I think part of the purpose of the Stamford stuff was to highlight that Andy is not Dwight (Dwight would never drink at work, and Jim would never socialize with him) and that Karen is not Pam (when it comes down to brass tacks, Karen steps up to the plate and gets the work done while the guys are partying).

Great episode! Not the funniest of the season (which I would say would be Grief Counseling) but the best overall episode IMO.

That was the best scene for me.

So anyone think that the tubby guy was introduced on this show so that his first appearance wouldn't be if/when the branches merge?

I think this was a terrible episode - I like this show much more when they stay with the office antics.

Anyone else think that in Jim's bike crash he either broke/lost his phone and won't see Pam's text message?

I hope not - too "sitcom-y" cliche for my tastes.

I was hoping they'd bring this guy back. I could see him and Kevin having a funny conversation.

Someone please answer his question, cause I want to know too. I rewound my Tivo like four times trying to figure out what that Indian guy said that made Pam walk away.

Pam: "That is so Michael."

Dude: "Is it? He's really outgoing, huh?"

When she excused herself, I initially thought it was because she was forming a connection with the guy and it made her uncomfortable, because it's not something she's used too. But it turned out that she was frustrated because the guy wasn't in on everything, so she had to text Jim, which I thought was pretty lame.

I actually thought this was one of the better episodes of the season, which I haven't been too much of a fan of. It brought back the uncomfortable-ness which was completely lacking from this current season and the episode actually helped progress the story arc for the season. Then again, what do I know?

Not that she has that many laugh-out-loud funny lines, but the actress that plays Kelly just has that character nailed. I just loved her bubbly, complete disinterest/lack of knowledge when it came to explaining the holiday.

I like her as the clueless ditz too. It's funny how her character has changed so dramatically over the course of so few episodes. The first season saw her in a completely different role where she seemed normal and rather intelligent. Now, it is just the exact opposite—which makes for a funnier character. Though I gotta say, I don’t know a single Indian chick who acts like she does.

Just saw a quick commercial for this week's episode. It was only about 10 seconds of clips, but it looks hilarious!

She looked incredible in this recent magazine photo shoot.

Linked for those who don't want to fall in love.

http://www.celebutaint.com/images/je...jane-thumb.jpg

Oh my. *swoon*

[Michael]Those things are ticking time bombs you know...better get those checked out[/Michael]

You must have missed the season premiere. It was uncomfortable from start to finish.

great episode, laughed the whole time.

i do. she works in the same division as me and is exactly like kelly.

I'm glad I'm not in your division.

when's Oscar coming back?!

Wow.

I supervise probably close to 50 Indian females (along with 100s of other people... it's a massive company), and I don't know any like Kelly.

I've known a few girls that act just like Kelly. Just because none of them have been Indian doesn't mean that they couldn't be. That's just racist....

I was wondering about Dwight's strange behavior towards Angela this episode...

My theory is that he was ignoring Angela this episode because he was maybe looking for some Indian sweetie at the Diwali celebration. If you can recall the sexual harrasment episode from season one, you'll remember that Dwight mentioned he was sexually attracted to Indian women. Only problem is, they really didn't show him with any Indian girls. I don't know, maybe I missed something in a previous episode, what do you guys think?