The Office Season 3 (Spoilers inside) - Page 5

Jas_lov · 02-04-2007, 09:48 AM

The BBC version is the best comedy i've seen, but I agree with Barkeep that the US version is still great and still producing top notch episodes over 40 episodes into the series. The BBC show quit at 14 episodes which they felt was as far as they could take it, but it is by far the better of the two. If you haven't seen the BBC one I suggest you do so.

ISiddiqui · 02-04-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000

I like this show a lot, but I really hope all of those who are carrying on as if this is the *best show evar* have at least seen the original BBC version, which I think is geniunely the best comedy ever produced.

Its about, oh, 3 times funnier than the BBC version. I have seen both. And during the first season, the BBC version had the clear lead, but during the 2nd season the American version overtook it, and now in the 3rd has lapped it.

At the very least, Michael Scott is far better a character than David Brent. At least with Michael you have some reason to think why he could have been promoted to manager of a branch.

cthomer5000 · 02-04-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

At the very least, Michael Scott is far better a character than David Brent. At least with Michael you have some reason to think why he could have been promoted to manager of a branch.

The BBC version (in my opinion) actually had a far more believable work environment. Like i said, i really enjoy the US version, but it feels far more sitcom-ey to me. Even saying that, it's probably the best comedy on TV in the US since Seinfeld.

I think the big difference in the overall tone of the show was that the BBC version had a darker more depressing realistic feel to things outside of David Brent's silliness. The American version is way, way more focused on being a pure comedy.

ISiddiqui · 02-04-2007, 02:50 PM

I also think that the BBC version, going for depression, actually hurt the show, IMO. It was funny in its uncomfortableness, but it went TOO far a lot of times. To the point where it wasn't as good as it should have been.

But even there, if it hit the sweet spot, I still enjoy the US version more. Dwight and Michael just make it perfect. And David and Gareth just don't compare, IMO.

Easy Mac · 02-08-2007, 07:33 PM

Brilliant! Altoids.

Dr. Sak · 02-08-2007, 07:37 PM

Ding!

KevinNU7 · 02-08-2007, 07:49 PM

Could Michael be more retarded in this episode? Lets make it as unrealistic as possible.

Easy Mac · 02-08-2007, 07:54 PM

I like Roy's growth. He seems so sincere. I love Ryan swatting the bouquet (sp?) away from Kelly.

ISiddiqui · 02-08-2007, 07:57 PM

"Margaret Thatcher said that"

LOL!

ISiddiqui · 02-08-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

I like Roy's growth. He seems so sincere. I love Ryan swatting the bouquet (sp?) away from Kelly.

Ok, I have to rewind that to see... if so... BRILLIANT!!!

I also like Roy's growth. It shows that those who were seen in one light in some episodes have far more than simply that one side.

MrBigglesworth · 02-08-2007, 07:59 PM

Dwight was on fire tonight:

Us Shrutes have our own traditions. We get married in our own graves. It makes the funerals romantic. But the weddings are a bleak affair.

There are too many people on this Earth. We need a new plague.

I did see Wedding Crashers. I went to see Grizzly Men but went into the wrong theater. After an hour I figured it was the wrong theater, but I stayed anyway. That's the thing about bear attacks. They come when you least expect them.

ISiddiqui · 02-08-2007, 08:07 PM

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That's the thing about bear attacks. They come when you least expect them.

That was really amusing. It actually sounded like something Stephen Colbert would say

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I also liked Dwight saying he took no pleasure in bouncing Michael, when he obviously did.

RedKingGold · 02-08-2007, 08:20 PM

Toby stole the show with the "Toby" fist pump after the bouqet was caught.

ISiddiqui · 02-08-2007, 08:32 PM

Oh, I just remembered "Do you take this man, Bob Vance, Vance Refigeration, to be your lawful wedded husband".

And they were wisked away in Vance Refigeration van, LOL!

MikeVic · 02-08-2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinNU7

Could Michael be more retarded in this episode? Lets make it as unrealistic as possible.

Yeah I liked the episode overall, but some of that Michael did was just way beyond stupid. Yes, I've seen the series and know that Michael does dumb things... but some of the stuff today was just... blah. I actually changed the channel on this show for the first time. But I quickly chaged it back because I didn't want to miss anything funny done by other people.

cthomer5000 · 02-09-2007, 03:12 AM

Probably the worst episode of the series so far.. meh.

Swaggs · 02-09-2007, 09:11 AM

I thought it was one of the better episodes of the season--probably the best since the Christmas episode.

I cracked up when Kevin made the announcement about the missing uncle and then went directly into singing. I didn't realize what Scrantonicity (his band's name) meant until last night, either.

ISiddiqui · 02-09-2007, 09:15 AM

I thought they just sung The Police

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bryce · 02-09-2007, 12:05 PM

"Ooh, that's really pungent. I lost my train of thought..."

gottimd · 02-09-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000

Probably the worst episode of the series so far.. meh.

No way. It was a great episode although they could tone down Michaels stupidity a little.

RedKingGold · 02-09-2007, 02:46 PM

I love the show, but its gotten to the point with Michael that I could careless what he does/says but only enjoy it for the other characters.

I just feel like they're shoving Michael down our throats.

samifan24 · 02-09-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gottimd

No way. It was a great episode although they could tone down Michaels stupidity a little.

Agreed.

ISiddiqui · 02-09-2007, 05:46 PM

One or two shows a season have shown Michael stupidity being over the top (remember when he basically ripped up the warehouse?). I expect it'll go back to normal next week.

cthomer5000 · 02-09-2007, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gottimd

No way. It was a great episode although they could tone down Michaels stupidity a little.

Find me a worse episode

Lorena · 02-09-2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000

Probably the worst episode of the series so far.. meh.

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Originally Posted by gottimd

No way. It was a great episode although they could tone down Michaels stupidity a little.

I don't know if it was the worst in the series, but definitely not one of my favorites. There was a point where Michael was really obnoxious... I wanna see more of the "smart" Michael.

Daimyo · 02-09-2007, 07:28 PM

I liked it, but I'd agree that it was among the weakest episodes of season 2 or 3.

panerd · 02-09-2007, 10:44 PM

Both Michael and David Brent have moments of complete lack of etiquette and street smarts, but this episode was preposterous. There has never been an episode where Michael was completely removed from reality. Hitting the wheelchair down the aisle, breaking into the line of groomsmen, announcing the wedding couple twice, the toast. Stupid.

The episode started out with some funny "Michael-like" bits like him trying to get into the pictures and horrible advice before the wedding, but the over the topness ruined the whole episode for me. I have to agree this was one of the worst I have seen. Just really unfunny and unoriginal writing.

The police band stuff was about the only bright spot.

ISiddiqui · 02-10-2007, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by panerd

Both Michael and David Brent have moments of complete lack of etiquette and street smarts, but this episode was preposterous. There has never been an episode where Michael was completely removed from reality. Hitting the wheelchair down the aisle, breaking into the line of groomsmen, announcing the wedding couple twice, the toast. Stupid.

That's what I originally thought. Then someone on another forum pointed me to this:

hxxp://www.etiquettehell.com/content/eh_main/gen/eh_index.shtml

A lot are not big deals, but some... it's like Michael Scott. Now, I'm not so certain it was entirely unrealistic. Over the top, yes, but Hell, so are some of these stories.

Eaglesfan27 · 02-12-2007, 06:52 PM

I've been avoiding the thread until tonight when I'm just catching up on this past week's episode.

Michael's wedding speech was hilarious.

Edit: Loved the Altoids at the beginning as well.

Eaglesfan27 · 02-12-2007, 07:00 PM

Dola -

Michael is so self absorbed that I didn't mind his absurdity in this episode.

Celeval · 02-13-2007, 09:41 AM

That's a good point - I was laughing about the Altoids hours later.

MikeVic · 02-13-2007, 09:52 AM

Yeah the Altoids was funny!

Dr. Sak · 02-13-2007, 10:06 AM

I finally got my Christmas present from my one buddy...it is a Dwight Schrute bobblehead. That baby's going on my desk at work!

Daimyo · 02-13-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

I finally got my Christmas present from my one buddy...it is a Dwight Schrute bobblehead. That baby's going on my desk at work!

I've got one on my desk. It draws tons of appreciative comments.

Raiders Army · 02-13-2007, 01:01 PM

I did not know that the actress who plays Karen was Quincy Jones' daughter, nor did I know that she was the actor who plays Jim's real-life girlfriend at one point. It's in this issue of Entertainment Weekly.

MikeVic · 02-13-2007, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

I did not know that the actress who plays Karen was Quincy Jones' daughter, nor did I know that she was the actor who plays Jim's real-life girlfriend at one point. It's in this issue of Entertainment Weekly.

Is Karen the "exotic" one?

bryce · 02-13-2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

Is Karen the "exotic" one?

"Was your dad a GI?"

panerd · 02-13-2007, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

I did not know that the actress who plays Karen was Quincy Jones' daughter, nor did I know that she was the actor who plays Jim's real-life girlfriend at one point. It's in this issue of Entertainment Weekly.

I don't understand the second part. What do you mean by playing Jim's real-life girlfriend?

Raiders Army · 02-13-2007, 06:05 PM

Rashida Jones is John Kaszinski's real-life ex-girlfriend. Sorry had to look up the names.

Butter · 02-15-2007, 10:31 AM

So, am I supposed to care who Pam ends up with now that the warehouse guy is Mr. Nice?

MikeVic · 02-15-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

So, am I supposed to care who Pam ends up with now that the warehouse guy is Mr. Nice?

I'm curious how this plays out. If Jim still didn't have feelings for Pam, I'd say Pam should go with the warehouse guy. There was something there before, and he seems to realize what an idiot he was before. But since Jim still has feelings for Pam, I don't think he can fully commit to someone else until Jim and Pam try it out.

Easy Mac · 02-15-2007, 07:32 PM

So why does this show not start in HD for me? I've got the HD station. Earl was in full HD, but this is letterboxed to standard def. This is really annoying.

Dr. Sak · 02-15-2007, 07:33 PM

HD is great!

Don't be an idiot

Easy Mac · 02-15-2007, 07:54 PM

And with 7 minutes left, it switches to full HD.

Dr. Sak · 02-15-2007, 07:57 PM

They really need to work Creed into the picture more.

RedKingGold · 02-15-2007, 07:58 PM

Wow. Just when I'm ready to completely abandon the Michael Scott character, they decide to do that to completely redeem himself. I found myself hoping that Jim would show up for Pam, but it was not to be. Still, the character development on this show is great.

Also, if the British version is as good as everyone says it is, you bet that I'm going to start watching that hardcore over the summer.

Easy Mac · 02-15-2007, 08:01 PM

I like how Roy is being written. If it was a normal Friends-like show, he would have realized his mistake, make bold gestures and waltzed his way through problems. But here, you can see he loves her, but even when he tries, he doesn't really get Pam like he needs to.

Dr. Sak · 02-15-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

I like how Roy is being written. If it was a normal Friends-like show, he would have realized his mistake, make bold gestures and waltzed his way through problems. But here, you can see he loves her, but even when he tries, he doesn't really get Pam like he needs to.

He also seemed to show a little bit of the creep side by trying to coax Pam to come back to his place.

Jas_lov · 02-15-2007, 08:19 PM

Very solid episode, much better than last week. The British episode of the Office when David Brent is an "expert" speaker at a convention was one of my favorites so I figured this one would be decent. Michael had a good opening and the bat scenes were good especially the last one where Dwight catches it on Merideth's head and says, Your Welcome. I thought this was one of the better episodes of this season right up there with Gay Witch Hunt.

Raiders Army · 02-15-2007, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RedKingGold

Wow. Just when I'm ready to completely abandon the Michael Scott character, they decide to do that to completely redeem himself. I found myself hoping that Jim would show up for Pam, but it was not to be. Still, the character development on this show is great.

I also was rooting for Jim to show up, but I think Michael showing up was even better and joined the two separate storylines from the show together much better.

In case anyone cares, Joss Whedon (Buffy, Angel, Firefly/Serenity) directed this episode and it was typical of his style.

02-04-2007, 02:50 PM	#204
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	I also think that the BBC version, going for depression, actually hurt the show, IMO. It was funny in its uncomfortableness, but it went TOO far a lot of times. To the point where it wasn't as good as it should have been. But even there, if it hit the sweet spot, I still enjoy the US version more. Dwight and Michael just make it perfect. And David and Gareth just don't compare, IMO. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

02-08-2007, 07:49 PM	#207
KevinNU7 College Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Beantown	Could Michael be more retarded in this episode? Lets make it as unrealistic as possible. __________________ Boston Bashers - III.14 - (8347)

02-08-2007, 07:54 PM	#208
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	I like Roy's growth. He seems so sincere. I love Ryan swatting the bouquet (sp?) away from Kelly. Last edited by Easy Mac : 02-08-2007 at 07:56 PM.

02-08-2007, 07:57 PM	#209
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	"Margaret Thatcher said that" LOL! __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

02-08-2007, 08:32 PM	#214
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Oh, I just remembered "Do you take this man, Bob Vance, Vance Refigeration, to be your lawful wedded husband". And they were wisked away in Vance Refigeration van, LOL! __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

02-04-2007, 09:48 AM	#201
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	The BBC version is the best comedy i've seen, but I agree with Barkeep that the US version is still great and still producing top notch episodes over 40 episodes into the series. The BBC show quit at 14 episodes which they felt was as far as they could take it, but it is by far the better of the two. If you haven't seen the BBC one I suggest you do so.

02-08-2007, 07:33 PM	#205
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Brilliant! Altoids.

02-08-2007, 07:37 PM	#206
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Ding!

02-08-2007, 07:59 PM	#211
MrBigglesworth College Starter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: PA	Dwight was on fire tonight: Us Shrutes have our own traditions. We get married in our own graves. It makes the funerals romantic. But the weddings are a bleak affair. There are too many people on this Earth. We need a new plague. I did see Wedding Crashers. I went to see Grizzly Men but went into the wrong theater. After an hour I figured it was the wrong theater, but I stayed anyway. That's the thing about bear attacks. They come when you least expect them.

02-08-2007, 08:20 PM	#213
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	Toby stole the show with the "Toby" fist pump after the bouqet was caught.

02-09-2007, 09:11 AM	#217
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I thought it was one of the better episodes of the season--probably the best since the Christmas episode. I cracked up when Kevin made the announcement about the missing uncle and then went directly into singing. I didn't realize what Scrantonicity (his band's name) meant until last night, either. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

02-09-2007, 09:15 AM	#218
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	I thought they just sung The Police . __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

02-09-2007, 12:05 PM	#219
bryce High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dallas, TX	"Ooh, that's really pungent. I lost my train of thought..."

02-09-2007, 02:46 PM	#221
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	I love the show, but its gotten to the point with Michael that I could careless what he does/says but only enjoy it for the other characters. I just feel like they're shoving Michael down our throats.

02-09-2007, 05:46 PM	#223
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	One or two shows a season have shown Michael stupidity being over the top (remember when he basically ripped up the warehouse?). I expect it'll go back to normal next week. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

02-09-2007, 07:28 PM	#226
Daimyo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkeley	I liked it, but I'd agree that it was among the weakest episodes of season 2 or 3.

02-09-2007, 10:44 PM	#227
panerd Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis	Both Michael and David Brent have moments of complete lack of etiquette and street smarts, but this episode was preposterous. There has never been an episode where Michael was completely removed from reality. Hitting the wheelchair down the aisle, breaking into the line of groomsmen, announcing the wedding couple twice, the toast. Stupid. The episode started out with some funny "Michael-like" bits like him trying to get into the pictures and horrible advice before the wedding, but the over the topness ruined the whole episode for me. I have to agree this was one of the worst I have seen. Just really unfunny and unoriginal writing. The police band stuff was about the only bright spot.

02-12-2007, 06:52 PM	#229
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I've been avoiding the thread until tonight when I'm just catching up on this past week's episode. Michael's wedding speech was hilarious. Edit: Loved the Altoids at the beginning as well. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen. Last edited by Eaglesfan27 : 02-12-2007 at 06:53 PM.

02-12-2007, 07:00 PM	#230
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Dola - Michael is so self absorbed that I didn't mind his absurdity in this episode. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

02-13-2007, 09:41 AM	#231
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	That's a good point - I was laughing about the Altoids hours later.

02-13-2007, 09:52 AM	#232
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Yeah the Altoids was funny!

02-13-2007, 10:06 AM	#233
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I finally got my Christmas present from my one buddy...it is a Dwight Schrute bobblehead. That baby's going on my desk at work! Last edited by Dr. Sak : 02-13-2007 at 10:07 AM.

02-13-2007, 01:01 PM	#235
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	I did not know that the actress who plays Karen was Quincy Jones' daughter, nor did I know that she was the actor who plays Jim's real-life girlfriend at one point. It's in this issue of Entertainment Weekly.

02-13-2007, 06:05 PM	#239
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Rashida Jones is John Kaszinski's real-life ex-girlfriend. Sorry had to look up the names.

02-15-2007, 10:31 AM	#240
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	So, am I supposed to care who Pam ends up with now that the warehouse guy is Mr. Nice? __________________ My listening habits

02-15-2007, 07:32 PM	#242
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	So why does this show not start in HD for me? I've got the HD station. Earl was in full HD, but this is letterboxed to standard def. This is really annoying.

02-15-2007, 07:33 PM	#243
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	HD is great! Don't be an idiot

02-15-2007, 07:54 PM	#244
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	And with 7 minutes left, it switches to full HD.

02-15-2007, 07:57 PM	#245
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	They really need to work Creed into the picture more.

02-15-2007, 07:58 PM	#246
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	Wow. Just when I'm ready to completely abandon the Michael Scott character, they decide to do that to completely redeem himself. I found myself hoping that Jim would show up for Pam, but it was not to be. Still, the character development on this show is great. Also, if the British version is as good as everyone says it is, you bet that I'm going to start watching that hardcore over the summer.

02-15-2007, 08:01 PM	#247
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	I like how Roy is being written. If it was a normal Friends-like show, he would have realized his mistake, make bold gestures and waltzed his way through problems. But here, you can see he loves her, but even when he tries, he doesn't really get Pam like he needs to.

02-15-2007, 08:19 PM	#249
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Very solid episode, much better than last week. The British episode of the Office when David Brent is an "expert" speaker at a convention was one of my favorites so I figured this one would be decent. Michael had a good opening and the bat scenes were good especially the last one where Dwight catches it on Merideth's head and says, Your Welcome. I thought this was one of the better episodes of this season right up there with Gay Witch Hunt.

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