tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post4818617202876752109..comments2024-03-28T18:01:28.997-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: The Office, "Heavy Competition": Nothing up my sleeves!Alan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-49808963749176514482009-04-19T13:47:00.000-04:002009-04-19T13:47:00.000-04:00I'm not surprised that Michael would have informat...I'm not surprised that Michael would have information on the client that Dwight doesn't know. After all, they have a really different style of dealing with the client, and I can't imagine Dwight's style to be anything remotely to do with personal things like gay sons and whatnots. <br /><br />I'm loving this MSPC bit. I thought I'd hate it, but I'm really enjoying the dynamics of the new office (I don't think it is possible for anyone to hate that whole cheese puffs bit. That was genius) and the old. It's remarkable just how much of an impact/influence Michael had on the old office. Look how dull the old office is without him! (which is a little problematic since we still have to spend time there, and it's really not too interesting. But I like it because it does illustrate this following point):-<br /><br />Idiot or not, love him or hate him, Michael really is the heart of the Dunder Mifflin office (Scranton Branch). I most certainly look forward to see how the writers write the MSPC scenario out back into the grand scheme of things.belidnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-37050928944139119972009-04-18T23:43:00.000-04:002009-04-18T23:43:00.000-04:00A friend raised an interesting point:
The "whale"...A friend raised an interesting point:<br /><br />The "whale" was Dwight's client. Why was he relying on the information on Michael's card (about the gay son)? Why would Michael have more information about this client than Dwight?<br /><br />What do you guys think?Anthonynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-40898757374208323572009-04-18T19:52:00.000-04:002009-04-18T19:52:00.000-04:00Dude, Jim and Pam are fiances! Nothing has indica...Dude, Jim and Pam are fiances! Nothing has indicated that Charles is an evil dictator and would ban an employee from seeing their fiance if it is on their own time, i.e., their lunch break. Give me a break. I don't know what pscyho places you've worked for, but that's an extremely big leap.rhyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15468456748906959018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-86584758523494043962009-04-18T17:01:00.000-04:002009-04-18T17:01:00.000-04:00I saw a very good point on another message board: ...I saw a very good point on another message board: Jim pranked Andy because Andy's horrible experience with Angela had him hell-bent to end every relationship he could find. Remember, Jim was visibly nonplussed with Andy's advice to Kevin on dating the women from the Valentine's Day party, and now Andy was trying to define Jim as the Andy to Pam's Angela. Jim wanted to get through to Andy that he could get over this by being something other than a love anarchist. To Andy's credit, it seems like he got the message at the storyline's end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-56891735927876443592009-04-18T15:30:00.000-04:002009-04-18T15:30:00.000-04:00I really loved how Pam participated in the cheese ...I really loved how Pam participated in the cheese puffs and the morning cheer. And how she seemed to get along with Ryan in a few scenes. It makes sense that she would actually enjoy the bonding and being one of the guys, because it means she's a salesman and not a receptionist. She may look sheepishly at the camera after the cheer, but you can tell that she actually likes it. Good call by the writers, and as always great job by Jenna Fischer.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10841537953759089079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-51644144245857430262009-04-18T10:58:00.000-04:002009-04-18T10:58:00.000-04:00This was a great episode for so many reasons, but ...This was a great episode for so many reasons, but primarily because it had a nice fast pace and because it was funny. It's keeping the show interesting. Some random thoughts:<br /><br />1. I do wonder why Charles would care so much about a short-sleeved shirt. The color may be ugly, and not that many people may wear them, but it's not as if Dwight was wearing a bathrobe to work. And why couldn't Dwight just roll his sleeves up, like Jim? I usually do that when I go to work, since it's much more comfortable.<br /><br />2. I liked the fact that Ryan seemed to respect Michael's ability to work the clients in a smooth, professional way. There's something to be said for being able to talk to people like that, and whatever else you can say about Michael, he's able to do it well. <br /><br />3. But what is to become of his rolodex? If Dwight still has it, and Michael can't access the information (except, perhaps, on his Blackberry that we never see, which Pam spent a month updating), doesn't that put him at a massive disadvantage? <br /><br />4. I think someone pointed this out last week, but where are they getting the paper (and possibly other office supplies) they need to be selling? I don't have a problem with simply assuming the issue away, but it'd be nice if they'd address it, even slightly, at some point.<br /><br />5. I believe Pam when she says that there's only so much cold calling that you can do during one day, but why isn't she out trying to drum up business in person? She's very likable, and since they only have two or just a few more clients, you'd think they'd be doing everything possible to sell more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-21747436711600650092009-04-18T01:06:00.000-04:002009-04-18T01:06:00.000-04:00I am in awe of MSPC's cheesy poof skill. [bows dow...I am in awe of MSPC's cheesy poof skill. [bows down]<br /><br />And I agree with Tobey. Rainn was truly awesome in this ep.wjmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14787297517207269385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-44316837283286835502009-04-17T22:06:00.000-04:002009-04-17T22:06:00.000-04:00I'm also a big fan of the MSPC storyline, although...I'm also a big fan of the MSPC storyline, although I wish they'd followed up more on Oscar's speech to Michael about exactly how hard it is to start a new business. But who can't help but rooting for our plucky band of entrepreneurs (or really, Michael and Pam)?<br /><br />The cheeseball scene definitely looked like something that came out of the writer's room. Many writers' rooms. And I loved that Dwight would complete his betrayal by tricking Michael into eating the worst sandwich at the restaurant.<br /><br />The Jim storyline was a little bothersome not so much because of Charles but because it was pretty mean-spirited. Normally his pranks work on Andy and Dwight since they're the wackiest, but since Andy was still messed up over Angela, and since it ended with Andy looking stupid in front of the whole office, it didn't seem like the best way for Jim to make his point.<br /><br />Still a funny episode overall...they've been really consistent all year, haven't they?Number Fivenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-14160396161967436022009-04-17T21:37:00.000-04:002009-04-17T21:37:00.000-04:00If anyone cares, I'm pretty sure they were at Alfr...If anyone cares, I'm pretty sure they were at Alfredo's Pizza Cafe and not Pizza By Alfredo. Which is good, because there's a definite difference both in the quality of the ingredients used and in overall taste. They avoided the hot circle of garbage.digammahttp://digamma.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-73846208587138275232009-04-17T20:51:00.000-04:002009-04-17T20:51:00.000-04:00Maybe its not certain that DM will prevail. Maybe...Maybe its not certain that DM will prevail. Maybe they will declare bankruptcy and go out of business. Leaving a big void in the paper market.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-13482165106471903552009-04-17T20:21:00.000-04:002009-04-17T20:21:00.000-04:00I liked it, even if it got awfully crazy at times....I liked it, even if it got awfully crazy at times.<br /><br />And Jim, get to work! The guy is just asking to be fired.Tyrocnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-44488319996900514062009-04-17T17:26:00.000-04:002009-04-17T17:26:00.000-04:00he'll always be stringer. he should hire shamrock...he'll always be stringer. he should hire shamrock as his admin asstAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-36210439480671085762009-04-17T15:56:00.000-04:002009-04-17T15:56:00.000-04:00Great Episode!
It did seem a bit ridiculous that J...Great Episode!<br />It did seem a bit ridiculous that Jim was back to goofing around..<br />Has he become as clueless as Michael sometimes is?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-82158426292016597502009-04-17T14:50:00.000-04:002009-04-17T14:50:00.000-04:00this stuff is OK, but we all know that DM is going...this stuff is OK, but we all know that DM is going to have to but TMSPC at some point this season, so it really is not too dramatic.JThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02756759334031896854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-86075818227466472862009-04-17T11:45:00.000-04:002009-04-17T11:45:00.000-04:00I agree. I loved the A-plot between Michael and Dw...I agree. I loved the A-plot between Michael and Dwight. Still cracking up about Dwight screaming, "Paper is the manure!" into the phone. Also loved Michael quietly exiting Mr. Schofield's office as Dwight makes an ass out of himself, followed by Michael's hilarious explanation of his color scheme.Henrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-7141107613185328052009-04-17T11:37:00.000-04:002009-04-17T11:37:00.000-04:00Rainn Wilson was on fire in this episode. I especi...Rainn Wilson was on fire in this episode. I especially loved how he says "Spin move!" as he does just that in the publisher's office.chiefbroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06349794774119939801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-58276822190394611862009-04-17T10:45:00.000-04:002009-04-17T10:45:00.000-04:00Anonymous said...
Can we please stop calling Char...<I>Anonymous said... <br />Can we please stop calling Charles' character "Stringer Bell?"</I>You know, I LOVED the actor as Stringer Bell and was shocked at learning he had a British accent. But on "The Office," I don't buy him as Charles Miner, and I was SO excited for his arrival. <br /><br />I think it has to do with his odd accent. I can't tell what type of American accent it's supposed to be, and I keep focusing on when it seems to be slipping. Kinda ruins all the scenes he's in for me.debbiehttp://celiacsavior.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-9253171982565695592009-04-17T10:00:00.000-04:002009-04-17T10:00:00.000-04:00One of the many reasons both this episode and the ...One of the many reasons both this episode and the show are fantastic is that it seems like Greg Daniels/Paul Lieberstein/Jen Celotta generally know when to cut ties with storylines that don't work. So after weeks of Charles Miner having radar to harrass Jim and not notice anything else in the office, which waas both unfunny and stupid, he's back to being off-camera during the story where Jim got to mess with Andy's mind (not a tough thing to do) but also have fun and eventually even being kind to his stupid co-worker. And after Ryan being a total ass since his Shoe Bitch return, this time he's a harmless tool who actually backed up Pam to some extent and won the cheese-puff contest. Add to this Michael being just clever enough to outwit Dwight with his coded Rolodex instructions, and you have a winner.DolphinFannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-48031985602383466122009-04-17T09:54:00.000-04:002009-04-17T09:54:00.000-04:00Maybe Charles underestimates Pam? After all, he d...Maybe Charles underestimates Pam? After all, he did ask Kevin to take her place manning the phones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-362911205893012072009-04-17T09:06:00.000-04:002009-04-17T09:06:00.000-04:00Can we please stop calling Charles' character "Str...Can we please stop calling Charles' character "Stringer Bell?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-42605962686047426152009-04-17T02:43:00.000-04:002009-04-17T02:43:00.000-04:00The fake video for Here Comes Treble is pretty goo...The <A HREF="http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/video/clips/here-comes-treble-limited-time-only/1087462/" REL="nofollow">fake video for Here Comes Treble</A> is pretty good.teacherhttp://www.teacherportal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-42586731002274860072009-04-17T01:32:00.000-04:002009-04-17T01:32:00.000-04:00i have to rewatch this episode, and pay attention ...i have to rewatch this episode, and pay attention to all those detailed business messages Dwight was leaving!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-52651230686908593262009-04-17T01:23:00.000-04:002009-04-17T01:23:00.000-04:00Tall. Beets.
Pure win.Tall. Beets.<br /><br /><br />Pure win.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560092685179504021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-5224686154862246352009-04-17T01:22:00.000-04:002009-04-17T01:22:00.000-04:004 stars for the cheese puffs opening/close (no pun...4 stars for the cheese puffs opening/close (no pun intended), 5 stars for the A storyline, 2 stars for the B storyline.<br /><br />Very very enjoyable, lots of excitement and satisfaction...<br /><br />...that's what she said.Mike Fnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-61384995754543134682009-04-17T01:00:00.000-04:002009-04-17T01:00:00.000-04:00"It would be hard for Dwight to work under Michael..."It would be hard for Dwight to work under Michael after his unethical (corporate espionage, etc) behavior in the episode."<br /><br />I'm not sure this even ranks in the top ten worst things Michael has done to Dwight, and it wasn't a problem then. Dwight's dog-like obedience to authority will always prevail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com