The Office -- "The Seminar" -- 1/27/11
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Re: The Office -- "The Seminar" -- 1/27/11
So Andy's big plan was to sell these people some kind of small business kit in hopes that they would some day come back and he could sell them paper for Sabre? What? I don't really get the seminar. Anyway it was kind of funny. Holly really needs to go though. She's more annoying that Micheal ever was. I cringe when she enters the scene.
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At first I thought the seminar had nothing to do with Sabre and paper and it was just a side-scheme to make money.
I was confused when paper was brought into it.
I don't like Andy. Never have. I don't like Ed Helms. I didn't like The Hangover. I don't know why Andy is still there, much less getting an expanded role. I don't like Andy's crush on Erin, either.
*huff puff huff puff* ----- *puke!*
I was confused when paper was brought into it.
I don't like Andy. Never have. I don't like Ed Helms. I didn't like The Hangover. I don't know why Andy is still there, much less getting an expanded role. I don't like Andy's crush on Erin, either.
*huff puff huff puff* ----- *puke!*
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Re: The Office -- "The Seminar" -- 1/27/11
As someone who never watched the UK Office, I wish the intro was set up better. Otherwise it means nothing unless you know who David Brent is.
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I assumed the "kit" was just like a first-order or introductory order package.
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Re: The Office -- "The Seminar" -- 1/27/11
I didn't like him at first either, but he's grown on me. And ... not liking The Hangover?!? Ghastly!
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Re: The Office -- "The Seminar" -- 1/27/11
All you need to know is that Ricky Gervais played Michael's role in the original Office, and even if you don't know that it's still just a harmless interaction that at worst would seem a bit random.
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Re: The Office -- "The Seminar" -- 1/27/11
I know it's supposed to be awkward, but every time Holly and Micheal are doing some back and forth voices, it's just painful to watch. I don't know if Holly is more annoying now or what but I'm not exactly rooting for them to get back together anymore.
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I think that was the point, it was just a little fan service for those familiar with David Brent. I watched the UK Office years ago, I don't think being familiar with the original show really sets up the scene better. Really, there is no way to set that up without ruining the effect.
All you need to know is that Ricky Gervais played Michael's role in the original Office, and even if you don't know that it's still just a harmless interaction that at worst would seem a bit random.
All you need to know is that Ricky Gervais played Michael's role in the original Office, and even if you don't know that it's still just a harmless interaction that at worst would seem a bit random.
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Re: The Office -- "The Seminar" -- 1/27/11
And if you don't like her, you should probably rethink that last sentence you typed, because it doesn't make any sense. If they get together then she is obviously leaving with Michael. Saying you don't want them to get back together seems like saying you want her to stay on the show, even once he's gone.
So they should cater to the whims of people who couldn't be bothered to watch a 14 episode series from 10 years ago for a minute-long bit of fanservice? That's ridiculous, to say the least.
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Re: The Office -- "The Seminar" -- 1/27/11
I just caught this today and it was just alright.
The Michael/David Brent open was good and I enjoyed that it appeared to be unscripted.
But, Andy's plot was almost unwatchable.
I kind of liked Erin's subplot and the end when she was surprised that Shrek 2 existed.
The Michael/David Brent open was good and I enjoyed that it appeared to be unscripted.
But, Andy's plot was almost unwatchable.
I kind of liked Erin's subplot and the end when she was surprised that Shrek 2 existed.
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Re: The Office -- "The Seminar" -- 1/27/11
For those, like me, that may have missed it:
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Re: The Office -- "The Seminar" -- 1/27/11
It's not catering when the US series has been entirely independent of the UK for 7 seasons. I think it's silly for you to assume the millions of US viewers should seek out a 10 year old UK series. I don't mind fan service, I just think it could have been presented better. Not sure why that's so ridiculous
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Re: The Office -- "The Seminar" -- 1/27/11
Is it really that impressive? Micheal approaches Holly with one of his terrible impressions, then Holly plays along. Hey look, they're soul mates, because they're doing the same thing! Maybe I'm just missing the complex subtleties of the relationship, on account of me being dead inside.
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Re: The Office -- "The Seminar" -- 1/27/11
Is it really that impressive? Micheal approaches Holly with one of his terrible impressions, then Holly plays along. Hey look, they're soul mates, because they're doing the same thing! Maybe I'm just missing the complex subtleties of the relationship, on account of me being dead inside.
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Re: The Office -- "The Seminar" -- 1/27/11
I see your point, I'm just not sure how it could have been set up better without either wasting too much time or breaking the fourth wall.
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Re: The Office -- "The Seminar" -- 1/27/11
I loved Kevin saying he was the "Charm" type
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