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Comment on Episode #67 - Goodbye, Proposal by Cool Guy Ryan

Cool Guy Ryan — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:34:20 +0000

I’m glad Jim didn’t propose. He told Pam “it will knock you on your ass, Beesley.” Would a proposal in a lawn chair at a DM party really have been a knocked ass moment? NO.

This was a kick ass podcast this week. And I listened to the Trivia War and was very impressed. I’ve seen every episode 2-5 times and I didn’t do half as well playing along. You girls rock!

Comment on Episode #67 - Goodbye, Proposal by Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 20 May 2008 22:17:13 +0000

I think that the writers knew we were all expecting a proposal.

Instead, they made Andy propose so that we would see how “lame” and ordinary it would have been for Jim to do it. So not a Jim and Pam moment!

Also, they used the finale to move forward Michael and Dwight. Michael did change during this episode. He was being very cautious with what he said, in front of Holly anyway. And they set up a very nice cliffhanger with the Angela and Dwight storyline.

I guess that Holly is going to make Michael behave more like a grown man, which would be interesting to watch.

And Dwight, well, I have no ideas there…

Finally, the way I imagine, Jim is going to propose very casually, and when we are not expecting at all. Jim and Pam are eating in the break room and when Pam is holding the fork in mid air, with her mouth open, Jim is going to hold the ring in front of her and not say anything. And only they would be there, so that no one else in the office knows about it. Jim and Pam is going to happen, don’t worry about it.

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PS: my favourite moments were all non spoken moments. Like the look Michael gives the camera when he is sitting on the floor and Toby says they have to do the exit interview.

Comment on Episode #67 - Goodbye, Proposal by Craig

Craig — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:23:03 +0000

I look at the proposal debacle in this simple way: What possible motivation would Greg Daniels and Co. have for misleading us about a proposal only to have it happen off-screen over the summer? It is really difficult for me to see them sitting around in the writers room saying “We know we have millions of fans invested in this proposal plot. So let’s do this. Let’s NOT have Jim propose in the finale. We can call the writers of Friends for roadblock ideas. Then we will just get them engaged over the summer so we can cause the fans a good amount of angst with ultimately no payoff.”

I think the simple explanation is that the writers chose to not have Jim propose to start a new angst-filled storyline for us to wade through in S5. Otherwise there would have been no real reason not to have Jim and Pam together at the end going into the fall.

Comment on Episode #67 - Goodbye, Proposal by Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 20 May 2008 04:06:46 +0000

Are you guys going to do a review of all of fourth season like you did last season?

Comment on Episode #62 - Who’s Afraid of Jan Levinson? by Ben Yau

Ben Yau — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:21:49 +0000

Hi there-
I missed the other two gals … I really like listening to the ladies perspective on the show. I did like the addition of KP and I think you guys should consider having a special guest guy star once in awhile even if all three of you are there

Continuity error or sign of Jan’s psychosis?

“The Client”: Jan says she got divorced because she wanted kids, Gould didn’t, and so they got divorced

“Dinner Party”: Jan does not want kids …

hmmmm….

Comment on Episode #66 - Job Fairway by Kate

Kate — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:42:10 +0000

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Comment on Episode #66 - Job Fairway by Craig

Craig — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:27:46 +0000

I liked most of the finale…and absolutely hated the rest. You can guess as to what.

Comment on Episode #66 - Job Fairway by Scott L

Scott L — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:15 +0000

I really enjoyed the first 45 minutes of the hour finale, but it didn’t leave me as satisfied as I was hoping. Still very happy with how everything turned out, and can’t wait for some Office webisodes! Also, can’t wait for your analysis!

Comment on Episode #66 - Job Fairway by Britt

Britt — Thu, 15 May 2008 21:28:16 +0000

if you couldnt tell, i am writing all these comments as im listening but i just wanted to say YES brian also judged last comic standing
(the minneapolis auditions) with kate, i was there at the taping sitting just to the right of them and i met them it was so exciting!!! (angela and oscar judged the la auditions i believe)

Comment on Episode #66 - Job Fairway by Britt

Britt — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:56:34 +0000

oh ps my prediction for jim and pam is still that there will be a job opportunity in philly or new york that will wreck their future plans (aka engagement) i really cant see jim just proposing and that be the only jam event happening in the HOUR long finale

Comment on Episode #66 - Job Fairway by Britt

Britt — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:54:55 +0000

I need to go back and check to see if this would even make sense, but when Pam was looking for her art hanging up, I thought it was a reference to in season 3 when she won an art contest and it was going to be hung up in a local school. Thoughts?

Also I was waiting the whole episode for something between Dwight and Angela! I thought it would be subtle but still maybe one of Angela’s hidden smiles or an accidental touch. But I agree it will come up in the finale.

I am so excited for the finale tonight!!! Who do you think is leaving?!?

Comment on Episode #66 - Job Fairway by melody

melody — Thu, 15 May 2008 03:02:52 +0000

I keep going back and forth, Craig. Part of me thinks, “They’re perfect for each other! How could this not happen?!” And then the other part of me has this feeling of impending doom. (DOOOOM!)

I think I need to tell myself that it’s going to end sadly and tragically - or even just left hanging. Defensive pessimism. And then if it ends all happy with bunnies and rainbows and rooftop picnics, I can just feel delighted and relieved!

Comment on Episode #66 - Job Fairway by Craig

Craig — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:58:06 +0000

I am getting a feeling of dread concerning a good outcome for any engagement bit tomorrow night.

Comment on Episode #66 - Job Fairway by Ginny

Ginny — Thu, 15 May 2008 01:21:48 +0000

Ladies, thanks for putting this all together for us, week after week. You work really hard and it definitely shows.

My suggestion? Take a few writers at a time and devote a show to their work. You could also do the same for Randall-filmed vs non-Randall-filmed episodes. And you could also do the same for directors. I know you’ve done it before, but I think you only devoted one show to this concept. Now that we have another season’s worth of episodes, there’s probably a bit more material to work with.

Comment on Episode #66 - Job Fairway by Cool Guy Ryan

Cool Guy Ryan — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:43:45 +0000

I never thought of Dwight going to college, but if he did I would imagine he took lots of classes in medievel history and mythology.