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redsmetz · 10-09-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Cloninger

It might go the way of Kramer.....but it would be fun to try. Maybe they can do flashbacks to his younger days...considering he probably has those anyways. He was an acid dropping hippie...right?

Yes, he actually is playing himself, so his past is he was in the Grass Roots. He does a face interview acknowledging that and he played some good guitar licks on one or two of the shows.

Lower right hand corner.

Tony Cloninger · 10-09-2009, 08:33 PM

He must have some good rock and roll stories to tell...although the Grass Roots were more like The Association than the hard partying Zeppelin or Eagles.

Unassisted · 10-10-2009, 12:53 AM

IMO, the wedding episode won't be nearly as funny in a couple of years when the YouTube counterpart has evaporated from our consciousness. I give the show credit for weaving pop culture into the wedding, but it comes at a cost.

Yachtzee · 10-10-2009, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Unassisted

IMO, the wedding episode won't be nearly as funny in a couple of years when the YouTube counterpart has evaporated from our consciousness. I give the show credit for weaving pop culture into the wedding, but it comes at a cost.

Or else people will forget about the original and someone will repost it, saying "Look at these people copying 'The Office.'"

kaldaniels · 10-10-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Unassisted

IMO, the wedding episode won't be nearly as funny in a couple of years when the YouTube counterpart has evaporated from our consciousness. I give the show credit for weaving pop culture into the wedding, but it comes at a cost.

One would have to totally forget about the youtube video though...but it's referenced in the Office episode. I understand it might not wear well over time...I can see that. But I just don't think people will forget that it was based on a Youtube video either.

reds1869 · 10-10-2009, 08:38 AM

"Everyone raise your glasses. Well, everyone except Pam, for obvious reasons."

chicoruiz · 10-11-2009, 01:05 PM

The Michael Scott inappropriate speeches aren't my favorite thing by any means, but what really pains me to watch is his cruelty to Toby. I get that he dislikes Toby because Toby asks him to behave like a responsible adult; I just don't understand why watching Michael berate him is supposed to be funny. Toby is such a vulnerable character; it's like watching someone shoot Bambi.

The Operator · 10-11-2009, 02:32 PM

I think it would help if they just toned Michael down a bit, in general.

I know he's supposed to be awkward and inappropriate, but sometimes it feels like they're just reaching in an attempt to keep pushing the envelope with him. They can have awkward Michael moments without some of the cringe-worthy scenes of the past season or two.

Still though, great show. One of the only shows I make sure to watch.

BuckeyeRed27 · 10-11-2009, 09:53 PM

[QUOTE=Chip R;1981909]I liked the first half hour or so. The actual wedding at the church I could have done without. All the dancing and stuff felt so contrived. The marriage on the boat was sweet. The opening was gross but kinda funny - especially with Creed still eating his noodles.
QUOTE]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-94JhLEiN0

This is the video of why they were dancing for anyone that hadn't seen it. It's hilarious and the fact they took it for the Office wedding had me rolling.

Hoosier Red · 10-11-2009, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Operator

I think it would help if they just toned Michael down a bit, in general.

I know he's supposed to be awkward and inappropriate, but sometimes it feels like they're just reaching in an attempt to keep pushing the envelope with him. They can have awkward Michael moments without some of the cringe-worthy scenes of the past season or two.

Still though, great show. One of the only shows I make sure to watch.

I was thinking about this, and the writers have really done a brilliant job in writing Michael's character. For the first few seasons of the show, you really like Michael's character and feel a little bit sorry for him. In the last few years, Michael does many of the same things he did originally, but you see him as a complete jerk. It makes it hard to reconcile the two sides.

Chip R · 10-11-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Cloninger

I agree with the Baumer.....some of the characters are like different people. Creed can have his own show...though.

http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/video/...p-two/1165074/

redsfan1966 · 10-14-2009, 05:50 PM

I still enjoy watching "The Office"---however, I was disappointed with the wedding episode....I seem to be in the minority, but I am disliking Andy more and more.....the "youtube" wedding was disappointing and Michael Scott is also becoming way too uncomfortable for me. I agree with a point I heard on the "Opie and Anthony" show of all places---the British "Michael Scott" is just a jerk; somewhat believable as a boss---where as the American version has become borderline mentally disturbed in his actions....

MWM · 10-16-2009, 01:03 AM

Dumbest. Episode. Ever.

The whole insurance guy is a mobster angle was just stupid, IMO.

Razor Shines · 10-16-2009, 01:07 AM

Yeah, I guess hoping they were going to focus on the office this season was wishful thinking.

Andy saying "Your spark tubes are leaking" was funny though.

traderumor · 10-16-2009, 06:52 AM

I agree. Pretty weak. It was hard for me to put down my son's Jr. High science book while reading about the atmosphere for this one.

10-09-2009, 08:33 PM	#332
Tony Cloninger Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 5,098	Re: The Office He must have some good rock and roll stories to tell...although the Grass Roots were more like The Association than the hard partying Zeppelin or Eagles.

10-10-2009, 12:53 AM	#333
Unassisted RZ Chamber of Commerce Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 13,222	Re: The Office IMO, the wedding episode won't be nearly as funny in a couple of years when the YouTube counterpart has evaporated from our consciousness. I give the show credit for weaving pop culture into the wedding, but it comes at a cost.

10-10-2009, 08:38 AM	#336
reds1869 We Need Our Myths Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Overlooking GABP Posts: 4,163	Re: The Office "Everyone raise your glasses. Well, everyone except Pam, for obvious reasons."

10-11-2009, 01:05 PM	#337
chicoruiz Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,663	Re: The Office The Michael Scott inappropriate speeches aren't my favorite thing by any means, but what really pains me to watch is his cruelty to Toby. I get that he dislikes Toby because Toby asks him to behave like a responsible adult; I just don't understand why watching Michael berate him is supposed to be funny. Toby is such a vulnerable character; it's like watching someone shoot Bambi. __________________ "In baseball, you don't know nothin'"...Yogi Berra

10-11-2009, 02:32 PM	#338
The Operator Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Carlisle, OH Posts: 2,437	Re: The Office I think it would help if they just toned Michael down a bit, in general. I know he's supposed to be awkward and inappropriate, but sometimes it feels like they're just reaching in an attempt to keep pushing the envelope with him. They can have awkward Michael moments without some of the cringe-worthy scenes of the past season or two. Still though, great show. One of the only shows I make sure to watch.

10-11-2009, 09:53 PM	#339
BuckeyeRed27 Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Culver City, CA Posts: 2,666	Re: The Office [QUOTE=Chip R;1981909]I liked the first half hour or so. The actual wedding at the church I could have done without. All the dancing and stuff felt so contrived. The marriage on the boat was sweet. The opening was gross but kinda funny - especially with Creed still eating his noodles. QUOTE] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-94JhLEiN0 This is the video of why they were dancing for anyone that hadn't seen it. It's hilarious and the fact they took it for the Office wedding had me rolling.

10-14-2009, 05:50 PM	#342
redsfan1966 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: C-Bus (Columbus OH for non-Jim Rome fans) Posts: 1,001	Re: The Office I still enjoy watching "The Office"---however, I was disappointed with the wedding episode....I seem to be in the minority, but I am disliking Andy more and more.....the "youtube" wedding was disappointing and Michael Scott is also becoming way too uncomfortable for me. I agree with a point I heard on the "Opie and Anthony" show of all places---the British "Michael Scott" is just a jerk; somewhat believable as a boss---where as the American version has become borderline mentally disturbed in his actions.... __________________ www.twitter.com/HarryFromCBus

10-16-2009, 01:03 AM	#343
MWM Pre-tty, pre-tty good!! Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 12,171	Re: The Office Dumbest. Episode. Ever. The whole insurance guy is a mobster angle was just stupid, IMO. __________________ Grape works as a soda. Sort of as a gum. I wonder why it doesn't work as a pie. Grape pie? There's no grape pie. - Larry David

10-16-2009, 01:07 AM	#344
Razor Shines Licking County Settlers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 6,174	Re: The Office Yeah, I guess hoping they were going to focus on the office this season was wishful thinking. Andy saying "Your spark tubes are leaking" was funny though. __________________ "three dimes, a one hundred dollar bill and and 87 ones..."

10-16-2009, 06:52 AM	#345
traderumor Unsolicited Opinions Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Right Down Broadway Posts: 17,646	Re: The Office I agree. Pretty weak. It was hard for me to put down my son's Jr. High science book while reading about the atmosphere for this one.

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