The Office

[Master Splinter]

reputable?

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/sns-rt-television-us-rickytre72l6sq-20110322,0,6299510.story

I was just BfromV'ing ya.

[wiggly]

Just wait until next season when none of them will be on it...I seriously don't know what they're thinking

Phyllis is really going to have to step it up.

[Tyler]

I though parts of it were good but all in all I was underwhelmed. Everyone else in my office loved it so what do I know.

[wiggly]

I though parts of it were good but all in all I was underwhelmed. Everyone else in my office loved it so what do I know.

Spot on.

[Uncle Tupelo]

Spot on.



Thirded.

Off topic, has Darryl put on about 50lbs? Dude is looking huge.

[Master Splinter]

I thought it was good.

[Tyler]

I liked the episode last night, a few laugh out loud moments.

[Poor Wiggum]

I liked the episode last night, a few laugh out loud moments.

I watched this when I got home from the bar at around 2 last night. I don't remember anything about it. I'm going to have to watch it again.

[Cheezy E]

When they were singing to Michael I got a little teary-eyed. Because you know they're sad in real life that he's leaving and I bet his tears were real.

[Tyler]

When they were singing to Michael I got a little teary-eyed. Because you know they're sad in real life that he's leaving and I bet his tears were real.

My wife started crying, just a little as well. Have your tissue box ready for next week, everybody was crying during the preview.

[thelivingend]

i don't like will ferrell being on the show.

[Master Splinter]

Have they said who the permanent replacement will be? I feel like they're building towards Dwight taking the job.

[Cheezy E]

i don't like will ferrell being on the show.

He's disappointing for sure.

[RolandC]

When they were singing to Michael I got a little teary-eyed. Because you know they're sad in real life that he's leaving and I bet his tears were real.

I must be a sap, because I felt the same thing. Not too much of a stretch on these shows when someone leaves and their character/the actor gets emotional.

I think I was just sad because the show is going to suck hard once he leaves. Those writers have pushed Jim and Pam into a corner with no way out.

[Cheezy E]

Have they said who the permanent replacement will be? I feel like they're building towards Dwight taking the job.

That's what Mindy Kaling said she wanted and she writes most of the episodes.

[crsman2]

When they were singing to Michael I got a little teary-eyed. Because you know they're sad in real life that he's leaving and I bet his tears were real.

I must be a sap, because I felt the same thing. Not too much of a stretch on these shows when someone leaves and their character/the actor gets emotional.

I think I was just sad because the show is going to suck hard once he leaves. Those writers have pushed Jim and Pam into a corner with no way out.

Same here, his tears looked real.

[Tyler]

i don't like will ferrell being on the show.

Last night he was ok but they haven't spent any time flushing out his character, kinda necessary when we know so much about the others on the show. But I guess it doesn't matter because we know he wont be on the show much longer.....having him on in the first place seems completely unnecessary and panderous

[Master Splinter]

That's what Mindy Kaling said she wanted and she writes most of the episodes.

She's part of the group of people that write most of the episodes, right? That Ryan Howard dude writes quite a bit as well.

Either way, I think it would be annoying and would kill the show for sure.

Maybe you could get that retarded guy from your mail room to write and direct a few episodes for them?

[bill s preston esq]

i wish they would bring rashida jones back.

[Cheezy E]

She's part of the group of people that write most of the episodes, right? That Ryan Howard dude writes quite a bit as well.

Either way, I think it would be annoying and would kill the show for sure.

Maybe you could get that retarded guy from your mail room to write and direct a few episodes for them?

They have a team of writers but she gets credited as the writer on most of the episodes. I wonder if she writes the plots and then the writing team comes up with the jokes.

[Cheezy E]

i wish they would bring rashida jones back.

She is so blah. She was blah on The Office and now she's blah on Parks and Rec. She's also playing pretty much the exact same character.

[Master Splinter]

i wish they would bring rashida jones back.

She's on Parks and Rec, you dummy.

Which, by the way, was hilarious last night.

[Tyler]

I'm glad they don't have Holly on the last few episodes, she'd only get in the way. They can send Gabe on vacation too, fuck that guy.

[thelivingend]

She's on Parks and Rec, you dummy.

Which, by the way, was hilarious last night.

Tom N. Halverson? thats the nerd Tom. his favorite movie is books.

[RolandC]

She is so blah. She was blah on The Office and now she's blah on Parks and Rec. She's also playing pretty much the exact same character.

This...

She's on Parks and Rec, you dummy.

Which, by the way, was hilarious last night.

and that.

The Office had a great run, they will have fun for another season at least though.

[bill s preston esq]

screw all of you.

[Cheezy E]

I like Parks and Rec, but I have trouble believing the Adam/Leslie romantic storyline. He's this young, cute guy and she's kind of stretched and swollen. I know she just had a baby, but she never really bounced back from the first baby.

[bill s preston esq]

I like Parks and Rec, but I have trouble believing the Adam/Leslie romantic storyline. He's this young, cute guy and she's kind of stretched and swollen. I know she just had a baby, but she never really bounced back from the first baby.

how dare you!!

http://imgross.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/leah-remini-picture-1.jpg

[Master Splinter]

I like Parks and Rec, but I have trouble believing the Adam/Leslie romantic storyline. He's this young, cute guy and she's kind of stretched and swollen. I know she just had a baby, but she never really bounced back from the first baby.

He's cute? Hmmm...Anyway, they've made him nerdy enough that it could work. But yeah, she does seem older than him.

[Cheezy E]

He's cute? Hmmm...Anyway, they've made him nerdy enough that it could work. But yeah, she does seem older than him.

For some reason I find him VERY cute.

[Master Splinter]

For some reason I find him VERY cute.

Interesting

[Cheezy E]

You know who was a much better match for Leslie? Louis C.K. when he played the police officer she dated.

[Master Splinter]

You know who was a much better match for Leslie? Louis C.K. when he played the police officer she dated.

I agree.

I'm also not sure how I feel about the whole marriage thing between the shoe shine guy and Amber.

[Cheezy E]

I agree.

I'm also not sure how I feel about the whole marriage thing between the shoe shine guy and Amber.

I think they might have painted themselves into a corner with that one. They should have let them dating play out for a while.

[RolandC]

I think they might have painted themselves into a corner with that one. They should have let them dating play out for a while.

Every damn show has to have romantic plot lines. I am cool with one rolling in a show, but everyone seems to hook up and then you can go the kid angle or the break up angle, that is it.

[Cheezy E]

Every damn show has to have romantic plot lines. I am cool with one rolling in a show, but everyone seems to hook up and then you can go the kid angle or the break up angle, that is it.

That's why shows like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia are cool. They have sex, but there are no real romantic storylines.

[atb12688]

That's why shows like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia are cool. They have sex, but there are no real romantic storylines.

Romantic storylines are for single middle aged white women with 14 cats and pathetic forever alone men.

[crsman2]

I agree.

I'm also not sure how I feel about the whole marriage thing between the shoe shine guy and Amber.

I liked the one where they competed to see who could get the most free stuff at the bar.

[Cheezy E]

I like some relationship comedies where they explore the ridiculous parts of marriage and dating. The whole "will they/won't they, make up/break up" stuff is lame and has been done so many times.

[atb12688]

I like some relationship comedies where they explore the ridiculous parts of marriage and dating. The whole "will they/won't they, make up/break up" stuff is lame and has been done so many times.

Romantic Comedies in general have been overdone to the point of being sad. I would say it's a dying genre, but women love that bullcrap and will pay a lot of money to see it.

[RolandC]

That's why shows like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia are cool. They have sex, but there are no real romantic storylines.

Totally agree or the "romance" is a hot mess, which is entertaining. Similar concept used on Seinfeld to good effect.

I blame Friends with the whole Ross/Rachel deal, they ruined network TV situational comedy.

[Chappy Sinclair]

I liked the show last night. I laughed more than I have all season.
Michaels last line was awesome.

[Clubhouse_Cancer]

I haven't seen much of this season, but last nights was the funniest in recent memory.

[Master Splinter]

I loved the entrance video to the Dundie's when Michael was impersonating everyone.

[Cheezy E]

I loved the entrance video to the Dundie's when Michael was impersonating everyone.

I liked how his "Jim" had earrings and talked like a surfer dude.

[Tyler]

Dwight was pretty solid on the sound effects too

[East Side Jackalope]

Solid episode. I agree on the real tears part. Parks and Rec was was funnier though. And Gabe can suck a dick, his time has passed.

[RolandC]

Solid episode. I agree on the real tears part. Parks and Rec was was funnier though. And Gabe can suck a dick, his time has passed.

Completely passed. It is to the point where I dislike him as a person and can't separate Gabe the character with the actual actor.

[East Side Jackalope]

Completely passed. It is to the point where I dislike him as a person and can't separate Gabe the character with the actual actor.

Yeah, I think he might have been written off last night. But, that would mean the whole Saber dealio would have to come to an end or they just bring someone new in next season (more likely).

[onthetrail]

i don't like will ferrell being on the show.

He's disappointing for sure.

Last night he was ok but they haven't spent any time flushing out his character, kinda necessary when we know so much about the others on the show. But I guess it doesn't matter because we know he wont be on the show much longer.....having him on in the first place seems completely unnecessary and panderous

I have been completely underwhelmed by Ferrell's character. I'm so used to him playing an over-the-top character that seeing him play this more-reserved character just doesn't seem to fit.

Maybe I was tired last night, but I was kind of underwhelmed by the episode.

[Cheezy E]

You know what wasn't very good last night? 30 Rock. That show seems to be on the steady decline.

[thelivingend]

last michael scott episode tonight. will you cry? i won't because i am a man.

[crsman2]

That was pretty good. I like that Michael's last words were his famous "that's what she said" line.

[Cheezy E]

I thought it was good. Not looking forward to the focus being Will Ferrell now. The storyline with him and Andy and the cake thing were stupid.

[Senior Weaner]

I thought it was good. Not looking forward to the focus being Will Ferrell now. The storyline with him and Andy and the cake thing were stupid.

i didn't watch last night because our stupid dvr recorded that shitty bones show instead

i don't think that will ferrell is going to stick around--he's only signed up for 4 episodes so that means 1 more for him

[blues_252]

I thought it was good. Not looking forward to the focus being Will Ferrell now. The storyline with him and Andy and the cake thing were stupid.

Ferrell is gone after next week.. My fear is he will be replaced with James Spader.


i didn't watch last night because our stupid dvr recorded that shitty bones show instead

i don't think that will ferrell is going to stick around--he's only signed up for 4 episodes so that means 1 more for him


My power flicked at 8:40 We missed the whole Jim thing and the last scene
had to go find it online.

[Poor Wiggum]

I liked how at the beginning of the episode when he threw away his worlds best boss mug for the trophy he was given. the scene of him putting the trophy on his desk has been a part of the opening credits for The Office for years now. it kinda tied things together. pretty cool.

[Uncle Tupelo]

I thought it was barely watchable. That show is a shell of it's former self.

[RolandC]

You know what wasn't very good last night? 30 Rock. That show seems to be on the steady decline.

That trend continued. That shit jumped a giant shark last night, if it hadn't already. I laughed at some parts, but watching the stuff with Rice was painful and the whole storyline with Jack's wife...ugh.

I thought it was good. Not looking forward to the focus being Will Ferrell now. The storyline with him and Andy and the cake thing were stupid.

I thought Michael's departure was great, very well done. While it went down a pretty obvious path, Dwight reading the letter followed up by paintball was perfect. I loved the Toby scene, because his gift to him was clearly to just not insult him no matter what. The Jim/Michael scene...yeah, that was real between the actors.

Ferrell has been a disappointment and I am a huge fan of him in almost everything he does. Just not working here. However, yelling "NO!" at the cake did crack me up.

[Poor Wiggum]

I thought it was barely watchable. That show is a shell of it's former self.

this goes without saying. but it was still watchable. now that Michael is gone, i'm afraid it won't be anymore. i don't care who they bring in to try to salvage it.

[RolandC]

I thought it was barely watchable. That show is a shell of it's former self.

Hmmmm...I have to think you are in the vast minority in this opinion, but good to know.

Oh and of course the show is a shell of it's former self, that is how it goes after 5+ years of any show.

[thelivingend]

what a boring episode.

[blazedays]

Hmmmm...I have to think you are in the vast minority in this opinion, but good to know.

Oh and of course the show is a shell of it's former self, that is how it goes after 5+ years of any show.

That's why the British version was like 2 seasons and 20 episodes total.

[The Todd Bridges Army]

I stopped watching like 2 years ago. It seemed forced.

[RolandC]

That's why the British version was like 2 seasons and 20 episodes total.

But see the Brits have it figured out, because a bunch of their shows are like that. However, I believe that they make shows for the sake of entertainment and not just to squeeze every last penny they can out of it.

I have never, ever understood why a drama can't come out and say..."This is a self-contained 3 year storyline...enjoy!" All comedy shows should have a 4 year maximum length. It works abroad...but here a show runs itself into the ground until no one cares any longer.

[Uncle Tupelo]

Hmmmm...I have to think you are in the vast minority in this opinion, but good to know.
Oh and of course the show is a shell of it's former self, that is how it goes after 5+ years of any show.

Sure about that?


but here a show runs itself into the ground until no one cares any longer.

[RolandC]

Sure about that?


but here a show runs itself into the ground until no one cares any longer.

This messageboard go be so fucking annoying sometimes.

[cards_252]

This messageboard go be so fucking annoying sometimes.

Yes sir!

[Bmac]

I couldn't watch anymore after the whole Jim/Pam wedding bullshit.

Now I just waste my time with Modern Family, Rules of Engagement & How I met Your Mother(until those assholes start having babies and fuck it up)

[RolandC]

Yes sir!

Apparently every damn thing anyone types is up for debate.

I imagine being caught on an elevator for 2 minutes with Tupelo or St. Louisville ends up in a heated discussion about the economy when all you want is to head to the first floor to grab a Coke and a Snickers bar and when you got on the elevator you just looked at them and said, "Hey, how's it going?".

[The Todd Bridges Army]

Apparently every damn thing anyone types is up for debate.

I imagine being caught on an elevator for 2 minutes with Tupelo or St. Louisville ends up in a heated discussion about the economy when all you want is to head to the first floor to grab a Coke and a Snickers bar and when you got on the elevator you just looked at them and said, "Hey, how's it going?".

Are you fucking retarded?

Pepsi and a Twix.

[Uncle Tupelo]

Apparently every damn thing anyone types is up for debate.

I imagine being caught on an elevator for 2 minutes with Tupelo or St. Louisville ends up in a heated discussion about the economy when all you want is to head to the first floor to grab a Coke and a Snickers bar and when you got on the elevator you just looked at them and said, "Hey, how's it going?".

Hey asshole, you're the one that first commented and disagreed with my post. Not the other way around. Look at yourself in the mirror before crying about how everything is up for debate. Poor Roland.

[Chappy Sinclair]

James Spader was solid last night.
The other cameos could have been better.

[Papi]

DVR has stopped recording the last 2 weeks at the 5 minute mark. Like exactly 5 minutes both weeks. The fuck is that about? Everything else works.

[cards_252]

DVR has stopped recording the last 2 weeks at the 5 minute mark. Like exactly 5 minutes both weeks. The fuck is that about? Everything else works.

Did you have another show setup to start recording a few minutes early right after the Office? Maybe it stopped the Office to start the next show early?

We have ours set up to start and stop a few minutes early / late as default. I've noticed it do this before.

[Papi]

Did you have another show setup to start recording a few minutes early right after the Office? Maybe it stopped the Office to start the next show early?

We have ours set up to start and stop a few minutes early / late as default. I've noticed it do this before.

Good point, have to look when I get home. Have to find the last 2 episodes online somewhere now to stay on the up and up.

[Wad]

DVR has stopped recording the last 2 weeks at the 5 minute mark. Like exactly 5 minutes both weeks. The fuck is that about? Everything else works.

Did you forget a word here, Cheezball?

- Cards 252

[Bnub]

James Spader was solid last night.
The other cameos could have been better.

Absolutely. Will Arnett could have been awesome but they underutilized him.

I thought the episode as a whole was just meh.

[wiggly]

Absolutely. Will Arnett could have been awesome but they underutilized him.

I thought the season as a whole was just meh.

Fixer.

[Master Splinter]

I REALLY hope they don't make Dwight the new manager.

It feels like they're scrambling right now.

[Bnub]

I REALLY hope they don't make Dwight the new manager.

It feels like they're scrambling right now.

If they knew who it was going to be they would have revealed it at the season finale.

Dwight just has 1 schtick. Michael was unpredictable, which kept the whole thing fresh.

[Master Splinter]

If they knew who it was going to be they would have revealed it at the season finale.

Dwight just has 1 schtick. Michael was unpredictable, which kept the whole thing fresh.

Oh for sure. And you would have read "So and so has been named new manager for The Office series" in some news.

I still think Kenny Powers would be funny.

[Senior Weaner]

Oh for sure. And you would have read "So and so has been named new manager for The Office series" in some news.

I still think Kenny Powers would be funny.

yeah he would but he turned it down

i think they're going to hire the crazy british chick

[Master Splinter]

yeah he would but he turned it down

i think they're going to hire the crazy british chick

I kind of zoned out when it was her turn.

Which is what I'll likely do if they hire her.

[wiggly]

You know, The Office and 30 Rock have both been going downhill. What if they switched actors? Hire Tracy Morgan as the boss on The Office, and hire Phyllis to replace Liz Lemon on 30 Rock.

[Master Splinter]

Meanwhile, Modern Family had another strong showing this week.

[Clubhouse_Cancer]

I only saw a few minutes, haven't seen much of this season but Toby looks gaunt as fuck and like hes aged about 10 years. I wonder if he was sick or something.

[Tyler]

Horrible waste of an episode, and an hour of my life.

Harvey Keitel is the next manager

[Tyler]

I like the Robert California character. I was kinda meh on the episode but there have been way worse in the last few seasons, so there might be hope yet

[Master Splinter]

I like the Robert California character. I was kinda meh on the episode but there have been way worse in the last few seasons, so there might be hope yet

DVR it, go back to the opening scene, pause it right when they first show Dwight, and shove it up your butt.

[sandersa9]

Episode was ok, nothing special. Robert California could have some potential.

[thelivingend]

it seems they are setting up andy to take over now. he had the seminar, a couple weeks ago he made everyone go to the conference room. he is becoming a bigger star, maybe he becomes the shows focus.

boom

[Tyler]

DVR it, go back to the opening scene, pause it right when they first show Dwight, and shove it up your butt.

Ha

[The Ice]

I liked the episode very much. But that was mostly due to the opening sequence's awesomeness.

[Ginnifer Love]

I liked the episode very much. But that was mostly due to the opening sequence's awesomeness.

Is planking actually popular? I'd never heard of it until last night. Totally don't understand the appeal.

[B.A.]

I was pleasantly surprised by premiere.

Andy did a great job as the boss.

Love the addition of Spader. I hope he can help restore the show to its former glory so it can go out on a high.

[cards_252]

So I finally watched the new Office episode over the weekend. Pretty good, I guess.

Oh... and good one Stanley!

-
April '11






4-12-11 Coconut bread sounds good. You know what you should do? When you're removing it from the pan, you know how it likes to stick a little around the edges? Turn the whole thing sideways and shove it straight up your fat ass.

[wiggly]

We watched it last night, too. Meh.

[Cheezy E]

I like Andy because he's one of the more well-developed characters. If you think about it we really don't know anything about Jim, Pam, Stanley, Meredith, Creed. But with Andy we know he comes from rich parents and went to Cornell and was in the singing group in college and has anger issues. He's a bit more fleshed out. In his interviews he talks a lot about his childhood and college. I wonder if that's improved stuff the actor chose or if it was written into the script.

[onthetrail]

Done after this upcoming season.

http://tv.yahoo.com/news/office-end-season-9-182220974.html

[Uncle Tupelo]

Done after this upcoming season.

http://tv.yahoo.com/news/office-end-season-9-182220974.html

I think its been sad to watch for a while now. It's especially sad when you watch the reruns at night and see how good that show used to be.

[onthetrail]

I think its been sad to watch for a while now. It's especially sad when you watch the reruns at night and see how good that show used to be.

Agreed. I think they reached their creative plateau about three seasons ago. It was hit or miss for a couple of years with some good shows and some clunkers. Then I thought last year's season was pretty subpar. I think it's time to retire it to syndication.

[llg]

I'm still not caught up on this show. It's hard when each season has 22 - 25 episodes.
I don't know exactly where I'm at, but I'm at the part where Holly comes back because Toby has jury duty & her & Michael get back together & then move in w/ each other. I have to say that the whole Holly / Michael thing is super annoying. I don't like the Holly character at all.

[Cheezy E]

I saw a on twitter where the current episode they're filming is directed by Bryan Cranston.

[Tyler]

Glad someone is finally pulling the plug on this sitcoma

[Master Splinter]

I saw a on twitter where the current episode they're filming is directed by Bryan Cranston.

Oh wow...sweet.


Yeah, it's not what it used to be, but I still think that even at its current state, it's better than most scripted comedies on network TV right now.

[Senior Weaner]

Glad someone is finally pulling the plug on this sitcoma

heyoooo

[Tyler]

heyoooo

I'm embarrassed for myself, honestly

[cards_252]

Glad someone is finally pulling the plug on this sitcoma

Ohh! That was a good one!

[Cheezy E]

Glad someone is finally pulling the plug on this sitcoma

Good one, Bmac.

[Tyler]

AHHHH! Goddammit I said I was sorry!

[drs6222]

I think its been sad to watch for a while now. It's especially sad when you watch the reruns at night and see how good that show used to be.

This. Used to be unique and hilarious. Now it's just an NBC shitchild.

[B.A.]

The wife and I have been ready for it to end for a couple of years now.

[cards_252]

The wife and I have been ready for it to end for a couple of years now.

PM bmac. He seems to know alot about fixing tv's. It might just be a bad capacitor on your channel switcher.

[Master Splinter]

It's not really as bad as some of you guys are making it out to be.

[B.A.]

It's not really as bad as some of you guys are making it out to be.
We still enjoy certain parts of it, so we will see it through the end.

[Midnight]

It's not really as bad as some of you guys are making it out to be.

seriously.

[Master Splinter]

Finale tonight, you guys.

[mjonns]

Finale tonight, you guys.
More like Jim And Pamficee. Amiright?

[Master Splinter]

More like Jim And Pamficee. Amiright?

I took me a bit to figure out what you were saying, but yes.

However, I'm glad I stuck with it to see it all the way through. That's how friends treat friends.

[mjonns]

I took me a bit to figure out what you were saying, but yes.

However, I'm glad I stuck with it to see it all the way through. That's how friends treat friends.
I know. I'm in there til the end. Much like lashu and me with Greys anatomy

[laschu]

I know. I'm in there til the end. Much like lashu and me with Greys anatomy
So excited! I'm gonna watch the Office tonight and the Grey's finale tomorrow, when I'm working from home.

[Chappy Sinclair]

I took the last two or three seasons of mostly. Mostly because it wasn't funny anymore.

I'm excited about tonight though. I got some Moscato all chilled up.

[B.A.]

I actually liked last week's ep surrounding Possible Future Nonsense and the search for the A.A.R.M.

Probably the best ep in some time.

[Hawkeye]

A few good articles on Grantland.com about the ending of the office. Was fun going down memory lane.....

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9277121/the-end-office


http://www.grantland.com/blog/hollywood-prospectus/post/_/id/77095/youtube-hof-office-party

[Master Splinter]

Pretty good, you guys.

Kinda sad its over now

[Chappy Sinclair]

Good stuff.

[Cheezy E]

I thought as far as TV goes the last episode was pretty bad. But I appreciated it for nostalgic purposes.

They were really careful about how they included Michael Scott. I noticed they didn't even interview Steve Carrell in the retrospective.

[llg]

Is there bad blood w/ the show & Steve Carrell?? I'm still only half way through season 8 - there's only 9 seasons, right?

[Cheezy E]

Is there bad blood w/ the show & Steve Carrell?? I'm still only half way through season 8 - there's only 9 seasons, right?

I don't think there's any bad blood. He just wanted to spend more time with his family.

[Master Splinter]

I thought as far as TV goes the last episode was pretty bad. But I appreciated it for nostalgic purposes.

They were really careful about how they included Michael Scott. I noticed they didn't even interview Steve Carrell in the retrospective.

I really wished they had done more with Michael. I was actually kind of excited to see him there.

[Off The Record]

Pretty good, you guys.

Kinda sad its over now

Same here...got a little emotional last night.


It wasn't terribly funny, but as I've said, I think it's tough when making an episode like that for it to not be more emotional/sad than funny. I still got some laughs...both of Michael Scott's lines were perfect.

Watching the hour long deal before reminded of just how damn funny the show was for a while. I've still never watched the British version.

[llg]

Like I said, I'm on season 8 right now & I still laugh at pretty much every episode. The Office will probably go down as one of my favorite network television shows ever.

[Off The Record]

Like I said, I'm on season 8 right now & I still laugh at pretty much every episode. The Office will probably go down as one of my favorite network television shows ever.

Yep. The last couple of seasons get really bad, imo. It was time to end it and I think they did a good job with it. I know it definitely falls below Seinfeld and Arrested Development for me, but can't think of too many other shows.

The finale last night was the same to me as my parents felt on the finale of Cheers.

[llg]

I don't get the "gets really bad" thing. Still pretty good to me.

[Off The Record]

I don't get the "gets really bad" thing. Still pretty good to me.

When Andy becomes the boss and they essentially have to write him off the show because it was painfully unfunny at times, is what I'm talking about. I actually thought it picked up some this season, and while the last 2 episodes were not really funny, they did, imo, a fantastic job with the storylines.

[llg]

I like Andy as the boss. I don't see a problem w/ it at all. I also wasn't aware that he was written off the show.

[The Ice]

I like Andy as the boss. I don't see a problem w/ it at all. I also wasn't aware that he was written off the show.Andy pretty much sucked the life out of the last season.

[Off The Record]

I like Andy as the boss. I don't see a problem w/ it at all. I also wasn't aware that he was written off the show.



Oh sorry, not technically but I guess you have not made it that far yet. Like I said, just my opinion on it...but I've read that even some of the writers knew it had gone way down hill and they knew it was time for the end. Losing Mindy Kaling as a writer probably didn't help.

[J Chiz]

I thought as far as TV goes the last episode was pretty bad. But I appreciated it for nostalgic purposes.

They were really careful about how they included Michael Scott. I noticed they didn't even interview Steve Carrell in the retrospective.

Is there bad blood w/ the show & Steve Carrell?? I'm still only half way through season 8 - there's only 9 seasons, right?

I don't think there's any bad blood. He just wanted to spend more time with his family.

If there wasn't bad blood, then I don't know why he wasn't in more of the finale. I mean, he was the main character in the show for 7 of it's 9 seasons.

[The Ice]

If there wasn't bad blood, then I don't know why he wasn't in more of the finale. I mean, he was the main character in the show for 7 of it's 9 seasons.

I heard he just didn't want anything to do with it.

[Off The Record]

If there wasn't bad blood, then I don't know why he wasn't in more of the finale. I mean, he was the main character in the show for 7 of it's 9 seasons.

I read he felt he'd already had his "goodbye" moment and he didn't want his character to become the focus since he'd been gone for a while. It makes sense to me and I'm glad they didn't overdue it with him. He only had 2 lines but they were great Michael Scott lines.

[Cheezy E]

If there wasn't bad blood, then I don't know why he wasn't in more of the finale. I mean, he was the main character in the show for 7 of it's 9 seasons.

Maybe it was his decision. He already got a big goodbye when he left the first time.

[onthetrail]

I've enjoyed watching the last few episodes. I thought the show had run its course last year, which I thought lacked any sense of direction. I never got into the Robert California storyline. Nelly was a stretch too, IMO. And then this season's Andy Bernard hiatus and then meltdown was stretching the show's boundary to the point of lunacy.

But I thought the latter half of this season was pretty good stuff. It seemed to get back on track of some of the original intentions of the show, and the last two episodes were a good mix of funny and needed closure for the multiple story lines. Carel's appearance was brief, but that was by his choice. He didn't want to upstage the existing cast, he had already gotten his send off. I wish he would have allowed a little more Michael to be written into the script... oh well.

[Johnny Utah]

I feel like Steve Carrell plays the same guy in everything.

[TyWebb]

Someone on reddit spoiled a major part of the episode and people are flipping the fuck out. It's pretty great.

For some of us (myself included) the Office provided humor, comfort, and tradition, and now it's over after 8 seasons. It's clear that you never had that connection with the show, and that's fine, but acknowledge and respect that for others it was more than just a sitcom.

[B.A.]

Andy pretty much sucked the life out of the last season.
Amen!

[Cheezy E]

I've enjoyed watching the last few episodes. I thought the show had run its course last year, which I thought lacked any sense of direction. I never got into the Robert California storyline. Nelly was a stretch too, IMO. And then this season's Andy Bernard hiatus and then meltdown was stretching the show's boundary to the point of lunacy.

But I thought the latter half of this season was pretty good stuff. It seemed to get back on track of some of the original intentions of the show, and the last two episodes were a good mix of funny and needed closure for the multiple story lines. Carel's appearance was brief, but that was by his choice. He didn't want to upstage the existing cast, he had already gotten his send off. I wish he would have allowed a little more Michael to be written into the script... oh well.

I think the brilliance of the show was taking the incredibly mundane and funding humor and heart. But with any show, if it's on for long enough the story lines get wackier and the characters become more and more like caricatures. It happened with a lot of the great long-running shows. Seinfeld got really silly at the end.

[B.A.]

Maybe it was his decision. He already got a big goodbye when he left the first time.
Exactly. He is a very modest man. His goodbye with Pam two years ago was perfect. Why overshadow and take the spotlight away from the current cast? It is not his way.

[Off The Record]

I feel like Steve Carrell plays the same guy in everything.

Of course you do.

I think the brilliance of the show was taking the incredibly mundane and funding humor and heart. But with any show, if it's on for long enough the story lines get wackier and the characters become more and more like caricatures. It happened with a lot of the great long-running shows. Seinfeld got really silly at the end.

It did, but still funny. That's why it's still the greatest.

[Johnny Utah]

It did, but still funny. That's why it's still the greatest.

ha, knock it off.

[llg]

Okay, so I'm finally getting into this Nelly character & yeah, she's awful.

[J Chiz]

I think the brilliance of the show was taking the incredibly mundane and funding humor and heart. But with any show, if it's on for long enough the story lines get wackier and the characters become more and more like caricatures. It happened with a lot of the great long-running shows. Seinfeld got really silly at the end.



It did, but still funny. That's why it's still the greatest.

Yeah, it got pretty stupid. And no, it wasn't really that funny at the end. Still the greatest sitcom of all time, imo, though. But like Kramer wanting to eat Newman because he was picturing him as a chicken? Dumb.

[Master Splinter]

Like I said, I'm on season 8 right now & I still laugh at pretty much every episode. The Office will probably go down as one of my favorite network television shows ever.

I like Andy as the boss. I don't see a problem w/ it at all. I also wasn't aware that he was written off the show.

Okay, so I'm finally getting into this Nelly character & yeah, she's awful.

Just wait. I really only thought the last year and a half were annoying. They still had funny moments, and I thought it was better than a lot of other TV shows, but it just started to get weird with the whole Andy being gone, and the Jim/Pam storyline taking over every show.

You're gonna watch the last season, and the Jim/Pam stuff is going to piss you off. Mark my words...MARK MY WORDS!!

[Bmac]

Yeah, it got pretty stupid. And no, it wasn't really that funny at the end. Still the greatest sitcom of all time, imo, though. But like Kramer wanting to eat Newman because he was picturing him as a chicken? Dumb.

Perhaps you miss remember the show...but it was Newman who wanted to eat Kramer because he was basting himself with butter while tanning on the roof of the building.

When Kramer accidentally spilled oregano and parmesan all over himself at one of Jerry's shows...Newman asked him to hold some Kale.

that was a great episode

[bill s preston esq]

I don't get the "gets really bad" thing. Still pretty good to me.

just watched the final episode this AM.

i never thought it got "really bad." the Nelly character was dumb and unlikeable. she really doesn't/didn't add anything to the show, imo.

see below....splinter is dead on. i just power watched most of this season in the past 2 weeks and the Jim/Pam story line is major stupid. they were just creating drama where none should have existed. stupid, stupid, stupid.

Just wait. I really only thought the last year and a half were annoying. They still had funny moments, and I thought it was better than a lot of other TV shows, but it just started to get weird with the whole Andy being gone, and the Jim/Pam storyline taking over every show.

You're gonna watch the last season, and the Jim/Pam stuff is going to piss you off. Mark my words...MARK MY WORDS!!

annoying is a good word for it. early this season was pretty "meh" but then it picked up and was pretty good except for the Jim and Pam crap.

[Off The Record]

Perhaps you miss remember the show...but it was Newman who wanted to eat Kramer because he was basting himself with butter while tanning on the roof of the building.

When Kramer accidentally spilled oregano and parmesan all over himself at one of Jerry's shows...Newman asked him to hold some Kale.

that was a great episode

Agreed! I thought George's character got a little too crazy towards the end, but other than that, I thought the show was still very funny. And I think the final episode was highly underrated.

just watched the final episode this AM.

i never thought it got "really bad." the Nelly character was dumb and unlikeable. she really doesn't/didn't add anything to the show, imo.

see below....splinter is dead on. i just power watched most of this season in the past 2 weeks and the Jim/Pam story line is major stupid. they were just creating drama where none should have existed. stupid, stupid, stupid.



annoying is a good word for it. early this season was pretty "meh" but then it picked up and was pretty good except for the Jim and Pam crap.

The Pam and Jim storyline got played out for a while, but I thought, while not funny, was written well as a finale. I didn't mind when their storyline was center, if it involved the other characters. For example, their wedding episode(s)...I was fine with it because the rest of the cast was still able to be funny. For a while, they turned into just those two, and it was sappy and not funny.

[B.A.]

I watched it the other night and I really liked the final two eps, apart from Andy's bullshit.

Happy to see Carell back for a minute, without stealing anyone's thunder. The guy is so modest - he probably insisted on not having more than two lines.

I haven't watched the special that aired along w/ the finale. Maybe this weekend.

[bill s preston esq]

I haven't watched the special that aired along w/ the finale. Maybe this weekend.

i hope that is on HULU. if not, i guess i can watch it online.

[B.A.]

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[Midnight]

Steve Carrell originally declined the invitation to come back for the finale. He said "it would go against his character's arc."

Also, the british version is funnier. Ricky Gervais is a riot. But, if you don't like Ricky Gervais, you would hate it.

[cards_252]

Steve Carrell originally declined the invitation to come back for the finale. He said "it would go against his character's arc."

Also, the british version is funnier. Ricky Gervais is a riot. But, if you don't like Ricky Gervais, you would hate it.

Absolutely not.

[Off The Record]

Absolutely not.



I've not watched it, but for anyone I've talked to or read that has, very few would disagree with Midnight.

[Chappy Sinclair]

Steve Carrell originally declined the invitation to come back for the finale. He said "it would go against his character's arc."

Also, the british version is funnier. Ricky Gervais is a riot. But, if you don't like Ricky Gervais, you would hate it.

Wrong.
The British version isn't funnier.
If this is your way of telling people you watched the British version, well ok.
But in all honesty you can't really even compare the two.


I'm not saying the British version wasn't also funny.

[Midnight]

Yes, I think the british version is funnier.

[cards_252]

Midnight, if you want us to think you're smart for liking the British version better, we can probably make that happen. I can send some PM's and get some certificates made up. We can do that.

[Off The Record]

Wrong.
The British version isn't funnier.
If this is your way of telling people you watched the British version, well ok.
But in all honesty you can't really even compare the two.


I'm not saying the British version wasn't also funny.

So if I say I have not watched it, but I'm going to watch it, and then I come back and say it was funnier, then what? And I'd be surprised if I laugh more at the British version just because I'll miss so many jokes due to accents.

[Midnight]

Midnight, if you want us to think you're smart for liking the British version better, we can probably make that happen. I can send some PM's and get some certificates made up. We can do that.

I think the british verision is funnier.

[Chappy Sinclair]

So if I say I have not watched it, but I'm going to watch it, and then I come back and say it was funnier, then what? And I'd be surprised if I laugh more at the British version just because I'll miss so many jokes due to accents.

That and there are a ton of references that American wont get.
Anyway, if that's how you feel after watching it I'm sure Cards can get you a certificate.

[B.A.]

Yes, I think the british version is funnier.

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[duranduran]

i hope that is on HULU. if not, i guess i can watch it online.

I actually enjoyed the retrospective as much, if not more than, the finale. It had some great footage of actual auditions for Jim, Pam and Dwight reading lines together. None of them had even met before.

BTW, I stopped watching a year or more ago. What happened to Holly? I thought she followed Michael and they were supposed to get married? But she wasn't in the finale, so wasn't sure.

[Master Splinter]

I do think that saying the British Version is funnier is kind of the hip thing to do.

[Off The Record]

I do think that saying the British Version is funnier is kind of the hip thing to do.

I kind of think so too. However, after admitting that, I'm just requesting permission from board dudes to not bust balls if I do watch and think it is funnier.

[Master Splinter]

I do think Ricky Gervais is funny though.

[mjonns]

I do think Ricky Gervais is funny though.
His twitter is fucking annoying, so much that i dont follow him anymore. Burn. I totally got him good

[Flappy McB]

His twitter is fucking annoying, so much that i dont follow him anymore. Burn. I totally got him good

Yes. He was horrible on Twitter. 25 tweets a day about how God doesn't exist. We get it, Ricky.

Colin Quinn straight up rules Twitter.

[cards_252]

Yes. He was horrible on Twitter. 25 tweets a day about how God doesn't exist. We get it, Ricky.



Aw man. Totally Webb'd it up, eh? Yeah, that would get annoying.

[mjonns]

Yes. He was horrible on Twitter. 25 tweets a day about how God doesn't exist. We get it, Ricky.

Colin Quinn straight up rules Twitter.
Exactly

[Flappy McB]

Aw man. Totally Webb'd it up, eh? Yeah, that would get annoying.

Think Ty Webb x So Taint squared. It was brutal.

[cards_252]

Think Ty Webb x So Taint squared. It was brutal.

Yowza.

[mjonns]

Think Ty Webb x So Taint squared. It was brutal.
And how about that Twitter user interface? The worst. Amiright?
-cards

[Off The Record]

I still follow him.

[Flappy McB]

I still follow him.

Of course you do.

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[Off The Record]

Of course you do.

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Yes!