The Office

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REGINAROADIE

Friday, March 3, 2006 2:38 AM

Wanted to bump this thread again, because of tonight's ep.

The last ep, "Valentines Day' had what I thought was so far the comedic highpoint of the series, which was Michael's "The Faces of Scranton" video scored with U2 music. But tonight's ep topped that with Dwight's speech.

Just to set up for those who havn't seen it, Dwight had won this Salesman of the Year Award and had to give an acceptance speech at this convention. Problem is, Dwight has a fear of public speaking. So he get's these conflicting messages from different people. Michael tells him to be constant with the jokes (which is ironic considering that Michael completely bombs with he's covering for Dwight), but Jim "helps" Dwight by essentially taking a page from famous dictators and supplies him with a speech by Mussolini. And when Dwight finally get's up to the podium, he deliver's this, which is without a doubt his shining moment so far in the series.

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(heavy breathing into the mike)(clears throat)(bangs hands on the podium) “BLOOD ALONE MOVES THE WHEELS OF HISTORY!!!(pauses) Have you ever asked yourselves in an hour of meditation-which everyone finds during the day-(raises fist into air) How long we have been striving for greatness? (bangs fist again) Not only the years we’ve been at war – the war of work – but from the moment as a child, when we realize the world could be conquered. It has been a lifetime struggle (bang’s fists again) a never-ending fight, I say to you (bangs again) and you will understand that it is a privilege to fight. (scattered applause) (pumps fist into air) WE ARE WARRIORS!! (bigger applause) Salesmen of north-eastern Pennsylvania, I ask you (bang) once more rise and be worthy of this historical hour. (even bigger applause as Dwight gives a horrible sounding laugh) No revolution is worth anything unless it can defend itself. (synchronized banging on the last two words followed by more applause and fist rising) Some people will tell you salesman is a bad word. They’ll conjure up images of used car dealers, and door to door charlatans. This is our duty to change their perception. I say, salesman – and women – of the world…unite. We must never acquiesce, for it is together…TOGETHER THAT WE PREVAIL. WE MUST NEVER CEDE CONTROL OF THE MOTHERLAND, FOR IT IS TOGETHER THAT WE PREVAIL!!! (last part is said by the crowd, which bursts into thunderous applause as Dwight gets his certificate, all the while raising his fist and pounding it on the podium.)

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"I think one of the greatest things about modern America is the computerization of medical records. As a volunteer sheriff, I can look up anyone's psychiatric records and their surgical histories. Yeast infections. There are a huge number of yeast infections in this county. Probably...because we're down river...from that old bread factory."

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MATTIE

Friday, March 3, 2006 4:45 AM

Heellll Yes! I couldn't WAIT for 8:00 tonight! But alas, I had to. Steve Carell is great, but I especially like the nonrelationship between Jim and Pam.

Hum... Do you think that Jim will REALLY go on a vacation?

I liked that last line tonight,"I capitvated the guy who capitvated 1000 guys.... 1000 guys."

But I think the line that is quoted most in my household is,"it is good for me..." Said with a little upward flux at the end, almost like a question, but not quite. And you have to say "it is", not "it's".

The Office ROCKS! But not as hard as, well, you all know.

Wacky fun!

MATTIE

Friday, March 3, 2006 4:47 AM

Do we know when it comes out on TV DVD? It'd be a great birthday gift for my bro.

Any news, anyone?

Wacky fun!

DERANGEDMILK

Friday, March 3, 2006 4:53 AM

I've been watching My Name is Earl from day one and think its great but it wasn't until about a month ago that I started leaving the TV on and watching The Office too.
I have to admit that the Jim and Pam relationship is one of the main reasons I watch. As funny as the show is and as brilliant a comic as Steve Carrel(sp?) is I really find they're relationship(or lack therefore) very engaging.
Good stuff.
-e

"Storms getting worse."
"We'll pass through it soon enough."

REGINAROADIE

Friday, March 3, 2006 4:57 AM

Not exactly sure. There'll probably be an announcement of it in the summer and be out in Sept. before season 3 starts. Which with the news that Ricky Gervaise and Stephen Merchant will guest write an ep for the third season.

I dunno about Jim. I know that a typical season finale would be that we'd be at Pam's wedding, and all the office people would be there, sans Jim. But Jim's only gone as far as Philly, as Ryan speculated. He'd then go back and interrupt the wedding. You know, something off of FRIENDS. But I think that would be way out of place on THE OFFICE, although seeing Michael rock the mike at the reception afterwards would be the right step.

They have much more imagination than me or the FRIEND's staff, so I'm guessing that it'll be a lot better than anything we could come up with. If they can turn Dwight into a pseudo-dictator as he's accepting an award, then I'm sure the season finale's going to be even better.

See above post to read my thoughts on Jim/Pam and Dwight/Angela.

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"I think one of the greatest things about modern America is the computerization of medical records. As a volunteer sheriff, I can look up anyone's psychiatric records and their surgical histories. Yeast infections. There are a huge number of yeast infections in this county. Probably...because we're down river...from that old bread factory."

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CHARLIETHEBLOODY

Tuesday, March 7, 2006 11:29 PM

I loved the english version and I tried to watch a few episodes of the smerican one when it came on here (UK) but I thought it was dreadful, really really bad

I'll give the second season a go though when it arrives, as I've heard that it becomes it's own programme rather than being a painful copy like in the few I saw...

"I'm an artist, with an e and a beret."

MATTCOZ

Tuesday, March 7, 2006 11:36 PM

My Name Is Earl and The Office, best hour and a half of comedy on TV.

You mentioned Coupling, I never watched the original before seeing the US version, so I actually thought it was ok. Now I've seen it and the original is so much better.

CHARLIETHEBLOODY

Tuesday, March 7, 2006 11:39 PM

I absolutely LOVE my name is earl at the moment, best comedy in ages...

"I'm an artist, with an e and a beret."

ODDNESS2HER

Wednesday, March 8, 2006 8:47 PM

Love it. 'Scrubs' and 'The Office' are my two favorite NBC shows right now.

ZOMBIASH

Thursday, March 9, 2006 12:40 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by charliethebloody:
I loved the english version and I tried to watch a few episodes of the smerican one when it came on here (UK) but I thought it was dreadful, really really bad

I'll give the second season a go though when it arrives, as I've heard that it becomes it's own programme rather than being a painful copy like in the few I saw...

"I'm an artist, with an e and a beret."

I had the same reaction, love the UK Office, but the first season of the American one didn't grab my attention. But I've seen a few episodes lately of the newest season and it's quite funny. Dwight is hilarious.

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