Not to mention that other times, his behavior is SO realistic for someone like him. He's just so needy and self-centered. And I love the fact that they've given him depth by making him a great salesman, and also making you feel sorry for him every now and then. He's not just a jackass, but a jackass with feelings. :)

But ignoring those Michael moments in this past episode, I haven't laughed that hard at an episode in months! I just love the subtleties.

[imagirliegirl]

The last episode was hilarious! I loved everything about it. Michael is such an idiot. I almost died when he dragged the wheelchair up the aisle like a little bratty kid. I was so embarrassed to be watching it. :D

OMG and how he was all pissed that the dad stood up. Priceless.

[tandt]

I love the show but Michael's behavior is getting out of hand IMO. It totally turns me off from the show, no sane human being would ever act the way he does or say some of the things he says.


PLEASE TRUST ME THAT I AM NOT EXAGGERATING AT ALL:

I work with a guy who not only looks almost exactly like Michael, he says stupid things like him-- product of no social skills and always wanting to be everyone's best friend.

It's so annoying! I wouldn't put it past anyone out there!

[ivory]

I work with a guy who not only looks almost exactly like Michael, he says stupid things like him-- product of no social skills and always wanting to be everyone's best friend. Any good stories??



Have you all seen this?
This attorney goes through each episode and estimates what it would cost Dunder Mifflin to settle claims that would likely arise from its employees' actions. Mainly Michael, of course, and largely sexual harassment claims.

"that's what she said" blog (http://www.hrheroblogs.com/)

It's not terribly exciting, but a funny idea at least.

[Linz]

PLEASE TRUST ME THAT I AM NOT EXAGGERATING AT ALL:

I work with a guy who not only looks almost exactly like Michael, he says stupid things like him-- product of no social skills and always wanting to be everyone's best friend.

It's so annoying! I wouldn't put it past anyone out there!


:eek: :eek: :eek:

I am so sorry! :D

[diam124]

I think the only part that I thought was totally unrealistic was the speech when he was arguing with Bob Vance. Also, the last few episodes Michael was kind of subdued, so I thought last week he was back to his old self.

Has anyone seen the longer promo for next week's episode (where Joss Whedon talks about directing). It looks hilarious!

ETA - I don't think this has been posted here yet, but Rainn Wilson is going to be hosting SNL 2/24.

[ivory]

ETA - I don't think this has been posted here yet, but Rainn Wilson is going to be hosting SNL 2/24. Oh, I didn't know. I rarely watch SNL any more, but defintely want to see that. Thanks for the heads up!

[imagirliegirl]

My DH is always saying that he can't stand Michael's character because it's just so unrealistic. And last night, I had to agree with him on that. Michael was ridiculous. I just couldn't get into the episode because he was being so crazy -- it just doesn't ring true.



If you met my mom you'd believe people are capable of acting like Michael. :)

[MLA]

If you met my mom you'd believe people are capable of acting like Michael. :)

I'm sorry! That's gotta be tough.

[imagirliegirl]

I'm sorry! That's gotta be tough.

I'm scared of what will happen at my wedding. I'm going to keep her away from wheelchairs though. :)

[Brandles]

DH cannot stand to watch "The Office" because of Michael. He's too much like one of his old Radio Shack bosses! :eek:

[MLA]

Wow! I'm really surprised to see so many people in this thread who actually know people like Michael! I count myself lucky to not have had to deal with a character like him IRL

[majorgal]

My current boss truly could be Michael Scott. He has no self-awareness. He loves the show, calls Michael a jerk, yet has no concept that he acts SO much like him it is not even funny.

[JamBray]

My sister had a hard time with the first season, since it reminded her way too much of places she used to work.

[diam124]

I was wasting some time on the TWOP boards and saw a thread about The Office "fan fics". That lead me to this site: More Than That (http://mtt.just-once.net/fanfiction/) I think some of these people have WAY too much time on their hands, but a couple I checked out were pretty good.

[diam124]

I thought last night's episode was really good and Michael redeemed himself for being such a moron last week by being so sweet to Pam.

[Rosebud]

The big question from last night... why didn't Jim show up at Pam's art show?! I kept waiting for him to turn up. I can't imagine that he wouldn't go, even though she's back with Roy. :confused:

I did get a little teary eyed during the scene with Pam and Michael at the end, though.

Okay, so I get it.... Roy is nice to Pam now, but he still doesn't "get" her. That's how they'll break them up later.

Jim pretending to be a vampire was completely hilarious. The little skits he and Karen were doing were fantastic.

[diam124]

The first deleted scene is up on NBC's website, and it pretty strongly implies that Karen had something to do with Jim not going to the show.

I definitely think that Pam is starting to see that she was unhappy with Roy for reasons unrelated to Jim. I thought it was funny that he showed up with his brother and then they left without her. Remember last season (I think) when they were discussing worst dates and Pam said Roy and his brother left her somewhere (can't remember where) on their first date?

[suzubeane]

This was classic Office in that by the end, you get to see Michael prove or redeem himself. (Although I loved that they couldn't let that scene end tenderly: "Do you have something in your pocket?" "Chunky." And then he pulls out a Chunky candy bar.)

Poor Roy: "Your art was the prettiest art of all the art." He's trying so hard!

[ca_girl]

I loved all the bat stuff. I was cracking up at Dwight catching the bat in the lunchroom!

[Rosebud]

ca_girl: LOVE your signature!

[MLA]

"I shot a werewolf once, but by the time I got to him, he'd turned back into my neighbor's dog."

LOL!

[jrdhbunny]

I was wasting some time on the TWOP boards and saw a thread about The Office "fan fics". That lead me to this site: More Than That I think some of these people have WAY too much time on their hands, but a couple I checked out were pretty good.
I recommend anything by Paper Jam, girl7, DinkinFlicka, 69 cups of noodles, and NeverEnoughJam. Talk about too much time on my hands!!! :o

As for the episode, I loved how Michael redeemed himself, both with Ryan/business class and with Pam. To me there is absolutely no excuse for Jim not to go to the art show, unless of course he didn't know about it, which is highly unlikely. Even with the deleted scene, the flyer was still up in the break room at the end of the day. I'm not sure I even like Jim's character anymore.

The bat stuff was hysterical though! :D

[JamBray]

Jim pretending to be a vampire was completely hilarious. The little skits he and Karen were doing were fantastic.
I just loved that, especially when Jim peeked at Dwight over his coat as he was leaving and said "Goodnight Dwight." :D

All of the bat stuff was great, and it was so funny when Kelly was telling Creed to be nice to it, and then when it flew at her head yelling "KILL IT! KILL IT!"

Michael was so sweet with Pam, but I too was disappointed that Jim didn't show up, or even ask her about it during work.

[imagirliegirl]

I loved Dwight.

"Whenever I'm about to do something I think to myself, is this something an idiot would do? And if the answer is yes, I don't do it."

[SQ2]

Does anyone also watch Scrubs? Remember when Michael was talking about a cool teacher he had, who also slept with a bunch of his students? Well, I think Elliot (on Scrubs) mentioned the same teacher! Thought that was kinda funny.

[suzubeane]

I noticed that Elliot mentioned a teacher sleeping with students, and it did strike me as odd that the subject would come up twice in one night. They didn't have the same name, did they?

[Aimee]

I think it's just coincidental; Michael's teacher was sleeping with the boys and Elliot's teacher was sleeping with the girls (remember, she was upset that he didn't want to sleep with her!)

[msnicolea]

I just love the way Michael/Steve Carrel is redeemed every so often--he's such a great character! And I love that he had a "chunky" in his pants.

[nylons73]

I seriously think this episode was one of the best ever!

*Dwight's quote about 'not' being an idiot! LOL

*Michael moving Ryan next to Kelly as his punishment! (proves that Michael acutally knows a little more about what's going on the office than we think he does :) )

*LOVED when Michael was berating Ryan's class and he said "You sit up here in your Ivory Tower," (and then he looks at Ryan's professor) "And your Ebony Tower." LOL!

*The whole thing about the bat flying around the office and Stanley just getting up and leaving "I'm outta here." heh Also when Kelly is yelling 'dont kill the bat, bats have feelings too" and then it gets loose and flys at her and she's yelling 'kill it! kill it!" LOL

*When Dwight goes to Creed and asks him if he has the tools to make a stake out of a broom handle and Creed pulls them out of his drawer!! hee!

Seriously - and the end - when Michael sees Pam's use of all of that PAPER!

Just loved it. From start to finish - loved. it. :)

[Brandles]

So...when did Pam get back with Roy? Did they just talk about it in this episode or did I miss something before.

I thought that was really nice of Michael to buy, frame and hang Pam's picture of their office building.

[GoCougs]

So...when did Pam get back with Roy? Did they just talk about it in this episode or did I miss something before.

I thought that was really nice of Michael to buy, frame and hang Pam's picture of their office building.

I think they got back together after Phyllis's wedding.

[Brandles]

I think they got back together after Phyllis's wedding.

Was that in one of those "deleted scenes" I was supposed to go to nbc.com and see?

[Linz]

Was that in one of those "deleted scenes" I was supposed to go to nbc.com and see?

No, at the end of Phyliss' wedding Roy requested the band play "their" song, they danced and then he said "ya wanna get out of here" and they left together.

[Brandles]

No, at the end of Phyliss' wedding Roy requested the band play "their" song, they danced and then he said "ya wanna get out of here" and they left together.

Thanks. Wow. I really must've missed that one! I know she kept saying Phyllis' wedding was an awful lot like hers was going to be.

[imagirliegirl]

WTF Roy? Way to undo a whole season of me liking you.

[silentbunny]

I really only started watching the office at the very end of last season. I was surprised tonight -- does Roy have a history of anger problems? Or just being a neglectful tool?

[Sare79]

Neglectful Tool.

[diam124]

He did freak out once at Jim for joking around with Pam.

I thought last night's episode was really good. I loved the interaction between Jan & Michael. It's so funny that she can't resist him even though she has every reason to. Like when she introduced him to someone and he said "We're lovers". I can't wait to see what happens next. I think the next few weeks are repeats though.

[Kate&Joey]

I just loved Dwight in this episode. Remember when he was hanging on the banister trying to loosen it? Too funny!

And when the little boy sat up in his bed and Dwight was sitting in the rocking chair? "Oh, good...you're up..." :D Classic!

[diam124]

My favorite Dwight line was when he told the woman eating shrimp "See that line? It's feces." :D I also loved it that he was in the back seat with Jan & Michael. I didn't see that one coming.

[PG-rated]

I really liked Jim and Karen together tonight. Even though Jim and Pam should be together someday, I like Karen, and it was nice to see them "click".

My favorite line of the night was Jan: "Why is it so hard? That's what she said. Oh, God....."
:D

[IrishMeg]

Don't forget Rainn Wilson is hosting SNL this week! I can't wait!

[jrdhbunny]

I really liked Jim and Karen together tonight. Even though Jim and Pam should be together someday, I like Karen, and it was nice to see them "click".
I thought that first too, but when I watched it again I thought he seemed annoyed.

Yes, Roy did attack Jim physically in the first season when he thought he was getting a little too touchy-feely with Pam. I think he was under so much stress trying to keep up this facade so he could win back Pam and when he found out about Jim, he just snapped. I'm just glad he didn't grab her or hit her or something because that would have been a little too dark, IMO.

Did anyone watch the British series? Does anyone else think (in white) that they're going to follow the British storyline and fire Michael? And then offer the job to Jim only to have him turn it down? I wonder if that's what will cause the demise of Jim and Karen, because I think she's very ambitious and wants both of them to move up the corporate ladder together. Or perhaps Jan will quit/be fired and they'll tap Karen for promotion. Hmmmm...

[MLA]

I loved when Dwight was in the little boy's room and kept asking him questions that the little boy didn't know the answer to. "What *do* you know?"

LOL!

[Brandles]

Wow...I wonder if Dwight uses every party to check out the sturdiness of the houses! ;)

I guess Roy's back out of the picture! I'm glad because I don't like him. I dated a guy who neglected me and didn't support me and he's too much like my ex-BF in that sense.

Was it here or the WC we had a thread in Chit Chat entitled, "Vein or Poop?" and it was about the black line in a shirmp? I thought of that thread when Dwight pointed that out.

[silentbunny]

Holy cow! I just saw a picture of Karen, from the office, with Quincy Jones at the Oscars. I had NO idea the actress is his daughter, Rashida. Was that common knowledge and I just missed it?

[suzubeane]

It's fairly common knowledge, bunny. Her mom is Peggy Lipton of Mod Squad fame. (I posted her pic in no. 441 (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1107097&postcount=441))

Rahsida Jones played one of the school secretaries on "Boston Public" - that's when I first discovered who her parents are.

[Smurfy]

Well, I wasn't aware of that, (I didn't watch Boston Public) how interesting. That reminds me of the comment Michael made when he first met her, something like, "Wow, you are very exotic looking. Was your dad a G.I., or … ?"

[silentbunny]

How long are we in re-runs for?

[diam124]

I don't think there's a new episode until April 12th. I think it's mostly because of March Madness.

[Emilie]

New episode on April 5! Woo Hoo!

There is a teaser promo on YouTube (click Here) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-5sB6WtFe4&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fedep%2Elivejournal%2Ecom%2Ffrien ds%3Fskip%3D15) - It is about 4 minute long and covers the whole Jim-Pam-Karen-Roy situation. PLUS there are some new scenes in the last 20 seconds.

So. Flipping. Excited. For. April. Fifth.

Yay!

[Linz]

OMG! I loved that video!! I am so excited for the new episodes!

[sublime311]

How did I miss this thread!? DH and I LOVE the office and just watched that last "Casino Night" episode again last night. I was super excited to see that 4min video Emilie posted. I can't wait for April 5!!

[mel7dog]

OMG yay!!! I am so excited now. Team Jim and Pam :D

[lbs27]

Ooh, I love that video!! I'm so excited for the new episode. DH and I have been watching Seasons 1 and 2 b/c we missed them, and now I keep confusing myself on timelines and when things happen. I love the part in the video where Pam says, "I think we broke his brain". :D

[silentbunny]

"Everyone here is extremely..gruntled..."

:D Hee!

[JamBray]

Great video*! I can't wait until April 5th! :D

*Anyone know what song that was playing in the background?

[diam124]

That video made my Saturday morning! I even made DH watch it with me. I hope there are some major JAM developments in the works.

[stevesbabygirl]

JamBray - It's "Let Love In" by the Goo Goo Dolls.

[imagirliegirl]

*gasp*

I can't wait til the new episode!

[Koala_Gurl]

me too!! I think I missed the last episode though (or part of it...part of it was familiar, part of it wasn't).

[JamBray]

JamBray - It's "Let Love In" by the Goo Goo Dolls.
Thanks stevesbabygirl! :)

[basianov]

Ahhh! yayyyyy! :)

[Natasha]

Yeah, something tells me I will be watching that video several times a day over the next 8 days... I can't wait for the new episode!!!!

[MLA]

Just watched that video. I'm so excited for the next episode, but I'll have to watch it on Tivo because DH and I will be visiting my parents when it's on, and my mom doesn't like The Office. I don't know how I'm her daughter.

[Emilie]

Just watched that video. I'm so excited for the next episode, but I'll have to watch it on Tivo because DH and I will be visiting my parents when it's on, and my mom doesn't like The Office. I don't know how I'm her daughter.

Switched at birth?

[Natasha]

My mom doesn't like it, either. I keep trying to push it on her, though! :p

[Linz]

I think the office can be an acquired taste at times. When I first started watching it I thought "what the hell is this and why are they playing it" but now I love it.

[ca_girl]

I am so excited for the 3 episodes tonight. I love all 3, but I think "Diversity Day" is one of my favs. I'm happy Gray's is a repeat, so I can watch all 3 episodes tonight!

[karlatta]

We forced my mom to watch The Office a couple of weeks ago while she was visiting. And every time we laughed, we explained to her why we were laughing. I think she was enjoying it by the end of the show.

[MrsBeckyLP]

It took me a while to learn to like it, but now I think it's hilarious. DH just turned to me and said, "I think I'd like to work there."

[lawyerlee]

I'd totally forgotten how awesome the "Sexual Harassment" episode is. I'm watching it now, and I just about choked when Dwight asked Toby where the clitoris is. Yowza. :eek: :)

[imagirliegirl]

I'd totally forgotten how awesome the "Sexual Harassment" episode is. I'm watching it now, and I just about choked when Dwight asked Toby where the clitoris is. Yowza. :eek: :)

I loved Jim's girlfriend, aka the blow up doll. How he was like "put on a shirt, I told you we'd be on camera! She's European." :p

[MLA]

Switched at birth?

LOL! I don't think so. I was the only girl in the nursery at the hospital!

[IrishMeg]

Don't forget! New episode tonight!

[imagirliegirl]

New episode tonight!! And it looks extended, too! Woohoo! :D

[Emilie]

It is extended - 8 to 8:45-ish. SQUEEE!!!! I cannot wait!

Any thoughts on what Roy has in his hand when he goes at Jim? I have been looking and squinting for a week but cannot decide what I think it is!

[Linz]

I only watched the video once but I thought it was a gun. :confused:

[diam124]

I'm so excited! I think a gun or a knife is a little overly dramatic for The Office, but I could see it being pepper spray.

[Rose]

Spoiler about attack/item:

I don't think Roy has pepper spray because Dwight saves Jim and uses his own pepper spray on Roy.

[lawyerlee]

I'm so freaking psyched for the new episode tonight. Thanks for sharing that video, Emilie. I finally made time to watch it just now, and I'm even more excited than I was before! :D

[suzubeane]

I'm so glad you guys prompted me me look at my laptop's DVR - it's on at 8pm - not 8:30! I would have missed it!

[Pghchic]

I didn't realize it was on at 8 either can't wait for it to come on should be good.

[mel7dog]

Thank goodness for DRV, I forgot all about it!

[imagirliegirl]

Funny episode!

I LOVED how Angela kept asking everyone what Dwight did because it made her all hot. :D

[Rose]

I LOVED how Angela kept asking everyone what Dwight did because it made her all hot

That was hilarious. I laughed the whole episode. The Ryan & Kelly fighting is so funny. Poor Toby.

[stevesbabygirl]

Holy crap, Kelly is so annoying! "What's wrong with wanting to name our baby User?!" Bwahahaha!

[diam124]

Hahaha - "Usher Jennifer Hudson Kapoor".

I thought there were a lot of funny moments in this episode - the woman's suit thing was hilarious. And I love Michael/Toby interaction - "what are you writing perveball?"

Too bad Jim is being kind of a jerk to Pam, but I've seen a lot of hints that there is going to be some serious Jam action this season. I was so hoping that she would confess her true feelings in the breakroom. Oh well.

[Emilie]

And I love Michael/Toby interaction - "what are you writing perveball?"

"Come on Toby...I'm going to hit you in the head with a hammer, come on."
:D :D

I thought it was interesting that Roy was pushing Pam to go after Jim!

[snowzilla]

We must have rewound that last scene last night about five times - the look on Jim's face (in the bathroom) was priceless! :p

[imagirliegirl]

Hahaha - "Usher Jennifer Hudson Kapoor".


Ryan - "That's crazy!"

Kelly - "So now I'm insane?"

[JamBray]

The whole woman's suit thing was priceless, and I loved when Michael was talking to Jan and said "It's been a really weird day. I accidentally cross-dressed..." :D

[imagirliegirl]

The whole woman's suit thing was priceless, and I loved when Michael was talking to Jan and said "It's been a really weird day. I accidentally cross-dressed..." :D

It's Missterious. :)

[Natasha]

Ok, so I was the only one seriously bothered by the Jim-Pam scene? Maybe it's cause I'm tired and just started AF, but I cried for quite a while after that scene. I hated how Jim acted, and it makes it hard for me to like him now. I"d like to see Pam hook up with someone other than Jim, to be honest. Maybe Ryan can introduce her to a hot friend of his.

Everything else was hilarious! Such a funny episode. I loved it.

[Linz]

If someone's crazy ex came at you, you'd be pissed too! lol

[diam124]

I think Jim was really hurt when Pam & Roy got back together. Remember in The Return how they seemed to be really bonding again and Jim even admitted his feelings to Karen. I think he was allowing himself to fall back into the whole adoring Pam mode. Then I think he was crushed when she got back with Roy at Phyliss' wedding. I think he'll come around. ;)

[Rose]

I thought Jim acted understandably but still he acted like a jerk. He doesn't really have a right to be mad at Pam for dating anyone since he has a girlfriend. I think he wanted to hurt her on purpose because she hurt him unintentionally. I loved the moment Jim told Pam he was in love with her but realistically Pam couldn't have left Roy after 9 years at that moment.

That said, he wouldn't have been so mean if he was over her.

[suzubeane]

In the breakroom scene between Pam and Jim, I would have liked to see her protest when he said (twice!) that Pam and Roy would probably get back together. At the time, I thought it was kind of a nasty thing to say (was he suggesting that a thuggy guy with a violent temper was the best she could do?) but now I wonder if it was written that way to show us that Jim thinks of Pam as unattainable.

[LittleFredPunkinHead]

I did enjoy last night's show, but I am so much of an instant-gratification freak. I want Pam and Jim together. Now! :)

[Natasha]

Suzubeane, that's what bothered me the most. I felt that way, like he was saying Roy and Pam should be together, and Pam would end up with him again, since she can't do any better. I do understand why he's upset, but I just feel like he went from being a nice guy, to such a creep. I guess the most frustrating part is we know how both of them feel, but neither of them do. The scene really got to me though, and I was even in kind of a bad mood about it today..:o . Maybe I need a life? :p

Diam124 and Rose, I agree with you both. I know where his bitterness is coming from, but Pam doesn't, you know? I also agree that it was so unrealistic to expect Pam to just run off with Jim at Casino Night. I feel like he has been really unfair in his expectations. And, I feel bad for Karen. Ugh, I feel like he is just being a dumb, skeevy guy. He was never that before, and that's why I like him so much! Ick, that really bugged me, too.

If someone's crazy ex came at you, you'd be pissed too! lol

I do agree with this, but I feel like he slammed Pam pretty hard, and when Roy apologized to him, he didn't say anything. Took it all cool, like it was no big deal. That seems wimpy and creepy to me. Being really hurtful to Pam, but letting Roy off the hook like it doesn't matter, we're guys, we're cool.

Ok, I am obviously seriously over thinking this... Yeesh!

[Dotsie]

I didn't like Thursday's episode at all. Maybe it's because of where I'm from but Jim came off like a total puss. Buying things for Dwight because he pepper sprayed Roy. Big deal, Roy wanted to beat your @ss. Deal with it like a grown man...

[Natasha]

Yep, Dotsie, going to have to agree with you there. I think the whole episode sort of ruined my opinion of Jim...

[imagirliegirl]

I felt that way, like he was saying Roy and Pam should be together, and Pam would end up with him again, since she can't do any better.

No way sista! :D

I think he was saying she'll get back with him because that's what she's done before.

If I were Jim I'd be pretty dissapointed in general. He told Pam he loved her, she was with Roy (a jerk) but he moved on. Then he found a nice girl but still had feelings for Pam. Then Pam up and gets back with Roy again and suddenly they are back in love. Then they break up, again, and he comes to kick Jim's ass. I'd have the same attitude. You'll just end up back with him anyway. Why bother.

[july19]

I thought this episode was so funny! I loved the whole ladies suit scene! Too funny!

I have to say though that I am tired of the whole Jim/Pam/Roy love triangle. I miss the interaction between Jim and Pam! They were so funny and cute and I'm ready to have that back. Even if they aren't getting together. KWIM?

[Natasha]

Oh, I agree Rachelle. I really do see where Jim is coming from. But, I hate the way he is handling it all. They had that great phone call in the episode where Dwight takes Ryan o his first sales call. They talked and talked, and really connected. He could have asked her out or something then. He didn't. I feel like he let her slip through his fingers, and is taking it out on her. And i agree with july19! I miss them interacting!

[Mrs. M.]

Yay for whatshisname coming back from anger management. That should be entertaining!

Look out, Dunder Mifflin... I mean, look out in a fun way...

[JamBray]

It's Missterious. :)
LOL! That was great! :D
No way sista! :D

I think he was saying she'll get back with him because that's what she's done before.

If I were Jim I'd be pretty dissapointed in general. He told Pam he loved her, she was with Roy (a jerk) but he moved on. Then he found a nice girl but still had feelings for Pam. Then Pam up and gets back with Roy again and suddenly they are back in love. Then they break up, again, and he comes to kick Jim's ass. I'd have the same attitude. You'll just end up back with him anyway. Why bother.
See that's what I thought too, not that Jim was slamming Pam and saying that that was the best she could do.

[lbs27]

I don't know what made me think of this and I don't know if it will come into play or not, but Jim and Pam each know about Dwight and Angela. I wonder if anything will happen where it will come up between them...

[PG-rated]

I felt like Jim said that to Pam as a self-defense mechanism, like he couldn't afford to hope that she was done with Roy for good because it would hurt him too much if they got back together. So he was actively expecting the worst, KWIM?

[Natasha]

Good point, Lori!!

Angela--I agree, but it hurt my feelings as much as it hurt Pam's!

I am so glad Andy is back. In my opinion, he is the most uncomfortable character on the show, and I am looking forward to him being back in the office!

[Kate&Joey]

No comments yet!? I thought last night's episode was hilarious. I was truly LOL numerous times. I loved the betting theme (especially when Kelly was explaining Netflix to Ryan :D ).

"Are you sure your name isn't Pudge?" Michael

What about a long-sleeved tee?" Ryan

"Let's put it in the bailer." Dwight

[msnicolea]

The shunning was killing me!

[Kate&Joey]

OMG...totally forgot about the shunning.

"Unshunned....reshunned." Poor Andy was so eager to help!

[Belm]

LMAO about the shunning. I wish the eposides were longer.

[Aimee]

I just had to share this with some other Office fans:

My DH (who looks a LOT like Jim. It's been confirmed by many people) has an annoying co-worker named Drew. Last night, I offered DH $5 if he'd call his coworker Andy today, a la Jim refusing to call Andy Drew.

He just sent me an IM telling me that he's been calling the guy Andy all day. It is all I can do to not bust out laughing at my desk (shared office, co-worker wouldn't get what is funny)

[Natasha]

That's pretty funny, Aimee!

I loved last nights episode. It was so, so funny. The shunning was hilarious, as was the trampoline followed by a jumpy castle. Michael really is an 11 year old trapped in a man's body...

[diam124]

Last night's episode wasn't my favorite, but it was still pretty funny. I thought it was sweet the way they were trying to coax Michael down. This episode seemed short though - maybe I got used to the super-sized episodes.

I have to say though, in the scene where they were discussing safety training in the office I was getting dizzy from the camera work. Did anyone else notice that it kept jumping all over the place? It was driving me crazy!

[meatpie]

I love this show, but I hate Jim's haircut...


It's too something. I prefer it longer I guess.

[LyLMyssChaos]

My favorite line from last night HAS to be "Dwight....you stupid slut!" :p

[snowzilla]

My favorite line from last night HAS to be "Dwight....you stupid slut!" :p

I believe it was "Dwight, you ignorant slut!" - because we rewound it on the TV so we could laugh at it again. :p

[stevesbabygirl]

Yep, it was "Dwight, you ignorant slut," which is a nod to an old SNL skit with, I believe, Dan Aykroyd and Jane Curtin.

[suzubeane]

You guys know that "ignorant slut" is from an old Saturday Night Live shtick, right? ("Point Counterpoint with Jane Curtain and Dan Ackroyd: "Jane, you ignorant slut!" It makes me feel old that people might not know that!)

I loved last night's episode! I laughed from start to finish, and when I thought about it later, I realized it was because there was a very low "cringe level." I have to go look up who wrote this episode - it was SO well done.

eta: stevesbabygirl - clearly, I take too long!

[stevesbabygirl]

Haha!

[jrdhbunny]

I love this show, but I hate Jim's haircut...It's too something. I prefer it longer I guess.
There is speculation that it's a wig because he had to cut his hair for the film Leatherheads.

I thought last night's ep was great! It reminded me of last season.

BTW, suzubeane, B.J. Novak (Ryan) wrote it and Harold Ramis directed it.

[JamBray]

Although not my favorite, I did enjoy this episode.

- I loved that Jim wouldn't call Andy Drew
- "Shun" "Unshun"
- All of the betting, especially when Toby replaced Creed's apple with a potato, and he didn't even miss a beat when he bit into it. :D
- "Michael it takes courage just to be you man. " LOL!

Such a good show!

[Rosebud]

Just because I'm excited for a new episode tomorrow (and x-posted with the Youtube thread):

Michael & Dwight star in SexyBack (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8WUcnsIBT0)

:D

[imagirliegirl]

I just checked the info on my cable and it says "the staff goes into crisis mode after a shipment of paper goes out with an obscene watermark". I can't wait for this! :D

[JamBray]

Just because I'm excited for a new episode tomorrow (and x-posted with the Youtube thread):

Michael & Dwight star in SexyBack (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8WUcnsIBT0)

:D

LOL! That was great Rosebud! :D I would just LOVE to see outtakes from this show, as it seems like they have so much fun on the set. :D

[Rose]

JamBray I know there is a blooper reel from the DVDs on youtube.

[diam124]

My DH is sooo excited about this week's episode - he thinks it's going to be hilarious and has been trying to guess what the watermark is.

Last weekend I was reading him a blurb from my People magazine that speculated that John Krasinski and Renee Zellweger are a couple. I said something along the lines of RZ not being good enough for JK. DH turns to me and says "Oh my God, you have a crush on Jim!". Duh! ;)

[july19]

Last weekend I was reading him a blurb from my People magazine that speculated that John Krasinski and Renee Zellweger are a couple. I said something along the lines of RZ not being good enough for JK. DH turns to me and says "Oh my God, you have a crush on Jim!". Duh! ;)

I said the same thing! But then my DH said that he should be careful since she doesn't have such a great record with men! I just thought it was pretty funny that my DH would notice/say such a thing!

I'm so excited about tonights episode. Jim dressing like Dwight looks priceless!

[GoCougs]

JamBray I know there is a blooper reel from the DVDs on youtube.

There are actually 2 blooper reels; I just watched both of them!

[imagirliegirl]

The first minute where Jim was Dwight was genius! I was laughing so hard.

Question: what is the best bear?

Brilliant!

The watermark was hilarious. Way better than I could have imagined! I also loved Kelly's "training".

[Natasha]

Loved this episode! It is so hard to keep a grudge against someone who sings background for "Lion Sleeps Tonight" to cheer up someone he doesn't even really like!

"Lord, beer me strength" was the best line!

[diam124]

This episode was hilarious. I think I need to watch it again though - I think I missed some parts because I was laughing.

I loved Kelly and her training sessions and I loved the last part with Dwight imitating Jim. Hilarious.

[lbs27]

I LOVED this episode--it was the best one in awhile! The part where Jim said he spent 4 dollars on the glasses and it cost 7 dollars to complete the ensemble and then he used his calculator watch to add it up was hysterical. And the discussion about the bear. And him singing with Andy at the end. I laughed so hard at some parts I was crying--I had a horrible day at work yesterday and after laughing through the episode, I felt so much better! I was just sorry I hadn't DVRd it--I may have to download this one from iTunes, I totally want to watch it again! :D

[imagirliegirl]

I just watched it again, I forgot about Michael not wanting to be the "Escape goat". :D

[catch]

Hilarious episode!

My two favorite lines were:

Creed: The only difference between me and a homeless man is this job. I will do whatever it takes to survive. Like I did … when I was a homeless man.

and

Michael: No, no, I need two men on this. That’s what she said. No time! But she did. NO TIME!

I love all of the "that's what she said" lines :D And Dwight being Jim was almost as funny as Jim being Dwight. I love the funny faces Dwight was making at the camera when he was being Jim. Hysterical!

[Dotsie]

I agree with everyone else that this was one of the best episodes in a while. Jim being Dwight was AWESOME. And Jim's reaction when Andy saw his "girlfriend" at the highschool. Priceless. I'm def going to watch it again.

[trishcutie]

I thought it was hilarious! Kelly makes me die laughing - she should be highlighted more often. LOVE HER.

My favorite line was when the lady wouldn't accept Michael's apology and said she'd call the BBB:

"And I'm going to call the ungrateful bee-otch hotline!"

hysterical.

[kcjaime]

My favorite line was Jim's, "Lord, beer me strength." :p

[Rose]

Actually I thought it was one of the weaker episodes. I loved the cold open, and had watched about 15 times on youtube before the show and I loved Dwight as Jim.

[dollface]

I just noticed this thread - I love the Office! The week before I delivered my son I went to the mall as I was craving some crepes from a place there. As I pulled into the lot, I noticed that the Expectant Mother spaces were taken up by film crew trucks. I was kind of PO'd because it's a common occurance in our area - crew trucks taking up parking, blocking off streets. Some show films weekly in a house on my block and it just gets annoying dealing with all of that. In addition, I am makeup artist and have worked for a few years in television & film. Needless to say, I am rarely star-struck. Anyway, I found a parking space and went into the mall and who do I see 50 feet in front of me? Steve Carrell and all the women of The Office! I was so excited! They were filming in the food court so I got my crepe and watched them film the scene. They had extras walking in and out of the scene but they let all the mall patrons come and go as they pleased while they filmed. I have never been so excited to see something filmed!

[Rose]

dollface that scene was for Women's Appreciation which I think is the next episode. They also make a trip into Victorias Secret.

[dollface]

Ah, when I was leaving the mall, they were heading downstairs which is where that store is.

[Natasha]

catch--I LOVED the "that's what she said" struggle!

On a side note, i work part time as a waitress. I was training a new server, and we had a table of 4 teenage boys and one of the boy's dad. She was trying to learn how to take difficult orders, and she said "I've had easy orders all day, so make it as hard as you can." One of the teenage boys said "that's what she said" under his breath and I nearly died. It was really hard to keep from bursting out laughing, it was hilarious!

[Aimee]

Anyone else catch that they were at "Threat Level: Midnight" - that was the name of Michael's screenplay. DH caught that one and is soooooooo proud of himself for it :)

[Rose]

Anyone else catch that they were at "Threat Level: Midnight" - that was the name of Michael's screenplay. DH caught that one and is soooooooo proud of himself for it

Yes. Jim caught it too, he gives a look to the camera.

[MLA]

Anyone else catch that they were at "Threat Level: Midnight" - that was the name of Michael's screenplay. DH caught that one and is soooooooo proud of himself for it :)

I missed that. I love how the show is so self-referential. It really keeps it feeling real even through some of the most outrageous situations.

[diam124]

Oh my God, this episode had me laughing so hard my throat is sore!

[july19]

The episode was funny! Creed is too funny and I hope they have him on more!! "If that's flashing then lock me up!"

My DH and I didn't follow the whole email conversation that Jim and Ryan had in the bathroom? Was it about Pam, Karen or someone else? I just didn't follow it. And ideas?

[sublime311]

july19 - Jim said that he and Karen were celebrating their 6mo dating anniversary. Then Ryan said he didn't know they were an item - just messing around, basically. Then he said that if Karen ever mentioned it, to disregard the email he (Ryan) sent to Karen about dating him (Ryan). Then Jim said Karen had read it to him and that Karen wasn't really that into office romances anyway.

[Kate&Joey]

I definitely was LOL at most of last night's episode. :)

Angela: "Phyllis...you are a married woman!" after she got flashed. Like she can help that! ;)

The guys hanging out in the ladies' bathroom all day.

Michael making the list of pros/cons for staying with Jan: "I'm unhappy when I'm with her."

Jan offering Michael $300 to drive up and sleep with her.

Michael having absolutely no clue how to change a tire and Pam doing it for him.

Angela having to shop for clothes at the doll store.

Dwight sending out the memo regarding the new dress code for the female employees: "But no one dresses like that"...camera pans over to Angela. :D

[imagirliegirl]

I love how they went to the mall for women's appreciation. And the shopping at Victoria's Secret was awesome!

[snowzilla]

"And for Kelly, I wished for a brain." :D

Did anybody else catch the look(s) on Karen's face when they were in the food court, discussing Michael and Jan's relationship - do you think she was thinking about her own relationship with Jim, or was I picking up on something that wasn't there?
:confused:

[july19]

Sublime-Thanks!

Snowzilla-I noticed that too!

[ausi2b]

I almost peed my pants when Dwight "accidentally" called Phyllis "Phallis" :)

[Aimee]

"And for Kelly, I wished for a brain." :D

Did anybody else catch the look(s) on Karen's face when they were in the food court, discussing Michael and Jan's relationship - do you think she was thinking about her own relationship with Jim, or was I picking up on something that wasn't there?
:confused:

I'm glad I watched Kelly jumping up and down over the underwear a few times yesterday because my TiVo bit the dust last night (thank you, lightning). One of the funniest things I've seen in awhile.

I totally think that Karen and Pam were discussing their own relationships. Karen definitely gave Pam a dirty look at one point.

I love how this episode was subversively Jam-my: the food court conversation, the talking head where Pam talked about Jim.

IMO, this was one of the best of the season.

[Heidi]

I love Pam using her bathrobe when she changed the tire, and also saying she needed hand towels so she would cut it up LOL!!

I also laughed REALLY loud when Michael told them they could buy any item on him at VS. For a minute they all stood there, but you could see Kelly making a mad dash into the store!

[snowzilla]

IMO, this was one of the best of the season.

Agreed. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I just loved this episode. Wasn't necessarily one that made me laugh the hardest or the most, but I was just all around quite satisfied when it was over!

"Did you just call Phyllis, 'Phallus'?"

"Oh, sorry, I have penises on the brain."

Don't we all, Dwight....don't we all. :p

[Aimee]

Agreed. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I just loved this episode. Wasn't necessarily one that made me laugh the hardest or

Yes! I had that warm and fuzzy season 2 feeling after this one, even without the overt Jammyness of season 2.

[diam124]

I love how this episode was subversively Jam-my: the food court conversation, the talking head where Pam talked about Jim.

IMO, this was one of the best of the season.

Don't forget the way Jim commented on Pam's drawing of Dwight (I can't think of the exact words) but the way he said it seemed to say that he missed Pam and all the fun they had together.

I definitely think this was one of my favorite episodes out of any season. I feel like I laughed non-stop. It took us forever to watch because we kept having to rewind parts where we were laughing and missed something.

[rubyslippers]

DH and I loved this one. I'm sure we'll watch it again. I didn't even mind Andy and he normally works my last nerve after 2 seconds on screen.

[lauren f s]

I loved that Pam's drawing of the flasher looked just like Dwight. And that Andy took a big stack home to hang in his neighborhood :D

[JamBray]

I loved that Pam's drawing of the flasher looked just like Dwight. And that Andy took a big stack home to hang in his neighborhood :D
I thought that was hilarious, and I especially loved at the end when Jim told Dwight that he had just seen the flasher in the bathroom above the sink! :D

[imagirliegirl]

I can't wait til tonight! I'm hoping Pam confesses her love, Jim says he loves her too and Karen leaves!

I'm probably a little too hopeful. :)

[lawyerlee]

I can't wait til tonight! I'm hoping Pam confesses her love, Jim says he loves her too and Karen leaves!

I'm probably a little too hopeful. :)
Me, too. I've been thinking the very same thing. :D

[diam124]

Woohoo - I'm so excited for this episode! I can't wait to see what Pam has to say!

[Aimee]

O
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[imagirliegirl]

I am so mad. My DVR cut off early! The last part I saw was when Pam was done talking she ran into the water. What was after that? :eek:

Maybe Karen will get the corporate job and that's how we'll be rid of her.

[lawyergirl25]

Tonight was the first time I really didn't like Jim. After he made that call I just kept thinking he was kind of slimy. At least he had the balls to tell Michael to his face.

But yeah, Pam's little announcement. O..M..G - and that's the exact look Jim had after she was done!

[diam124]

Tonight was the first time I really didn't like Jim. After he made that call I just kept thinking he was kind of slimy. At least he had the balls to tell Michael to his face.

I don't know why, but I thought that the CFO called Jim and invited him to interview. And then invited Karen as well.

Don't worry Imagirliegirl - you didn't miss anything. The last scene was them singing the Flintstones theme song on the bus.


I was so excited for Pam. FINALLY! I loved the look on Karen's face. Too bad Jim didn't get up and kiss Pam.

[lawyergirl25]

I don't know why, but I thought that the CFO called Jim and invited him to interview. And then invited Karen as well.
Maybe. I thought they placed the call since Karen was the one informing the CFO that she wanted to interview, not the other way around.

[imagirliegirl]

Don't worry Imagirliegirl - you didn't miss anything. The last scene was them singing the Flintstones theme song on the bus.


Thank goodness! :D

We know Michael and Jim won't get the job, they are both staying on the show. I'm just hoping that Andy flips out over the whole lake incident and Karen gets the corporate job. Then they can go back to the old office!

I wish Jim would have jumped up and kissed Pam, too! That would have been fantastic! Karen looked like she wanted to kick Pam's ass.

[diam124]

Hmm..I asked DH what he thought and he agreed with you Lawyergirl25. Maybe it's so show how so "un-Jim" he has become.

[JillyBean]

My DVR cut off early, too! I about had a panic attack! Thank goodness I didn't miss anything after Pam's announcement. Yay for Pam standing up for herself. I really like how she commented on the art show thing. I felt really bad for her when Michael was the only one to show up. I hope Karen gets the corporate job, just so she'll be out of the way. I don't dislike her, but I hate how she's in the way of Jim and Pam.

LOL at Angela!

[Rose]

I think Pam has finally come full circle. I'm glad she not only said what she did to Jim but to the others as well.

I loved Michael's response too!

[JillyBean]

Forgot this earlier, but I felt bad for Toby! That would have sucked!

[sublime311]

During the hot dog eating contest, when Michael told the group that he had an interview, Jim gave a look to the camera. Not a smart-ass look like usual. It was more of an "oh-oh" look. I think it was that David had already invited him to interview.

I didn't feel that HE made the phone call requesting to be interviewed, but that he was just responding to the invitation.

[suzubeane]

I didn't feel that HE made the phone call requesting to be interviewed, but that he was just responding to the invitation.Oh, that's interesting. I had not considered that possibility. Either way, I got the impression that Karen was asking to be considered.

Regardless, what made Jim a jerk was that he was purposely trying to trip up his girlfriend when she was on the phone about a potential promotion.

That said, what I do like about the Karen/Jim dynamic is that she seems to like that part of his personality. He lead her right into the water during the blindfolded egg walk and she didn't get mad.

Yeah, it appears they are setting things up so that Karen will get the job and leave, and things will be awkward for a while between Pam and Jim. But it could go a completely different way because this show is typically not that predictable.

[Dotsie]

I don't think Jim made the phone call. I agree with others that he was responding to the invitation to interview.
My DVR cut off as Pam was running into the water too!! I ran to my pc to check on here. I knew you guys would have the info:D

Spoiler alert ~ I read yesterday that they filmed 2 endings. One where Jim and Pam wind up together and one where he stays with Karen. It all hinders on a pilot that (the actress who portrays Karen) filmed for ABC. If it gets picked up, Karen will head to NYC for the corporate job.

[snowzilla]

Our DVR cut out too - I knew the CC girls would have the answers!

I was SHOUTING at the tv during Pam's speech - "Show Karen's face! SHOW KAREN'S FACE!" I'm so evil. It's not that I don't LIKE Karen - it's just that...well, I don't like Karen because she's with Jim. :p

[imagirliegirl]

RE spoiler: That sucks if it's true! In white: I want Karen gone for sure! I want Jim and Pam, damn it!

[Heidi]

Too funny about the DVRs - mine did the same damn thing - I was really mad!

I loved Pam tonight!

[Dally]

Pam was great in this episode. Good for her for finally making herself heard! :)

I'm glad some of you brought up that maybe Jim had been invited to interview. I hadn't considered that.

I actually kind of felt sorry for Andy in this episode. :eek:

[imagirliegirl]

I actually kind of felt sorry for Andy in this episode. :eek:

Ha. I thought it was hi-lar-ious when he was floating off in the sumo suit. It's hard to feel sorry for someone who looks so funny. :)

[Emilie]

Fabulous episode - FABULOUS!

I loved Pam getting that nerve up - when she crossed the coals it was like a whole new Pam and I loved it! Especially after all the crap that Michael made her do all day long - nice to see her standing up for herself.

The scene with Oscar saying Angela told him he could "cross over" had my in tears. I seriously have no laughed that hard in a long time - I had to rewind it and watch it! That and Michael complaining that Andy was missing with him floating along in the background - this show is so subtle and perfect. LOVE IT!

And I agree with PP, Jim didn't make the call, the CFO called him. In my mind, he and Karen both got voice mails on their office phones that they checked from the beach and then called back when they were together to confirm with the CFO.

[Sal03]

That and Michael complaining that Andy was missing with him floating along in the background - this show is so subtle and perfect. LOVE IT!

yes! this episode was so funny. I loved the end. Pam was great.

spoiler I just read in US magazine that Karen is definitely back for the 4th season and that it will most likely be Jim who takes the NY job and there will be a lot more scenes in NY next year. If that is true, Jim and Pam are going to be dragged out even more

[diam124]

re: the spoilers - I'm not sure I believe any of the spoilers that have come out about the finale. I just don't think that NBC would leak information about Karen being back next season if her pilot is not picked up. I do believe that they might have shot more than one ending though.

[MLA]

sal03 -- Why, oh, why did I read your spoiler? If it's true that absolutely SUCKS. :(

[JamBray]

YAY Pam for finally saying what you've had on your mind this whole time! Although Karen did look like she was about to jump up at any minute and beat the crap out of her. I wonder what Jim's reaction to this will be after the shock wears off.

I thought Andy floating away was the funniest thing, especially when they showed him in the background when Michael was talking and also at night when someone put a light on him and then it just went out. :D

Awww, poor Toby. "But it's Beach Day." :(

My DVR did the same thing. Glad to know I didn't miss much, and at least I saw them singing "The Gambler" at the beginning, which was priceless. :D

[imagirliegirl]

Awww, poor Toby. "But it's Beach Day." :(

I really hate how much Michael hates Toby. I know it's because he's in HR and he tries to keep him in check, but sometimes he's just SO mean. I was watching some old episodes the other night and the Christmas one was on where Michael takes Toby's robe away. Poor Toby. He really gets dumped on and sometimes it's just not funny. :(

It was sort of cute though when he gave Pam his lotion and she said she was wearing a two piece. His face was so cute and priceless.

Maybe if Jim chooses Karen, Toby will get the nerve to ask Pam out.

[jrdhbunny]

Loved the ep! I'll throw my two cents in about the interview situation- I agree with PPs that Jim and Karen were both called about the invterview.

Regardless, what made Jim a jerk was that he was purposely trying to trip up his girlfriend when she was on the phone about a potential promotion.
I agree, but I think they're trying to highlight that Jim still does not take the whole job thing very seriously. And I wonder how closely they're going to mirror the British version as far as the promotion storyline goes.

Re: the spoilers- There's a lot of stuff going around, but I think Karen will be the one to get the promotion. TPTB had a chance to make her a regular along with Ed Helms (Andy/Drew) and they didn't. Now, having said that, I could see them keeping her on as a guest star; while Jim and Pam renew their friendship, Jim tries a long distance thing with Karen. I truly do not see Jim taking the job in NYC (although I do think it will be offered to him). To be honest, I would be ok with that- I am totally on Team Pam, but I just want them to be close again. There's also some rumored big stuff going down with Jan and Michael.

[imagirliegirl]

Does anyone else think that the corporate job that's up for grabs is Jan's?

[diam124]

Does anyone else think that the corporate job that's up for grabs is Jan's?

I thought that was a possibility too - I also think maybe the big news related to Michael/Jan is Jan deciding to move to Scranton to try to make things work with Michael.

[kam]

Forgot this earlier, but I felt bad for Toby! That would have sucked!

Har - on forced socialization days, I would cut out early and do things I never had the chance to do: get my hair cut, get my annual exam with my doc, etc ;)

Another DVR watcher who was sorely disappointed by the lack of ending. Would've loved to have seen it, even if it wasn't that big of a deal.

[diam124]

I don't know why, but I laugh every time Michael gives Toby a hard time. Toby can dish it too, he's just much more subtle.

Don't forget Toby purposely missed the boat for the Booze Cruise! I think he was just upset he was going to miss Pam in a bikini. :)

[jh124]

I really hate how much Michael hates Toby. I know it's because he's in HR and he tries to keep him in check, but sometimes he's just SO mean.
That kind of stuff happened to me all the time in my former office. By the woman who did our HR - so it rang true for me.

I thought Andy floating away was the funniest thing, especially when they showed him in the background when Michael was talking and also at night when someone put a light on him and then it just went out.
I was waiting for them to show Creed as the one who turned the light on and off...that seemed like something he would do.

[suzubeane]

Re: Spoiler ...

" ... I could see them keeping her on as a guest star; while Jim and Pam renew their friendship, Jim tries a long distance thing with Karen."

I wondered about this. I think Pam's speech was timed by the writers to give Jim a reason to want to stay. He might turn down the job and let Karen think she was the first choice.

/spoiler

Does anyone else think that the corporate job that's up for grabs is Jan's?I wondered that - she was supposed to have been "out of town."

The only thing I didn't like about Pam's speech was that she said she'd called off her wedding for Jim. In the past, she's been pretty clear that she did not. Yes, she went on to say that she should not have been with Roy, and there were other reasons. But I liked it better when Jim was just a factor in her decision. Made her seem stronger.

[Natasha]

I dunno if her feelings for Jim are what caused her to call it off. I thought she said because of him, not for him. I thought it was more like, if she could kiss jim, she shouldn't get married.

I loved last nights episode, and I ADORED Pam last night! I also felt bad for poor Toby, he's so sweet and, well, pitiful! :p He keeps trying to impress Pam, and she just doesn't get it!

[GoCougs]

Har - on forced socialization days, I would cut out early and do things I never had the chance to do: get my hair cut, get my annual exam with my doc, etc ;)


LMAO! I would much rather go get strapped up in stir-ups than engage in "forced fun" (especially at a beach!) with my old co-workers, too!

[jrdhbunny]

Yikes! (http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=8e1d5427-72a2-410a-9dbe-b030b2e8ede1) Poor Jenna!

[sublime311]

Yikes! (http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=8e1d5427-72a2-410a-9dbe-b030b2e8ede1) Poor Jenna!
Ow! I can't imagine how much that hurt!

[JillyBean]

Oh my gosh! I hope she has a quick recovery!

[suzubeane]

TV listings for tonight say it's a one hour show starting at 8pm! (Once again, glad I checked.)

[imagirliegirl]

Aw poor thing! I hope she feels better soon. Sounds like she should recovery quickly.

I'm glad this is the season finale. We can't afford to lose Pam right now! She needs to be well to hook up with Jim. :)

[Aimee]

Poor Jenna! I hope she's feeling better soon!

One article I read said that Angela Kinsey was there at her bedside in the hospital. It's so cute how they're best friends IRL!

[PG-rated]

Wow. :eek: She's really lucky her injuries weren't worse! I hope she has a speedy recovery.

[Emilie]

OMG OMG OMG!!!!

It was fabulous!

OMG OMG OMG!!!

Spoiler in white: What is Karen going to do when she finds out that Jim asked Pam out on a date AND neither of them got the job?