Godspeed, Toby
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Another jam-packed night on The Office, from Michael's fun jeans to "He loves ketchup" to the really, really gross black light on the bed as the credits rolled.
But while Michael, Dwight, Jim, Michael 2.0 Josh, Jan and, uh, "Jane Doe" (Angela, you little tramp you) were all in Philly for a convention, the best action was back in Scranton, where the office found out that Pam was dating again.
Which brings us to Toby. Poor, beaten-down, supremely unconfident Toby, who seized his opportunity only to seize up at the moment of truth. The scene with him and Pam in the break room was just about perfect, and if we're being honest here -- and what are blogs for, if not that -- I have to say my laughter was mixed with a sting of recognition. Have we not all been Toby at one point?
Other great things from the Pam's-single line: Kevin's "If I weren't engaged, I would totally hit that." Aside from being quintessential Kevin, who knew he was engaged? Also, Phyllis and Stanley's exchange about Pam putting out -- that's two bits of gold in a row from Leslie David Baker.
I really hope this story plays out for a while -- there is a deep vein of uncomfortable comedy to be mined from Pam's tentative steps back into the dating world.
And what about you, my fellow Dundies? Care to discuss the party in 308, "Hi, my name's Creed," freedom fries, "Monkey" or any of the rest of it?
The smartest show ever created. Simply amazing.
I believe Kevin has mentioned in an earlier episode that he had a fiance named Stacy. (guessing, Take your Daughter to Work Day episode)
The opening bit about adopting cheap babies was gold!
And damn they know how to make you feel embarr***ed for someone, like when Michael pretended to receive that e-mail from Jan.
The Office is the new Seinfeld. Its only competition was canceled, which was "Arrested Development."
Kevin first mentioned he was engaged back in "The Dundies." He brought his fiance to the awards.
I can't believe Jim told Michael why he left!! But the whole "Dwight got a hooker" thing was hilarious!
I can't believe Jim told Michael about the Pam issue again. You would think he would learn. But that is also one of the most endearing parts about Jim, his pity for Michael. He just can't stand to see him hurt.
It is good to see that Jim hasn't lost his sense of humor in the stuffy new office.
I can't look at Jim when he looks at the camera and not think of his coworker commenting about his looking at the camera.
It was a great episode. But I've come to get used to great from The Office.
The writers, so far, are able to mine the same characters and situations without seeming redundant. I think it's the subtle things that keep this show so far above the norm, like Michael's malapropisms: "Find out if Josh has any skeletons in the attic"
Kelly shoving fries into Ryan's mouth while Ryan had that "i'm so uncomfortable, i want to die" look on his face was the funniest part of the episode for me... Kelly is quickly becoming one of my favorite characters...
I think Creed has to be my favorite supporting character. I've observed in past episodes that he doesn't seem to know anyone's names. Remember his comment in "Conflict Resolution": He said he was "sick of staring at the redhead all day and would like a desk facing the receptionist."
I also liked seeing Jim open up to Michael, and laughed when Michael volunteered to talk to Pam for him.