The Office U.S.A.

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I don't like how there seems to be discontinuity between the episodes. Like the episode from 2 weeks ago ended on Ryan moving near Kelly in the office, yet we hear nothing of that storyline in the following episode. We've seem to have lost the minor characters like Oscar, Creed (i miss Creed!!!), Meredith, and Toby and when they do appear its for a brief instance. When there's no discussion of the Dwight/Angela relationship we kinda lose Angela in the mix as well. It just makes me appreciate more the brilliance that was Arrested Development, and that no show, no matter how quirky and humorous it is at times, will ever come close to it. But don't get me wrong, The Office is a fun watch, but that's all really. It hasn't greatly impacted my life like other shows have...

[Reply #41 on:]

If you watch the deleted scenes they put on NBC's website, there's actually a LOT of stuff with the minor characters that gets cut out. Ryan and Kelly also had a scene cut from Cocktails, too. I guess it's hard to fit that much into a 22-minute episode. They should super-size EVERY episode of this show, as far as I'm concerned.

[Reply #42 on:]

Great, NOW I find the office thread. Anyways I LOVE the office, its a great show, you can watch the episodes here

http://www.sidereel.com/The_Office?missingWatchlink=true

You need to scroll down then click the season, then the episode, and any link that you can find.

(I think I can post this link because the episodes are also featured on NBC and Hulu which are both legal and free websites. But if I can't then tell me and i"ll remove the link.)

[Reply #43 on:]

This season has been very mediocre so far. Dwight and the baby carriage was really reaching for the humour. They're just off their game a little.

[Reply #44 on:]

Books: I agree, I've only seen the first 2 episodes from this season and while I really enjoyed the first one, the second one lacked in everything. It was a downer and very mediocre, I'm hoping the next episode won't be that bad. I mean I love this show so much, I want it to be AMAZING!!!! And why does it have to get boring now that Pam and Jim are together?

[Reply #45 on:]

Because sexual tension is one of the things that builds interest. When sexual tension is resolved, shows suffer.

Think what the X-files would have been like if Mulder and Scully had ever gotten together. It would have lost one of the strongest underlying elements that drove the interplay between the characters.

[Reply #46 on:]

No, thats not the case.  Last season was good and Jim and Pam were together.  I think its just that right now Pam is in NYC so we are missing out on Jim/Pam relations, Michael/Pam relations, and well, Pam relations in general.  I think she is the best "reaction shot" in the show, so its difficult to not have her around.

Darrel is still funny though.  And Creed is still awesome.

[Reply #47 on:]

You people are crazy. The Dwight/stroller humor was great. "Don't get caught in the barbed wire!"

I got tired of the Jim/Pam relationship years ago. The less of those two characters, the better.

[Reply #48 on:]

You people are crazy. The Dwight/stroller humor was great. "Don't get caught in the barbed wire!"

 
The Fishman speaks the truth.

[Reply #49 on:]

You know who won't be in the presidential Office U.S.A.?  Obama apparently.  It seems he's from Kenya.

[Reply #50 on:]

What do you mean?

Rambling answers are the best under special circumstances

[Reply #51 on:]

So if anyone has watched the Christmas episode...

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Phyllis totally spilled the beans on Angela. It was a bitchy move.

Fairly good episode, but I am kind of tired of this whole thing with Pam. This power that she has over Jim makes her not as likable. I mean I understand that with Jim she's more open about things but she's kind of not the same.

[Reply #52 on:]

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I'd hardly call it bitchy. Considering Angela's treatment of Phyllis in the past, not to mention the fact that she's still doing this to Andy (and Dwight, too, I guess, though I'd say Andy is way more hurt by this arrangement), if anyone is going to be classified as the bitch or pulling bitchy moves, it's Angela. I was totally rooting for Phyllis throughout the entire episode. She was incredibly awesome, that one moment included.

Though I seriously hope that now, especially with everyone in-office aside from Andy and Michael (and Meredith, too, but her knowing wouldn't be nearly as relevant... or disastrous) knowing, this whole thing is put a stop to before the wedding. Any later than that, including at the actual wedding, would just be absolutely terrible.

I've generally been pretty meh on Jim/Pam, especially when they got together, so I'm not really feeling all that hurt by this. I was just so happy to see a Jim prank on Dwight again, because it seems nearly the entirety of Jim's scenes are just with Pam now. Which is getting kind of annoying, because there was more to Jim before that.

[Reply #53 on:]

New episodes start in 10 days?

Good thing I just got caught up I guess! Kinda sucks to stumble on things later on, but makes it easier to get terribly terribly addicted. Its like crack, you can either have a little bit of crack every week for a long time, or you can just have a whole heaping pile of crack all at once. The downside is the first way gets you in the mindset to wait a while for your crack, whereas the second one leaves you enraged demanding more crack... or dead...

Have to say it is one hell of a show, probably my favorite live action. I love how you can practically feel peoples souls being crushed... can't wait for my office life. Watching what comes out of Michael's mouth can feel like a watching a train wreck, you really really want to look away but you know you cant. Dwight is frightening and amazing, Jim is great especially with the Dwight pranks. Really loved the Jim / Pam tag team pranks too... hopefully we'll see some more. Also someone needs to give Jenna Fischer the "win at acting" award for best television actress to be... ever. Honestly can't think of a current character in a show I care about more.

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Might be weird, but I really like how they managed to actually develop a relationship throughout the show... Kinda wish Fry / Leela went a little more like Pam / Jim.

What happened to Pam's terrace though? I'm sure she wanted one in her house.

Can't wait for more of this hilarious show.

[Reply #54 on:]

Woo, so, did anyone else watch it? I thought it was pretty good, laughed out loud in a few parts. I didn't really like how it concluded, meh.
Creed's only line was the best line, as usual.

[Reply #55 on:]

I liked how it ended.

And any time Creed does anything it's one of the funniest things ever.

[Reply #56 on:]

Lol that was an amazing episode. Andy's tactic was awesome.

I loved Jim walking around picking up all of Dwights weapons too!

[Reply #57 on:]

Incredible episode. Easily the best opening opening ever. So many great moments and lines...it had just about everything.

"It's the fire shooting at us!"

Dwight cutting the doll face off

"That's how I know you, you're from the parking lot!"

"What's a text?"

Oscar speaking Spanish.

[Reply #58 on:]

What a hilarious episode. The cold opening was completely cracking me up. Though I wish it had focused more on Michael's plot and less on the Jim/Pam stuff, and the movie stuff with Jack Black etc. seemed kind of tacked on to me, but it was still funny. And all three of those things ended well.

And they finally updated the opening credits! Yay!

[Reply #59 on:]

Did you have fun watching the Superbowl Books?

[Reply #60 on:]

I saw Sine Wave's gif he posted. Does that count? I didn't enjoy it very much.

[Reply #61 on:]

Watching it right now. I fail to find fire funny, so everything is just falling flat. (ffffffffff ) Except Kevin throwing a chair at the vending machine. 

[Reply #62 on:]

American Office sucks. Dwight is too over the top to even compare with the subtle mastery of Garreth. Steve Carrel keeps his "shouting=funny" nonsense that also can't compare to his UK counterpart.

[Reply #63 on:]

omg, shut up. The original one lasted for like 48 seconds. Shut uuuuuuup.

[Reply #64 on:]

I will you BirthdayCLOWN! It was 2 seasons AND  a christmas special thank you very MUCH! they are all copycats

[Reply #65 on:]

Yes, I have the DVDs. But that doesn't mean I can't enjoy the American version. Especially since the original ended over 5 years ago and only had 14 episodes, you damn British Bear! Get over yourself! omg!

[Reply #66 on:]

American Office sucks. Dwight is too over the top to even compare with the subtle mastery of Garreth. Steve Carrel keeps his "shouting=funny" nonsense that also can't compare to his UK counterpart.

The US version is funny in a different way. It's a different brand of humour. Dwight is excellent. Michael, not so much. But then again, nether was Brent. Gareth Keenan is untouchable. None will come close to him, but Dwight makes a fair crack at it.

Given the differences between England and America in general, I say it's a fair translation and a good job.

[Reply #67 on:]

I want to find a CPR dummy to wear its face.

Superbowl episode was amazing.

[Reply #68 on:]

"It is your Birthday."
Creed looking out the window
Creed's 3 dollar bill

[Reply #69 on:]

I really liked David Brent tnuk.  Freelove Freeway

Also Tim's looks at the camera are much better than that other guy who was also in Leatherheads. I dont know his name because I never watch the US version

[Reply #70 on:]

k, they have a tshirt contest going on and this is one of the final choices.  Can anyone explain what it means?

[Reply #71 on:]

Michael Scott: You spend your whole life trying to get people to like you and then you run over one person with your car. And it's not even one of the popular ones, and everybody gets on your case. Doesn't make any sense. God is dead.

Kelly: If there was a God then Ryan and I would be married by now.

Michael Scott: Maybe believing in God was a mistake. What did people believe in before? The sun. Maybe there's some sort of animal that we can make a sacrifice to. Like a giant buffalo. Or some sort of monster... something with the body of a walrus with the head of a sea lion, or something with the body of an egret. With the head of a meer cat. Or just the head of a monkey with the antlers of a reindeer. With a body of.... a porcupine.

Jim Halpert: I'll go do some research.

Pam: I'll help you with that.

[Reply #72 on:]

THANK YOU

[Reply #73 on:]

it's a pretty funny show, i think the funniest episode is the diversity day one, but then again i've only seen the first season.

[Reply #74 on:]

This thread needs to be bumped after that MSPC arc.

It was amazing and I feel like the show got more life breathed back into it, and it's been great... That was one of the best strings of episodes, um, ever. The fallout of tonight's episode was great too. It's been hilarious and really, really interesting and just amazing stuff for the characters... I never would have thought that the combination of Michael, Pam, and Ryan could have been so amazing.

[Reply #75 on:]

really liked the Jim and Creed interactions, I thought it was a very good episode

[Reply #76 on:]

Michael: Did you pee on a stick?

Jim: Yes and the results were inconclusive.

I. Love. That. Man. I'm so glad the new season started. I'm all excited for Jim and Pam!

[Reply #77 on:]

I really liked that episode Several really funny moments that made me laugh...there's another man living inside him...

Also that Community show after was really good, good enough to watch next week again. I loved when the indian guy started doing Breakfast Club.

[Reply #78 on:]

Jim and Pam!

One of them should be killed in a tragic accident.

[Reply #79 on:]

Jim and Pam!

One of them should be killed in a tragic accident.

Oh I was just reminded of why you suck.