I just replayed the opening sciene like 5 times and every times it makes me laugh
7 Reviews
Just watch opening sciene
smash_and_grab16 October 2020
Many themes
Faristuta7 September 2018
Perhaps not as funny, but a great step in the right direction
zgamer-16 March 2009
I will hand it that this episode didn't have a whole lot of laughs, but I consider this the rehab episode The Office has needed after a string of less-than-good to awful episodes before it.
The biggest improvement is making the show feel real again. The thing I HATED most about the last few episodes was the complete abandonment from reality that they took with the humor and tone. Here, however, the characters are actually behaving more like humans again and doing a lot better acting than they had been lately. Kudos to the writers too for giving them some good dialogue to work with again.
I also love that they're trying to really develop the characters as well, particularly with Kevin since he's one of the supporting players I like the most. There feels like there is a progression of a plot again and the focus is more controlled to impromptu and natural laughs rather than bizzaro comedy. Hopefully we can see more developments with some of the other characters since they really butchered some of the great story lines during episodes like The Duel.
I think I just love how touched I was with this episode. Yes I know, this isn't supposed to be a drama or anything. However, I think the best comedies are the ones that can make you laugh and cry and that's what I felt happened with this episode. Heck, I think the drama gave the comedy in this a little more impact since it felt like a natural relief of tension.
If things continue to improve with the next few episodes, we may just have a return to form with The Office. I've tried to say that previous episodes were a step in the right direction, but this truly is one because it captures what The Office is supposed to be: a look at real life with a slight comedic spin. It makes me glad I didn't give up hope on the show.
The biggest improvement is making the show feel real again. The thing I HATED most about the last few episodes was the complete abandonment from reality that they took with the humor and tone. Here, however, the characters are actually behaving more like humans again and doing a lot better acting than they had been lately. Kudos to the writers too for giving them some good dialogue to work with again.
I also love that they're trying to really develop the characters as well, particularly with Kevin since he's one of the supporting players I like the most. There feels like there is a progression of a plot again and the focus is more controlled to impromptu and natural laughs rather than bizzaro comedy. Hopefully we can see more developments with some of the other characters since they really butchered some of the great story lines during episodes like The Duel.
I think I just love how touched I was with this episode. Yes I know, this isn't supposed to be a drama or anything. However, I think the best comedies are the ones that can make you laugh and cry and that's what I felt happened with this episode. Heck, I think the drama gave the comedy in this a little more impact since it felt like a natural relief of tension.
If things continue to improve with the next few episodes, we may just have a return to form with The Office. I've tried to say that previous episodes were a step in the right direction, but this truly is one because it captures what The Office is supposed to be: a look at real life with a slight comedic spin. It makes me glad I didn't give up hope on the show.
Lonely Valentine's Day
vivianla3 January 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Michael has a Valentine's Day mixer after meeting a woman while giving blood. He hopes to meet her at the mixer. Dwight tells us he can retract his penis...
Jim and Pam have a couples dinner with Bob and Phyllis. Bob and Phyllis have sex in the handicapped washroom.
The singles in the office stay back even though Michael tells them they are free to go. They walk out together as a group and seem to appreciate Michael's party. Even Stanley smiles at Michael.
Jim and Pam have a couples dinner with Bob and Phyllis. Bob and Phyllis have sex in the handicapped washroom.
The singles in the office stay back even though Michael tells them they are free to go. They walk out together as a group and seem to appreciate Michael's party. Even Stanley smiles at Michael.
Blood Drive (#5.16)
ComedyFan201013 January 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Michael meets a girl when donating blood and hopes she will come to the office's Valentine's mix party.
This episode is kind of sweet when looking at Michael. He tries to have a date now after he was going out with Holly. And the way he hopes for her to come with that glove is absolutely cute. Dwight's interaction with the woman at the mix is what makes us laugh. The double date is ok, but it isn't as funny as it could be
This episode is kind of sweet when looking at Michael. He tries to have a date now after he was going out with Holly. And the way he hopes for her to come with that glove is absolutely cute. Dwight's interaction with the woman at the mix is what makes us laugh. The double date is ok, but it isn't as funny as it could be
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Edvis-19976 November 2021
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