The Office "The Return" 01/18/07
#53
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What was the last thing Michael said when hiding behind the door? Something along the lines of how Andy had no sense of what people thought of him. Pretty ironic coming from Michael since he is exactly the same way.
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Originally Posted by Chew
As to the first picture, it's just some random one I picked from NBC.com to open up the thread. Sorry if it came off as a "spoiler". 

My favorite moment has already been mentioned: the Officer and a Gentleman parody. Fairly subtle, but just silly enough to make it funny.
I've actually worked with an "Andy" before, a guy who would completely flip out when pranks were pulled on him. It was fun to see Michael as the "straight man" for once.
#56
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Originally Posted by Steam
The worst part of the episode was the fact that Ryan is still on the show and still a douche. What the hell is his role in the show? Yeeccch.
#57
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Originally Posted by cdollaz
What was the last thing Michael said when hiding behind the door? Something along the lines of how Andy had no sense of what people thought of him. Pretty ironic coming from Michael since he is exactly the same way.
As for Ryan, I think he's nailing the emotional state of his character. He never intended to be a true employee and then did. He had a miserable outing with Dwight for training and then bombed with Stanley. I think his line when Jim said he liked him better as a temp and he responded, "Yeah, me too," was the key. He's so bitter and disillusioned right now. He can't fathom why he took the permanent job but that couple with him actually failing at it has got to be a blow to his self-confidence.
#58
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Andy could be my favorite character ever, I'm going to be seriously bummed if they don't keep him around.
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As for Ryan, I think his character is supposed to be the sterotypical person who hates their job and wants nothing to do with anyone there.
Andy as well is supposed to be incredibly annoying to the point it's not funny. When he gets fired (which I thought might have happened after he punched a hole in the wall) we'll all be happy.
Andy as well is supposed to be incredibly annoying to the point it's not funny. When he gets fired (which I thought might have happened after he punched a hole in the wall) we'll all be happy.
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Originally Posted by Nefarious
I think his line when Jim said he liked him better as a temp and he responded, "Yeah, me too," was the key. He's so bitter and disillusioned right now. He can't fathom why he took the permanent job but that couple with him actually failing at it has got to be a blow to his self-confidence.
Dwight was hilarious with the comment at Staples, "Okay, but I'm not doing your laundry anymore." Michael: "We'll discuss that..."
#62
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What's with all the hatin' on Andy? I loved this exchange:
Michael: (speaking of Dwight leaving) Its a big loss. Dwight was our top salesman.
Andy: Was our top salesman.
Michael: I said "was."
Andy: Right. Addition by subtraction.
Michael: Whaaaat does that even mean? That is impossible.
Andy: Mmmhhh...Yeah, you're right.
Michael: (speaking of Dwight leaving) Its a big loss. Dwight was our top salesman.
Andy: Was our top salesman.
Michael: I said "was."
Andy: Right. Addition by subtraction.
Michael: Whaaaat does that even mean? That is impossible.
Andy: Mmmhhh...Yeah, you're right.
#64
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Originally Posted by cleaver
Andy could be my favorite character ever, I'm going to be seriously bummed if they don't keep him around.
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#65
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Originally Posted by Ginwen
I hate Andy and want him gone. Other than him going insane last night, I don't think he's funny at all.
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Originally Posted by rfduncan
Dwight was hilarious with the comment at Staples, "Okay, but I'm not doing your laundry anymore." Michael: "We'll discuss that..."
#67
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Originally Posted by Ginwen
I hate Andy and want him gone. Other than him going insane last night, I don't think he's funny at all.
#69
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I think the sole reason that Andy is asking Michael to hang out with him is not that he likes his work so much, it's because he's a giant kissass and wants to try to endear himself in hopes of self-promotion, exactly as Michael mentioned at the end of the episode.
I was actually wondering if Andy's crap might help Michael be a little more self-aware about himself. Probably wishful thinking though.
Also, count me amongst the many that can't wait for Andy to get canned. I hope he goes out in a supernova of fury, as long as no one actually gets hurt. Above all though, I would really love it if it turned out that he really didn't graduate from Cornell afterall and was only faking it to make himself look better.
I was actually wondering if Andy's crap might help Michael be a little more self-aware about himself. Probably wishful thinking though.
Also, count me amongst the many that can't wait for Andy to get canned. I hope he goes out in a supernova of fury, as long as no one actually gets hurt. Above all though, I would really love it if it turned out that he really didn't graduate from Cornell afterall and was only faking it to make himself look better.
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Andy was funny for a short time when he started his new gig. I laughed for a while ...
But last nite he was completely annoying and more importantly, not funny!
But last nite he was completely annoying and more importantly, not funny!
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Check out the producers cut on the NBC site.
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I guess Ryan had a Turkey sandwich since Andy referred to him as "Big Turkey" ?
Also, does anybody else think that Andy is attempting to bug Jim since he now views Jim as his nemesis (since Dwight's out of the picture)? After all Jim is number 2.
Good Ep!!
Also, does anybody else think that Andy is attempting to bug Jim since he now views Jim as his nemesis (since Dwight's out of the picture)? After all Jim is number 2.
Good Ep!!
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#74
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Originally Posted by shumway
I think the sole reason that Andy is asking Michael to hang out with him is not that he likes his work so much, it's because he's a giant kissass and wants to try to endear himself in hopes of self-promotion, exactly as Michael mentioned at the end of the episode.
#75
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Originally Posted by Patman
I wince whenever he's onscreen.
I'm hopeful that when Andy is finally written out, the show will fully settle back into its traditional style - slightly goofy, but firmly anchored in reality.



