The Office - 11/12/2009 - Murder

[busyba]

Holy cow! When Michael shouted "No! You shut up!", that was quite a moment. I think I replayed it almost two dozen times.

And when Erin said in her "confessional" that she had hoped it was a real date... that just broke my heart.

[alpacaboy]

re: Swedish Chef
"He lives on Sesame Street, dumbass."

[JYoung]

Michael, Andy, and Dwight all being double agents had me laughing out loud.

And then when Pam joined them, I fell on the floor laughing.

The company financial situation seems to be a rather serious plotline though.
I wonder how far they are going to take it.

[Ment]

Creed making his getaway..hilarious! The whole murder mystery plotline was so ridiculously over the top that it worked...my sides hurt!

[Jesda]

Now I know what Creed drives!

[atrac]

The company financial situation seems to be a rather serious plotline though.
I wonder how far they are going to take it.

Hopefully it will get better -- and soon. I watch TV to "escape" from reality and being reminded of the crap situation the economy is in right now only makes me want to stop watching. :(

I certainly can't blame them for being topical, though.

[Fool Me Twice]

Creed, as usual, is the highlight, but 20 seconds doesn't make a show.

The Nard-dog/Erin romance is the most interesting storyline going now, and they handled it well. Looking forward to more of it.

The co-manager things is still weak. They didn't make Jim an imbecile this week, which is nice, but he's still a pushover, and he bought into Michael's madness in the end.

[markp99]

voodoo-mama-juju - just cracked me up! :D

[Alfer]

re: Swedish Chef
"He lives on Sesame Street, dumbass."

:up::up:

[MickeS]

Creed making his getaway..hilarious!

That was the only scene that made me laugh out loud.

Odd episode. Didn't think it was that funny, but it wasn't bad either.

[MikeMar]

Yeah Creed is the best character hands down!

[Peter000]

I enjoyed this episode, but I was getting some major digital interference of some kind throughout the show. It looked like rain fade that would almost take out the signal, but it would come back after a few seconds then repeat. But it wasn't raining at all. It quit after the first 10 minutes or so but came back periodically.

[sonnik]

And when Erin said in her "confessional" that she had hoped it was a real date... that just broke my heart.

Yeah it did. Coupling that with the remark written for the "making fun of me because" on the markerboard a couple of weeks ago - implying that she's been made fun of for being an orphan. (The discussion must have been edited out of the show, but it was clearly written on the board).

I also noticed that she said (kind of under her breath) that she hadn't seen the movie that Andy was referencing, hinting he kind of spoiled it for her - but she laughed about it anyway.

She is also very "by the book" - not wanting to see the contents of faxes or wanting to check with Michael on simple things.

Her character is funny, and I'm rooting for something good to finally happen to her.

[Zevida]

I thought the episode was very funny! I love that Jim owed Michael one because Jim nixed Tube City. That was great.

Why did Pam have plastic on her hands in a few scenes? Was it related to her murder mystery character?

[Kablemodem]

I'm not sure, but I think they were very light lace gloves that came with the game.

[MickeS]

I thought the episode was very funny! I love that Jim owed Michael one because Jim nixed Tube City. That was great.

"So yeah, I owe him one - "

Loved the edit there. :)

[swinca]

Michael, Andy, and Dwight all being double agents had me laughing out loud.

And then when Pam joined them, I fell on the floor laughing.



Me too! I loved Jim's reaction to Pam: "Really?"

[TAsunder]

I liked this episode. It seemed like the sort of fun that might happen in a real office to me.

[KenDC]

voodoo-mama-juju - just cracked me up! :D

Anybody know the names of the other characters? I was trying to find them.

All I could find was Bill Bourbon.

Here is a web site with the games, I do declare!

http://www.mondomysteries.com/

[DreadPirateRob]

My two favorite parts of the episode were the cold open and the final scene (the post-script? Epilogue? Don't really know how to describe it) - each had me giggling uI loved the opening with Dwight. Had me actually laughing on my couch. I love how it's so easy for Jim to get Dwight's goat. And the faux Tarantino finale was great, but adding Pam to it at the end was awesome.

The rest of the ep was a little too real, but it also showed how Michael is an idiot savant in many ways.

[DougF]

Now I know what Creed drives!

Well, that day, at least. I have a feeling he shows up in different cars often.

[Magnolia88]

My two favorite parts of the episode were the cold open and the final scene (the post-script? Epilogue? Don't really know how to describe it)

The brief scene shown over the credits is usually called the "tag" or the "end tag."

[DreadPirateRob]

Excellent. Thanks. :)

[moot]

The Nard-dog/Erin romance is the most interesting storyline going now, and they handled it well. Looking forward to more of it.

I suspect Andy/Erin is the new Jim/Pam. Since Jim/Pam are, for the most part, stable now, there is probably a lot less that they can do with them to create tension (other than breaking them up, and if they did that, I think there'd be rioting in the streets). So the writers are starting over at the beginning of a new budding relationship. I, for one, am looking forward to it. They did a fantastic job with Jim/Pam, and so far, I'm enjoying what little I've seen of Andy/Erin.

[FireMen2003]

I enjoyed this episode, but I was getting some major digital interference of some kind throughout the show. It looked like rain fade that would almost take out the signal, but it would come back after a few seconds then repeat. But it wasn't raining at all. It quit after the first 10 minutes or so but came back periodically.

We had the same problem here in Atlanta. made it hard to watch the show....:(

[scottjf8]

I thought the entire murder thing was waaay lame. But the end was awesome.

Jim get my keys and start the car.

[Jesda]

Well, that day, at least. I have a feeling he shows up in different cars often.

LOL!

[gossamer88]

The ending cracked me up. That's something I did when I was eight years old.

[Regina]

Poor Oscar trying to do the accent-he was realllly bad at it!

and +1,000,000 on Creed!

[gilmoregirls102]

Am I the only one who thought this episode was lame?

I didn't laugh once.

The part where Erin said she was disappointed about it not being a real date with Andy was sad.

Other than it being depressing... I just didn't think it was funny :down:

[MickeS]

Am I the only one who thought this episode was lame?

I didn't laugh once.

The part where Erin said she was disappointed about it not being a real date with Andy was sad.

Other than it being depressing... I just didn't think it was funny :down:

See above... I agree. :) Well, I didn't think it was exactly "lame" but it just wasn't funny. Mostly just dumb.

[Fool Me Twice]

I think the whole season is lame thus far, I'm just tired of saying it.

[Fool Me Twice]

And they continue to cut the best scenes for some reason. And, again it's an Erin scene.

http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/video/clips/murder-clip-one/1175609/

[NatasNJ]

Am I the only one who thought this episode was lame?

I didn't laugh once.

The part where Erin said she was disappointed about it not being a real date with Andy was sad.

Other than it being depressing... I just didn't think it was funny :down:

One of the worst for sure.

[JLucPicard]

And they continue to cut the best scenes for some reason. And, again it's an Erin scene.

http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/video/clips/murder-clip-one/1175609/
That was great!

So at the very beginiing, did she say "It's my Mom. You wanna..." and held the phone out like maybe Michael would be interested in HER mom? - Too funny!

[Donbadabon]

And they continue to cut the best scenes for some reason. And, again it's an Erin scene.

http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/video/clips/murder-clip-one/1175609/

I agree. That was a great clip.

[chrispitude]

Andy surprised me with the differentiation between his accents!

- Chris

[DevdogAZ]

Andy surprised me with the differentiation between his accents!

- Chris
Yes, that was very well done.

[moot]

Andy surprised me with the differentiation between his accents!

Indeed! Ed Helms seems to be quite talented, vocally. I could very clearly hear the difference in the accents. He always sings in a ridiculous falsetto (but still surprisingly well, regardless), but I wonder if he's got a more realistic singing voice in there as well.

[Fool Me Twice]

And he plays a pretty mean banjo.

[MickeS]

Yeah, Ed Helms is a great talent. The show is lucky to have him. :)

[5thcrewman]

...The Nard-dog/Erin romance is the most interesting storyline going now, and they handled it well. Looking forward to more of it...

I hope she gets to use lots of teeth! :D

[Tracy]

I thought this episode was a lot of fun. Really enjoyed it. I liked the way Dwight figured out the murderer.

[harrinpj]

Andy surprised me with the differentiation between his accents!

- Chris

That was my favorite part. I replayed that a few times for sure.

[DancnDude]

I thought this episode was a lot of fun. Really enjoyed it. I liked the way Dwight figured out the murderer.

It's the person I most medium suspect :D

[Fish Man]

Andy surprised me with the differentiation between his accents!

- Chris

The cool thing about it was his "Florida Panhandle" vs. "Georgia" was pretty much spot-on.

Exaggerated slightly, perhaps, but it could be argued that he exaggerated the accents slightly to highlight the differences between them.

Indeed, it was well done.

It was also well played that everybody else's southern accents were far from perfect, some worse than others, but Andy nailed his.

[busyba]

It was also well played that everybody else's southern accents were far from perfect, some worse than others, but Andy nailed his.

I thought Oscar's was pretty good. :)

[marrone]

The company financial situation seems to be a rather serious plotline though.
I wonder how far they are going to take it.
I found that slightly odd. Unless other businesses are failing (which we know is true) and as a result, less demand for paper.

They closed Buffalo (I think), and didn't Scranton absorb their clients? Certainly Scranton should be profitable (I believe they were doing well to begin with). Now, perhaps the other offices weren't faring so well (too much FPS playing).

If it goes under, there goes the show (Unless they decide to spin back off the Michael J. Scott Paper Company), so it will indeed be interesting to see how they play it.

I still want Holly back.

-Mike

[TAsunder]

I found that slightly odd. Unless other businesses are failing (which we know is true) and as a result, less demand for paper.

They closed Buffalo (I think), and didn't Scranton absorb their clients? Certainly Scranton should be profitable (I believe they were doing well to begin with). Now, perhaps the other offices weren't faring so well (too much FPS playing).

Most companies wouldn't even have survived Ryan's cooking of the numbers.

[busyba]

Most companies wouldn't even have survived Ryan's cooking of the numbers.

Or even Ryan's setting the break room on fire. :D


"Ryan started the fire!"

[JYoung]

I found that slightly odd. Unless other businesses are failing (which we know is true) and as a result, less demand for paper.

They closed Buffalo (I think), and didn't Scranton absorb their clients? Certainly Scranton should be profitable (I believe they were doing well to begin with). Now, perhaps the other offices weren't faring so well (too much FPS playing).


They closed Stamford in "Branch Closing" after Josh Porter jumped to Staples.
Scranton absorbed their clients.

The Buffalo closure was announced (prematurely by Michael and Holly) in "Company Picnic".
We haven't heard what's happening there since.



If it goes under, there goes the show (Unless they decide to spin back off the Michael J. Scott Paper Company), so it will indeed be interesting to see how they play it.




Unless, Dunder Mifflin gets bought out by a Japanese (or German) company.
Could you imagine the conflict Michael would have with Japanese superiors?

[USAFSSO]

...

Unless, Dunder Mifflin gets bought out by a Japanese (or German) company.
Could you imagine the conflict Michael would have with Japanese superiors?

That would say thats a jumping the shark situation, the ultimate shark jump is if a British Paper Co bought it...and Ricky Gervais came in as the new owner.

[JYoung]

That would say thats a jumping the shark situation, the ultimate shark jump is if a British Paper Co bought it...and Ricky Gervais came in as the new owner.

Why?
Why is it a Jump the Shark moment?

[alpacaboy]

Unless, Dunder Mifflin gets bought out by a Japanese (or German) company.
Could you imagine the conflict Michael would have with Japanese superiors?

Maybe like the Japanese office? :)

http://www.hulu.com/watch/20337/saturday-night-live-digital-short-the-japanese-office

[DeDondeEs]

That was a pretty good episode, I do declare!!

[busyba]

Unless, Dunder Mifflin gets bought out by a Japanese (or German) company.
Could you imagine the conflict Michael would have with Japanese superiors?

I could imagine it, but it would be easier to just rent Gung Ho (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091159/).


;)

[jsmeeker]

I also noticed that she said (kind of under her breath) that she hadn't seen the movie that Andy was referencing, hinting he kind of spoiled it for her - but she laughed about it anyway.


'Weekend at Bernies'??


You can't be spoiled on that movie.

[Johnny Dancing]

That was a pretty good episode, I do declare!!
I do declare, you are absolutely correct in your observation.

From now on all post start with "i do declare" if you live in the south.

[marrone]

That would say thats a jumping the shark situation, the ultimate shark jump is if a British Paper Co bought it...and Ricky Gervais came in as the new owner.
Heh! That would be cool for the last episode, I suppose. Though I'll assume most people wouldn't get the joke.

They closed Stamford in "Branch Closing" after Josh Porter jumped to Staples.
Scranton absorbed their clients.

The Buffalo closure was announced (prematurely by Michael and Holly) in "Company Picnic".
We haven't heard what's happening there since.
I thought Scranton got the Buffalo clients recently? I remember something earlier this season about how busy they were, and Wallace being concerned about the workload at Scranton to begin with. Unless he was referring to Stamford, but that was 2 seasons ago.

Heh, now I have to go online and research this!

-Mike

[mdougie]

I think the whole season is lame thus far, I'm just tired of saying it.

Apparently not tired enough to actually not say it.

[DevdogAZ]

I thought Scranton got the Buffalo clients recently? I remember something earlier this season about how busy they were, and Wallace being concerned about the workload at Scranton to begin with. Unless he was referring to Stamford, but that was 2 seasons ago.

Heh, now I have to go online and research this!

-Mike
Why would Scranton get the Buffalo clients? They're nowhere near each other.

[marrone]

I wondered that myself, but I thought I saw that.

-Mike

[USAFSSO]

Why would Scranton get the Buffalo clients? They're nowhere near each other.

Via the Wide World Web. :p

[classicX]

'Weekend at Bernies'??


You can't be spoiled on that movie.

That's why it was funny.

I think Creed's calm reaction was what made it so funny.

Michael: There's been a murder, and you are a suspect!
Creed (calmly): OK. Let me just get settled in.
<bolts>

[Supfreak26]

I thought it was a very funny episode even though I hate these types of games and Michael was REALLY getting on my nerves. Oscar cracked me up with his high-pitched awful attempt at the accent. Creed was hilarious as usual.

We definitely have a new Jim/Pam and I'm happy about that. They do a great job at building relationships in this show. Looking forward to it.

[Fool Me Twice]

Apparently not tired enough to actually not say it.Read much? Implied was before being prompted by a question and previous to that post.