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

DJariya · 02-12-09, 06:27 AM

Synopsis:

Spoiler:

NiCK Crush · 02-12-09, 02:34 PM

Spoiler:

FM · 02-12-09, 09:14 PM

This is tough to watch.

lordwow · 02-12-09, 09:15 PM

@ Michael's questions and breakdown followed by Pam's taking over.

DGibFen · 02-12-09, 09:34 PM

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

Goldberg74 · 02-12-09, 09:47 PM

What a stinker.

Angela + her cats = creeeeeepy

Cat maternity leave

EdTheRipper · 02-12-09, 10:07 PM

Disappointing episode.

awil1026 · 02-12-09, 10:15 PM

A few funny bits in a weak overall episode.

riotinmyskull · 02-12-09, 10:17 PM

really wished holly would've been there. i'm glad pam got a handful of funny moments and the dwight/jim parts were funny as well. not the best episode but i liked it.

Vipper II · 02-12-09, 10:20 PM

I missed the first 30 minutes of Supernatural for *that*?

kantonburg · 02-12-09, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vipper II

I missed the first 30 minutes of Supernatural for *that*?

Supernatural is a repeat this week. But have to admit that repeat was better than this episode. I'm an Office fan, but this week was meh

Anubis2005X · 02-12-09, 10:30 PM

DVR didn't record it for some reason, dammit...

SuperJim88 · 02-12-09, 10:31 PM

If this is what I have to endure before Holly returns, then fine........

mwbmis · 02-12-09, 10:33 PM

While it wasn't as funny as some episodes, it did make me horribly uncomfortable at times, which is vintage Office.

mwbmis · 02-12-09, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperJim88

If this is what I have to endure before Holly returns, then fine........

Spoiler:

siddd5 · 02-12-09, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anubis2005X

DVR didn't record it for some reason, dammit...

Your DVR was prophetic. It knew it was an 'eh' episode.

whoopdido · 02-12-09, 11:34 PM

Sucked

JasonF · 02-13-09, 12:04 AM

I am going to bang Holly.

tofu · 02-13-09, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGibFen

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

I agree. Funniest part of the show although the short debate about sleep vs tv watching at work was pretty funny too.

NiCK Crush · 02-13-09, 12:13 AM

Angela's cat thing was terrible. Everything else, was great.

"What's the theme?"

"Frosting."

Sex Fiend · 02-13-09, 12:21 AM

I agree with those who were generally disappointed with this one. It just didn't really seem to build the momentum that one expected from the (respective) setups of the two sub-plots. The whole Kellie (or Kelley, or Kelly) birthday party planning just didn't amount to much, and the Angela and her cats bit, while sort of amusing, was also quite out-there.

And while I laughed at it, Angela licking her cat also made me go

.

I know a lot of folks were expecting the big Michael-Holly reunion (which we all know is coming later this season anyway). I did think those few scenes where Michael was pining for Holly after he discovered she was dating someone else did achieve the tone of genuine pathos that the show manages in its better moments.

calhoun07 · 02-13-09, 12:23 AM

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.

Double_Oh_7 · 02-13-09, 12:27 AM

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

jeffkjoe · 02-13-09, 12:37 AM

Agreed.

All Mindy Kaling episodes suck.

"Diwali", "Frame Toby"-- ugh

MrX · 02-13-09, 01:02 AM

Stanley's line at the end of the sign argument cracked me up.

Oterwise, an average episode.

02-12-09, 06:27 AM	#1
DJariya DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: La Palma, CA Posts: 8,659	The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 Synopsis: Spoiler: Conclusion. Accompanied by Pam, Michael continues his speaking tour of various Dunder-Mifflin branches, with the Utica division offering a valuable life lesson for Michael. Meanwhile, a surly Scranton staff makes party-planning tasks difficult for Dwight and Jim; things get catty over Angela's new feline.

02-12-09, 02:34 PM	#2
NiCK Crush DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,127	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 Spoiler: so... Holly returns?

02-12-09, 09:14 PM	#3
FM Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Canal Winchester, OH Posts: 381	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 This is tough to watch. __________________ "Theology is the effort to explain the unknowable in terms of the not worth knowing." - H.L. Mencken

02-12-09, 09:15 PM	#4
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 @ Michael's questions and breakdown followed by Pam's taking over. __________________ 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

02-12-09, 09:34 PM	#5
DGibFen DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Louisville Posts: 4,343	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 Dwight butt-slapping Kelly and saying "Many happy returns" was the funniest part of the show for me.

02-12-09, 09:47 PM	#6
Goldberg74 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 12,202	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 What a stinker. Angela + her cats = creeeeeepy Cat maternity leave __________________ "WHAT DOES THE BEAN MEAN!?" - Kevin on The Office Wii Code: 5525 6439 1664 4091 Mario Kart Wii Code: 1504-6291-6391 (Mikey)

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EdTheRipper DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 5,396	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 Disappointing episode. __________________ The only time you should care about a woman's age is if she is too young for you and I am not robbing the cradle. If anything I am robbing the grave.

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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 really wished holly would've been there. i'm glad pam got a handful of funny moments and the dwight/jim parts were funny as well. not the best episode but i liked it. __________________ my collection october horror movie challenge: 2009 \| 2008 \| 2007 holiday movie challenge: 2009 \| 2008 rank 'em as you see 'em: 2009 Last edited by riotinmyskull; 02-12-09 at 10:21 PM.

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Anubis2005X DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,508	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 DVR didn't record it for some reason, dammit...

02-12-09, 10:31 PM	#13
SuperJim88 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 1,926	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 If this is what I have to endure before Holly returns, then fine........

02-12-09, 10:33 PM	#14
mwbmis DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,446	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 While it wasn't as funny as some episodes, it did make me horribly uncomfortable at times, which is vintage Office.

02-12-09, 11:34 PM	#17
whoopdido DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,411	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 Sucked

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NiCK Crush DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,127	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 Angela's cat thing was terrible. Everything else, was great. "What's the theme?" "Frosting."

02-13-09, 12:21 AM	#21
Sex Fiend Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Electric Ladyland Posts: 684	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 I agree with those who were generally disappointed with this one. It just didn't really seem to build the momentum that one expected from the (respective) setups of the two sub-plots. The whole Kellie (or Kelley, or Kelly) birthday party planning just didn't amount to much, and the Angela and her cats bit, while sort of amusing, was also quite out-there. And while I laughed at it, Angela licking her cat also made me go . I know a lot of folks were expecting the big Michael-Holly reunion (which we all know is coming later this season anyway). I did think those few scenes where Michael was pining for Holly after he discovered she was dating someone else did achieve the tone of genuine pathos that the show manages in its better moments. __________________ "Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals--except of course the weasel."

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calhoun07 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 12,813	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 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. __________________ You can only please a woman with a dick made out of chocolate that ejaculates money.-Rhemus Windowless vans do NOT have candy, only rape.

02-13-09, 12:27 AM	#23
Double_Oh_7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 952	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 This ep. was written by Mindy Kaling, whose episodes are usually pretty weak. At least she's consistent.

02-13-09, 12:37 AM	#24
jeffkjoe DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,668	Re: The Office -- "Lecture Circuit Part 2" -- 2/12/09 Agreed. All Mindy Kaling episodes suck. "Diwali", "Frame Toby"-- ugh

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