The Office "Cocktails" 02/22/07
02-23-07, 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by starman9000
This episode would have been better if Joss Whedon directed it. 
02-23-07, 01:07 AM
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Does J.J. Abrams direct random shows like this often?
Could that explain the oddity some are feeling with this episode?
02-23-07, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by whoopdido
Am I the only one that's really getting sick of Michael? I'm pretty sure this was covered in the wedding thread, but he's just becomming annoying to me. He's fine when he's inappropriate and weird a couple times an episode but not dozens of times like he was at the wedding and the cocktail party. It's too the point where I just roll my eyes at him instead of laugh. Honestly I would probably like the show better if he wasn't even on it. This isn't a bash Steve Carell thing because I like him in small doses, but I like all the characters MUCH better than I like Michael.
02-23-07, 06:47 AM
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I didn't think was even close to being over the top as he was at the wedding. He said a few uncomfortable things in public at a party. He has been doing the same thing since the beginning of the series.
02-23-07, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenVulture
Whatever did happen to that woman Toby brought to the wedding?
BTW, last night's episode was a classic. Loved the Jan "That's what she said" line.
Also, can Jan be pregnant? That is what my wife thought of immediately when Jan said she didn't feel well. That would be comedy gold.
02-23-07, 07:10 AM
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Also, can Jan be pregnant? That is what my wife thought of immediately when Jan said she didn't feel well. That would be comedy gold.
02-23-07, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by scoot95
Based on Kevin's reaction at the wedding and the fact we never hear about her again, I take it as she was an Escort. Wouldn't surprise me with how desperate Toby always is.
02-23-07, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by whoopdido
Am I the only one that's really getting sick of Michael? I'm pretty sure this was covered in the wedding thread, but he's just becomming annoying to me. He's fine when he's inappropriate and weird a couple times an episode but not dozens of times like he was at the wedding and the cocktail party. It's too the point where I just roll my eyes at him instead of laugh. Honestly I would probably like the show better if he wasn't even on it. This isn't a bash Steve Carell thing because I like him in small doses, but I like all the characters MUCH better than I like Michael.
It's very similar to Seinfeld for me. Carell is the star as was Jerry and I liked Jerry but he was by far my least favorite character on Seinfeld. Usually I couldn't care less what Jerry was up to in an episode while I found George's, Elaine's and Kramer's storylines much more interesting.
It's very similar to Seinfeld for me. Carell is the star as was Jerry and I liked Jerry but he was by far my least favorite character on Seinfeld. Usually I couldn't care less what Jerry was up to in an episode while I found George's, Elaine's and Kramer's storylines much more interesting.
02-23-07, 08:16 AM
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I missed what they said at the very beginning about Roy's brother and the jet skis. All later jet ski references went right over my head. Can somebody fill me in?
I like how they could be setting up another promotion for Jim. Should they ever let Michael go (a la the British version), Jim is now on the CFO's good side.
I like how they could be setting up another promotion for Jim. Should they ever let Michael go (a la the British version), Jim is now on the CFO's good side.
02-23-07, 08:17 AM
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I get sick of Michael at times, too, particularly during the last three weeks. Sometimes I just feel uncomfortable watching some of th scenes he is involved in. And then they have him go redeem himself at least once per ep.
Dwight was a bit over the top last night, but the scene in the kid's room was top notch.
Karen and Jim were good last night, hopefully they aren't in a hurry to reunite him w/ Pam, although I am sure that will come by the season finale.
I can totally see Roy flipping out in public in regards to Pam and Jim. The ending was perfect.
My mind must have gone blank, but why would Andy want to kill Jim, too, when he gets back?
Dwight was a bit over the top last night, but the scene in the kid's room was top notch.
Karen and Jim were good last night, hopefully they aren't in a hurry to reunite him w/ Pam, although I am sure that will come by the season finale.
I can totally see Roy flipping out in public in regards to Pam and Jim. The ending was perfect.
My mind must have gone blank, but why would Andy want to kill Jim, too, when he gets back?
02-23-07, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by auntiewinnie
Dwigt: Do you watch Battlestar Galactica?
Party Guest: No.
Dwight: Then you are an idiot.
Party Guest: No.
Dwight: Then you are an idiot.
02-23-07, 08:21 AM
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That's back-to-back great episodes for The Office. Maybe they're onto something with these guest directors. Who should they get for the episode with the inevitable Jim/Roy showdown?
Karen was adorable this episode. They better be careful. They're making her too damn likable to the point that we'll hate Jim if/when he breaks her heart.
Karen was adorable this episode. They better be careful. They're making her too damn likable to the point that we'll hate Jim if/when he breaks her heart.
02-23-07, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Doughboy
That's back-to-back great episodes for The Office. Maybe they're onto something with these guest directors. Who should they get for the episode with the inevitable Jim/Roy showdown?
02-23-07, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Patman
I thought the opening was a repeated bit (strait-jacketed Michael) from a previous episode, am I misremembering things?
Maybe that's what you were thinking of?
02-23-07, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by StealthStratos
I missed what they said at the very beginning about Roy's brother and the jet skis. All later jet ski references went right over my head. Can somebody fill me in?
I'm surprised that eveyone thinks Dwight's house inspection was over the top. He did pretty much the same thing when Michael bought his condo. His actions in this episode seemed no different to me. I figure since Dwight lives in an old farmhouse, he's obsessed with solid construction and tends to judge all other dwellings against his.
I am a little surprised that the kid didn't freak out when he woke up and saw Dwight sitting in his room...
02-23-07, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenVulture
As for this episode, really enjoyed it, but Roy's outburst at the end was a little over-the-top. Not that his character has been the most calm and serene on the show, but for him to start flinging glass mugs and other stuff in a public place, in front of co-workers no less*, just feels a little too unbelievable.
02-23-07, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by StealthStratos
I missed what they said at the very beginning about Roy's brother and the jet skis. All later jet ski references went right over my head. Can somebody fill me in?
At the end of the episode, Roy's brother had to spend what little money he received from the jet skis to pay the bar owner for the damage so they wouldn't be arrested.