The Office- Season 4 [Archive]

SweetRed

09-04-2007, 07:39 AM

Bolding mine. While I usually watch religiously, iTunes has been my go-to when I miss an episode since we don't have DVR. Looks like we may have to look into that! :mad:

NBC Universal Ditches iTunes

Not happy with what it calls Apple's penchant for underselling its digital content, the media conglomerate said Friday it will not renew its contract to sell television shows on iTunes. The news would be a big blow to the online store, considering NBC Universal-produced series as well as related sports, news and entertainment offerings account for roughly 40 percent of its downloads. However, Apple didn't waste any time cutting the cord.

In retaliation, the computer maker announced it would discontinue selling NBC programming before the 2007-08 season debuts next month. That's bad timing for the fourth-place broadcaster, which was hoping to climb out of the ratings basement and banking on a major Internet presence to help it promote its upcoming fall slate. "We are disappointed to see NBC leave iTunes, because we would not agree to their dramatic price increase," Eddy Cue, Apple's vice president of iTunes, said in a statement.

The split means fans of such venerable TV shows as NBC's Heroes, The Office, 30 Rock and Sci Fi's Battlestar Galactica are going to have to look elsewhere if they plan on viewing them on the Web.

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source: E!Online (http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=61e81767-e886-4dee-b540-f35918e7961a&entry=index&sid=rss_topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories)

lawyerlee

09-04-2007, 09:35 AM

I thought you guys might enjoy this quiz:

Who Said it? David Brent vs. Michael Scott (http://buzzsugar.com/586481)

I'm so psyched for the first episode. I was thrilled to hear it will be an hour long. :D

tgray99

09-04-2007, 06:20 PM

Aack! On opposite Grey's! I'm really going to have to get my new TiVO now!

msnicolea

09-06-2007, 11:09 AM

I so wish I was still on the East Coast!

http://www.theofficeconvention.com/

msnicolea

09-06-2007, 11:15 AM

And this is sad:

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20054782,00.html

lauren f s

09-06-2007, 11:34 AM

That makes me so sad! I read her blogs on myspace and they always seemed so cute and happy and in love.

ETA, I just read her myspace blog. Chitchat's kept me too distracted this morning!

lawyergirl25

09-24-2007, 02:41 PM

*bump*

Three days!!!

Aimee

09-24-2007, 06:14 PM

FYI for all you Office fans - there is a TON of Office-themed office supplies in the Dollar Spot at Target right now. They have coffee mugs, post-its, pens, Dwight stress balls, and a whole lot of other stuff. There are pictures and descriptions over at Office Tally (http://www.officetally.com/?p=1292)

I should be ashamed to have a complete set of I <3 Jim stuff, but, I'm not :) I fully intend on filling my I <3 Jim coffee mug with ice cream for maximum season premier enjoyment on Thursday night.

Sal03

09-24-2007, 06:51 PM

I got some really fun stuff at the target bins last week. a michael scott "world's best boss" pen, a pen with the whole cast on it and a few different themes pads of paper
I am SO excited for Thursday!

diam124

09-24-2007, 06:54 PM

Haha - I bought an I love Jim mug for me and my sister. It makes me giggle every time I open the cabinet door.

imagirliegirl

09-24-2007, 07:35 PM

I got my Season 3 DVD's the other day and have been having a blast watching them! I can't wait for Thursday!

I need to get to Target. :)

Rosebud

09-24-2007, 08:56 PM

I'm on pins and needles for Thursday. Can't wait!!

imagirliegirl

09-24-2007, 08:58 PM

suzubeane

09-25-2007, 04:34 AM

I didn't realize they'd replayed the season finale last week, but from the sounds of it, the "Summer Vacation" thing is the same as what's at the youtube link Misnicolea posted in the OP.

I can't wait for Thursday either! And I already know it's going to be hard to back to 30 min. episodes after the first four hour-long ones.

Aimee

09-25-2007, 08:10 AM

Did anyone watch the season finale they replayed last week? They had a really funny bit at the end about their summers. Ryan said something like, I don't remember anything that happened at Scranton, I think I dated a black girl or something.

I'm excited for "new Ryan".

I didn't realize they'd replayed the season finale last week, but from the sounds of it, the "Summer Vacation" thing is the same as what's at the youtube link Misnicolea posted in the OP.

I can't wait for Thursday either! And I already know it's going to be hard to back to 30 min. episodes after the first four hour-long ones.

It was mostly the same thing, except with some extra footage of Kelly sobbing under the desk hysterically. Pretty funny.

LKMang

09-25-2007, 10:57 AM

FYI for all you Office fans - there is a TON of Office-themed office supplies in the Dollar Spot at Target right now. They have coffee mugs, post-its, pens, Dwight stress balls, and a whole lot of other stuff. There are pictures and descriptions over at Office Tally (http://www.officetally.com/?p=1292)

OMG, where at Target? In the area in the front of the store right where to come in? I ran out today to check it out and the shelves were half filled with Halloween stuff :mad: I'm gonna check again tomorrow.

jen

09-25-2007, 11:18 AM

I gotta hit Target!!!

And, yeah, I'm sad Jenna is going thru a divorce... but i'm secretly hoping she'll end up with Jim in real life :o ;)

Aimee

09-25-2007, 03:34 PM

OMG, where at Target? In the area in the front of the store right where to come in? I ran out today to check it out and the shelves were half filled with Halloween stuff :mad: I'm gonna check again tomorrow.

Yeah, it's in the Dollar Spot.

imagirliegirl

09-25-2007, 06:23 PM

It was mostly the same thing, except with some extra footage of Kelly sobbing under the desk hysterically. Pretty funny.

Hehe yeah. And Toby's face when he was talking about Kelly not being able to talk! Hilarious. :D

Kelly51703

09-25-2007, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by Jen
And, yeah, I'm sad Jenna is going thru a divorce... but i'm secretly hoping she'll end up with Jim in real life

I just said the same thing to DH last night :D!

jrdhbunny

09-27-2007, 01:27 PM

Aimee

09-27-2007, 01:37 PM

Season premiere is almost here!!!

I bought my ticket to The Office convention- wheeee!! They're showing a bunch of eps in local movie theatres; I hope I can catch "Casino Night"- Pam and Jim macking down on the big screen!

I am officially jealous that you're going. I'm a big fan, but the trek from NOLA to Scranton is a bit much. Please take tons of pictures so those of use here can live vicariously through you!

jrdhbunny

09-27-2007, 01:58 PM

Oh I will! I don't think any of the main cast members are going to be there, but I think it will still be loads of fun to see the ones who are (Oscar, Kevin, Creed, Meredith, Kelly, Stanley, and Phyllis).

jen

09-27-2007, 02:04 PM

too funny jrdhbunny!!! I love your sig!! :D

diam124

09-27-2007, 02:54 PM

Haha - I would love to go to the convention, but I think it's a bit pricey (and DH already thinks I'm too obsessed). I drank my morning coffee out of my I heart Jim mug. :)

Dotsie

09-27-2007, 05:47 PM

[QUOTE][I drank my morning coffee out of my I heart Jim mug. /QUOTE]

Did u get it at Target? I need to know where I can get one. I am so diggin on Jim:D

karlatta

09-27-2007, 05:53 PM

I went to Target this afternoon and got DH a bunch of Office stuff to put in his stocking this year. None of the I Love Jim stuff, though. :D

Dotsie

09-27-2007, 07:10 PM

And this is why I love this show. Genius.

imagirliegirl

09-27-2007, 07:11 PM

The show's opening was HILARIOUS. I'm still giggling.

Sal03

09-27-2007, 07:17 PM

HILARIOUS. I am so pissed DH is out tonight so I can't laugh with him. Oh well, will just have to watch it again tomorrow with him. Stanley is killing me in this episode.

lawyergirl25

09-27-2007, 07:28 PM

:D :D :D

Yay!

imagirliegirl

09-27-2007, 07:39 PM

OMG! :eek::D

*squeal*

Hehe...Jan = cuhrazy!

Okay, I'm not thrilled about Dwight killing the cat. I get that he thought he was doing the right thing, but did he seriously expect Angela to be okay with it?

Dotsie

09-27-2007, 07:53 PM

yyyeeeeeee:D

Sal03

09-27-2007, 08:03 PM

ok now I am kind of glad DH was not home to watch it with me because he would have never tolerated all the rewinding and rewatching of jim/pam moments!! LOL

YAY!

diam124

09-27-2007, 08:06 PM

Overall it wasn't one of my favorite episodes - especially the first half hour. The JAM more than made up for it though! I especially loved the part in the conference room with Jim and his big toothy grin!

(and yum to the shirtless scene. DH looked over at me, but I had already seen it so I wasn't squealing)

catch

09-27-2007, 08:13 PM

I loved both episodes! So many great lines. "You don't know me Pam, you've just seen my penis." LOL :D Michael was hilarious, even him barfing at the end made me laugh.

And I loved Jim and Pam holding hands, made me squeal :)

heidi0622

09-27-2007, 08:15 PM

That was HYSTERICAL - up there as one of my favorite episodes. Too many moments to mention!!!

nylons73

09-27-2007, 08:49 PM

So Hilarious!

LOVED:

Ryan trying to call the office, but getting that endless explanation of where everyone was!

Dwight asking Michael "Did you do it on purpose?" (about Meredith)

Stanley (just about everything Stanley does or says cracks me up!)

Toby - or whomever that was - drinking water during the race and then throwing the rest back onto Jan! Ha!

Michael asking everyone to talk about their religions! Then, the computer tech guy says that he's a Sikh but that it doesn't define him, etc. After the guy's 'introduction' of himself Michael goes "Ok, one Sikh." Hee! :D

Creed's discussion of his 'cult' history. "Following's more fun but you make more money as a leader." Hee!!

HATED

The whole Angela's cat story line. Seriously - is a cat being frozen to death funny? :confused:

What is up with Andy and the bleeding nipples? I didn't get that so much.

Aimee

09-27-2007, 09:05 PM

Squeeeeeeee! :)

Hello Kitty

09-27-2007, 09:07 PM

squeee! :D I can't believe they just dove right in. Which means they'll break up this season, eh?

Andy was pretending to be a racer saying that his sensitive nipples chafed when he ran, and then were more sensitive and chafed some more. He walked around with bandages on them prior to the race.

the plot kind of dragged, but there were a lot of funny moments.

cynder

09-27-2007, 09:24 PM

Trying not to read this thread....

Hi, I live in the dark ages and don't have a VCR or DVR. I missed the Office tonight because friends wanted to watch Grey's. Does anyone know if there is any there is an online version of tonight's episode? Stupid NBC is cutting ties with iTunes which makes me so ANGRY!

ETA - Nevermind. NBC has full episodes starting tomorrow morning. Still going to suck since I can't watch it on my iPod on my lunch break. Grumble.

lbs27

09-27-2007, 09:29 PM

"I'm not superstitious, I'm just a little stitious." Classic.

Rosebud

09-27-2007, 11:12 PM

Overall, I'm really glad the show is back on and I definitely had some good giggles-- especially during the whole bit about racing for a disease that's already been cured, etc. And it's nice that Pam and Jim are together, but I have to say I was super disappointed about a couple of things.

#1- I didn't like how Jim and Pam are just suddenly a couple. In the British series, the moment where Dawn realizes that she should be with Tim made me CRY-- a lot. It was just so wonderful and the culmination of all this time of them dancing around being together. The Jim and Pam thing was anticlimactic for some reason. Of course I like them together, but I guess I was hoping to see their moment of realization before things got comfortable. You know? It's like skipping past the proposal and just seeing year 3 of marriage. Not as exciting.

#2-
HATED
The whole Angela's cat story line. Seriously - is a cat being frozen to death funny? :confused:

Yep, that pretty much sums it up. HORRIBLE story decision. Not funny whatsoever-- in fact, just the opposite.

suzubeane

09-28-2007, 03:44 AM

Was the dead cat supposed to be funny? I didn't think so - I thought the audience was supposed to find humor in how clueless Dwight is that he would kill Angela's cat and think somehow that was a *good* thing.

There are a lot of things about this series that aren't funny per se, but people's reactions and behavior around them them are. Or if the reactions aren't funny, they're cringe-worthy.

I guess I feel just kind of meh about this episode. There were some funny parts, but I agree it dragged. I thought the camera crew following and then confronting Pam and Jim was weird and stalkerish. And the moment Oscar said there was "no evidence" of intimacy, you knew they were together.

Can someone remind me how Angela knows that Pam knows she and Dwight are together? When she started talking about "relationship problems" I thought she was going to be vague about who she was having problems with.

diam124

09-28-2007, 06:45 AM

I don't think that Angela ever really came out and told Pam about Dwight, but she just kind of knows that Pam knows.

Did anyone else think that the office scenes looked kind of different? It seemed to me like they're using different cameras or something this season. It threw me off there a little.

I think that maybe the Office isn't really supposed to be an hour long. I think it just works better when it's 30 minutes.

diam124

09-28-2007, 06:50 AM

I re-watched the joint talking head in the conference room with Jim & Pam again. I cannot watch that scene without smiling - they just seem *so* happy!

MLA

09-28-2007, 08:34 AM

Last night's episode was a bit of a disappointment to me. I didn't really think running over Meredith or killing the cat was funny. And I agree that the Jim/Pam bit was a little anti-climactic, though I'm really happy they're together!

Aimee

09-28-2007, 08:53 AM

I think there are 2 schools of thought on this episode, those who loved it, or those who were "meh". From reading the boards at TVWoP, it seems that those who loved Gay Witch Hunt weren't too into this one, and vice versa.

I thought the climax of the Jim/Pam thing was at the end of last season. This episode provided the resolution to that.

As a cat lover, Sprinkles' untimely demise was upsetting, but, something I found in character for Dwight. I dont' think it was supposed to be funny; I think it was supposed to be awkward and uncomfortable.

karlatta

09-28-2007, 09:41 AM

#1- I didn't like how Jim and Pam are just suddenly a couple. In the British series, the moment where Dawn realizes that she should be with Tim made me CRY-- a lot. It was just so wonderful and the culmination of all this time of them dancing around being together. The Jim and Pam thing was anticlimactic for some reason. Of course I like them together, but I guess I was hoping to see their moment of realization before things got comfortable. You know? It's like skipping past the proposal and just seeing year 3 of marriage. Not as exciting.

I think the realization, at least on Jim's part, came during his interview for the job at corporate. It seemed to happen individually for them and I think it would have felt awkward in this series.

LittleFredPunkinHead

09-28-2007, 10:39 AM

I liked how they did the Jim and Pam thing, actually. Thinking of sitcoms and how they use the "will they get together or won't they" tension, and making those moments into huge things... The moment is great and memorable, but then the relationship is boring and show-ending so often. Like "Cheers" with Sam and Diane, or "Friends" with Rachel and Ross, and Monica and Chandler, and Rachel and Ross, and Rachel and Joey, and Rachel and Ross... :rolleyes:

I think making the show less about "OMG, Jim and Pam? Will they or won't they?" will give it more longevity.

polarama

09-28-2007, 12:42 PM

My favorite scenes:

1) When Jan pulls Pam aside and confronts her about seeing Michael naked.

2) Toby actually taking the race seriously, winning, and then realizing no one really cares.

3) Kevin's endless spying on Jim/Pam.

suzubeane

09-28-2007, 02:28 PM

I think making the show less about "OMG, Jim and Pam? Will they or won't they?" will give it more longevity.I agree, but I hope that it doesn't become about "Ooh, no one can find out! Oh no! Someone almost found out!"

Entertainment weekly has Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski on the cover, and then they have three more covers behind it (!) with other Office couples. (All in character.) I can't find the cover photos on the site, but they are of Angela and Dwight, Michael and Jan (with Jan looking quite vixenish) and Ryan and Kelly (with Ryan pointing his finger to his head like a gun.)

The cover story is here (http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20058840,00.html).

Rose

09-28-2007, 02:43 PM

I agree, but I hope that it doesn't become about "Ooh, no one can find out! Oh no! Someone almost found out!"

I don't think it will be like that given they've already told the camera crew and been on air with it. I'm much more interested in if Pam & Jim know that each other know about Dwight and Angela.

I don't think this was the funniest episode and I noticed that it seemed like there were a lot of reaction shots missing, especially from Jim but I really love what they did with Pam and Jim.

lawyerlee

09-28-2007, 03:43 PM

I liked how they did the Jim and Pam thing, actually.
Same here. It gave me such warm fuzzies to see them be so natural together. They have great chemistry!

I didn't think Dwight killing Angela's cat was especially funny, but I did think her beating him up during the fun run was pretty hilarious.

I also LOVED that opening scene with Jan sacked out in bed. I was so hoping that is how things would turn out for her and Michael! :D

Sal03

09-28-2007, 07:03 PM

I noticed that it seemed like there were a lot of reaction shots missing, especially from Jim

I just watched it again :o and I noticed more reaction shots this time around. Also so many cute reaction exchanges between Pam and Jim.
I also love how natural they are together and how they are together now. But I really hope they do some kind of flashback to the first date

tgray99

09-28-2007, 08:53 PM

lawyerlee

09-28-2007, 09:10 PM

Waaahhh! :(

I didn't get to see it, I watched Grey's Anatomy instead. Now I know I can watch The Office and then go online and watch Grey's later on. :) I hope they replay this episode. Anyone know where I can find it now? I heard NBC isn't with iTunes anymore...is that true?
Yeah, unfortunately that is correct. But they now have an arrangement with Amazon.com. You should be able to buy it there if you use a PC. Us Mac users are SOL. :)

ETA a link:
The Office (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000U5OEU2?pf_rd_p=313345801&pf_rd_s=right-3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=16262841&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1RD8R8CS4KR6EJZKQSQ7/002-8112031-9332827)

jrdhbunny

09-28-2007, 10:18 PM

NBC has also posted the complete episode on their website here (http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/video/episodes.shtml). Just select the episode (right now the only option is the season premiere).

Dotsie

09-29-2007, 07:06 AM

I stopped by Target yesterday and bought a few items from their $1 bins.
I am now the proud owner of a an "I love Jim" memo board on my fridge and a couple of pens. My favorite pen is the "World's best boss" pen with Michael's pic on it. :D
Our anniversary is October 27th. I'm going to see if DH would be interested in going to the convention in Scranton. It's only a couple hours away.

JamBray

09-29-2007, 04:30 PM

I liked how they did the Jim and Pam thing, actually.
So did I, and am sooo happy that they're together. :D While I didn't really like the whole cat story, I thought the rest of the episode was hilarious!

Some fave parts:

Jim: "Oh, I’m sorry. Is this a working office? And not a French beach?"

Pam: Michael Scott's Under-Mifflin Scranton Meredith Palmer Memorial Celebrity Rabies Awareness Fun Run Race for the Cure this is Pam:
Michael Scott: Pro-Am.
Pam: Pro-Am race for the.... they hung up.

LittleFredPunkinHead

09-29-2007, 05:14 PM

I want one of these: http://www.nbcuniversalstore.com/detail.php?p=42380&v=nbunbcnowoff

tgray99

09-29-2007, 05:20 PM

If y'all didn't know (I didn't till I went to the site), NBC has the episode on their website so I got to see it.

DallasLady

09-30-2007, 02:55 PM

Dotsie

09-30-2007, 04:01 PM

I'm with Dallas Lady. I thought it was pretty funny that he killed the cat. I thought they did a great job with the storyline.
All in all I loved this episode.

Brady

09-30-2007, 06:21 PM

HATED

The whole Angela's cat story line. Seriously - is a cat being frozen to death funny? :confused:

What is up with Andy and the bleeding nipples? I didn't get that so much.

Andy and his "chafing" nipples seriously had me crying from laughing so hard!

Dizzy

09-30-2007, 09:20 PM

I loved when Jan pulled Pam aside to tell her to back off. Hah!

LittleFredPunkinHead

09-30-2007, 09:26 PM

Oh, I forgot about the chafing nipples. :D I expected it to just be Andy being complainy, but then when he was really suffering... Hee hee!

imagirliegirl

10-01-2007, 07:44 AM

Okay, I thought Dwight euthenizing the cat was funny, I'm sure that makes me horrible. When she started rambling off all the things he had to do to feed the cat, I said to DH "Dwight's going to kill that cat."

And I LOL-ed when she said that euthenized cats don't go to heaven.

I don't think it was so much awful what he did, I get why he thought it was right. But I could have done without her comment about the ripped up freezer bags. If it would have just died that would have been one thing, but thinking about it having to freeze to death was a little much.

cynder

10-01-2007, 08:36 AM

You should be able to buy it there if you use a PC. Us Mac users are SOL.

Not true. I watched it streaming on NBC.com on Friday with no problem on my Mac. Their crappy site has improved because I had a hell of a time watching shows like Studio 60 last year. I am still pissed at NBC for stopping iTunes sales. Big mistake.

ETA- I think the new download service that is launching this month is going to be PC only and will degrade after a week of downloading.. Thanks NBC, you suck!

Rosebud

10-04-2007, 02:20 PM

Info on upcoming developments on The Office, from Ask Ausiello:

Question: I'm in need of some scoop on The Office. (response in white below)

Ausiello: Jim and Pam are finally happy, so you know what that means: It's time for Karen to put in an appearance! Rashida Jones is due back on the set next week to shoot scenes at Karen's new place of employ. Office producers are currently casting the role of her assistant, a twentysomething metrosexual who is friendly and has a good energy. Meanwhile, I hear new bossman Ryan is also in the market for an assistant — and she's smokin'. According to the casting notice, she's in her early twenties, businesslike, attractive and smart. In other words, Kelly's worst nightmare come true!

imagirliegirl

10-04-2007, 08:11 PM

Pam is SO pretty this season. I'm really glad they have changed her look.

Poor Toby. He's so sad about Pam and Jim. :(

I'm sad about Dwight and Angela - I hope they make up. I thought it was hilarious that he brought her "Garbage".

Oh! And it was hil-ar-ious when Ryan hit on Pam and she was like oh, I'm dating Jim. Remeniscent of when he hit on Karen, much? :D

Rosebud

10-04-2007, 11:28 PM

The Ryan and Kelly stuff was so funny in this episode!!

Sal03

10-05-2007, 04:44 AM

I hope Dwight and Angela make up too :(

I loved that Jan brought Michael lunch and they ate together

Ryan was such a jerk in this episode but the stuff with him and Kelly was hysterical.

And I loved at the end when Jim said I guess he can't get ANY girl. :)

diam124

10-05-2007, 06:42 AM

I loved this episode (although I still don't think the 1 hour format works very well). There were so many hilarious moments - the beginning with Toby, Kelly & Ryan, "Garbage", Ryan & Pam, Michael driving into the lake because the GPS told him to (this is especially funny to me because my sister uses a GPS a lot and sometimes if takes her to totally wrong places. She would realize this if she just quickly looked at a map).

jrdhbunny

10-05-2007, 07:14 AM

I thought the first half hour was great, but then by the second half I thought it lost something. I think I have to watch it again because although there were some great moments, on the whole it left me feeling discontent.

I did love Michael "outing" Jim and Pam. His obvious joy at them being together was as sweet as it was cringe-worthy.

apoppy

10-05-2007, 08:02 AM

Poor Toby. He was so heart-borken about Jim and Pam.

I loved Angela rollling her eyes at Dwight's antics instead of secretly smiling as she had in the past.

lauren f s

10-05-2007, 08:17 AM

Toby made me so sad last night!

But I did love how awe-struck the other guys were by the "new" Ryan and said he could get any girl he wanted, then he couldn't get Pam..

Kelly was hilarious! I was not at all surprised that she'd say she was pregnant just to keep Ryan.

miaclear

10-05-2007, 09:19 AM

Toby creeped me out last night. I always felt a little sorry for him that he didn't have the guts to be more up front to Pam. But that memo seemed kinda outta character for him.

I'm happy that Jim and Pam's relationship hasn't become the focal point of the season thus far. It's almost like they're still just friends who have fun at the office, but in the back of our minds we know there's more.

suzubeane

10-05-2007, 09:24 AM

It's true - I was so looking forward to one-hour episodes, and now I just think it's too long. After 30 minutes, I'm left wanting more ... after 45, I'm thinking "I'm about ready to have this wrap up."

I loved Angela rollling her eyes at Dwight's antics instead of secretly smiling as she had in the past.

Ooh, you're right - that was a very subtle device.

miaclear

10-05-2007, 09:27 AM

Are the hour long episodes all season?

Sal03

10-05-2007, 09:58 AM

I think only the first 4 episodes are one hour

ausi2b

10-05-2007, 10:53 AM

I loved when Pam and Jim "high-fived" from across the office. They just make me smile :)

msnicolea

10-05-2007, 10:56 AM

The air high-five was so cute!

kris97

10-05-2007, 10:59 AM

Another favorite part of mine was when Andy gleefully joins in the "Welcome Ryan" ambush ("Fire guy!") and then when someone mentioned how Ryan almost burned down the building, was like, "Oh, when did that happen?".

LOVE now-kind-of-evil Ryan. It makes his character over the past few seasons seem so much more interesting.

msnicolea

10-05-2007, 11:08 AM

Andy's character is perfect--we all know people like that who weren't actually involved in an event or didn't hear the joke, but they laugh anyway. It's spot on!

MLA

10-05-2007, 11:09 AM

I loved the Andy bit with Ryan. I loved how he slowly backed out of the frame when he realized he was being an idiot. :D

cynder

10-05-2007, 11:12 AM

I think my fav line was when Michael was talking about kids with the last client and said "I have a few of my own that I want some day."

Whaaa...? So Michael Scott.

SweetRed

10-05-2007, 11:58 AM

I liked this episode much better than last week's. The line that had me rolling on the floor? When Phyllis walked into the break room and asked Jim and Pam if she could join them for lunch. When they looked surprised that she even asked, Phyllis says, "I didn't see your hands above the table." :)

THIS is the kind of humor that I want from the whole PB&J thing!

kam

10-05-2007, 12:01 PM

I spent the entire hour reminiscing about an "Office" environment I worked in and saying to myself "Why didn't they have anyone as cool as Jim in that office?" It would've made it tolerable. ;)

rubyslippers

10-05-2007, 03:12 PM

I loved this episode. Angela leaving the date was so....Angela! Ryan's new character is a little weird to me.

nylons73

10-05-2007, 09:59 PM

One of the best parts - Michael coming into the office and announcing that he drove into the lake because of 'technology.' hee! Didn't he also say something like "technology 0, Michael Scott, point. ;)"

This episode was better than last week's and I thought last week's was hilarious. The new Ryan is great. Trying to be a 'badass' but falling on his face. Funny when he was on the phone to someone at corporate trying to get Kelly fired and he was having to explain that he'd like to outsource to India, but yes, Kelly was actually Indian. Hee!

JamBray

10-06-2007, 11:01 AM

I thought this episode was great. Loved when Jim asked Pam if her feelings had changed now that everyone knew, and she said she now found him repulsive. :D Toby saying they didn't need to sign anything yet and "we'll just wait and see what happens." Aww, poor Toby. The looks on everyone's faces when Creed walked into the office with his dyed hair! LOL!
And I loved at the end when Jim said I guess he can't get ANY girl
That was so cute. :)

Rose

10-06-2007, 01:00 PM

Didn't he also say something like "technology 0, Michael Scott, point.

He looked at Ryan and said "Gamesetmatch... point... Scott... game over... end of game."

So funny!

lbs27

10-06-2007, 06:03 PM

I don't know if anyone else saw this, but I just watched The Handyman on TLC and they had Angela on redoing her house. A bunch of the Office castmates came by and helped--they're so normal! :D Mindy (Kelly), Oscar, Kate (Meredith) and Paul (Toby) were all on it. Paul is Angela's husband's brother-- I had no idea! Cool!

Sal03

10-06-2007, 06:38 PM

oh I missed it! according to her blog it was supposed to be on this morning. I had no idea about the Toby/Angela connection. I wonder if they will repeat it.

Rose

10-06-2007, 06:57 PM

I believe Paul (Toby) and his brother's (who is married to Angela) sister is married to Greg Daniels as well.

nylons73

10-08-2007, 02:04 PM

Wow! Toby has a well connected family! Who knew? :) I hope they rerun that episode of The Handyman. I'd def. watch!

tgray99

10-08-2007, 05:51 PM

Angela has a blog? Addy please!

Sal03

10-08-2007, 06:11 PM

yes! I am addicted. She has one, Jenna Fischer does, and a few other people from the Office. They are all on My Space. Jenna's used to be amazing, literally I feel like I know her. But since her separation was announced it has been quieter. But they are all good about giving some behind the scenes info that is really fun to read.
Here is the link to Angela's and she has on her friend section everyone else's that you can link to
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=32799810

tgray99

10-08-2007, 06:53 PM

Thanks, sal03!

imagirliegirl

10-11-2007, 07:22 PM

This is the BEST prank ever! What is a Jim? :p

jrdhbunny

10-11-2007, 10:35 PM

I agree- great prank! And terrific cold open too!

Still not loving the hour longs eps; only one more before we go back to the traditional format.

Sal03

10-12-2007, 06:05 AM

I never thought I would say this but I am not loving the hour long episodes either. Too many Michael Scott antics = not a good thing. He would have SO been fired after calling his boss an a**hole in front of the whole company! The Jim/Pam stuff on the roof was cute. I don't know how Angela (in real life) was holding it together when Andy was serenading her. That was so funny. Oh and the prank was the best ever!!

diam124

10-12-2007, 06:51 AM

I really liked this episode - but I agree that the half hour format works better. I loved Andy singing to Angela - I think that storyline is going to be a lot of fun. This may have been my favorite line: "I know this is weird because we work together, and because up until and possibly including now, I’ve repulsed you, but I like you."

Rosebud

10-12-2007, 02:14 PM

Andy had some great lines in that episode. My favorite: "You lookin' for dinner and a movie? 'Cause you're not gonna find it in that box..." Andy's been really underused lately-- I hope we continue to see more of him!

I also chuckled when whoever it was called the bad pizza a "hot circle of garbage."

I agree that 30 minutes is a better format for this show. There were some good moments in last night's episode, though. When Jim tells Michael that the party is an online party I was dying. Michael is an idiot! Also, Michael telling off Ryan and Kelly smashing her pizza onto the TV was pretty great.

And the pizza boy. I loved the pizza boy.

Sadie

10-12-2007, 03:38 PM

When Jim tells Michael that the party is an online party I was dying. Michael is an idiot!

OMG, that was hilarious. "It's at a club called The Chat Room. And you need a password to get in." :p

MLA

10-12-2007, 05:26 PM

I loved the opening bit with the DVD screen saver. DH and I were practically on the floor. One of the funniest bits in a long time. Overall, I liked this episode a lot better than the last two, though I thought the 1st half hour was better than the last. I'll be happy when we're done with these 1 hour episodes.

imagirliegirl

10-13-2007, 11:47 AM

The screen saver! That was so funny. It's Bailey's favorite game.

kris97

10-13-2007, 02:02 PM

I *love* how they continue to keep things interesting by revealing new things about the characters we've never seen before, but which totally make sense ... Andy and Kevin thinking Ryan the hotshot city exec is "AWESOME"; Darryl potentially being a love machine ...

I'm also loving all the romantic developments -- I totally hope Andy and Angela (Andgela?) happen. One of my favorite recurring jokes is Andy's constant Cornell and a cappella references. The whole "Take a Chance On Me" by speakerphone was AWESOME; it reminds me so much of all the a cappella groups back in college.

Delta

10-17-2007, 09:47 PM

*posting in this thread and trying not to read anything*

I am finally caught up to this season and want to start watching the past Season 4 episodes on nbc.com since itunes doesn't have them ( :( ) but I can't get it to work. It keeps telling me to disable my ad blocking software? Has anyone here watched this on nbc.com and can help me figure this out? Thanks!

ktdelsur

10-18-2007, 11:34 AM

The whole "Take a Chance On Me" by speakerphone was AWESOME; it reminds me so much of all the a cappella groups back in college.

Same here. LOVED IT.

Until the guys on the phone started talking at the end, I wondered if he rigged it somehow like he did his Rockin' Robin cell phone ring (recording himself harmonizing with himself). LOL

Dotsie

10-18-2007, 03:55 PM

I am SO glad it's Thursday night. Only 3 more hours :D

Sal03

10-18-2007, 08:20 PM

ok the jim/pam moments were unbelievably sweet. especially when jim got all emotional talking to dwight then had to come kiss pam just because he can now. sigh.

I am glad dwight is BACK. I was getting bored of seeing him all sad. I like him like this. The Michael and Jan stuff was kind of nice also. Kelly is just nuts.

Now a week before the next episode :(

Aimee

10-18-2007, 09:00 PM

I think I hurt my own ears squealing at the kiss.

lauren f s

10-18-2007, 10:19 PM

Dwight made me *so* sad tonight!

Loved, loved, loved Jim's kiss for Pam at the end. I love those two together!

lawyerlee

10-18-2007, 10:29 PM

I feel like such a goofy, sappy nerd when I watch this show. Pam & Jim just melt me! :D

miaclear

10-18-2007, 10:33 PM

I thought this was the slowest episode by far of the season.

Aimee

10-18-2007, 10:46 PM

I know that there has been a mixed reaction to the hour-long episodes. Personally, I've enjoyed them, but I wish they had been sprinkled throughout the season as a special event, not 4 all at once.

I wonder though, those of you who found the hour-long episodes too long or slow - do you watch them as they are broadcast? Or do you time-shift with TiVo/DVR? We TiVo the show and wait until there is sufficient cache to watch the entire thing commercial free. The hour-long shows have felt a little on the long side, but, they didn't bother me as much as others have expressed.

Mrsbuw

10-19-2007, 06:35 AM

Dwight's cousin was soooo funny. Running after the car, throwing poop and the late night trip to the outhouse :D
I thought this was the funniest episode so far.
Loved the kiss at the end.

diam124

10-19-2007, 06:38 AM

I actually didn't like this episode all that much. I thought they could have spent less time with Michael and his second job and more time at the Schrute Farm. I also hate when Michael is all depressed.

I loved the Jim & Pam kiss though. :)

kcjaime

10-19-2007, 07:31 AM

This was my favorite episode of the season so far! I LOVED the Jim & Pam moments, including the kiss, but my favorite was when they were listening to Dwight read Harry Potter. So sweet with Jim's arms around her. :)

miaclear

10-19-2007, 07:45 AM

Wow...I'm surprised people were thinking this was the best episode so far. It was way too much drama and emotion and not enough comedy for me.

Aimee...I watch 'em tivoed with no commercials. The other hour longs I didn't mind so much, even liked. This one just did not do it for me.

diam124

10-19-2007, 07:49 AM

my favorite was when they were listening to Dwight read Harry Potter. So sweet with Jim's arms around her. :)

I forgot about that - yes, that was so sweet!

sublime311

10-19-2007, 07:58 AM

In addition to that yummy Pam and Jim kiss and snuggle during storytime, I also loved when Jan came to rescue Michael: She slammed on her breaks, got out, slammed the door and threw her keys at Oscar who uttered a surprised "OH!" Totally struck me as hilarious!

I loved that Pam and Jim were able to talk Dwight into reading Harry Potter to them! lol He had already said no, but obviously Pam and Jim worked their magic! I thought it was great that they had honest compassion for Dwight. It was sweet.

diam124

10-19-2007, 08:14 AM

By the way, I was on TripAdvisor for something else and I checked for Schrute Farms - there are like 60 reviews already.

MLA

10-19-2007, 08:32 AM

It's funny what mixed reviews this episode got from everyone here. I LOVED it. I've not been a fan of the hour-long episodes, but I loved every minute of last night's show. The JAMMINESS was perfect! And I'm really loving Andy. The cat? Awesome. I liked the Michael and Jan story line. I thought it was sweet. I thought the scene between them really lent some credibility to their relationship.

Poor Dwight. But it looks like he's going to be back to his old self. It seems that Jim's comiseration helped him a lot.

I'm going to check out TripAdvisor right now for Schrute Farms. :D

diam124

10-19-2007, 08:37 AM

I really love the Andy/Angela storyline but I feel so bad for Dwight. Was the cat that Andy gave her Garbage from a couple of weeks ago?

MLA

10-19-2007, 08:43 AM

I really love the Andy/Angela storyline but I feel so bad for Dwight. Was the cat that Andy gave her Garbage from a couple of weeks ago?

I agree. I feel bad for Dwight, too. But really, the dude killed her cat. When I remember that, I feel a lot less badly for him.

I think you may be right about Garbage. Now THAT would be funny!

MaineBelle

10-19-2007, 09:01 AM

I look forward to the return of the 30 minute episodes. I could have done without the whole trip to Schrute Farms. I like the office scenes better - like when they were all in the conference room discussing the use of whomever (poor toby) and Kelly says 'Ryan treated me like an object'.

Aimee

10-19-2007, 09:18 AM

I agree. I feel bad for Dwight, too. But really, the dude killed her cat. When I remember that, I feel a lot less badly for him.

I think you may be right about Garbage. Now THAT would be funny!

Yeah, that is the same cat. He said he found it behind Vance Refrigeration.

imagirliegirl

10-19-2007, 10:18 AM

I guess I'm the only one who didn't like the whole Michael/Jan thing. I guess it would have been sweet if she would have apologized for bleeding him dry.

When Michael took off running I swear I thought he'd grown a pair and was running to kick her out of his house!

Sal03

10-19-2007, 10:25 AM

ohhhh I forgot about Jim's arms around Pam. that was SO sweet. I loved that.

I also thought it was so funny when Oscar was advising Michael and had the three columns and the biggest one was stuff NO ONE needs.

I guess it would have been sweet if she would have apologized for bleeding him dry.

I got the impression from his conversations with Oscar that a lot of it was Michael's own doing like the core exercising machine and the bass fishing stuff. Still she did not exactly need a PORSCHE and all the new furniture!

kugrrly

10-19-2007, 10:52 AM

The reviews on Tripadvisor are a hoot. I thought last nights episode was okay.

imagirliegirl

10-19-2007, 11:18 AM

I meant to ask - how did Michael trade his car in for the Porsche? Wasn't the Sebring a company car he had because of his job? How could he trade that in?

kris97

10-19-2007, 11:58 AM

My favorite parts:

Angela's cardigan. And sleeping cardigan...
Michael "declaring bankruptcy"
Darrell and Kelly
Angela and Andy

I loooove all the relationship developments ...

lbs27

10-19-2007, 12:33 PM

I liked last night's episode, but I agree about the hour long's--every week I find myself looking at the clock at 45 minutes in thinking that it's been funny up to that point and then it seems to lose it.

I don't know why, but my favorite part was the "whomever" discussion. When Toby said that us was the indirect object and therefore whomever, I was hysterical. I don't even know why. :D

diam124

10-19-2007, 12:45 PM

I don't know why, but my favorite part was the "whomever" discussion. When Toby said that us was the indirect object and therefore whomever, I was hysterical. I don't even know why. :D

I thought that was such a well-directed scene. There were so many different things going on there.

When Michael took off running I swear I thought he'd grown a pair and was running to kick her out of his house!

I thought he was going to stand in front of the train on the tracks!

carrie9142

10-19-2007, 12:54 PM

I thought he was going to stand in front of the train on the tracks!

Me too!

I looove the hour long episodes, but I could watch a 4 hour episode and be entertained. Even when it is slow I am entertained. All Office-All the Time!!

This one definitely had a different feel. Much more dramatic/emotional than just funny. OMG I want to be Pam and I want Jim to be my boyfriend. It was so, so sweet when he kissed her. I squeed like it was my job.

Aimee

10-19-2007, 01:05 PM

Yes, I loved the grammar discussion. It's the little stuff that makes the show so loveable to me.

Delta

10-19-2007, 01:12 PM

OK, so I'm going to answer my own posts. You can download the current season on Amazon Unbox.

jrdhbunny

10-19-2007, 02:15 PM

I enjoyed last night's episode a lot, although I am psyched that we're back to 30 minute eps.

I like it when the show spends more time on character development than wacky plot devices. I thought there was plenty of comedy last night, but it was nicely matched by the emotional growth that we saw.

I think I'm in the minority with regards to the Darryl/Kelly relationship. Last week I thought it might be a cute thing to explore, but now I just feel like it's too much- we already have Jim/Pam, Michael/Jan, Angela/Andy/Dwight. Besides, I like Kelly's craziness over Ryan; I'd hate to see that go away. :)

But I'm in the majority with regards to Jim and Pam- I swooned at the storytime cuddling, the wonderful kiss, and the line "I'm very passionate about Italian food. In fact, um, I'm in love with Italian food." Awwwwww!

PG-rated

10-19-2007, 03:15 PM

I agree with people that the hour-long episodes aren't as tight, but I love them anyway. I'm so glad Dwight is back to his old self, and I can't wait to see what happens with Angela and Andy.

MLA

10-19-2007, 04:07 PM

I guess I'm the only one who didn't like the whole Michael/Jan thing. I guess it would have been sweet if she would have apologized for bleeding him dry.

Yeah, but when he and Oscar were going over his finances, all the outrageous purchases were Michael's, not Jan's.

suzubeane

10-19-2007, 04:18 PM

I liked the Michael and Jan story line. I thought it was sweet. I thought the scene between them really lent some credibility to their relationship.I agree. When they first got together, they seemed so unlikely, but now that we've gotten to see her ... uh ... eccentric side, they kind of make sense. So it was nice to see a tender moment between them.

Poor Dwight. But it looks like he's going to be back to his old self. It seems that Jim's commiseration helped him a lot.I interpreted Dwight's comeback as his not wanting to see himself as comparable to Jim on any level. So even though Jim's confession was meant as commiseration, it helped Dwight, but for the opposite reason.

Was the cat that Andy gave her Garbage from a couple of weeks ago?I thought it was meant to be the same cat.

And I actually like the Darrell/Kelly story line. I liked when he told her to "access her uncrazy side" and that it really seemed to register when he told her to "think about it." (Or something like that.)

imagirliegirl

10-19-2007, 06:34 PM

And I actually like the Darrell/Kelly story line. I liked when he told her to "access her uncrazy side" and that it really seemed to register when he told her to "think about it." (Or something like that.)

OMG when she was talking to the camera! "Who says what they're thinking? What kind of game is that?"

That was so awesome. :D

Anyone know about my car question?

Delta

10-19-2007, 07:17 PM

I meant to ask - how did Michael trade his car in for the Porsche? Wasn't the Sebring a company car he had because of his job? How could he trade that in?I think it was leased in his name and they give him money for the payments.

nylons73

10-19-2007, 07:43 PM

Best episode of the year - by FAR!

Did anybody catch that the 'alias' Creed says he transfers his debt to, is actually his real name? I love little details like that. Also, does anybody wonder what happened to Kevin's "Scrantonicity" band and why Scranton needs TWO Police cover bands. ;)

Darryl was awesome in this episode. People have mentioned it before but when he told Kelly that she needs to 'access her uncrazy side,' I laughed out loud. Perfect comment. Also loved when Darryl said about Ryan "I get excited when I see that little white dude." Hee!

The cat Andy gave Angela was def. the same cat ("Garbage") Dwight tried to give her a few weeks ago. Andy caught it outside Vance Refrigeration and that is where Dwight dumped it when Angela wouldn't take it. So nice to see "Garbage" get a home. :)

No one has mentioned the splits that Andy did when talking to Pam at her desk. He is getting funnier every week.

Also no one has mentioned Mose running next to the car when Pam and Jim pull into Schrute Farms. :eek: :) Actually every scene with Mose was funny. I hope they keep him popping in now and then. Love when Pam saw him in the outhouse and says to the camera "What century is this?" Also love Jim and Pam's review on TA. "Tablemaking never seemed so possible." :D

The end scene where Dwight is pushing Jim's stuff around with a ruler was a great callback to the first episode.

Delta

10-19-2007, 07:50 PM

Did you know Mose is one of the writers for the show? (As are Kelly, Ryan and Toby.)

nylons73

10-19-2007, 08:03 PM

Did you know Mose is one of the writers for the show? (As are Kelly, Ryan and Toby.)

No! (I did know that Kelly, Ryan and Toby were but not Mose.) I just love how they have incorporated their writers (as well as their casting person -Phyliss- ) into the show. Makes it that much more believable.

Did you know that 'Toby' wrote and directed this episode? I think he did an awesome job. Emmy-worthy really!

LittleFredPunkinHead

10-19-2007, 09:59 PM

I'm just going to ditto pretty much everything everyone else said. :D
I rolled the whole episode. Boy, I hope these guys win a boatload of Emmys this year.

imagirliegirl

10-19-2007, 10:18 PM

I think it was leased in his name and they give him money for the payments.

Ah! That would make more sense. It was driving me crazy! :)

Aimee

10-20-2007, 09:48 AM

Did you know Mose is one of the writers for the show? (As are Kelly, Ryan and Toby.)

Yep. And he (Michael Schur) is married to J. J. Philbin, daughter of Regis.

Rosebud

10-20-2007, 11:39 AM

By the way, I was on TripAdvisor for something else and I checked for Schrute Farms - there are like 60 reviews already.

OMG, that is the best!! I have been cracking up over all the reviews and photos.

I thought last night's episode had some really good, funny moments. In particular, the Andy-Angela interaction, the Kelly-Darrell storyline, the "whomever" conversation, a lot of the stuff at the B&B. But I am still disliking the Pam-Jim relationship (ZZZzzzzzz....) and thought last night's episode was heavy on the sadness. I am really looking forward to a return to a 30 minute format. I think it'll force the writers to tighten up the storylines and only give us the very best stuff.

There's an article on Slate.com right now that talks about this season of The Office:

What's Wrong with "The Office" and How to Fix It (http://www.slate.com/id/2176186/fr/flyout)

p.s. I love Garbage and want to adopt him myself! :)

JamBray

10-22-2007, 03:12 PM

I thought this episode was pretty good, especially the first half. All of the stuff as Schrute Farms was hysterical, and Mose just kills me. I did think it was too heavy on the sad stuff as well, and although I love this show, I'm looking forward to half-hour episodes again.

tgray99

10-22-2007, 06:16 PM

I ABSOLUTELY loved the part where Jim was telling Dwight about when he left Scranton and then had to go kiss Pam. Then Pam said "He's really passionate about Italian food" and he said, "Yes, as a matter of fact, I'm in love with it." Ahhhhh!!! So freakin' cute and romantic! I love it!

Leilynne

10-22-2007, 09:36 PM

Best episode of the year - by FAR!

Did anybody catch that the 'alias' Creed says he transfers his debt to, is actually his real name? ...

Also no one has mentioned Mose running next to the car when Pam and Jim pull into Schrute Farms. :eek: :) Actually every scene with Mose was funny. I hope they keep him popping in now and then.

Creed's real name is actually Creed Bratton. He's playing a parody of himself an ageing hippie musician, you see alot more of it when you watch the deleted scenes. I LOVED the running scene with Mose, I just have to think about it to get myself laughing.

Rose

10-22-2007, 09:45 PM

The third deleted scene is up. It's Mose-centric and very funny!

http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/

Sal03

10-23-2007, 05:57 AM

Creed's real name is actually Creed Bratton.

his real name is actually William Charles Schneider, his birth name I mean. I guess he eventually changed it to Creed Bratton

nylons73

10-23-2007, 06:11 AM

Creed's real name is actually Creed Bratton.

This is not correct. See what Sal03 wrote.

Nanner

10-25-2007, 08:17 PM

Wow, tonight's episode was so disappointing. I chuckled at a couple of things, but that was it.

They really need to bring Dwight out of his funk.

imagirliegirl

10-25-2007, 08:45 PM

I loved the end. With Andy and the song. It's cat food. Nailed it. :p

Aimee

10-25-2007, 09:11 PM

I loved the little jingle - "...and Indian Kelly" - that cracked me up.

Overall, I liked the show. But, I've come to discover I'm not terribly discerning about Office episodes. Even the "bad" ones are better than nothing at all to me.

Sal03

10-26-2007, 05:00 AM

Overall, I liked the show. But, I've come to discover I'm not terribly discerning about Office episodes. Even the "bad" ones are better than nothing at all to me.

ITA. But this episode was a little boring. The scene in the bar at the end was the best I think.

diam124

10-26-2007, 07:07 AM

I don't know, I got some laughs out of this one. I loved the "Oh D" scene with Dwight and Andy.

Are any CCers at the convention this weekend?

Lauren23

10-26-2007, 07:08 AM

I have to admit that I wasn't 100% watching this episode, so I have to watch it again (Thank you, TiVo) but I thought it was amusing. Loved Andy trying to remember the Kit Kat jingle. "Break me off a piece of that football cream."

And I actually thought the ad they did was kind of cute!

kris97

10-26-2007, 07:17 AM

I thought it was a little slow at the beginning, but the ad at the end more than made up for it. I know I'm a big sap but it was so cool to watch how excited everyone -- pam, andy, even stanley! -- was to see themselves in the director's cut, and how proud MIchael was of his efforts. I love how the show is alternately hysterical - Stanley in the convict outfit over this suit! - and sweet.

kd 9.21.02

10-26-2007, 07:31 AM

I laughed so many times. I thought this episode was actually funnier than recent ones. But maybe it's because I just start laughing now at their expressions or when I'm anticipating Michael's reaction. Creed rocking out to the jingle cracked me up.

kcjaime

10-26-2007, 09:56 AM

I actually really enjoyed this episode. The two highlights for me were Kevin's Kool Aid-Man face, which I watched several times and cracked up over, and the commercial at the end. I thought Michael's version was pretty good! :p

kd 9.21.02

10-26-2007, 10:16 AM

"Unlimited paper for a paper-less world."

Hmm... Sounds like their business doesn't have a future. LOL!

Sebski

10-26-2007, 10:56 AM

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ausi2b

10-26-2007, 11:31 AM

Loved the episode. Still singing to myself the Kit Kat song all day long.

But did anyone find it weird with the whole "game" thing that Jim showed Pam and how uncomfortable he felt with his computer self? I kept thinking something was going to happen with that ...

miaclear

10-26-2007, 11:34 AM

I loved this episode. By far the best of the season.

imagirliegirl

10-26-2007, 11:49 AM

diam124

10-26-2007, 11:54 AM

But did anyone find it weird with the whole "game" thing that Jim showed Pam and how uncomfortable he felt with his computer self? I kept thinking something was going to happen with that ...

DH paused it and asked me what that scene was about. I took it to mean that Jim was really embarrassed that he 1) spent time creating an avatar that looked so much like him and 2) that he had given so much thought to his "character" (the Phildelphia based sportswriter who plays the guitar).

Kind of like how I would be embarrassed if DH logged on to CC and saw my avatar. :p

ausi2b

10-26-2007, 11:58 AM

I don't know - maybe ... I thought they were setting it up that he was still talking online to Karen or something. Shrug ...

imagirliegirl

10-26-2007, 12:00 PM

Orion

10-26-2007, 12:12 PM

I'm so mad...I love The Office and watched it all the time on Global (yup...we don't have Cable) but now they are showing "Are You Smarter than a Canadian 5th Grader" and not showing The Office. I know they are running 5 episodes of Are You Smarter so does this mean that I won't have The Office for five weeks...oh no!

LittleFredPunkinHead

10-26-2007, 12:48 PM

Yeah I bet you're right. He made so much fun of Dwight but he does it too. That would be embarrassing.
That was how I read it too.

Sebski

10-26-2007, 01:42 PM

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cynder

10-26-2007, 01:46 PM

DH paused it and asked me what that scene was about. I took it to mean that Jim was really embarrassed that he 1) spent time creating an avatar that looked so much like him and 2) that he had given so much thought to his "character" (the Phildelphia based sportswriter who plays the guitar).

I thought this too plus they are still a new relationship so I thought it was cute that Pam was learning about some of his interests that she didn't know about like sports writing and playing the guitar.

I really liked this episode. It wasn't slap funny but it was overall good. I am just glad they went back to 30 min.

tgray99

10-26-2007, 02:50 PM

But did anyone find it weird with the whole "game" thing that Jim showed Pam and how uncomfortable he felt with his computer self? I kept thinking something was going to happen with that ...
I noticed that too. The writers aren't big on leaving loose ends so maybe they'll pick back up on that.

- Phyllis yelling at Jim to "piss or get off the pot" in the parking lot...

- The bartender trying to hit on Pam at the end and Jim putting his arm around her...

I loved it!
It was Meredith, not Phyllis yelling at Jim. I love Jim putting his arm around Pam too and that he brought her breakfast and called to wake her up. They are SO my favorite couple on TV right now. My hubby is deployed and has been gone for 8 months...I'm living vicariously through them to get sweetness and romance.

I thought this too plus they are still a new relationship so I thought it was cute that Pam was learning about some of his interests that she didn't know about like sports writing and playing the guitar.

It's funny that he had a guitar in his avatar because I just saw an old episode on TBS where Jim had a party at his house and was giving everyone a tour of his house. He found Pam in his room looking at his stuff and in the corner, against a wall was a guitar...guess she didn't notice or see it then. That's actually been my favorite episode that I've seen. John Krasinski's acting and subtle reactions when she sits on his bed were SPOT on. I'm becoming WAY too into this show! ;)

miaclear

10-26-2007, 03:45 PM

tgray...I loved that episode too! One of my favorites. I think that's when we learned about Dwight and Angela.

nylons73

10-26-2007, 03:49 PM

This was another outstanding episode!

Highlights -

Someone mentioned this previously, but I am in LOVE with the conversation Michael has with corporate. "Ryan's being such a little bitch" Then Ryan says "I'm on Michael." Michael says something like "Oh hey- What's up brother!" hee! :D

I agree with everyone who said that Jim was embarrassed that when it comes down to it, he does have a 'dork side' that would cause him to put so much effort into his 'fake Jim' character ;) He teases Dwight so much, but in some cases they are more alike than different.

The group sing was AWESOME! Loved the little moves Kelly was doing and loved Creed's air guitar in the second version!

Michael's ad WAS better, but it was still full of 'ad cliches' that make it priceless. Someone has already mentioned the 'paperless world' tag line. Um...not so great for a paper company ad! :rolleyes: Also, did anybody noticed that Jim's part said something like "getting a second shot." Very fitting me thinks. :)

This episode was such a refresher from the 'prisoner-taking' Michael Scott that we have had of late. Nice to see Michael do something and do it well!

kd 9.21.02

10-26-2007, 03:50 PM

Totally forgot about this part until I was just talking w/ a colleague about last night's show...

How funny was it when Michael asked Pam to clear his phone line and she just made the beeping noises and said "clear." We kept rewinding that.

Leilynne

10-26-2007, 04:56 PM

his real name is actually William Charles Schneider, his birth name I mean. I guess he eventually changed it to Creed Bratton
Sorry, I didn't understand your post since he's credited as "Creed Bratton" and that's how I knew him as a musician, I didn't realise that he didn't perform under his birth name. Of course I should have thought of that, it seems like 90% of celebs don't use their real name.

I didn't like last nights episode very much, but I loved Micheal's ad.

tgray99

10-26-2007, 09:05 PM

tgray...I loved that episode too! One of my favorites. I think that's when we learned about Dwight and Angela.
Yup, they were making out on Jim's patio furniture while he was singing a duet with Michael.

jrdhbunny

10-27-2007, 03:18 PM

Just a quick report about the convention this weekend- I've had a few star sightings (too far away to get pics :() and am hoping for more at a couple events that I'm attending tomorrow. People seem to be having a terrific time! All of the performers have been amazing about interacting with the fans- this has got to be one of the coolest casts on tv!!

Check out www.officetally.com and you'll see a running online blog that the webmaster has been keeping.

tgray99

10-27-2007, 05:49 PM

If you happen to see John Krasinski tell him I love him. ;)

JamBray

10-27-2007, 06:26 PM

Yeah I bet you're right. He made so much fun of Dwight but he does it too. That would be embarrassing.

That's how I took it as well.

I thought this episode was really good and was laughing at some many spots:

~The jingles that Daryl was making up and those that were singing/dancing around him. Also how Daryl looked confused when Michael asked him to make it a rap. :D
~Pam "clearing the phone lines"...awesome
~Jim's putting his arm around Pam when the bartender hit on her
~And my fave moment was Andy trying to remember the Kit Kat song. That was great!

FallingforPhil

10-28-2007, 03:04 PM

Anyone know where I can get a "big tuna" tshirt? I wanted to get DH one for his birthday, but cafepress no longer carries any office products, and I'm hesitant to order from a random website...

Sal03

10-28-2007, 03:15 PM

are you sure? my husband got me a bunch of Office stuff off of cafepress a few months ago.

I just searched for big tuna on cafe press and a few things come up. did you try that?

FallingforPhil

10-28-2007, 03:21 PM

well, crap. I'm an idiot.

I did a search, with quotes. Apparently, removing those solved the problem. Thanks, Sal. Guess I'm not entirely with it this afternoon. :o

Lauren23

11-02-2007, 07:05 AM

Anyone watch last night? I thought the episode was pretty funny. Loved the conversation Michael had with the top salesman in Utica ("Didn't everyone from Stamford quit, like, right away?") and when Dwight said he was going to crush up the chalk and blow it in the security guard's eye!

The conversation between Jim and Karen was soooo awkward.

diam124

11-02-2007, 07:14 AM

I loved this episode. It reminded me of some of the better season 2 episodes. I was laughing hysterically when Dwight was peeing in the car and then with the moustaches.

I also loved the scene at the end when they were discussing Angela's Ashes and Pam mouthing "sorry" to the rest of them.

Steve Carell was interviewed on one of the local radio stations this morning. I got in the car towards the end of the interview and I could not figure out who it was but I knew it was someone from The Office since they were talking about the show. At first I thought it was Ed Helms and then they said "Steve....". I'm thinking, who is Steve? Then it dawned on me. Duh. He sounded so nice and friendly on the phone.

msnicolea

11-02-2007, 07:30 AM

I adore Steve Carrell--you can just tell he's money in real life.

And I LOVE having Ed Helms on the show f/t--a perfect addition!

ausi2b

11-02-2007, 09:00 AM

diam124

11-02-2007, 09:30 AM

Diam - I heard the same radio interview and came in towards the end too. He was really down to earth, wasn't he? I just love Steve Carrell! It seems like Elliot and Diane thought he was really cool too :)

Yep, I'm bummed I didn't hear the whole thing. I think sometimes they put up interviews on their website - hopefully they'll put this one up.

Nanner

11-02-2007, 11:55 AM

Now this was a great episode! It was what I've loved about The Office--it lacked depth, didn't delve into the characters' lives and move a storyline along (other than bringing Karen back into the picture). Just good old comedic genius.

"The eyes are the groin of the head."
"Somebody needs to clean the microwave...it smells like popcorn."
"Besides sleeping with men, The Finer Things Club is probably the gayest thing about me."

MLA

11-02-2007, 11:58 AM

"Besides sleeping with men, The Finer Things Club is probably the gayest thing about me."

My absolute favorite line of the night!

I loved the fake moustaches, as well. They were cracking me up!

diam124

11-02-2007, 12:32 PM

DH made me rewind it several times so he could hear Michael say "Just climb on top of her and think about Stanley!"

JamBray

11-02-2007, 12:39 PM

"Besides sleeping with men, The Finer Things Club is probably the gayest thing about me
That was awesome! :D

Loved the fake mustaches, and Andy wanting to get into the Finer Things Club - "The “Finer Things Club” is the most exclusive club in this office. Naturally it’s where I need to be. The Party Planning Committee is my backup and Kevin’s band is my safety."

Lauren23

11-02-2007, 01:00 PM

DH made me rewind it several times so he could hear Michael say "Just climb on top of her and think about Stanley!"

Yes, that was hilarious! I loved the mustaches and Andy as well. I also loved when Michael turned around and saw Toby with the bowtie and the china and said something like, "This is why people were leaving!" Or when he tried to get Karen to take Toby instead and tried to say nice things about him and then he couldn't do it. :p

tgray99

11-02-2007, 03:34 PM

I loved this episode. So funny. Loved Dwight peeing in the car then saying "I think I cut my penis!" I was on the floor laughing...so freakin' hilarious!

jrdhbunny

11-07-2007, 08:24 AM

MLA

11-07-2007, 08:48 AM

I don't understand how the networks can argue that writers shouldn't be compensated for internet episodes (and re-airing of episodes) where ads are sold. It makes no sense to me at all.

Nanner

11-07-2007, 09:53 AM

The Office shut down production yesterday. It looks like the last new episode we'll get for a while (unless the strike is resolved ASAP) is on November 15.

Here (http://www.youtube.com/wgaamerica) is a video on YouTube from The Office writers/actors stating their case.

Thanks for the link. I hadn't been following the reasoning behind the strike, so that was really informative for me. (Not to mention entertaining, there at the end.)

Rosebud

11-09-2007, 10:38 AM

Did anyone else think last night's episode was pretty blah? I only laughed once or twice.

MLA

11-09-2007, 10:40 AM

Last night's episode definitely wasn't my favorite. I did like that Toby got to go on Ryan's nature retreat, though.

mkredhead

11-09-2007, 10:50 AM

I have to disagree. I laughed non-stop during the entire episode. I nearly fell off the sofa when Dwight started pulling weapons from the ceiling, the file cabinet and - best of all - the blow dart from the toliet.

"I will let harm befall him. I will let him die. But I won't let him lose his dignity." Cue to Michael wearing his suit as a cape. HAHA!!

diam124

11-09-2007, 10:53 AM

I thought it was just ok. The SurvivorMan stuff was funny to me because DH always watches that show and I make fun of it.

My favorite part was the scene at the end with Michael and Jim talking.

I'm going to be so upset when there aren't new episodes because of the strike. I think the Thanksgiving episode was probably going to be a repeat anyway.

Will it matter if viewers don't watch the re-runs to show support for the writers? (ie boycott the show unless there are new episodes?).

MLA

11-09-2007, 10:59 AM

My favorite part was the scene at the end with Michael and Jim talking.

I'd forgotten about that -- definitely my favorite part, too.

I also liked when Pam asked Jim if he thought putting all the b-day parties into one mega-party was a good idea.

imagirliegirl

11-09-2007, 12:05 PM

I thought it was just ok. The SurvivorMan stuff was funny to me because DH always watches that show and I make fun of it.

That was hilarious! He did a really good job of acting just like him. We loved it.

Aimee

11-09-2007, 12:28 PM

Did anyone else think last night's episode was pretty blah? I only laughed once or twice.

Definitely. And I'm usually of the "even a bad Office is awesome" school of thought. But I was kind of bored last night. It seemed like the episode had no point.

Natasha

11-09-2007, 12:33 PM

I think my favorite part was Michael talking to Jim at the end. I love how, every once in a while, they make Michael totally human and relate-able.

I enjoyed the episode a lot, and I am so sad there's only one more new one coming...

diam124

11-09-2007, 12:35 PM

I wonder if that Michael/Jim scene was improvised. It almost seemed like it was Steve/John talking.

Rosebud

11-09-2007, 12:44 PM

I wonder if that Michael/Jim scene was improvised. It almost seemed like it was Steve/John talking.

I was wondering the same thing. I'd bet yes.

LittleFredPunkinHead

11-09-2007, 01:39 PM

I once again thought it was very funny. DH and I were rolling over the mushroom scene- Dwight making Michael spit them out... :D

Rose

11-09-2007, 01:49 PM

Steve Carell wrote last night's episode.

I didn't really care for it, I thought it was one of my least favorites.

tgray99

11-09-2007, 02:02 PM

Yeah, I was kinda meh on this one. Funny in some spots but not hilarious.

Loved the mushroom part. Too friggin' funny.

nylons73

11-11-2007, 07:59 PM

I think the fact that Steve Carell wrote this episode is one of the main reasons that Michael is so relateable at the end. Steve also wrote Casino Night and I think that Michael is also very 'human' in that episode as well.

Loved the episode and I totally disagree with those whom think that it had no point. I thought Steve did a great job of drawing two separate but similar arcs for Jim and Michael. Michael is out (alone - he thinks) by himself in the wildnerness. Jim too is 'alone' so to speak as he is in charge of the office by himself and is trying to implement a highly unpopular new policy. Both of them try (and fail) to 'go it alone.'

I think the conversation at the end was definitely scripted and I think it really shows where Jim is headed. For the first time, Jim might be able to see that he and Michael are not really so different (something I think the script was trying to show us the entire time.)

In addition to the 'deeper' story arcs going on, I thought that there was so much to love about this episode:
~ Creed advocating for his pie and saying "Tell her it's for Creed. She'll know what that means." LOL!
~ Andy going "Yesss!" in the background when Angela is listing off all of the things that she has already bought for the 'joint party' and she gets to "Fudgy the Whale" :D
~ Stanley's reaction to Michael saying 'Black don't Crack."
~ Dwight showing the documentary crew all of the places he has hidden weapons in the office. (aforementioned by MK) :p
~ Jim starting to hate Toby (just like Michael does.)
~ Pam hinting to Jim that he is actually becoming Michael when he says they need to have a meeting and Pam says "In the conference room?" Hee!
~Angela saying "What I am going to do with all of these cakes and pies?" and Kevin saying "I'll take them!" :p

So good! I could go on and on. When they get the supporting cast really involved (like they did in this episode,) it's always so funny!

tgray99

11-11-2007, 08:49 PM

Wow, nylons, thanks for explaining things...it makes me look at the episode in a new light.

kd 9.21.02

11-12-2007, 07:07 AM

I loved the part in the beginning when Toby was talking to the camera about Ryan's camping trip and Michael walked by, banged on the window and said "Nobody cares!" Had to rewind that part.

nylons73

11-12-2007, 08:44 PM

Wow, nylons, thanks for explaining things...it makes me look at the episode in a new light.

Hey - no problem. Although maybe I spend too much time thinking about the storylines in the show? heh heh

kd - loved that part as well! Michael yelling "Nobody Cares!" was priceless! :D

diam124

11-16-2007, 07:48 AM

So what did you guys think of last night's episode? I thought it was pretty good. I loved the Toby/Michael stuff with Michael pushing Toby's tray onto the floor and Toby snickering at the Ryan reference in his diary. I have no idea why I find their relationship so amusing, but it cracks me up every time.

ausi2b

11-16-2007, 07:51 AM

I liked last night's episode! I swear I had to rewind and rewatch Kelly's song a million times ...

Hey! Hey! You! You! I don't like your boyfriend! Cuz, cuz, cuz, cuz ... cuz he sucks at ping pong!

Still cracking me up!

Linnybubbles

11-16-2007, 08:00 AM

I liked it too, I also love the Toby/Michael relationship. I am pretty sure that this episode was the last one until the strike is over.:eek:

cynder

11-16-2007, 08:23 AM

I really liked yesterday's episode. The pathos of Michael's face when he realized the true feelings of Jan and David was so good. It reminded me a lot of the UK version of The Office when David Brent would realize what people really thought of him.

I also love the Toby/Michael relationship. Jim mimicking Toby was hilarious!

kd 9.21.02

11-16-2007, 09:13 AM

I feel so sorry for Toby though.

miaclear

11-16-2007, 09:57 AM

Me too.....Michael used to just ignore him but now he's downright mean to him. I'm not a big fan of those scenes.

Loved the diary!!!!

Rosebud

11-16-2007, 10:42 AM

I thought last night's episode was the best of the season! Too bad it's the last. :(

I always feel so sorry for poor Toby, but when Michael pushed his tray on the floor, I laughed for like 5 minutes. Seriously-- SO funny! And Michael's diary with all the "Dear diary" and "xoxo, Michael" stuff was hilarious.

And Dwight playing ping pong with Mose at the end!

diam124

11-16-2007, 10:48 AM

I always feel so sorry for poor Toby, but when Michael pushed his tray on the floor, I laughed for like 5 minutes. Seriously-- SO funny!

Haha - me too. I thought they were finally going to have a bonding moment so Michael pushing the tray took me by surprise.

I also liked Kelly's "What has two skinny chicken legs and sucks at ping pong?".

LaughAtlantis

11-16-2007, 12:00 PM

I would love to see a "Flashback" episode to cast some light on why Michael hates Toby so much. Is there some particular source or incident that caused all this?

nylons73

11-16-2007, 07:53 PM

Haha - me too. I thought they were finally going to have a bonding moment so Michael pushing the tray took me by surprise.

I also liked Kelly's "What has two skinny chicken legs and sucks at ping pong?".

I thought that the tray pushing scene was so appropriate. How DARE Toby try to 'bond' with Michael by telling him a sappy story WHILE HE'S READING A COPY OF MICHAEL's DIARY! That was bush league by Toby and deserved the tray push.

I laugh every time Michael 'encounters' Toby (like when he first sees him in this episode.) Cracks me up!:D