I'd rather not take over another thread with reflections on The Office. So let's do it all here.
Last night's episode was less than stellar. But it's truly the first time I've felt let down after the show. Thoughts?
BTW Cortez... I love Jason Lee as well. Do you like Mallrats more than Clerks? Which did you watch first? I've found that people who saw either movie first tend to like that movie just a bit better. Possibly because it was their first exposure to Kevin Smith movies...
I agree. The Office is quickly become a "sitcom"
QuoteI agree. The Office is quickly become a "sitcom"
Please elaborate...
Quote
Please elaborate...
All the actors suddenly have Professional Haricuts in this new season and teh plotlines are completely unbelievably unrealistic. Granted, the show was over-the-top before, but it's turning into a Friends-type show.
there is something significantly different this season from last. they've toned it down or something. i loved it last season. this season is good, but different- more watcher-friendly or mainstreamed
Quotethere is something significantly different this season from last. they've toned it down or something. i loved it last season. this season is good, but different- more watcher-friendly or mainstreamed
Let's talk about this in Michigan next week.
Quote
Let's talk about this in Michigan next week.
i'll be sloshing my wag in tooter knee-deep
Quote
i'll be sloshing my wag in tooter knee-deep
:D
I'm boycotting this show like boys in cots
QuoteI'm boycotting this show like boys in cots
Hey, save it for Mitchiginia
i've only seen about three episodes of this show, and they were all this season..and it's caught my attention..the scenes with the office reading the boss guy's movie screenplay was hilarious to me
"Dwight" reminds me of Waxy
Tinko Dutch reminds me of Mike Litzenger
Quote"Dwight" reminds me of Waxy
Quotei've only seen about three episodes of this show, and they were all this season..and it's caught my attention..the scenes with the office reading the boss guy's movie screenplay was hilarious to me
See that was the good part of the show. I was surprised that David actually came off well at the end of the lunch/dinner/drinks meeting and then hooked up with that chick. I like it better when he's always a bumbling idiot.
i have a little thing for Pam
Who doesn't?
She was on the I Love the 80s 3D with her hair straightened. I recognized her but my sexual partner did not. She looks so different with straight done up professional hair.
QuoteWho doesn't?
She was on the I Love the 80s 3D with her hair straightened. I recognized her but my sexual partner did not. She looks so different with straight done up professional hair.
her tints look great in those shirts she wears.
I only know the English version and that stayed good till the end - though they were right to end it and not try to drag it out. It's funny I think because we actually know people like that. It makes me laugh and cringe at the same time.
QuoteIt's funny I think because we actually know people like that. It makes me laugh and cringe at the same time.
You're right on here.
I feel like they made Pam look a little more greasey for this season.
QuoteI feel like they made Pam look a little more greasey for this season.
less wholesome? :(
my cat's breath smells like cat food
my cat's breath smells like cat food
my cat's breath smells like cat food
my cat's breath smells like cat food
my cat's breath smells like cat food
my cat's breath smells like cat food
Quotemy cat's breath smells like cat food
my cat's breath smells like cat food
my cat's breath smells like cat food
my cat's breath smells like cat food
my cat's breath smells like cat food
I appreciate that you're spending so much time trying to prove a point that everybody gets. Kudos...
What are your thoughts on the television show The Office? A lot of people that I've spoken to do not appreciate the American version as much as its English original.
I have a broader point that goes beyond this one thread. Obviously.
QuoteI have a broader point that goes beyond this one thread. Obviously.
clearly
QuoteI have a broader point that goes beyond this one thread. Obviously.
Obviously. It trickled into my PM box. But in terms of THIS thread, what are your thoughts on The Office? I like to hear intelligent opinions on things that I like to see if other people agree or disagree...
We had the 'David getting a girlfriend' episode in the English version too. Was it the same as your version where he was pretending he was bringing somebody to a works party and got a blind date at the last minute? That was excrutiating. Did you have the Tim/Dawn love thing doing on as well? That was bittersweet. I just willed them to get together. They might have had different names in the US version. Dawn was the receptionist and Tim was the sanest office worker there.
QuoteWe had the 'David getting a girlfriend' episode in the English version too. Was it the same as your version where he was pretending he was bringing somebody to a works party and got a blind date at the last minute? That was excrutiating. Did you have the Tim/Dawn love thing doing on as well? That was bittersweet. I just willed them to get together. They might have had different names in the US version. Dawn was the receptionist and Tim was the sanest office worker there.
The office romance is definitely there. I may have missed the David getting a girlfriend episode. My understanding was that the first season was identical to the English version. There was an episode where a girl came in to sell purses and David was all over her but she ended up dating the "Tim" character.
I watched this weeks episode again last night. The Office has definitely jumped the shark.
QuoteI watched this weeks episode again last night. The Office has definitely jumped the shark.
I've never seen this show, Gar.
Quote
I've never seen this show, Gar.
Hey, pal, I'll bring my guitar to Michigan adn sing it to you.
This week's Office was DREADFUL
a girl in our production area said i remind her of Jim :-/
Quotea girl in our production area said i remind her of Jim :-/
My mom says that of me :-/
QuoteThis week's Office was DREADFUL
it wasn't nearly as bad as last week's though.
the original office (uk) was so great - the humour is so sharp, i think they only showed about 2 or 3 episodes of the us version here, it seemed ok but still not a patch on the original.... plus the fact that they only made a few episodes - bit like fawlty towers (anyone seen this... classic uk tv show from the 70s with john cleese - they only made 13 episodes i think)
Quotethe original office (uk) was so great - the humour is so sharp, i think they only showed about 2 or 3 episodes of the us version here, it seemed ok but still not a patch on the original.... plus the fact that they only made a few episodes - bit like fawlty towers (anyone seen this... classic uk tv show from the 70s with john cleese - they only made 13 episodes i think)
Is the UK The Office on DVD or anything? I've heard so much about it but never seen it.
Quote
it wasn't nearly as bad as last week's though.
It was way worse, trust me.
Quote
It was way worse, trust me.
I watched it, you goof.
Quote
I watched it, you goof.
I think that's pretty obvious.
i know its available on dvd in oz, so i guess it should be in the us too... you should check it out - ricky gervais is so good, he makes you hate his character
Quotei know its available on dvd in oz, so i guess it should be in the us too... you should check it out - ricky gervais is so good, he makes you hate his character
Is he the office kiss ass?
he's the "michael" character - david brent, (the boss) who never actually does anything, or knows anything, just reckons he's the corporate hot-shot & goes around telling awful sexist/racist/anything-ist jokes... totally awful
I love that character.
I've gotta agree with Ali.
The original UK office was priceless.
You can buy Vol 1, 2 & the Christmas Special in a box set & it's worth every penny.
Just be careful & make sure that your DVD player is multi-regional :)