You know what? I've willingly sat through some utterly awful television (The V remake, FlashForward, 4/5-era Fringe, The Lowdown, and the last few series of The Office), but that last shot might just be the straw that's taken a sledgehammer to my spine.
I don't care that there's only a handful of episodes left before it's all over, right now, I think I'm done.
Why would you drop it now? That's like driving a 1000 mile roadtrip to Disney World, getting in an accident, having a breakdown and having all four tires get flats but turning around after 950 miles because your cell phone died.
I've never groaned and rolled my eyes watching a TV show as much as I have over the last 3 episodes. Truly awful stuff. At this point, hanging on for whatever other groan-worthy messes they've conjured feels like falling for the sunk cost trap. I might be done too. Ugh. This fucking Brian nonsense, and that microphone tap in particular, can fuck right off.
Why would you drop it now? That's like driving a 1000 mile roadtrip to Disney World, getting in an accident, having a breakdown and having all four tires get flats but turning around after 950 miles because your cell phone died.
This is not a valid comparison. What most of the people who are considering abandoning ship are actually doing is making it 950 miles and hearing rumors that Disneyworld recently instituted a 'no riding on the rides' policy. They groan, wonder whether it's even worth going to Disney World at this point, then look to their left and see Universal Studios right there, rides aglow. There are plenty of other shows on television.
Finally watched the two episodes. WHAT ON EARTH. So cringeworthy. I hated them. Nevermind the humor continuing to be so over-the-top (like Meredith having a different wig every episode? Uhh what? This isn't 30 Rock.) but this whole Brian thing is so stupid. Why would this suddenly be brought up that we're seeing every episode? If this sort of rapport has been going on for awhile (as it is implied), why are we suddenly just seeing it? And why are WE seeing this behind the scenes stuff? What are we even watching here?
This is not a valid comparison. What most of the people who are considering abandoning ship are actually doing is making it 950 miles and hearing rumors that Disneyworld recently instituted a 'no riding on the rides' policy. They groan, wonder whether it's even worth going to Disney World at this point, then look to their left and see Universal Studios right there, rides aglow. There are plenty of other shows on television.
Clark Grizwold drove a thousand miles to find the park closed for repairs. That didn't stop him from getting the family vacation he set out to. You might as well watch the last few episodes and see how it ends. There have been 190 episodes. Might as well watch the last 10. Especially if you decided not to drop off after Goodbye Michael. It's a Turnpike. You already missed your Goodbye Michael exit, now you have no choice but to keep driving until you get to the Finale exit.
Lmao. The past few episodes years have been a hot ass mess. The writers just need to pull a Moral Orel-esque tone shift and turn this shit into a depressing drama that ends with Pam aborting Brian's child. It'd be the perfect ending for this show.
Lmao. The past few episodes years have been a hot ass mess. The writers just need to pull a Moral Orel-esque tone shift and turn this shit into a depressing drama that ends with Pam aborting Brian's child. It'd be the perfect ending for this show.
That's why I think Goodbye Michael was a great jumping off point. I consider the following 2 seasons more an Office:Interns. It's not part of the core show, but it's there if you want to watch it. Except that they didn't bring Michael back as a secondary character just to keep the viewers watching.
That's why I think Goodbye Michael was a great jumping off point. I consider the following 2 seasons more an Office:Interns. It's not part of the core show, but it's there if you want to watch it. Except that they didn't bring Michael back as a secondary character just to keep the viewers watching.
Yeah. It's just, for some reason I can't stop watching it. I feel like I have to because, from season 1-4, it was my favorite show. Ever. I owe it to the show to ride this miserable trip to the end.
Yeah. It's just, for some reason I can't stop watching it. I feel like I have to because, from season 1-4, it was my favorite show. Ever. I owe it to the show to ride this miserable trip to the end.
Why would you drop it now? That's like driving a 1000 mile roadtrip to Disney World, getting in an accident, having a breakdown and having all four tires get flats but turning around after 950 miles because your cell phone died.
Well, really it's more like driving a 1,000 mile road trip to Disney World, rolling to a stop at the crest of a hill after 950 miles (the last 400 of which having been full of roundabouts and sleeping policemen) and noticing on the horizon the burning embers of what was once Disney World.
By continuing, I'll earn nothing. By turning around, I'll at least save 50 miles of petrol.
I think it is more like going to disneyland three or four times and having the best time ever.
But then every time you go back after it gets a bit worse until you finally see Andy there on every ride and Rosanne is serving the food. You decide to come home early during the last trip and never go back.
We have all been to disneyland and it was amazing. Whilst we will always remember the great times, there are better places to spend your holiday now.
Having said that, I'm enjoying this series quite a bit. It is still a billion times better than the Andy show and even if I am laughing about how stupid the Brian storyline is, at least I am laughing.
Well, really it's more like driving a 1,000 mile road trip to Disney World, rolling to a stop at the crest of a hill after 950 miles (the last 400 of which having been full of roundabouts and sleeping policemen) and noticing on the horizon the burning embers of what was once Disney World.
By continuing, I'll earn nothing. By turning around, I'll at least save 50 miles of petrol.
Actually you'll save 100 miles of gas since you'd be using 50 for both directions. Also, by "turning around" I mean you now need to watch the entire series in reverse order. I mean if we're going to make this metaphor work.
It's the best metaphor I could think of, flaws and all, and by god I'm going to stick with it until the end. Just like the show.
Looking forward to the Roseanne-style reveal, when old Michael Scott is writing fan fiction on a computer of his ex co-workers. He then clicks to Internet Explorer (of course he uses IE), and pulls up a story of the Dunder Mifflin fire that happened years ago, killing everyone.
Also, Todd is right. I went to Disney many times as a child. Every time it just got less awesome. Not because I wasn't having fun, but because they kept changing the rides and attractions and removing things I loved. Like Body Wars. God I loved that ride. Universal Studios is the same thing. Dammit, where's Nickelodeon Studios and the Back to the Future ride? Replaced by the Blue Man Group and The Simpsons ride. Jaws is gone now too isn't it? Is there anything even left down in Florida anymore except for a land dedicated to Cars?
Looking forward to the Roseanne-style reveal, when old Michael Scott is writing fan fiction on a computer of his ex co-workers. He then clicks to Internet Explorer (of course he uses IE), and pulls up a story of the Dunder Mifflin fire that happened years ago, killing everyone.
Also this. But you know none of this will happen. That kind of ending worked in 30 Rock, Newhart and Roseanne because of how the show was structured. I can't see The Office ending like that.
Actually you'll save 100 miles of gas since you'd be using 50 for both directions. Also, by "turning around" I mean you now need to watch the entire series in reverse order. I mean if we're going to make this metaphor work.
It's the best metaphor I could think of, flaws and all, and by god I'm going to stick with it until the end. Just like the show.
Technically, yes, but I'll inevitably end up using half of that fuel to self-immolate when The Following gets as shit as I'm certain it's going to. I was just treating that as a given.
Technically, yes, but I'll inevitably end up using half of that fuel to self-immolate when The Following gets as shit as I'm certain it's going to. I was just treating that as a given.
Never heard of The Following, but you can say the same about any show that lasts a long time. They all get really crazy towards the end. Whether it was their intention or not. Newsradio was wacky from the start. Roseanne started as a normal sitcom but by the time they did their 9th season as a rich family they knew it was downhill anyway. Dexter is all over the place. Community has gotten steadily more experimental and less what it was in the first season. The Simpsons, Futurama, Family Guy... Many factors at play. Usually it's the ever changing writers, other times it's just a lack of normal ideas, yet others it's because they want to throw everything they have and see what sticks.
The boom stick guy (Brian?) stuff is way too in your face for me. Maybe if he had a role DURING the episodes, rather than always emerging at the end, it might seem less forced.
Also this. But you know none of this will happen. That kind of ending worked in 30 Rock, Newhart and Roseanne because of how the show was structured. I can't see The Office ending like that.
And then there's the big complaint, why is the documentary team only getting involved now? Easy answer - Brian obviously is interested in Pam, and know knows that Jim and Pam's relationship has hit a rough patch, so this is the time for him swoop in.
I've only seen a few episodes of this season so maybe I shouldn't comment but If they managed to break up Jim and Pam it would be fantastic. Such a slam in face off all the people that love the show. Any chance of happening? From the eps I've seen Jim is just a cunt(with this horrible dudebro business that is set up to fail).
I've only seen a few episodes of this season so maybe I shouldn't comment but If they managed to break up Jim and Pam it would be fantastic. Such a slam in face off all the people that love the show. Any chance of happening? From the eps I've seen Jim is just a cunt(with this horrible dudebro business that is set up to fail).
I know everybody's hung up on this awful Brian stuff, rightfully so, but Kevin telling the senator that he's a horrible person for using Angela and Oscar (while thanking him for the food) put a really big smile on my face. That was easily the single best moment of the entire season so far.
I know everybody's hung up on this awful Brian stuff, rightfully so, but Kevin telling the senator that he's a horrible person for using Angela and Oscar (while thanking him for the food) put a really big smile on my face. That was easily the single best moment of the entire season so far.
I was trying to explain to my wife why the thing with Brian was so bad but I couldn't articulate it well enough, she doesn't understand. It could just be that she's completely given up on the show though, her spirit may already be broken.
I hope that Creed is the strangler. Then we can have a scene where they all go "oh yeah right, all those creepy things he said and we filmed over the years. Makes sense".
jim and pam have a fight
brian: im here 4 u turn off da camera
*next episode*
pam: sry u got in truble 4 talking 2 me
brian: its ok i lik u
*next episode*
random warehouse dude: pam imma beat u up
brian: imma beat U UP I LUV PAM
*both brian and warehouse guy get fired*
pam: sry u got fired 4 stickin up 4 me
brian: pam imma stick up 4 u 4eva cal me if u need a good time girl
pam: ya ok
*cut to jim playing playstation cuz he's a bad husband and ur thinkin in ur heart dat it totally is understandable if pam lik goes 2 brian he's so nice he stood up 4 her and beat up warehouse dude wat dose she c in jim neway*
The Scranton Strangler was a throwaway joke in a forgettable episode. That the writers are continuing to touch on this idea is more evidence of how far the show has slipped.
Making a member of the cast (even a peripheral one) a serial killer is an idea so far removed from comedy I am thinking it originated from the unfunniest man on the planet, who just so happens to be Carrot Top. The Office has been creepy and hard to watch sometimes. It has never been outright morbid.
jim and pam have a fight
brian: im here 4 u turn off da camera
*next episode*
pam: sry u got in truble 4 talking 2 me
brian: its ok i lik u
*next episode*
random warehouse dude: pam imma beat u up
brian: imma beat U UP I LUV PAM
*both brian and warehouse guy get fired*
pam: sry u got fired 4 stickin up 4 me
brian: pam imma stick up 4 u 4eva cal me if u need a good time girl
pam: ya ok
*cut to jim playing playstation cuz he's a bad husband and ur thinkin in ur heart dat it totally is understandable if pam lik goes 2 brian he's so nice he stood up 4 her and beat up warehouse dude wat dose she c in jim neway*
One thing that bothers me is that this show has been on 9 seasons and they only started acknowledging that they were being filmed when Michael Scott left and now the crew is actually getting involved with the office workers. ;\
One thing that bothers me is that this show has been on 9 seasons and they only started acknowledging that they were being filmed when Michael Scott left and now the crew is actually getting involved with the office workers. ;\
They acknowledged they were being filmed for a documentary as early as the pilot episode.
Another shitty thing is that Brian/Frank is a sort of parallel to Jim/Roy, except that Brian and Frank appeared out of fucking nowhere with absolutely no time devoted into developing believable characters and tension! Television at its worst!
Yeah and they actually have interacted with the crew before, although the crew wasn't on camera. In the episode where Pam starts suspecting Dwight and Angela the camera guy comes running up to Pam to show her Dwight eating that candy bar.
Personally I don't have a problem with the Brian storyline because it doesn't make sense for the crew to suddenly interact like that, I have a problem with it because the storyline sucks.
In season 2 when they fire the guy who dresses up like a hobo for Hallowe'en (instead of Creed), it's fine because we're only 10 or 12 episodes in and we don't really know any of the peripheral players
But, like, 7 seasons after that, it's pretty expected that we know everyone. Nate has had a half-dozen episodes. Val has had a half-dozen episodes. The Japanese guy had that episode-closing tag once. All the lottery winner warehouse guys had been featured (Midge was the girl, Lonnie was the bigger guy, Darrell is obviously a main character, Roy obviously very important). The idea that there was this guy who worked at the warehouse for a while and harbored this sort of sentiment doesn't really make sense. Even though the warehouse guys didn't like Michael, he obviously went out of his way to make them feel a part of the company in his own way. Also the warehouse people would have known Pam through knowing her relationship with Roy.
Plus they already did the blue collar-white collar thing back when the warehouse guys threatened to unionize in season 2 or 3 (same episode they find out Michael makes peanuts), and it was better than this conflict.
Also, who defaces a mural? Literally, the only possible outcome would be getting fired. It's not like he quit and busted up the place on the way out. He spraypainted a butt, sat for a day biding his time, and then got fired. Nice move, bro!
