Sniff Sniff...

[jk the sooner fan]

michael's break-up with jan last week was a riot....she's listening to the voice mail and he's making dinner suggestions :)

[proud gonzo]

I think Karen gets the job as well. Same theory as Lost, create new characters to get rid of them.yep, that was my thought as well

[KC//CRIMSON]

Season Finale starts at seven.

I think Karen is going bye bye.

http://www.givememyremote.com/remote/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/RASHIDA_welcome.jpg

Damn, you were fine.

[TMcGee86]

I totally agree. She gets the NY job, easy out.

Back to jam next season.

[Newbomb Turk]

The Stanley nickles, Schrutebucks, unicorns to leprechauns thing was great.

[SoonerStormchaser]

huh?

[skycat]

That whole episode was pure gold.

[yermom]

Season Finale starts at seven.

I think Karen is going bye bye.

http://www.givememyremote.com/remote/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/RASHIDA_welcome.jpg

Damn, you were fine.

did he not see Pam? or Karen from behind?

[Blue]

The whole..."I was born here...they'll bury my bones here..." speech had me rolling.

"Get me some coffee."

"I don't do that anymore."

"It's me, Bimbo." or something..:D

[Taxman71]

I speak from experience, guys are more interested in me from the back than the front.

[Rhino]

www.creedthoughts.gov.www\creedthoughts (http://www.creedthoughts.gov.www%5Ccreedthoughts%E2%80%A6 check)

[KC//CRIMSON]

** NEW ** THE OFFICE SUMMER VACATION

Looks like everyone from last season is back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCDXIyRdwG0

[TMcGee86]

Back on tonight.

Can't wait.

:pop:

[OUAndy1807]

they stole our ****ing cat names: Sparkles and Sprinkles

[skycat]

"You don't know me. You've just seen my penis."

[Widescreen]

Ow, watch the nipples, Kevin!!!

[proud gonzo]

oh i've missed this show :D

[TMcGee86]

"they live in constant fear of water their whole lives."


This show is greatness.

[KC//CRIMSON]

"Support the rabid"

[proud gonzo]

"Was she talking back? Did she spurn your advances?"

[KC//CRIMSON]

"You got sick of that face? Did she owe you money? Uh-oh, is this downsizing?"

[Widescreen]

I loved how Michael told Jan that Pam was looking at him naked as if it was some kind of voyeurism. :D

[KC//CRIMSON]

Michael talking to the stripper dressed as a nurse.

"Oh we know each other, from last year, right? Did you go back and get your degree?

[Dio]

Michael: We're not in jeopardy- she was on company property and got hit by company property, so we're good.

Ryan: I don't think you understand how jeopardy works.

Michael: What is "We're good"?

[Newbomb Turk]

who is this old fart?

why it none other than one of the founders of Dunder Miffllin, Robert Dunder.

[frankensooner]

His name is Garbage.

[TMcGee86]

"Sometimes you gotta ride the bull, know what I'm saying?"

"later skater."

[frankensooner]

http://www.dundermifflininfinity.com/ Crank up the volume.

[KC//CRIMSON]

"It's like eating a hot circle of garbage."

[OUAndy1807]

Michael is starting to get over the top again. Maybe 1 hour a week is too much time to fill

[TMcGee86]

"The eyes are the groin of the head"



This week was greatness. IMHO best episode so far this season.

[colleyvillesooner]

New episodes this week and next week, then no more episodes till the strike is over :(

[mdklatt]

New episodes this week and next week, then no more episodes till the strike is over :(

I hope the writers use their time off for some reflection. I am not feeling this season at all. Michael is turning into Homer Simpson (and late-series Homer at that), there's too much emphasis on high-concept plots, and the writing feels like, well, writing. The first two seasons you could totally believe it was a documentary, with maybe just a touch of zaniness. Now it's all zany all the time with even 50% more zany! Where's the subtlety and the awkward pauses? I can't decide if last season was the last good season or the first bad season.

[KC//CRIMSON]

and moving right along....

The “Finer Things Club” is the most exclusive club in this office. Naturally it’s where I need to be. The Party Planning Committee is my backup and Kevin’s band is my safety.

[colleyvillesooner]

Did you even read the book?
Yep.
Okay, Who's the main character?
Angela....nope.....the Ashes.

:D

[colleyvillesooner]

I hope the writers use their time off for some reflection. I am not feeling this season at all. Michael is turning into Homer Simpson (and late-series Homer at that), there's too much emphasis on high-concept plots, and the writing feels like, well, writing. The first two seasons you could totally believe it was a documentary, with maybe just a touch of zaniness. Now it's all zany all the time with even 50% more zany! Where's the subtlety and the awkward pauses? I can't decide if last season was the last good season or the first bad season.

You think too much. It's still funny...and good.

[mdklatt]

So far so good!

[mdklatt]

Check out the battery indicator. Hee hee! :D

EDIT: New battery...doh.

[OUAndy1807]

I am at work, but my sister just texted me saying this was the worst episode ever.

[bri]

Thank God, 'cause nothing sucks worse than having to spend 22 minutes forming your own opinion.

[colleyvillesooner]

The little blurb after the credits seemed ad libbed, and was the best 30 sec clip of the show I've seen. It seemed genuine and made Michael seem like a real person. I wish there was more of that in the show, instead of 24/7 dumbass.

[OUAndy1807]

Thank God, 'cause nothing sucks worse than having to spend 22 minutes forming your own opinion.
I didn't say 'i think it sucks because my sister told me it sucks'

[mdklatt]

The little blurb after the credits seemed ad libbed, and was the best 30 sec clip of the show I've seen. It seemed genuine and made Michael seem like a real person. I wish there was more of that in the show, instead of 24/7 dumbass.

Bingo. This episode seemed to be back on track. It wasn't LOL funny for the most part, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The forced jokes were getting old. There were a lot of subtle touches, like Dwight and the rifle. Okay, Dwight and his blow gun was LOL funny. :D

[OUAndy1807]

I don't know. I think there is some of the Kramer effect going on with Michael, where to get the same effect his actions have to get more and more extreme. It's still one of the best shows on American basic cable, but it's definitely slipped a little in my mind. I also think the 1 hour episodes may have drained them a little.

The fact that Ricky Gervais ended the BBC version after 2 seasons is further proof that the man is a genius. Even though the US version is still enjoyable, you're bound to get this talk when the show falls off even a little.

[1stTimeCaller]

I'll bet that your sister's thumb is sore after texting all that to you.

;)

[OUAndy1807]

I'll bet that your sister's thumb is sore after texting all that to you.

;)
oh yeah, by the way: I have never watched an episode. The previous opinion was based purely on hearsay.

[KC//CRIMSON]

Mr. A. Knife

[KC//CRIMSON]

Sneak peek of "Dinner Party"

http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/video/#mea=237714


Tom Cruise!

[colleyvillesooner]

it was ok for me. It'll get better as it gets back into it.

has kind of an oaky afterbirth

[tbl]

Tense as usual.

[yermom]

the bedroom stuff was the worst/best

she has space issues

[colleyvillesooner]

The camera got me laughing...saw it in the background as soon as they walked in...

[skycat]

http://i31.tinypic.com/2z66ruf.gif

[Frozen Sooner]

Not completely sold on that episode. I mean, I guess I've seen couples that dysfunctional who don't just break up, but jeez.

And c'mon, Pam. All you have to say is "Oh, I wouldn't want Jim to have to sort through his stuff alone" and you're out.

[skycat]

Why do you hate funny?

[KC//CRIMSON]

What are we talking? Skins? Acey Duecy? Bingo bango bongo? Sandies, Barkies? Arnies, Wolf? What?


When Andy Bernard "endo'd" into the sand trap, I almost blew Diet Pepsi all over myself. :D

[colleyvillesooner]

great season finale...They really reeled Michael in on this episode. Hopefully it's a sign of things to come.

The whole Kevin bit was genius...

[mdklatt]

OMFG!

[yermom]

the Kevin thing f'in killed me

man, Andy, geez

and good for Dwight :D

[colleyvillesooner]

the Kevin thing f'in killed me

man, Andy, geez

and good for Dwight :D

25, 50...that's a button. :D

[proud gonzo]

the Kevin thing f'in killed me

man, Andy, geez

and good for Dwight :DYES. that was hilarious.

[frankensooner]

Toby has been cruisin' for a bruisin' for twelve years. And I am now his cruise director. And my name is Captain Bruisin'.

[mdklatt]

Toby has been cruisin' for a bruisin' for twelve years. And I am now his cruise director. And my name is Captain Bruisin'.

That was awesome.

I'm bummed to see Toby go because I thought the Michael-Toby dynamic was the best one on the show, but I'm excited about Holly. With the set-up from this finale, next season is going to write itself.

[yermom]

yeah, i loved how Michael hated Toby SO MUCH

it's almost like Homer and Flanders :D

[mdklatt]

yeah, i loved how Michael hated Toby SO MUCH


I hate everything about the way you choose to be.

:D

I wonder why they got rid of Toby? I imagine that Paul Leiberstein (Toby) wanted to devote more time to writing. I think that's why B.J. Novak (Ryan) left Scranton this season. The Ryan-as-boss premise didn't have nearly the payoff I was expecting.

[hurricane'bone]

The real crime, I think, was the beard.

[soonerhubs]

My favorite was the exit interview where Michael whispers "I'll kill you!" to Toby. My wife and I were dying when we rewound that bit.

[mdklatt]

I am totally gonna bang Holly.

[skycat]

That episode was just beyond brillaint.

There's supposed to be an Office spin-off next season, although details are sketchy.

A Toby-centric half hour of TV might be pretty cool.

[mdklatt]

There's supposed to be an Office spin-off next season, although details are sketchy.

A Toby-centric half hour of TV might be pretty cool.


I'd like to see something like that if well done, but I predict fail in a major way. This show is lightning in a bottle, not a formula that can be transferred to something else. Even The Office itself has had trouble living up to expectations this season.

Maybe they'll go all CSI and simply branch out to different locations.

The Office: Utica

[skycat]

The thing that makes The Office work is how they develop characters. I think they can translate that pretty well to wherever they want to go. Costa Rica for instance.

And I, for one, loved this season.

[mdklatt]

And I, for one, loved this season.

I'll reserve final judgment until seeing it again on DVD, but it was very uneven. There were a lot of episodes that just didn't fit, even if on their own they were funny. I mean, pick a tone. If you want to go super dark, do that. Or if you want to lighten things up, do that. Or even mix them together as long as it's not so abrupt from one week to the next. Compare last week to the week before--WTF? Gave me whiplash. It definitely ended on a high note last night, though. I wonder if the writers spent the entire strike thinking this one up.

[KC//CRIMSON]

Look at those biceps. Back in the day we were fighting the power and eating whatever we wanted!

[SoonerStormchaser]

Seriously, what is this thread about?

[soonerhubs]

I'm so happy this is back on! Excellent bump KC/C.

[tbl]

I know it could qualify for the "things you're ashamed of" thread, but I'm all about Jim and Pam getting together, and now I'm pulling for Michael and Holly. I don't really care about Dwight/Angela/Andy, but their little tryst is the funniest.

I think Holly will be a great addition. I was hoping they'd milk the retarded Kevin deal just a bit longer, but it was greatness.

Personally I'm not too thrilled with Ryan coming back. I know BJ Novack is a writer/producer, but I have never cared for that character and I was happy when he got busted.

Overall it was a great episode tonight. Good stuff...

"What other parts of me do you like?"

[KC//CRIMSON]

I think Jim and Pam are headed for fail.

[soonerhubs]

I think Jim and Pam are headed for fail.

I won't believe it. I can't believe it.

[Lott's Bandana]

I think Jim and Pam are headed for fail.

Yeah.

Pam is going to have a fling with...








Bob Vance, Vance Heating and Air Conditioning.


:P

[KC//CRIMSON]

You'll always be safe with me, I'm a great screamer.

[soonerhubs]

You'll always be safe with me, I'm a great screamer.

Your prediction about trouble for Pam and Jim looks a little more probable.:(

[colleyvillesooner]

we'll yeah, they can't just have them live happily ever after.

I guess what we eat will depend on if we are having sex later...

[Rhino]

It squeaks when it bangs.

[yermom]

TWSS

[BudSooner]

speaking of dogs, heh.

http://www.crazypc.com/products/humping-dog-81790.html

[soonerhubs]

Any thoughts on Ryan going back to being the temp? I always thought Jim's message to Ryan would come back to haunt him. Now I'm not so sure.

[tbl]

Now that Michael and Holly are hooking up, there has to be something happen with Jim and Pam. I have a feeling it'll get rocky and they'll end the series with them getting back together, sorta like the UK version.

[proud gonzo]

except the guy from corporate now knows about Holly and Michael, so I bet that's going to be shaky too.

[soonerhubs]

"Damn it Creed! I've been up since four!"

[soonerhubs]

"That's Big Red Bear! That's a bobble Big Red Bear!"

[8timechamps]

Toby has to be coming back.

Doesn't he?

[soonerhubs]

Toby has to be coming back.

Doesn't he?

It only makes sense right?

[frankensooner]

Life is a highway

[soonerhubs]

This show is just all sorts of funny. I personally love the fight between Andy and Dwight coming back out in the open. It hasn't been there since Andy's anger management.

[tbl]

That was one of the best ones in a while. The training session in the conference room with Jim, Dwight, and Michael was classic.

So... Pam is actually contemplating giving up a marriage for her career? What kind of garbage is that?

[colleyvillesooner]

Don't do it Michael!

But it's a million dollar order...

[Rhino]

When I was in college I used to get wicked hammered. My nickname was Puke. I would chug a fifth of So Co, sneak into a frat party, polish off a few people's empties, some brewskies, some Jell-o shots, do some body shots off myself... Pass out, wake up the next morning, boot, rally, more So Co, head to class. Probably would've got expelled if I had've let it affect my grades but I aced all my courses. They called me Ace. It was totally awesome. Got straight B's. They called me Buzz.

[Rhino]

Fire girl!

[Rhino]

I am simply punishing those parents that would wait until the last minute to give their child a gift. And such a genetically improbable one. Look at that! How does that happen? King has sex with a unicorn? Man with a horn has sex with a royal horse?

[Rhino]

Michael:
Meredith, you lit your hair on fire today. What about tomorrow? What is going to happen when you come into work and you're dead?

Dwight:
I stab her in the brain with a wooden stick.

[KC//CRIMSON]

This, is equal parts, scotch, absinthe, rum, gin, vermouth, triple sec, and two packs of Splenda. I call it a one of everything.

[frankensooner]

There are many ways to kill a zombie but the most satisfying is to drive a wooden stick into it's brain.

[soonerhubs]

aYgh8RFlIJE

[KC//CRIMSON]

Oh it's on! Like a prawn.....who yawns.......at dawn!

[tbl]

Stop your rhyming poems!

[KC//CRIMSON]

Hey, how come witches don't wear panties?

So they can grip the broom!

[soonerhubs]

Thoughts on post-Michael epis so far? I am sorta intrigued myself.

[Taxman71]

Will Ferrell's character got in and out quickly before it got annoying (and I am a huge Will Ferrell fan). Last night's episode was a pretty good fill-gap episode. It had no story value, but had some good moments until the 1 hour finale.

[Mjcpr]

Geez, how long did KC get in the pokey?

:D

[Mjcpr]

Soooo.....Warren Buffett interviewing for the manager's job?! LOLz!! :D

[Howzit]

Geez, how long did KC get in the pokey?

:D



Forever and a [drops to a knee, outstretches arms] daaaaaaaay!!! [/drops to a knee, outstretches arms]

[Sooner in Tampa]

Sooooo...it's Howzit's fault that something this beautiful died....[sigh]

[sanantoniosooner]

Yeah........it was howzit.