So the Jim and Pam thing is finally happening. I thing it’s a good tact to sort of keep it in the background the way they’re doing, then to place all the “Jam” stuff front and center. Now that they’e got them together, I hope they keep it that way and just let thm be a functiong couple rather than try to create fake drama with endless relationship crises, breakups and reconciliations.
I liked Kevin and Oscar speculating on the relationship, Andy’s bloody nipples, Michael’s full Monty and Michael’s religion meeting. Dwight killing Angela’s cat was little on the dark side, I think, even for Dwight (though I don’t think it’s out of character).
My favorite line was Creed’s little talking head about cults.
“I’ve been involved with a lot of cults, both as a leader and as a follower. I have more fun as a follower but I can make more money as a leader.”
I was just about to click “Submit New Thread” when I thought I should go see if anyone had started one while I was typing.
I’m so glad the show is back. In the first few minutes I felt as though the writers were having a little trouble getting their groove back, but it played really well after that. Some favorite moments:
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[li]Dwight: “You left the TV on. And your cat’s dead.”[/li][li]Kevin hiding in the car.[/li][li]Michael Scott’s Dunder Mifflin Scranton Meredith Palmer Memorial Celebrity Rabies Awareness Pro-Am Fun Run For The Cure (t-shirt available here for the low-low price of only twenty-four dollars). Best part about that long name: It begins with “Michael Scott’s…”[/li][li]When Jim and Pam are confronted with the video of them kissing. Jim: “Oh, we were, uh, you edited it in or something, I mean, uh…” Pam: “We’re dating!”[/li][li]Creed is 81 years old.[/li][li]Michael: “We’re friends. You saw my penis.”[/li][li]Angela asking Pam if any of her boyfriends have ever killed one of her cats. Pam: “I’m more of a dog-person.” And Angela rolls her eyes and walks off.[/li][li]Ryan (who will always be “the temp” to me) trying to grow out some stubble for a manlier look.[/li][/ul]
Looks like Karen is unceremoniously gone. I’ll be interested to see how they keep the show’s dramatic momentum going without the Jim & Pam (or “PB & J”) tension.
I thought he was just saying that to get in the oldest age group, so he could win the cash prize that came with it. Until they pointed out that it was a charity run.
I seriously thought they were going to play out the Ryan/ Kelly thing a bit more. Wasn’t a bad episode. I didn’t believe that Dwight would have killed her cat.
Was the opening not he best though? Who would have thought Meredith would be hit by a car?
“Did it happen in company grounds”
“Yep, company grounds and company vehicle, so double jeopardy everything is fine”
“i dont think you understand how double jeopardy works”
“What is everything is fine?”
A few moments felt a little off to me in this episode. The animal god thing, for one. Pam seeing Michael’s penis seemed kind of random too. I think the show’s gags are usually tied into the plot pretty closely, but that one seemed like it was tacked on to fill out the full hour. I also don’t like how batshit crazy Jan has been in the last couple of episodes (including last season’s finale). Obviously, she must have some issues if she’s dating Michael, but she was so grounded before that began.
That said, I definitely laughed out loud quite a few times. I’m having a really hard time deciding which background character is my favorite - Creed or Kevin.
I wonder what Kelly will do when Ryan has to make a trip to the Scranton office.
They were definitely winking at the audience during Kevin’s incredulous talking head regarding Pam and Jim’s relationship.
I can’t decide if I should get a WRISTstrong bracelet or a Support the Rabid one.
ETA: For anyone who doesn’t know what I’m talking about, Stephen Colbert introduced the WRISTstrong bracelet on his show after he broke his wrist on set.
That was right after Pam had told the camera that she and Jim went out a few times but now they were “just friends.” I shouted, “ARE YOU F—ING KIDDING ME?” at the exact same moment that they cut to Kevin saying, “You have GOT to be kidding me.”
I like that Pam has become more self-confident and assertive in the office. I don’t think it’s just that she and Jim are getting along so well, but I’m sure regular nookie doesn’t hurt.
Pity about Karen, though I suppose they’re leaving the door open for her return.
I liked Creed eagerly rattling off the list of painkillers. Also, Kevin going going for a fist-bump with Meredith. It was also a treat to see Pam smiling in the scene where the crew confront her and Jim, and Angela smiling in her pictures with Sparkles; I don’t think I’ve seen either of them beaming like that.
“You’re an artist, Pam. You should just think of me as one of your subjects.”, and Pam and Jim exchange split-second evil grins.
I loved Dwight’s evil plan, “Don’t worry, I put Immodium in Toby’s coffee.” Hubby and I did the double take right before Michael did. Then the cut to Toby: “Normally I’d need a bathroom break in the middle of the race, but not today. big grin”
And Michaels “carbo loading” with pasta, butter, cream, and cheese. But no water - solidarity!
Yeah, there were more truly funny bits to this show than any other show out there, but something seemed a little off to me. A lot of it seemed more blatantly callous or mean than usual. Hard to put my finger on it, but my 16 year old daughter observed the same.
Maybe hitting someone with a car struck me as not necessarily hysterical, followed up by crawling on top of someone with a broken pelvis for a hug.
Tho its only been a couple of eps, I’m not a huge fan of the new Jan.
And I didn’t see Ryan adding anything.
Love Kevin and Creed, and will still watch, but I was less thrilled than I had hoped to be with the return of my favorite show.
