S4E4 "Money"

Hi blog readers. Sorry I couldn't be here for the live broadcast, I had a callback audition. Also, there was bad weather apparently and the local NBC station had weather instead of The Office this week anyway. Thank god for NBC's new Video Rewind section. I will now watch the show and post my ideas, in real time.

Cold open:
I thought it was very funny. Unfortunately I have not seen either of those movies, I know, lame right. Still it was funny.

Act 1:
Jan is bored and she's deciding to redecorate the condo? Maybe that will be her new job, redecorating local Scranton condos.
One of my favorite things about Jim is he will literally hang up on a customer to make fun of Dwight. If he "applied himself" he could easily out sell him, but, like me sometimes, he has funnier things in a higher priority.
Oh yes! PB&J at Schrute Farms? It's gonna be hard to mess this up.
Hold on, what!?!?! WTF happened to the Seabring?
Applause meters are so lame!
"You wouldn't understand, it's a secrect"
I don't know if I can take any more Agent Scarn "improv"
I feel sad for Michael, working 2 jobs.
I bet that Pam wrote those Beet Hotel jokes out ahead of time and ran them with Phylis

Act 2:
You know, it's a little nicer than I anticipated. I might stay in the "irrigation room".
Damn it Mose, where are the wires.
I wonder what the "nighttime" room looks like?
OMG Michael cracks wise at the other guy's dumb meeting, I guess power does corrupt. Or just make you think your meetings are great.
He got called out like Ryan, come on Scott, here's your chance to prove you're still a badass salesman.
I don't know how to feel about this bedtime story scene. Cute?
"I would've been Chief of Surgery...or a cowboy"
Damn it Dwight, I cannot feel sorry for you. Ok, I'll admit it, I feel real bad fro Dwight. He's a good guy underneath. Jim and Pam need to help him get back together with Angela.

Act 3:
Ok, so is Michael Jim at his new job, or Ryan? (submit your answers in the comments section at the bottom of this blog)
I'm sure it was unplanned, but Michael getting his coat caught in the door, nice touch.
"I am better than you have been or ever will be" perfect Dwight response to "How are you?"
Too much Red Bull, Ryan!
That "whomever" scene in the conference room was great. Classic Office. Man I've been missing that. Bravi cast!!!
Oh and what's up with Deli? I don't think that's really happening. Is it?

Act 4:
That was kind of a nice quote. American dream, just go to sleep and try it the next night. That kinda works. I am pseudo-inspired.
Well we had a Deli moment, we need some Andigela, right?
Check in the Smart part of your brain Pam, do not set them up. Unless you intend to make them fail and it's hilarious.
Translation of Kelly's hand signals: Whatever, loser, you're dead to me.
Women do be shoppin' Kevin

Act 5:
Oh No! Andy inadvertently gave Angela Garbage. Looks like Andy might have caused Dwight and Angela to get back together.
Jim and Pam are trying so hard.
I'm not sure what Michael is going to do, but Jan has moved up my list of characters I hate. She's easily in the top 3, and surprisingly Dwight moved way down, huh.

Act 6:
OMG, Angela you bitch. Wow, I felt the complete other way 2 episodes ago. Quit playing with my emotions The Office!
Jim, you are the best. So, perfect to let Dwight in on what just about everyone but Dwight already knew.
Awww, to late on the man hug Dwight.
I smell and elaborate plan. You know what happens when Jim get motivated.
He said it, he said it!
Michael was there for you, and you have taken him for granted. That's what you wanna say!
He's back! It's great to see you back Dwight. (Congratulations universe, you win)
Wow, thanks for the visual Jan.

Great Episode, Loved it!

Tell Us Your Favorite Episode!

Hi All!
I'd like to make this page more interactive, so I thought we could compile a list of people's favorite episodes...all you do is tell us your fave in the comments section (feel free to choose more than one, cause choosing just one must be like choosing which child is your favorite) and then we'll compile the results and let you all know!

I'll go first, my fave is the Injury!

Later skaters,
Natascia

Season 4 Episode 4: Money

Oh Michael, only you could decide to emulate rented movies...
Is everyone else loving this new and improved Pam...she's friggin adorable AND funnier...
SO Jan is renovating...excellent idea
I'm glad they've come back to how in debt Michael is (and delusional...yacht? comedy albums?)
So Schrute Farms is now a bed n breakfast (permits are pending)...that'll go well no doubt
How great is it that Dwight is using his Office phone for reservation booking...does his farm even have a phone? I mean, they only have the one toilet...under the porch.
Wow, Michael is screwed (a Porsche for Jan?!?!)
Oh Angela...don't take your things back...pleeeeease...you and Dwight belong together....
Dwight's family is quite original, wild oats as a reward for umm, sowing your man seed...
SCRANTONICITY TWO!!!! WOW!!! I heart you Kevin!
Nice one Jim...excellent plan to avoid dinner with Man.
HOLY CRAP Michael has a second job selling diet pills awesome!
Another great Mose moment...love it. The best way to greet Pam and Jim as guests to the beet farm? Why...run next to their car of course!

------First Commercial Break----------

America, Irrigation, Nighttime?? Wow quite the themes, and Dwight's hospitality...flawless
So no electricity and the one toilet...have a great weekend Jim and Pam.
Interesting, Michael finds the meetings at job 2 useless...ironic much?
How cute that Jim has been planning their first night away in his head for years?
MANURE FIGHT!!
OMG!! Michael calls Stanley for diet pills!! And great image of Stanley in his sweats drinking red wine and watching his mystery stories.
I'm really feeling awful for Michael
YAY Harry Potter Story time!! and the sweetest shot of Jam cuddling...adorable
Pam is one brave chica...exploring Schrute Farms and the scary noises, i mean Mose in the outhouse and the door slamming in the wind.
I LOVE that Michael is popular at his second job...good for him!!
More scary noises at beet farm...from Dwight's room...Dwight mourning Angela... :(

-----Second Commercial Break-------

Aww, Michael finally gets asked to come along on a work outing at job 2, yet Jan interrupts, coming to pick him up and i think she's edging toward alcoholic...
I think Jim is sending some sympathy Dwight's way
Oh Lord Ryan's back...and it's Power Point time...it's a presentation about...Power Point?
This Office episode is sooo educational..the best way to start is to press start!
And it comes out that Michael has a second job...oh dear
Yeeeaahhh Baby..more Darryl and Kelly...HOLY CHRIST!!! WTF!?!? They KISSED!?!? and i think Ryan is jeeaaalous
Ah, the whoever and whomever debate..who knows...PAM of course..
Nice Kelly: Ryan..use me as an object
And Ryan offers an ultimatum: quit your other job or your fired here

-----Third Commercial Break-----

Michael is having a tough time...he has to quit the diet pill job...poor guy...he has to leave AND disinfect his headset...
I don't really know how he's going to fix his money issues...
Eww Andy...stop checking out Angela and don't ask Pam to set you up...
Shocking that Angela did not fall for the moonwalk trick
Aww Pam..how sweet protecting Dwight...and Angela...and Andy
Michael...um, i don't think gambling is the best way to double and double and double your money
So Darryl and Kelly are already imploding...and Kelly is not pleased...or chemically balanced
Good point Michael...are JAM having sex?
The ultimate richness test...crumpling up a dollar bill...and then putting it back in your pocket
Wow, Darryl actually likes Kelly and stood up to her...you go telling her to access the uncrazy side of her brain
Ah Creed, the encyclopedia of avoiding the law: Bankruptcy is Nature's do-over
Lord Rupert Everton, a shipping Merchant who raises fancy dogs...live the dream Michael! Live it!
I don't think shouting I declare Bankruptcy is legally binding...

-----Fourth Commercial Break------

And i was correct...not legally binding...thanks Oscar...
Wow Oscar's pretty sweet helping Michael with his debt...1200$ on an exercise machine!!
Okay, Andy's pulling out the big guns...giving Angela a cat...but honestly, Dwight did that too, what the hell...
Oscar sure is good at presentations...that is a big bar for things no one ever needs
And Dwight finds solace in playing the recorder...do something JAM...help him!!
Aww, JAM write a glowing review of Schrute Farm B'nB
Okay, i'm saying it...I LOVE MOSE...just his face..hilarious!!
So Michael finally decides to bring Jan in on the $$ problems..and she blames EVERYTHING on him!!! UNFAIR MS PORSCHE
And Michael runs off...i think he wants to escape on the train...hmm

-----Fifth Commercial Break-------

Yup…trying to escape on a train…getting out of Dodge
So Angela and Andy are a go…and Dwight’s crying sounds like a wounded whale.
Time for a Jim/Dwight sitdown…Jim tells Dwight about leaving Scranton because of Pam...he couldn’t sleep or concentrate on anything and food had no taste…*tear*
That was so sweet, Jim wouldn’t wish heartache on his worst enemy…not even Dwight
Pam: “Hey Jim, I was thinking about dinner”
FINALLY!!! THE JAM KISS WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!
Jim: “I was thinking that new Italian place”
“Jim’s really Passionate about Italian food”
“Yeah I really am passionate about Italian food, in fact I’m in love with Italian food”
Poor Jan, her life really fell apart, but Michael stayed with her...incredible
FINALLY we get another insight into why Michael is actually quite amazing
And DWIGHT IS BACK!! Demarcating his desk space and making sales calls!

-----Sixth Commercial Break--------

And Jan is keeping the implants..phew!
Even though though they're uncomfortable and the nipples hurt...

-----The End----

Well that's all folks, hope i did you proud!
Overall i thought it was a good show, it had JAM action, with Jim finally coming out with full force in his love for Pam.
Dwight was really hurting which actually physically pained me a little...Angela is just cruel...really Angela!?!? Andy over Dwight? pfft
And i'm really really glad we got back to sympathetic Michael, who as Jan mentioned, is rather special, he stands by his friends, his branch, and his ladies no matter what...he really is a stand up guy :)
Well, i have to say i think i'm glad the hour eps are over. The pace is not as quick and the jokes not as fast and i think the half hour format is best for the Office, even though i love me some extra Jim staring time ;) But so far so good this season, as i mentioned it's more lighthearted and without the JAM drama you can get down to Office-y good times...as for me, i'm out for now, good night and may the schrute be with you...

PS...did i mention how much i love Mose?

Han(dling it) Solo

Alright people, it's Thursday again, but you're all gonna have to cut me some slack since i'm flying solo tonight.
Here's how this is gonna go down, every commercial break i'll update the blog with a summary/commentary on what happened. Then, at some point in the relatively near future, the full summary will appear in all its glorious detail.
So, in summary, I apologize, but tough potatoes.

Later Skaters,
Natascia

Launch Party Opinions

To begin, I have some bad news. I will not be able to LiveBlog the new episode "Money" this Thursday. I will post about it the next day (hopefully), but my loyal co-blogger Natascia will be doing the LiveBlog solo. She's good but just cut her a little slack.

About the Episode:
- The cold open was amazing, I do that with the bouncing DVD thing all the time. It never goes into the corner on my TV.
- I was a bit confused, I thought Meredith would get more face time, guess not.
- You notice, people that weren't there when PB&J came out to the office hit on Pam or Jim at the first chance they get. Ex. Ryan in DMI and Meredith in LP. (For everyone who says that Pam gets hit on too much, Jim gets hit on just as much)
- Andy's pants, Phylis's methods, and Michael's short jokes = hilarious
- Too much Michael incompetence and much of the pizza boy stuff = not so good
- Things to remember:
New relationships? Kelly/Daryyl (Deli) Andy/Angela (Angela?) Angela/Roy (I'm calling it)
Dwight's continuing meltdown (I hope the fight over Angela and Andy's anger problems doesn't cause Andy to leave the show again)
Still waiting for the Michael/Toby back-story. Has Ryan become the new Toby. Perhaps Michael and Toby will work together to "get" Ryan?

Thanks for reading guys, we appreciate you're support. If you e-mail us we will answer any of your questions. (ustheofficeca@gmail.com) Have fun on Thursday and I'll be posting Friday.

-John