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This week:
“Two Weeks”
Written by Aaron Shure.
Michael’s (Steve Carell) relationship with the new vice president (guest star Idris Elba) becomes increasingly tense, as Michael finds an excuse to goof off even more than usual. Meanwhile, Pam (Jenna Fischer) faces the challenge of a new copier and Kelly (Mindy Kaling) develops a crush.
"The Office" is pre-empted next week by the final episode of "ER." The sitcom returns, as it happens, in two weeks with two new episodes that will surround the series premiere of the Amy Poehler “Office” not-spinoff “Parks and Recreation.”
* Pam will quit to help Michael launch his new paper company. Don’t expect either to rejoin Dunder Mifflin anytime soon.
* New boss Charles Miner will apparently continue to not get along with Jim.
* EW’s Mike Ausiello says Ryan Howard “pulled a Margene” while he was away. It’s a “Big Love” reference, but what it means I cannot say.
* Holly Flax will be back for the season finale.
Scenes deleted from last week’s “New Boss”:
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Written by Aaron Shure.
Michael’s (Steve Carell) relationship with the new vice president (guest star Idris Elba) becomes increasingly tense, as Michael finds an excuse to goof off even more than usual. Meanwhile, Pam (Jenna Fischer) faces the challenge of a new copier and Kelly (Mindy Kaling) develops a crush.
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Wow, I'm lame.
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For Christ's sake, man.
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last week was foonay
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That's the show that's usually on after The Office.
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Why not call it a "non-spinoff?" That's exactly what it is. First it was going to be a spin-off, then they turned it into a tool to launch Amy Poehler's lame comedy shtick. After seeing the promo's for it, it's very clear that it still is an "Office" rip-off. Soooo, was a spin-off, but we're told it's not a spin-off, but it's clearly a spin-off, it's a non-spinoff. Wow, my head hurts.
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Has anyone else felt this show is becoming a downer more and more? Each episode still has its funny moments, but overall I find the characters and situations depressing.
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You're not nearly as lame as the maroons who constantly chime in with "Is this show still on?"
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HAY LOOK I'M A MANNEQUIN LOL
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It's kinda insulting when the writing staff made had Charles make the comment to Jim, upon hearing that Jim was the "Number 2"/"Assistant Regional Manager"...to act like that position doesn't exist? What about the episodes in season three leading up to Jim's "homecoming"? When Jim and his boss from Stamford went to the MANAGER's CONFERENCE and saw Michael and Dwight? Or when Jan herself said that Jim was Michael's "Number 2"/"Assistant Regional Manager" because he worked with both branches? Or when Jim said that the title came with a pay-raise, implying that he was a step above his co-workers?
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Charles is a hardass with a steel girder up his butt. He doesn't like Jim and didn't want to listen to Jim explain his #2 position. Jim got intimidated and made a retreat instead of proving to Charles his position is real.
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Michael, that is. What am I missing?
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I think the episode title is referring to michael giving his "two weeks" notice. So maybe he's there for a little while longer. I guess we'll find out tonight.
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Got caught up and am finally able to watch this season. I have enjoyed the show from the previous seasons but this season seems to be so down. The characters act more bitter and the humor seems forced. I am not giving up on it. It still is better than some of the dreck on today.
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Last week's episode was definately cringe worthy. I like the episodes best that have the characters in situations that are as close to a train wreck as possible. That was the charm of the British version. When the show gets into slap-shtick comedy, it basically not any differnt than other comedies.
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Was one of the funniest things ever said on this show. It's all about the awkward pauses and uncomfortable silences- the closer the writers are to real life, the funnier.
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But, seeing as how the same people are behind it it isn't a Rip-Off either. I think it is more of a re-imagining, a "What if" The Office wasn't set in a corporate office but rather in a gov't one.
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I'm an idjit.
I agree the show is best when it's cringe worthy or hard to watch...just like curb your enthusiasm. Last week's ep was up there with dinner party and gay witch hunt IMO. -
Mar 26, 2009 11:47:53 AM CDT
him smacking his hand on the door frame was pricless
by indyabbey jones
probabaly the only thing last week that made be gufflaw (well south park did too)the show keeps getting better and better, but i wish they would make more scranton oriented sepisodes, all this corporate stuff is kinda annmoyibng
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You were all thinking it, I said it.
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like The Office, would it be possible to get one for Bones?
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The Office is great too though. Parks& Recreation I look forward too not at all, and I get a little nervous about staffs splitting their time between the shows, especially when the shows are so similar.
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Used to be a huge Office fan, but I can't for the life of me remember that it's still on. Don't know about you guys, but it has sure gotten stale for me.
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I don't understand how people can say they don't watch it anymore or forgot it's still on.....then complain it's stale. Either you watch it or you don't.
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Go back and watch the original BBC episodes, you'll understand that aspect of the series has been softened for the American version.
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Seriously- Any network that sticks with My Name is Earl longer than 2 weeks has issues...That's why the office looks so great- Earl comes on an hour before it!
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I agree with you. I had that same reaction after watching the scene with Jim and the new Boss dude. I understand that the new Boss just didn't like Jim, but I took that scene as harkening back to the days when Dwight's position was made up. Like in the original Office where Gareth was team leader and it was basically a "fake" position, more or less.
It's like the writers ignored the whole 2 or 3 or so many odd seasons when Jim's #2 position was real and even Jan recognized it, and who's the big boss, the white dude with glasses? 'Cause even that guy seemed to recognize it. Of course, it's hard to argue all of this when Jim looks like a douche in a tux.
So, the question remains: Office retcon or douche in a tux? If big boss with glasses recognized Jim's position/stature, then new dude doesn't have the authority to...OK, I'm even boring myself now. Still, funny ass episode. Wait, this show's still on? -
like a six year old, who's not getting his candy. The writers better start reeling that in, or 10 Items Or Less (another deluisional boss series) is going to look like genius.
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Jim was endearing when he was chasing Pam...but now he's the smarmy, smartass prick who has it all. I'm good with him being taken down a peg.
On the other hand, I'm not nuts about the idea of Michael's antics having real-world consequences...so I'm not warming up to this particular storyline yet. -
Sadly, this probably my favorite show still on the air, but I'm getting sick of Steve Carrel's schtick. Time to shake things up, have a season following his off-site exploits (kinda like Jim at the other branch)and have him return as the boss in a season. That would freshen the show up a bit. I just want to repeat that I love the British habit of having limited runs of 2-3 seasons on shows. Just because a show is funny, doesn't mean it should be kept on the air until all the entertainment has been strangled out of it (not that we are even close to that with the office, but ending it this season and starting a new show would avoid jumping the shark and ruining a good show).
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Can we ever have an Office talkback without the British version being mentioned? I've got nothing against it but plenty of people, myself included, like the American Office better and if you happen to be one of the people who doesn't, why the fuck do you feel the need to come into a talkback and express this? I've seen the British show and it's an entirely different creature.
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During the first season or two of the US version, I can understand comparing the two shows, but by this point they're are probably enough differences between them that you can't compare them anymore. Other just for the sake of it.
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I think the Office and 30 Rock make me laugh more, but Earl's pretty solid. Slipping a bit lately, especially with the prison / coma season, but still good and recovering somewhat.
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How come when I try to post to the talkback giving us an ad for That 70s Show on DVD I just get some error?
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are always locked, unless Herc makes it part of his weekly DVD column. Just comment on it in the TB before or after it, we'll know what you're talking about.
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Nice.
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That's how you do it bitches. PAM IS NOW SEXIER.
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For some reason, Pam leaving was strangely believable. The Prince Family Paper bit was golden. The show hasn't had as interesting a development as this in a few years.
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Mar 26, 2009 10:16:32 PM CDT
I still haven't figured out what the writers are doing...
by waynefoolx
Which is a good thing. I'm curious. Where is this whole storyline going? That said either a)Michael is eventually coming back (it might take a season or so of crazy michael/pam exploits on the road or something, but he's coming back) or b)this show is getting prematurely canceled.
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why would pam quit and go with michael?...cuz she doesn't want to be a receptionist anymore?..."so i'll join michael
in his delusion"....rrrriiiiiight...just rather annoying like this whole series has become... -
Pam has pretty much made it incredibly obvious since like the pilot that she doesn't want to be a receptionist, then right as Michael is leaving he says something about following their dreams or being all they can be(i can't remember the exact phrase) and Pam stands up to follow him, as she chases after him she even points out how ridiculous of a decision it is when she says 'oh no.' I'm glad their actually advancing her character.
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I might guess that the Scranton Branch gets closed, downsized, whatever, and Michael actually does start his own paper company. Thus the show now focuses on this new location. Wouldn't be too too difficult to perceive most of the same people coming to work for Michael's new company if the Scranton Branch is closed. Oh, and bewareofaholywhore (great name btw) I think Pam going with Michael does kind of make sense, I mean she flunked out of art school, sees her life going nowhere, so she decides to take the risk. Think about the past. Remember the Dundee episode when she was the one who acted as a cheereleader when the awards came to a halt. Or the episode where Michael is the only one who shows up at her art gallery exhibit thing. I mean yeah, might not be the most sensible thing to do, but it does fit with her character.
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the new branch manager whose name escapes me has some sort of breakdown and gets fired, and they finally hire Michael for the job. It was kind of odd how he gave out tasks to Tobey and Stanley.
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like she's really going to be a salesman in michael's new imaginary company?...but i guess she is...she'll probably end up as a salesman when michael gets hired back...now i feel kinda dumb writing on this talkback...since it's like debating the believability of anvil-clutching coyotes surviving a fall off a cliff.
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I really didn't like last week but this one was pretty good. It wasn't the funniest episode imo, but at least some entertaining shit happened.
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She'd rather work with Michael than with the guy who gave up his potential career in NY and went back to the Scranton office just for her. I'm completely tired of her evolution and her dreams.
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...but it was completely in character. That was the same Pam who walked on hot coals and made a public plea for Jim's affections, the same one who's shown flashes of compassion for Michael by playing along with the Dundees ceremony or, more recently, by taking a Dunder-Mifflin detour to help him win Holly back. Totally and completely in character.
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She's always been about her dreams, whereas Jim has always been about her, not so much his own dreams. They both really love Pam.
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get ready for a surprise!
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has always had a maternal instinct when it comes to Michael. She knows he can succeed. He can be a good manager if he someone guides him and keeps him on track.
She's going with Michael so she can guide him, help him focus his energies on the right things. She knows how a paper company works. Also, I'm sure she sees an opportunity for herself to jump to that next level in her career, get in on the ground floor of a new company.
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...is no matter how big of an idiot Michael Scott is, no matter how many blunders he's the cause of, he succeeds at bringing in the sales for Dunder Mifflin. I think that's why David Wallace has that odd respect for him.
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he was amused but also really impressed. The old line of his "way to go Beasley" was slapped across his face.
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may have also been not wanting to work for Miner. Granted, he's dealing with an employee no one should ever have to put up with, but he was actually about to get physical with Michael for a second there. Or at least threatened to. He's supposed to call security. I also agree that this branch is going to drive him completely crazy. It's also possible the employees will revolt.
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Exactly. It's the only way to warrant Michael still being manager with all the stuff he does.
I am hoping Michael and Pam actually do start a company and it becomes really successful.
I think that would give The Office a good direction to end and begin next season.
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Once again, I was just looking over the deleted scenes from last week, and once again they took out some of the funnier scenes. WTF man Pizza of your own... priceless.
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Once again, I was just looking over the deleted scenes from last week, and once again they took out some of the funnier scenes. WTF man Pizza of your own... priceless.
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For the first time in awhile, there's a driving force behind the plot, and this one is the biggest in the entire series.
We'll get to see why Dunder Mifflin needs Michael as the Scranton branch falls apart under Charles and then another manager. We'll get to see the hardships of starting your own business. It's going to be great. I bet this show has a solid 2 years left before Michael Scott Paper is where everyone works and the series can end. -
Loved that Pam left. As soon as she went quiet when she realized she now knew all there was to know about the new copier I knew she was going to leave. Hopefully they actually do something with this and not just use it as a 2 episode one off to show how inept Michael is at everyday life. I'm thinking Jim is getting the Regional Manager job after Charles selects someone woefully unqualified. Like Creed. That little ending seems to show that Charles has a very poor grasp on the skill sets of his employees, I don't think that was just a gag.
I laughed the hardest when Andy revealed Michael's plan to Dwight and then slid out the door with Michael distracted. Also it is fun to see Jim take shit from Charles since he's usually the one dishing it out. -
Anyone?
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He was one of the only people who cared about her art show and he even bought her painting of the office building. Michael's a clusterfuck but he's a good-hearted clusterfuck and his staff loves him because they understand how earnest and sincere he really is. This new boss is a typical douche with no real heart or concern for his employees. I just wish Dwight had attacked him like he protected Jim from Pam's old flame when he moved towards Michael aggresively.
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Didn't anybody see her devastated face when she realized putting together the copier was her greatest accomplishment. Or her face as she's walking away with Michael at the end and the reality of the siuation comes to them. The whole episode tonight was a like a symphony of anguished faces that tell completely different stories. Teh shows not perfect and it has problems but its more exciting than its ever been as feels much more free to let anger and self-pity thats always been there come right to the surface.
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Mar 27, 2009 10:41:54 AM CDT
I think they'll show how Michael Scott lives like a kid
by quin the eskimo
but like an idiot savant, excels at selling paper.
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his business will be successful, and he'll sell it to Dunder Mifflin. With the stipulation he becomes boss again. It'll also be a good chance to introduce some new characters.
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Mar 27, 2009 11:44:56 AM CDT
Did anyone find Charles' decision to pick Stanley racist?
by the winged doucheman
That was my first reaction. The commenter above may be more on point though that he just doesn't get his employees.
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and no one has mentioned her breasts. Or legs. Damn that Beasly is hot! If my co-workers looked anything like her or Kelly or even Angela, I might not want to shoot myself by lunchtime every day. And I hope Charles sticks around for a while. His character's personality fits perfectly in a show about business.
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Why no 30 Rock Talkback? That show is geeksoup for the soul.
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"That's not even enough numbers!". Classic episode.
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My dvr cut out before the little coda came on. Can anyone tell me how the episoe ended? I saw everything with michael and pam leaving and then it cut to commercial. Was there anything after that? I appreciate the help.
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You nailed it! This ep was indeed a symphony of faces, it could have worked as a silent movie. Virtually every character had at least one scene where their expression spoke volumes! Not the funnest of times at Dunder Mifflin, but one of the best episodes this season, imho.
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no clue who these people are. He choses Kevin, probably the least technically-savvy employee, to handle the phones; he choses Stanley, a guy who spends as much time as he can at the office doing crossword puzzles, to be his Productivity Czar. I loved the look they both had at the end, neither one has any idea how to do what they have been asked to do.
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The last handful of episodes have been surprisingly better. Tune in sometime.
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Charles was going to hit Michael and rough him up at the end of last night's episode and that was going to get Charles fired and Michael re-hired. I'm so glad they instead did what they did. This is the twist this show needed and it's going to make it all fresh. Love it.
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Either Charles is "out of touch", or more likely, he picked what he perceived as the two slowest / laziest employees and assigned them something to DO for once. Charles is the opposite of Michael. When he gives an order, he's not going to explain WHY. "Just do it." (As incompetent as Michael is, I hate bosses like Charles, even if they get results). Oh, and say what you will about Creed's laziness - he's more of a con man, and can make anything think he's saddled with work.
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I don't think so. Remember, Michael was previously escorted from the building. By sneaking back into the building, i.e. TRESPASSING, Michael was breaking the law.
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then you don't know anything about The Office. That move was *perfect* and totally in character. Besides, it's less of a risk for her since she keeps Michael on track and ensures that he deals with the important biz issues. And she will have greater status should the business take off.
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What is this, fan-fiction? Maybe next Jim & Pam and Ryan & Kelly and Michael & Holly will TOTALLY have a triple wedding! Michael quit. He's not getting "re-hired" because someone hits him. And Charles is a breath of fresh air for this show.
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We've seen Michael Scott fail and we've seen him wallow in mediocracy, now I want to watch him succeed beyond anyone's wildest dreams. "You have no idea how high I can fly..."
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I'm sure they won't hire another regional manager and will have Charles fill that role (being there as much as he can). They've already set up Charles hating Jim so I can definitely see Dunder Mifflin employees trickling off to Michael's company. This really is a great way to bring Michael's character full circle, redeeming him entirely.
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This is the one really interesting story that's come out of this season. The last scene in "New Boss" was pretty unexpected. I'm not so skeptical about Michael being re-hired as Charles being fired. Charles is here to stay. Even if he lacks an understanding of employees he understands how a business is run which is totally consistent with Dunder Mifflin's past decisions. Remember, Michael has been more competent in season 5 than any other so far. His branch has been more successful than any other, he infiltrated and shut down a possible threat to DM's business, and he even showed that he's capable of initiating great, though half-assed, ideas (golden ticket completely back-fired but still...). David Wallace knows Michael has stepped up even if Michael himself isn't aware. I have no idea where the show's going but it's exciting. Also keep in mind that David Wallace is in love with Jim. If something happens between Jim and Charles, it's very likely that David will intervene.
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reminded me of the end of The Graduate.
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so unexpected, only because it was so bogus. What a unbelievable group of characters this has become. This show was so refreshing when these characters all just had their foibles...when you thought they were normal, but just on the fringe, so to speak. Now, they're just a ridiculous bunch of maniacs and retards.
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Are you sure you're watching the right show? That's "The Office" on NBC @ 9PM. Yeah, you must be lost...
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came close to arrested development greatness yesterday. Holy shit, the "Kenneth vision", and it's transition to Liz completely floored me, couldn't stop laughing for minutes. That only happened for me at AD's infamous "Giant Mole Fight" scene.
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Thought it was hilarious and reminded me of the best moments this show can offer.
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"...and kill an Ewok!"
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I hate to inject a sense of reality into a sitcom, but does anyone really think Michael can possibly start a successful competing company in the bad climate for the industry -- which even Andy seems to understand? Just doesn't seem very possible. He understands some aspects of the company, but he doesn't understand higher up corporate level thinking and the logistics of things. The only thing I can see is him somehow being able to siphon off the clients that he's brought in. His insane way of making a sale somehow works.
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Pam will do good at wrapping the newspapers. Hope they get a good route.
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So... *you're* injecting a sense of reality into a sitcom by essentially repeating what Jim Halpert and Oscar Martinez said directly to Michael in that same ep?
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where the Prince Family paper company used to be. I thought that was the funniest part of thep, when Michael called them and got the answering machine.
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I, for one, love the new, more bitter/"down" feel that The Office has. The tone of the show is becoming something unlike almost any other comedy I've seen on American television. It nowhere near being a drama or even a "dramedy," but there's a lot of serious stuff dealt with amongst the humor. The major characters more and more have a very Chekhovian feel to them, that sense of being trapped and wanting to do something else, but being unable or unwilling to do so.
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(Great username, btw) I guess what I really meant was I was trying to inject some reality into the talkbacks here, where some people seem to think it's reasonable Michael could compete with a bigger company. And also, aside from those characters saying that, I don't expect a sitcom to be fully realistic.One random comment here, but is anyone else really starting to like Oscar? (No, I don't mean in a gay way...) He is emerging as the only actually intelligent person on the whole show. They even let him have the last word of the teaser.
s a big reason Michael could actually expect special, or at least better, treatment.
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I think I agree, Bunch-backdToad... that may be an aspect of the show that is making it lean slightly back in the direction of the more dreary Brit version. I love the subtle change in Pam and Michael's expressions as they round the end of the fence and go from hopeful and excited to afraid.
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