The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 - Page 2

Draven · 02-13-09, 01:12 AM

I liked it - not the best, but no real complaints. I chuckled a few times, which is fairly typical for most Office episodes.

I liked Creed's "I could get you a kid for 7 grand" and Jim and Dwight's continual failure (and ultimate success) as heads of the party planning committee.

pridesticks06 · 02-13-09, 01:19 AM

Very mediocre. As stated, most of Mindy's episodes are weak. This continued her streak. Besides some Jim/Dwight stuff, I liked Kevin too.

"I didn't eat lunch. Okay, I didn't eat all my lunch."

NiCK Crush · 02-13-09, 01:50 AM

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FatTony · 02-13-09, 02:01 AM

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I am going to break from the mainstream consensus here and say I never really cared for Holly. Nothing really specific I can put my finger on...I just didn't really care for how she clicked with the show and for some reason I never really was sold on her relationship with Michael.

I'm with you. This show already has one Michael, it doesn't need another one. And I'll do you one better...I now hate Michael so much that I enjoy the show more when he's miserable or being made to feel like an ass (roasting him in last week's episode was utterly satisfying).

This episode sucked. The Office and 30 Rock were competing for "Best Sitcom currently on TV" for some time, but this season, 30 Rock is kicking The Office's ass. Lately I've just been watching The Office because it's on right before.

cyrus963 · 02-13-09, 06:57 AM

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whoopdido · 02-13-09, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by FatTony

I'm with you. This show already has one Michael, it doesn't need another one. And I'll do you one better...I now hate Michael so much that I enjoy the show more when he's miserable or being made to feel like an ass (roasting him in last week's episode was utterly satisfying).

This episode sucked. The Office and 30 Rock were competing for "Best Sitcom currently on TV" for some time, but this season, 30 Rock is kicking The Office's ass. Lately I've just been watching The Office because it's on right before.

I never liked Holly either.

Although Michael isn't my favorite character, he's still funny at times. Holly is just an unfunny Michael.

riotinmyskull · 02-13-09, 07:27 AM

anyone else think it was odd that holly's sweater was on her chair and her computer wasn't locked? kinda seems like she was in the office.

Pharoh · 02-13-09, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Double_Oh_7

This ep. was written by Mindy Kaling, whose episodes are usually pretty weak. At least she's consistent.

Lecture Circuit part 1

The Dundies

The Injury

Branch Wars

Seems she does as okay as any of the writers. This was just one of the near the target misses.

Michael Corvin · 02-13-09, 07:39 AM

This episode was a true stinker. It's hard to say that about any episode but there wasn't a single thing that clicked in this one.

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tcoursen · 02-13-09, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by riotinmyskull

anyone else think it was odd that holly's sweater was on her chair and her computer wasn't locked? kinda seems like she was in the office.

Not really. Lots of people leave sweaters like that in the office. I also think you would be suprised how many people also just leave their computers on. In my office I would say almost 1/2 the people probably leave their computers on over night. We tell them not to, but they still do.

Red Dog · 02-13-09, 08:32 AM

Licking a cat is probably one of the grossest things I've ever seen.

This was a particularly unfunny episode - worst I can remember seeing.

lordwow · 02-13-09, 09:26 AM

I didn't think it was a great episode by any means, but I laughed a lot. The awkward humor always gets me, and the whole Pam/Micheal series was full of it.

Geofferson · 02-13-09, 09:32 AM

I agree -- not one of the better episodes.

cdollaz · 02-13-09, 09:43 AM

I leave my computer on at the office for weeks at a time. Of course, after 5 or 10 minutes, I have to enter a password to get back to the desktop.

DJLinus · 02-13-09, 09:48 AM

I cracked up when it revealed that Holly has Ed Grimley for her desktop wallpaper. Perfect. (I need to find that for myself.)

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Originally Posted by cdollaz

I leave my computer on at the office for weeks at a time. Of course, after 5 or 10 minutes, I have to enter a password to get back to the desktop.

Our company policy is to leave ours on all the time, but to log off when leaving for the day. They log off automatically after 10 or 15 minutes, too.

And plenty of women in my office always have sweaters on their chairs. Guess it's a chick thing.

maingon · 02-13-09, 10:19 AM

not a bad episode, Some really good parts with Pam, Jim and Dwight. Some good lines by Kevin and Creed.

Though it was a let down from last weeks episode, which I thought was perfect.
Last weeks episode seemed like it was heading for a big conclusion considering they had it to be continued. Yet really nothing happened. I was hoping to see Holly, She was a great addition to the show.

Not a bad episode like some of you guys are mentioning. The brithday stuff was good. I just thought it was alet down, I was expecting with the cliffhanger last week. They really didnt do much with it.

One of the weaker episodes this season, considering this season has been fantastic. Btw I loved seeing Pam trying to do Micheals Presentation. great stuff.

Double_Oh_7 · 02-13-09, 10:36 AM

Looks like this show is running out of gas. There used to be more good episodes than bad, now that trend seems to be reversing.

Michael Corvin · 02-13-09, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DJLinus

And plenty of women in my office always have sweaters on their chairs. Guess it's a chick thing.

I think the point was that she was out of town. Why would she leave her sweater there if she was going to be gone for three days?

Double_Oh_7 · 02-13-09, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin

I think the point was that she was out of town. Why would she leave her sweater there if she was going to be gone for three days?

I think the point was that women always have some kind of clothing in their office, whether they are there or not. Chicks always get cold and leave a sweater there just in case.

CaptStormy · 02-13-09, 10:41 AM

In my past I knew people to leave a sweater at the office if it is known to be a cold working place. i guess just leaving it there is a state of mind of not forgetting to bring another one.
For me the scene when the 2 cats where doin it on the webcam had me in stitches.

majorjoe23 · 02-13-09, 10:41 AM

"I was looking at pictures of food on my computer."

Kevin's delivery of that line killed me.

DJLinus · 02-13-09, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Double_Oh_7

I think the point was that women always have some kind of clothing in their office, whether they are there or not. Chicks always get cold and leave a sweater there just in case.

Yeah, I should've been clearer. The women in my office that do that ALWAYS have a sweater on their chair, whether they're in the office or not.

B.A. · 02-13-09, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DGibFen

Dwight butt-slapping Kelly and saying "Many happy returns" was the funniest part of the show for me.

Barings · 02-13-09, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Double_Oh_7

This ep. was written by Mindy Kaling, whose episodes are usually pretty weak. At least she's consistent.

From a storyline perspective, it was pretty weak. But there were some great one-liners:

Dwight butt-slapping Kelley, err Kelly
Stanley's comment about the sign
Kevin saying he was looking at pictures of food on his computer
You get to choose the theme

B.A. · 02-13-09, 11:50 AM

I also enjoyed seeing the little moment at the end when Dwight mentioned how good the cake was that Jim bought.

02-13-09, 01:12 AM	#26
Draven DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rosemount, MN Posts: 10,796	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 I liked it - not the best, but no real complaints. I chuckled a few times, which is fairly typical for most Office episodes. I liked Creed's "I could get you a kid for 7 grand" and Jim and Dwight's continual failure (and ultimate success) as heads of the party planning committee. __________________ XBL GamerTag: Draven Sinclair PSN: DravenSinclair

02-13-09, 01:19 AM	#27
pridesticks06 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,171	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 Very mediocre. As stated, most of Mindy's episodes are weak. This continued her streak. Besides some Jim/Dwight stuff, I liked Kevin too. "I didn't eat lunch. Okay, I didn't eat all my lunch." __________________ Blu-ray slipcovers needed: 1)The Third Man (Criterion Blu-ray) 2)The Fast and the Furious (1st one)

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riotinmyskull DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: portsmouth, va Posts: 3,899	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 anyone else think it was odd that holly's sweater was on her chair and her computer wasn't locked? kinda seems like she was in the office. __________________ my collection october horror movie challenge: 2009 \| 2008 \| 2007 holiday movie challenge: 2009 \| 2008 rank 'em as you see 'em: 2009

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lordwow DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 8,180	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 I didn't think it was a great episode by any means, but I laughed a lot. The awkward humor always gets me, and the whole Pam/Micheal series was full of it. __________________ Her clam does taste like honey though. Now honey I LOVE. That alone makes her awesome in my book. - Slayer2005 Xbox Live:Wowous\|Twitter\|Join The 360Voice DVDTalk Group

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cdollaz DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,576	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 I leave my computer on at the office for weeks at a time. Of course, after 5 or 10 minutes, I have to enter a password to get back to the desktop.

02-13-09, 10:19 AM	#41
maingon DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 3,076	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 not a bad episode, Some really good parts with Pam, Jim and Dwight. Some good lines by Kevin and Creed. Though it was a let down from last weeks episode, which I thought was perfect. Last weeks episode seemed like it was heading for a big conclusion considering they had it to be continued. Yet really nothing happened. I was hoping to see Holly, She was a great addition to the show. Not a bad episode like some of you guys are mentioning. The brithday stuff was good. I just thought it was alet down, I was expecting with the cliffhanger last week. They really didnt do much with it. One of the weaker episodes this season, considering this season has been fantastic. Btw I loved seeing Pam trying to do Micheals Presentation. great stuff. __________________ HD-DVD

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Double_Oh_7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 952	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 Looks like this show is running out of gas. There used to be more good episodes than bad, now that trend seems to be reversing.

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CaptStormy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sunrise, FL Posts: 502	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 In my past I knew people to leave a sweater at the office if it is known to be a cold working place. i guess just leaving it there is a state of mind of not forgetting to bring another one. For me the scene when the 2 cats where doin it on the webcam had me in stitches. __________________ Xbox 360 username - Kunane954 http://www.invelos.com/dvdcollection.aspx/Kunane954

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majorjoe23 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Death Moans, Iowa Posts: 5,158	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 "I was looking at pictures of food on my computer." Kevin's delivery of that line killed me.

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B.A. DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: a 'ville Posts: 25,442	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 I also enjoyed seeing the little moment at the end when Dwight mentioned how good the cake was that Jim bought. __________________ "The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you." ~ Jim Palmer