The Office "Initiation" 10/19/06
10-20-06, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Draven
Anyone who says that Dwight is getting too "over the top" has either a) never seen Season 2 or b) is complaining for the sake of complaining.
I loved Season 2 and I'm loving Season 3 as well. If you all want to see Jim and Pam pining for each other while Michael and Dwight act weird then watch Season 2. That's not what this season is about.
I loved Season 2 and I'm loving Season 3 as well. If you all want to see Jim and Pam pining for each other while Michael and Dwight act weird then watch Season 2. That's not what this season is about.
Besides, exactly how do you know what "this season is about." Do you have some inside connection on the show or something?
Also, we saw Jim and Pam pining for each other last night, so obviously this season is going to be about that.
10-20-06, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by cdollaz
Or maybe they just have a different opinion than you.
Besides, exactly how do you know what "this season is about." Do you have some inside connection on the show or something?
Also, we saw Jim and Pam pining for each other last night, so obviously this season is going to be about that.
Besides, exactly how do you know what "this season is about." Do you have some inside connection on the show or something?
Also, we saw Jim and Pam pining for each other last night, so obviously this season is going to be about that.
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10-20-06, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by cdollaz
Also, we saw Jim and Pam pining for each other last night, so obviously this season is going to be about that.
10-20-06, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Draven
Anyone who says that Dwight is getting too "over the top" has either a) never seen Season 2 or b) is complaining for the sake of complaining.
very .... Michael.
10-20-06, 09:55 AM
#56
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Originally Posted by cungar
The things that made the British version of the show great - the mundaneness of an Office and impossibly uncomfortable situations are slipping away from this show. It's turning into just another wacky personalities show like My Name is Earl.
I did like Ryan whipping the egg at the building that didn't like him ("They didn't have to tell you to your face"), and I hope the show picks it back up a little...
10-20-06, 09:59 AM
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When Ryan and Dwight came back to the office, was anyone else thinking Jim and Pam had talked all night and it was morning? I did at first. Then I couldn't help wondering how long they had been talking since we knew it was like 5:20 when he called. Would have been nice to see a clock or something.
I have to admit I made the same mistake with 28 Days Later when I first saw the title. Even told my wife it was a sequel to 28 Days
I have to admit I made the same mistake with 28 Days Later when I first saw the title. Even told my wife it was a sequel to 28 Days
10-20-06, 10:09 AM
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It was nice how they used Michael's calls (where he imitated B. Cosby) look like they were just to friends and he was goofing off. In the end it actually was busines and lucrative at that.
Between his big deal at the convention and this potential big deal it may have righted the ship and be the reason the Scranton branch might outperform the Stamford branch. Therefore allowing the merger to take place into Scranton.
Between his big deal at the convention and this potential big deal it may have righted the ship and be the reason the Scranton branch might outperform the Stamford branch. Therefore allowing the merger to take place into Scranton.
10-20-06, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by pinata242
When Ryan and Dwight came back to the office, was anyone else thinking Jim and Pam had talked all night and it was morning? I did at first. Then I couldn't help wondering how long they had been talking since we knew it was like 5:20 when he called. Would have been nice to see a clock or something.
I was thinking the same thing, they mentioned the time and I thought sure they were going to show a clock or something but no! (Maybe it is in the HD version of the show!)
10-20-06, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by cdollaz
Or maybe they just have a different opinion than you.
Besides, exactly how do you know what "this season is about." Do you have some inside connection on the show or something?
Also, we saw Jim and Pam pining for each other last night, so obviously this season is going to be about that.
Besides, exactly how do you know what "this season is about." Do you have some inside connection on the show or something?
Also, we saw Jim and Pam pining for each other last night, so obviously this season is going to be about that.
As for what the season is "about" - what I meant was that this isn't Season 2. Jim is at Stamford. Who knows how long it will be but that's what's happening.
What I see are people opposed to anything that changes the formula from the cast sitting in the office together and watching Michael. I'm very supportive of change and new situations. If people want it to stay the same there are almost 30 episodes they can watch again and again instead.
10-20-06, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Nefarious
It was nice how they used Michael's calls (where he imitated B. Cosby) look like they were just to friends and he was goofing off. In the end it actually was busines and lucrative at that.
Between his big deal at the convention and this potential big deal it may have righted the ship and be the reason the Scranton branch might outperform the Stamford branch. Therefore allowing the merger to take place into Scranton.
Between his big deal at the convention and this potential big deal it may have righted the ship and be the reason the Scranton branch might outperform the Stamford branch. Therefore allowing the merger to take place into Scranton.
I'm going to miss the Stamford office if and when they end that storyline.
10-20-06, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Draven
What I see are people opposed to anything that changes the formula from the cast sitting in the office together and watching Michael.
10-20-06, 10:48 AM
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Still a great show and my favorite sitcom on the air, but this was definately a weak episode (if not the weakest yet).
The Stamford scenes were great and the only redeeming things about last nights episode, IMO.
The Stamford scenes were great and the only redeeming things about last nights episode, IMO.
10-20-06, 10:48 AM
#65
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Originally Posted by B.A.
I'm going to miss the Stamford office if and when they end that storyline.
10-20-06, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by cdollaz
Hopefully they bring the guy that sits in front of Jim to Scranton. He's such a goofy-ass and I seem to laugh at most of the things he does/says.
10-20-06, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Lunatikk
yep, definitely. plus:
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10-20-06, 12:34 PM
#69
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Originally Posted by Joe Molotov
The Office
Season 1
Some People: "OMG, NBC ruined The Office. American version sucks."
Other People: "No, it's actually pretty good."
Season 2
Some People: "Wow, The Office changed for the better. It's really good now."
Other People: "No, it's always been this way."
Season 3
Some People: "OMG, The Office changed for the worse. It totally sucks now."
Other People: "No, it's the same as it's always been."
Season 1
Some People: "OMG, NBC ruined The Office. American version sucks."
Other People: "No, it's actually pretty good."
Season 2
Some People: "Wow, The Office changed for the better. It's really good now."
Other People: "No, it's always been this way."
Season 3
Some People: "OMG, The Office changed for the worse. It totally sucks now."
Other People: "No, it's the same as it's always been."
Season 1
I thought it was a decent show which had 1 or 2 classic episodes (Basketball and Diversity Day) but the other 4 weren't that strong. Michael was too mean spirited and the minor characters weren't given enough time.
Season 2
Ten to Fifteen amazing episodes and not one bad episode in the whole season. Michael is a more realistic character and all of the cast is given just the right amount of time.
Season 3
Better than most shows on tv but either the Jim/Pam dynamic was the thing the show was built off of or they are really screwed. They also haven't had some minor characters on at all. There have been 2 episodes as good as the second season (Gay Witch Hunt and Grief Counseling) and the rest have been almost season 1 quality.
I will always watch this show but season 3 has been a let down from Season 2 which was to me the greatest single season of comedy ever. It will probobly take those of us who loved every moment of Season 2 at least this whole season to get used to it not being quite as good.
10-20-06, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
"Just as you have planted this seed in the ground, now I am going to plant my seed in you."
My wife was drinking water when Dwight said that, and ended up making a massive spit take.
My wife was drinking water when Dwight said that, and ended up making a massive spit take.
The best part of that was Ryan's response: "I don't think you know what you're talking about."
Re: the show going "over the top" this season: was "Dwight's Speech" a paragon of cinema verite? How about "The Injury"?
10-20-06, 01:21 PM
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I was surprised to hear Dwight listening to Life Of Agony. River Runs Red is a classic metal disc from the early 90's IMO, but unless there's a LOA fan on staff, I'm guessing they went with it based on the band's name being a fitting description for Dwight's life. 
10-20-06, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrs.Nesbit
I It will probobly take those of us who loved every moment of Season 2 at least this whole season to get used to it not being quite as good.
10-20-06, 01:51 PM
#73
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Originally Posted by maingon
I dont think it jumped shark or anything, I really liked this episode alot. lots of great moments, Loved the ending with pam and jim. I think the thing with Jim in Stamford is working great. I thought this scene was up to par with the second season exept for the barn scene with Ryan and Dwight that seems out of place alittle. Still a great episode
Loved micheal and stanely getting there pretzel. Laughed when Micheal came out on his sugar high then the camera cut to him passed out on his desk. I like all the stuff with Jim and the Stanford employees.
Loved micheal and stanely getting there pretzel. Laughed when Micheal came out on his sugar high then the camera cut to him passed out on his desk. I like all the stuff with Jim and the Stanford employees.
Loved most everything but the barn as well, save for the Dharma Initiative bit.
I thought one of the funniest bits was Pam showing the camera "cosby impression" on her sheet tracking what Michael did for the day.
10-20-06, 01:58 PM
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I don't think Dwigt is too "over the top." I just think that he needs the appropriate person to play off of (like Jim, Michael, or Angela) to be funny. Without that, as a solo act, he runs a little thin.
Kinda like Randy on My Name Is Earl. He is much funnier when playing off the other characters and not so much when he has to sustain the laughs by himself.
Kinda like Randy on My Name Is Earl. He is much funnier when playing off the other characters and not so much when he has to sustain the laughs by himself.