The Office

She Said:

Our first post about The Office (Comedy, Drama, Violence!) is below--so read that first!

As for this past week's episode, it was fantastic. Not only is there the ever present Michael Scott stupidity, but all the main characters have some sort of emotional turmoil/conviction. Plus, Jim and Pam's stay at the Shrute Farm was just TOO much. Pam looking out the window to see the door flapping in the outhouse..with the inhabitant staring at her. LOVE IT!

I love seeing Dwight show his feelings and Jim showing HIS feelings to Dwight and realizing the deep love he has for Pam. Oh the beauty of the office!

I was thinking of Seinfeld the other day because Jerry Seinfeld was quoted as saying no other sit com has come close to what his sitcom did. The thing about Seinfeld is there was never an OUNCE of honesty or emotion. Which is funny to a point--but to me The Office is so much better--Yes it is a different type of comedy but it is outrageous behavior similar to Seinfeld yet so real.

The thing that makes a comedy stand out is its different approach and its relationship to the viewers. Everyone who watches The Office most likely has a connection with one or more of these characters--whether its a self-identifying connection or an office mate, ex girlfriend, cousin relationship. Whatever it is, it's working and just because The Office is on Thursday nights on NBC, does NOT mean it is trying to take Seinfeld's place as the comedy of the decade--it has its own place and own path.



He Said:

This episode was beautifully done. We all know from last season that Michael is not the wisest when it comes to finances. For example, he put his condo on ebay for a pretty steep discount. He thought he was getting the great end of the deal because the condo was "used". So this week reminded us of how bad he is with money. He had to take a second job as a tele-marketer to cover his unusual spending habits and lavish lifestyle of Jan. Needless to say, he was funny as hell, as usual.
Jim and Pam also spent some time at Shrute Farms and we learned more about why and how dwight developed into the person he is now. Dwight and Angela are officially done, now that Andy's courting was finally granted with a date. I can't wait for the next episode!