# The Office (02/05) **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 6, 2009, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699 "2009-02-06T14:39:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/1 "2009-02-06T14:39:27Z")
As usual. Creed gets the best lines This how I got Squeaky Frome. No small talk. Just show her who’s boss. Just go right in and kiss her Sounds risky Have I ever stood you wrong Jim? ---
**Author:** ![Cowboy8467](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b5e925/32.png) [@Cowboy8467](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cowboy8467)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/2 "2009-02-06T14:40:04Z")
I thought it was a pretty good episode, although I admit that when I saw the “to be continued…” at the end I was kind of annoyed even though I knew it was coming. It appears as though I was way off in the thread last week when I mentioned the promo for this show. The way they edited it made it seem like there would be at least a little Karen-Jim baby drama, but of course that’s what they meant to do. I thought Kelly did pretty well this episode, I laughed when Dwight told her to shut up and asked what kind of cake she wanted and she responded very brightly. Classic Creed too with his advice to Andy thinking that he was Jim. I’m looking forward to next week! ---
**Author:** ![Amp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Amp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amp)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/3 "2009-02-06T15:13:44Z")
Don’t forget get Creed’s three dollar bill. Classic Creed. ---
**Author:** ![friedo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8edcca/32.png) [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/4 "2009-02-06T15:21:37Z")
My favorite part was Dwight and Jim’s utter failure at party planning. Half-blown-up gray and brown balloons? (They match the carpet!) “ **IT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY.** ” And Jim only being able to find number candles. ---
**Author:** ![mr.jp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/48db29/32.png) [@mr.jp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mr.jp)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/5 "2009-02-06T15:30:14Z")
> [@friedo](#): > > “ **IT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY.** ” Haha! Dwight is growing on me this season. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/6 "2009-02-06T15:36:29Z")
> [@friedo](#): > > “ **IT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY.** ” It’s a simple statement of fact. ---
**Author:** ![Cowboy8467](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b5e925/32.png) [@Cowboy8467](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cowboy8467)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/7 "2009-02-06T15:39:57Z")
“Not even an exclamation point?” ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/8 "2009-02-06T15:43:52Z")
Of all people’s birthday to forget, they had to forget Kelly’s – the one most guaranteed to be melodramatic about it. I don’t think Jim and Dwight are going to last long as party planners. They suck at it, they hate it and they hate working together. Andy should be given a shot at it. I have a feeling he would rock it. ---
**Author:** ![friedo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8edcca/32.png) [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/9 "2009-02-06T16:22:54Z")
And of course, there was the lovely use of toilet paper as party streamers. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/10 "2009-02-06T16:30:21Z")
> [@friedo](#): > > My favorite part was Dwight and Jim’s utter failure at party planning. > > Half-blown-up gray and brown balloons? (They match the carpet!) > > “ **IT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY.** ” > > And Jim only being able to find number candles. The balloons made me laugh every time they showed them. They looked like condoms. Pam throwing bite-sized Mounds to an unresponsive group of people. ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/11 "2009-02-06T16:34:25Z")
> [@Cowboy8467](#): > > I thought it was a pretty good episode, although I admit that when I saw the “to be continued…” at the end I was kind of annoyed even though I knew it was coming. It appears as though I was way off in the thread last week when I mentioned the promo for this show. The way they edited it made it seem like there would be at least a little Karen-Jim baby drama, but of course that’s what they meant to do. That’s why previews are NOT spoilers. ---
**Author:** ![Rainbowthief](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/4bbf92/32.png) [@Rainbowthief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rainbowthief)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/12 "2009-02-06T16:37:42Z")
I think this episode cemented Dwight Schrute as the greatest character in sitcom history; better than Bill MacNeal in New Radio or Kramer in Seinfeld. He gets amazing lines and Rainn Wilson just plays the hell out of that character. Any scenes that require Jim and Dwight to work together are always pure magic. I’d love to see an episode where the two of them have to attend a convention together and share a hotel room. I loved the talking head interview with Jim and Dwight explaining how they came to be the heads of the party planning committee and the best lines: “That’s no way to talk to a superior!” “What kind of cake do you want, imbecil?” “Who is this?” “Who do you think? It’s Mose.” “Mose doesn’t know how to use a phone. The joke’s on you!” I don’t get how some fans think the show isn’t funny anymore. Last night was hilarious! ---
**Author:** ![Trion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ccd318/32.png) [@Trion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trion)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/13 "2009-02-06T16:41:01Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > It’s a simple statement of fact. Only it wasn’t. It was her birthday the day before. That’s a rookie mistake coming from Dwight - not that I would expect Jim to pick up on it. ---
**Author:** ![lost4life](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c4cdca/32.png) [@lost4life](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lost4life)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/14 "2009-02-06T16:42:21Z")
Am I the only one who thinks it was a great idea to pack a toboggan for a business trip in upstate New York? It’s common sense people! ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/15 "2009-02-06T16:43:22Z")
Kelly was in Juvie. Creed “got” Sqeaky Fromme. Jim: How can we make this up to you? Kelly: My only wish is that this never happens to anyone else again… Dwight: What kind of cake do you want, imbecile? Kelly: Ice cream ---
**Author:** ![corkboard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9bcb4/32.png) [@corkboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/corkboard)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/16 "2009-02-06T16:49:22Z")
Michael: … and so Pam and I get a hotel room. Pam: Separate rooms! Michael: That goes without saying. Pam: I want to say it anyway. Michael: Oh, look at what you’re wearing. Pam: What- this is a brand new cardigan. Michael: Could you tie it around your waist or something? Maybe lose the shirt underneath? ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/17 "2009-02-06T16:53:19Z")
> [@Rainbowthief](#): > > Any scenes that require Jim and Dwight to work together are always pure magic. I’d love to see an episode where the two of them have to attend a convention together and share a hotel room. I remember an early episode where they went on a sales call together, and were surprisingly effective. ---
**Author:** ![Sigmagirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Sigmagirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigmagirl)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/18 "2009-02-06T16:55:13Z")
IT WAS YOUR BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY. My bet is that Kelly’s high-school boyfriend broke up with her and she burned down his house. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/19 "2009-02-06T17:10:13Z")
> [@Liberal](#): > > That’s why previews are NOT spoilers. Nonsense. It spoiled the fact that Karen was pregnant. I don’t want to know anything about an episode until I see the episode. I would have been much more surprised if I hadn’t known that Karen was going to be pregnant. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699/20 "2009-02-06T17:12:20Z")
Episode rocked every channel. There wasn’t a false moment in it. I enjoyed in the home scenes more than the away scenes. Andy is really tickling me. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-02-05/484699.md?page=2)