tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post3427403585264230745..comments2024-03-19T03:23:06.738-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: The Office, "Niagara": Fancy new HalpertAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-72658788990663818602009-12-14T01:44:37.292-05:002009-12-14T01:44:37.292-05:00can someone tell me the name and artist of the hop...can someone tell me the name and artist of the hoppin' dance track at the end of this episode ("Niagara")? thanks.BillShortagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03268917400021677791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-66998639710273658812009-10-15T00:31:14.040-04:002009-10-15T00:31:14.040-04:00Another fave from the "small details" de...Another fave from the "small details" department: Clueless Erin heckling Andy with another "What else do you got?" a couple of seconds after everyone else's realization of the guy's torn scrotum... Painful to watch, but her delivery was amazing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-57889664667506998222009-10-13T02:13:55.265-04:002009-10-13T02:13:55.265-04:00Loved 90 percent of it. Like Lane and some others,...Loved 90 percent of it. Like Lane and some others,I hated the dance up and down the aisle. <br /><br />But...90 percent is pretty damned good! <br /><br />Well done Office cast,crew & writers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-15442949503443874992009-10-12T21:55:58.168-04:002009-10-12T21:55:58.168-04:00"Anonymous said...
@RKS (and Alan)
..."Anonymous said...<br /><br /> @RKS (and Alan)<br /><br /> Actually, Angela was probably sober too. But I'm sure Andy had his reasons for not getting her involved."<br /><br />I was wondering the same thing--why not get Angela? She's bound to be sober. Yet I'd forgotten about her bad history with Andy.Gob's Frozen Pigeonhttp://www.karenmercury.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-88416438297677426302009-10-12T21:46:20.214-04:002009-10-12T21:46:20.214-04:00Ugh, the Jim & Pam storyline is played out. E...Ugh, the Jim & Pam storyline is played out. Even the whole vomit scene with the 2 of them insisting no one wear heavy perfume/soap/eat anything with a strong odor. I agree this was one big second rate schlockfest. If it keeps going downhill like this, I'm going to take it off of DVR rotation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-39242405753400504622009-10-12T21:37:22.948-04:002009-10-12T21:37:22.948-04:00Sorry, frequent reader, love the Mad Men stuff, re...Sorry, frequent reader, love the Mad Men stuff, read the office to see the review. Overall, this show has been going down hill for a while, this episode pretty much tanked it out. Used to be witty, fun, realistic like the stuff most of us deal with on a day to day basis, not anymore. Dumb.Gardalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-35750119738714451872009-10-12T19:36:22.287-04:002009-10-12T19:36:22.287-04:00I've watched the episode twice more to see if ...I've watched the episode twice more to see if there were signs that the office cast all along intended to do the dance or if they just "joined in" during the moment. I think it's somewhat ambiguous. <br /><br />To support that they planned the dance in advance:<br />- Just before the dance begins, Michael signals to Jim's brother, who signals to Dwight. They're clearly in on it.<br />- All the office members and people in the wedding party participated. Seems odd that only this group would participate if everyone was joining in (i.e. no other family).<br />- Everyone in the office at least seemed to know what the dance was inspired by. I can't buy Creed or Stanley having seen the Youtube video on their own without someone showing it to them.<br /><br />Evidence that it was unplanned:<br />- Before the delay, Jim's brothers meet Michael for seemingly the first time, saying they've heard of him and thought he might have a whoopee cushion. Didn't seem like they had ever talked, much less choreographed the dance<br />- Dwight first meets Isabel (his aisle partner) at the wedding. Since their parts were the best synchronized, shouldn't they have met beforehand to at least discuss it? In fact, all the members of the office and the wedding party just met for the first time.<br />- Some of the office members, Angela most notably, seem like they would have objected. Others, like Kevin, seem like they would have dropped hints at the suspense. We've never seen the office staff great at keeping huge secrets.<br /><br />Overall, I can't tell. The entire thing seems somewhat surreal, but I did enjoy it nonetheless.JamesGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-73184613346835006172009-10-12T06:07:21.642-04:002009-10-12T06:07:21.642-04:00JamesG
How could you not see that Angela walking ...JamesG<br /><br />How could you not see that Angela walking down the aisle is totally in keeping with her conservative, no-drawing-outside-the-lines, stick-in-the-mud personality?<br /><br />Also, everyone doesn't need to see the video individually, but could have been made to watch it together at Michael's insistence.<br /><br />I thought Michael was particularly endearing in the episode and the dance was his gift. And you could tell from the beaming satisfied look on his face that he got to do what he's been wanting to do in that whole episode, which was to show Pam and Jim how much he cares for them and how much he wanted to be a big part of their big day. His adoring smile toward Jim during the part of the dance where he led everyone down the aisle said it all.<br /><br />I thought Anna Camp's look during the duet with the flower girl in the dance was my favorite. She really looked like she was enjoying herself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-55481400872646917242009-10-12T06:04:06.434-04:002009-10-12T06:04:06.434-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.DontKnowYethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11138896600340868265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-3946489427704420312009-10-11T21:18:02.648-04:002009-10-11T21:18:02.648-04:00As you pointed out, the joy of this episode was in...As you pointed out, the joy of this episode was infectious. Everyone was so happy and thrilled to be at Jim and Pam's wedding and participate in that dance down the aisle, because they've been a big part of Jim and Pam's love story too. It was so appropriate that the entire office was there and of course the day was a disaster. I can't imagine a more beautiful tribute to Jim and Pam and to the audience that has stuck by them for five years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-83072943647411363062009-10-11T19:42:55.189-04:002009-10-11T19:42:55.189-04:00Great episode. A few more of the high points: Mich...Great episode. A few more of the high points: Michael thinking that "Meemaw" was atually her name. Kevin needing to take off his tie to pee. Meredith commiserating with Andy's sore crotch. Kevin's glee at getting six numbers - one away from a complete phone number.Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-28073658024595021152009-10-11T07:34:04.181-04:002009-10-11T07:34:04.181-04:00Did anyone else think Dwight's dance down the ...Did anyone else think Dwight's dance down the aisle was a little homage to David Brent? At least when he started punching and kicking, it looked exactly like the infamous "Disco Inferno" dance from the original "Office."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-66228451996743446652009-10-11T00:12:12.590-04:002009-10-11T00:12:12.590-04:00Oh, and the "and if he actually said that the...Oh, and the "and if he actually said that the day they met..." factor.Bixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924119954199649577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-24159640746153592932009-10-11T00:05:55.504-04:002009-10-11T00:05:55.504-04:00Maybe it was being inundated by that part in the p...Maybe it was being inundated by that part in the promos (where I think they may have cut in a different Pam reaction shot where she had a more "aw geez" look than the "awwww" look in the episode), but I doubt that he had any sort of in-depth conversation with the receptionist on her first day. When they had their little moments? Yes, and that's a good parallel to Michael's speech about Holly at the end of last season. But absent of any details it felt a little weird to me.Bixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924119954199649577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-75780272192174242632009-10-10T21:06:31.210-04:002009-10-10T21:06:31.210-04:00Bix, yes, it absolutely is just you. Creepy? Serio...Bix, yes, it absolutely is just you. Creepy? Seriously? NO.<br /><br />KVV, I really loved your longer post. <br /><br />This was one of the best hours of TV I ever watched. Absolutely stunning, moving, hilarious, touching, awkward, fantastic.Special Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-12429584244852065082009-10-10T19:20:32.087-04:002009-10-10T19:20:32.087-04:00Is it just me or did Jim come off as mildly creepy...Is it just me or did Jim come off as mildly creepy with the talk of how he knew Pam would be his wife pretty much back to the day they met?Bixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924119954199649577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-80214690184447752772009-10-10T10:03:19.273-04:002009-10-10T10:03:19.273-04:00One other thing I wanted to add, since some people...One other thing I wanted to add, since some people have mentioned the general connection to how this is a subtle callback to "Booze Cruise," which is one of the best episodes of the series. <br /><br />Right before Michael told everyone the boat was sinking, Capt. Jack was telling Michael, Dwight, Jim and Roy stories about Desert Storm, and it inspired Roy to set a date for he and Pam's wedding .. right as Jim was going to tell her how he felt about her.<br /><br />Then Captain Jack (Rob Riggle) said, "As captain of this ship, I can marry you right here!"<br /> <br />Pam's answer: "No, I want my mom and dad there."<br /><br />Pam did in fact get married by a ship captain, but in the end, it didn't matter who was there, just as long as Jim was the one standing next to her.KVVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18229356554399804708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-17827937933903068922009-10-10T02:01:52.880-04:002009-10-10T02:01:52.880-04:00I loved Dwight's "She's a dental hygi...I loved Dwight's "She's a dental hygienest from Carbondale, and she makes love like one" comment.<br /><br />Nice.J.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11999053649820732449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-34636173776837438402009-10-10T00:25:23.067-04:002009-10-10T00:25:23.067-04:00This was sublime, as well as reading yours and eve...This was sublime, as well as reading yours and everyone else's thoughts. As a veteran teacher, I laughed out loud at the opening sequence, as this is often the scene in classrooms with kids under the age of ten; we often have to scramble a one-man triage to keep the rest on the class from hurling at the sight of the first kid who loses his lunch.<br />Even before reading the comments, I was comforted at the everydayness of the wedding, as TV's tendency to exaggerate the average person's lifestyles to the point where I sometimes think it has contributed to some of the current economic distress many are feeling. I don't think I ever saw a Bridezilla episode that didn't involve the brides extending themselves in terrifying ways in order to have the fairytale day when they 'feel like a princess'. This was very down-to-earth and realistic, as was the inevitable 'let's do that wedding thing like the one we saw on YouTube"; while I wasn't familiar with this particular video, an episode of Oprah a few years back featured a video of a British bridal couple whose first dance was the 'Dirty Dancing' finale, and I realized it this was something that Jim and Pam had already feared, anticipated and for which they had a contingency plan. Their ability to ignore the glitches and remember the importance of the day to them reminded me of HIMYM's Marshall marrying Lily in a fedora after his haircut malfunction. <br />And to the folks who asked why the group went down the aisle twice - I watched the video and the bridal party did so as well.<br />Very sweet, very satisfying and best of all, no fear of let down as the next season unfolds, as this has been a such a natural development of a love story.<br />Alan, I so enjoy this blog, and have gotten my son hooked on it as well; on Sunday nights I look forward to reading your review of Mad Men as much as I do watching the show itself.Jaynenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-2495359953326257582009-10-09T23:30:58.228-04:002009-10-09T23:30:58.228-04:00Was also unaware of that you tube video - so the d...Was also unaware of that you tube video - so the dance at the end was a lot of fun. I had tears from laughing so much especially at Oscar's "strike a pose" serious face and Dwight kicking that girl in the face (I love slapstick). I think this episode is up there with the one where Dwight finds a bat in the office and the one where Dwight stages a fake fire for a drill. 2 other episodes that made me cry with laughter. I don't think I've ever laughed so much at an episode of anything on TV much less 3 times.Nevada Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-58328885584246314602009-10-09T23:02:56.744-04:002009-10-09T23:02:56.744-04:00Ciji, that's true but a person has to have som...Ciji, that's true but a person has to have some standards. No sane woman would ever sleep with Dwight. Only a dysfunctional woman a la Angela would. Come on, Dwight is a weird looking, arrogant jerk who likes to talk about manure.witheringrosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-76777782646810269822009-10-09T22:42:02.878-04:002009-10-09T22:42:02.878-04:00RSK: Stanley cheated on his wife with Cynthia, the...RSK: Stanley cheated on his wife with Cynthia, the Black woman he brought to the wedding.<br /><br />WitheringRose: A lot of hot chicks hook up with losers at weddings... didn't you see wedding crashers?Ciji w/Mary Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091678016308985447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-28804901933975725992009-10-09T21:07:16.196-04:002009-10-09T21:07:16.196-04:00The distinct lack of cold feet or disaster emergen...The distinct lack of cold feet or disaster emergency scene elevated this wedding episode because those scenes are always so perfunctory. This one seemed more naturalistic even though...<br /><br />The youtube viral thing fit in okay. Hey, it's better than Family Guy. And they already established these people as loving to adopt youtube memes, like parkour.PB & J already tried to warn them off of it.<br /><br />Just a lot of earned good feeling/schmaltz at the end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-8251157010708324182009-10-09T18:35:55.810-04:002009-10-09T18:35:55.810-04:00One very nice in-joke touch: the sweet bridesmaid ...One very nice in-joke touch: the sweet bridesmaid who Dwight slept with was I believe named "Isabel Poreba". Isabel is the name of Angela Kinsey and Warren Lieberstein's daughter, and Poreba is the last name of Paul Lieberstein's wife.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-39639689156004279372009-10-09T18:35:11.040-04:002009-10-09T18:35:11.040-04:00Great line when, after Michael says his hookup was...Great line when, after Michael says his hookup was European, Dwight asks about her hairy armpits. I was waiting (hoping) for him to ask if it was Urkel Grue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com