The Office "The Convention" 09/28/06
09-29-06 | 06:01 PM
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From: Florida, one time home of the space shuttle
Originally Posted by Nazgul
The deleted scenes including Dwight 'investigating' Josh is pretty funny as well.
09-29-06 | 06:38 PM
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From: Columbus, OH
Originally Posted by magiccmom
How do you get to the deleted scenes?
http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/
They just started right up for me.
09-29-06 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Draven
They've done such a great job writing Michael as a multi-dimensional person.
When he drops the idiotic behavior and inappropriate humor and just "turns it on" he wins. The kids at the ice rink and at "Take Your Daughter to Work Day", the trick-or-treaters, Tim Meadows, this Hammermill deal and when he closed deals while his carpet was getting replaced.
Back to "The Client" - Michael knew what he was doing the whole time with Tim Meadows. Right before he closed the deal, Jan started to see what was happening and began to talk. Michael silenced her with a look and a "shush" that made her mouth drop open - he was completely in control of that situation and knew exactly what he was doing. She responded to that confidence.
Of course, Michael than completely blows it, but that's the other side of his personality. He is an outstanding example of someone that was promoted one level too high.
I loved that he seemed half-drunk when he announced the Hammermill deal. Like that wasn't a big deal to him at all - the PARTY was a big deal to him. Sales is something he can do without thinking. It's such an awesome way to humanize him.
When he drops the idiotic behavior and inappropriate humor and just "turns it on" he wins. The kids at the ice rink and at "Take Your Daughter to Work Day", the trick-or-treaters, Tim Meadows, this Hammermill deal and when he closed deals while his carpet was getting replaced.
Back to "The Client" - Michael knew what he was doing the whole time with Tim Meadows. Right before he closed the deal, Jan started to see what was happening and began to talk. Michael silenced her with a look and a "shush" that made her mouth drop open - he was completely in control of that situation and knew exactly what he was doing. She responded to that confidence.
Of course, Michael than completely blows it, but that's the other side of his personality. He is an outstanding example of someone that was promoted one level too high.
I loved that he seemed half-drunk when he announced the Hammermill deal. Like that wasn't a big deal to him at all - the PARTY was a big deal to him. Sales is something he can do without thinking. It's such an awesome way to humanize him.
What a great post. You nailed it right on the head.
09-29-06 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DVD Josh
Toby's not even played by a real actor, I think he's like the show's real HR person.
I remember reading somewhere that all the writers for The Office have appeared or will be appearing in episodes--it's writen into their contracts.About this ep: I just wanted to say that Jim's physical reaction to Angela in Dwight's room was hands down one of the funniest things I've seen on television this year. And one of the deleted scenes puzzled me:
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For those of you wondering about the Stamford vs. Scranton branch thing:
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09-30-06 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by CPA-ESQ.
What was the deal with Creed?
He introduced himself to the Drunk Girl and said that Angela is the office bitch. Is his brain fried from all the drugs from the 60's?
He introduced himself to the Drunk Girl and said that Angela is the office bitch. Is his brain fried from all the drugs from the 60's?
09-30-06 | 12:10 AM
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From: Southside Virginia
Originally Posted by Boot
I think that's part of it. I also think he's just that guy who doesn't care enough to really know who the hell anyone is.
09-30-06 | 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by xx2000xx
What a great post. You nailed it right on the head.
09-30-06 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Boot
I think that's part of it. I also think he's just that guy who doesn't care enough to really know who the hell anyone is.
09-30-06 | 09:44 AM
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On Creed, also recall that last season when Michael let out the secret on Jim's thing for Pam, Creed asked "Which one is Pam?"
I think this long-running gag on the show is a combination of both him not caring to know anyone in the office and the long-term effects of too many drugs in the '60s.
I think this long-running gag on the show is a combination of both him not caring to know anyone in the office and the long-term effects of too many drugs in the '60s.
09-30-06 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenVulture
And one of the deleted scenes puzzled me:
Spoiler:
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09-30-06 | 11:17 AM
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From: On a little blue planet, third from the Sun.
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I think this is because...
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09-30-06 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Flave
The thing I got most from this deleted scene is that Josh is probably gay. No way in hell would I ever have said no...
09-30-06 | 11:59 AM
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From: On a little blue planet, third from the Sun.
Originally Posted by FinkPish
I disagree; the other deleted scene where he talks to camera about how discussing Jan and Michael's "history" is unprofessional (and gross) I think shows that he is just too professional himself to fall into that. Plus, he got arrested for breaking into the women's barracks in the Coast Guard.
And in your modern "don't ask, don't tell" military, he probably just went along for the ride to the women's barracks.
09-30-06 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Flave
The thing I got most from this deleted scene is that Josh is probably gay. No way in hell would I ever have said no...
10-01-06 | 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Tommy Ceez
I think the hints into Michaels past have been brilliant...the suit wearing mammas boy with no friends.
If Michael had been given a normal childhood he wouldnt need to spend 99.9% of his time trying to get people to like him and he could just do his job, which, I believe, if he ever DID pay attention to, he would be unstoppable.
If Michael had been given a normal childhood he wouldnt need to spend 99.9% of his time trying to get people to like him and he could just do his job, which, I believe, if he ever DID pay attention to, he would be unstoppable.
10-01-06 | 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Flave
Well, exactly. When was the last time you heard a straight guy describe a hetero relationship as gross? Unprofessional sure, but gross?
10-01-06 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by magiccmom
I thought I saw a ring on Josh's finger...gonna have to go back and recheck~
10-01-06 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Salty
Gay people in committed relationships often wear rings.
Otherwise Michael would do something to offend Josh which would lead him to a 3 month long paid vacation.
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