That scene where the camerapeople are somehow hiding in the break room, and Pam is pouring her heart out to her mom, and out of NOWHERE Jim walks in and puts it all on the line again.
Yes. From Jim's confession onward, the whole thing was just TV-perfection for me. It took my breath away. At the time, I kind of felt like everyone should stop making TV shows, because nothing that wasn't an iconic moment from a past episode of
Buffy the Vampire Slayer,
was ever going to be any better than that. Ever.
But they've maintained the tension throughout season 3 -- brilliantly. There are no bad guys. Roy is a little scary and certainly wrong for Pam, but he's sympathetic. Karen? She's attractive, funny, smart and sympathetic, but not a Mary Sue.
I just read the most perfect 30 Rock fic: Annakovsky's Carbonite. Liz/Floyd, and spoilery for the latest episode. Aw, Liz.
I can't contribute to UK/US The Office-off meaningfully, since I've only seen snippets of the UK version, but that last bit of "Casino Night" was pretty much the highlight of my entire TV viewing experience (and I watch A LOT of TV) last year. It kills me, especially in knowledge of all the fallouts of that gesture this season.
I'd totally put the moment in "Return" when Michael goes to Staples to see Dwight up there with "Casino Night" though. "So maybe you should come back. You should come back, please." The "please" just about killed me. And the muzak version of "Up Where We Belong" playing tinnily on the speaker! Perfect.
I can't contribute to UK/US The Office-off meaningfully, since I've only seen snippets of the UK version, but that last bit of "Casino Night" was pretty much the highlight of my entire TV viewing experience (and I watch A LOT of TV) last year. It kills me, especially in knowledge about all the fallouts of that gesture this season.
In many things and in many ways, I am vonnie. (Actually, not to sound like a stalker, but I have learned through the years that if Vonnie likes something, I probably will too. Even if it is imperfect Dawson's Creek fanfic.)
Even if it is imperfect Dawson's Creek fanfic.
Hahaha, OMG. I can't believe you brought up my shameful Creek fic reading period. *hides face* I still have most of seasons 1-4 on tape, which I can't bring myself to throw out since they changed the music on so many of the episodes. Like any song other than "Both Sides Now" would work for that montage at the end of "A Weekend In The Country". What travesty!
Err. Anyway.
I have a deep and abiding (yet shameful) love of Dawson's Creek. I think maybe it is really a) a love of Pacey, who is a wonderful character and b) a love of what the show's potential was.
I am really glad I bought the separate DVD of the finale, because there is a lot of original music in there.
HIMYM is repeating "Slap Bet" tonight. I will be taping because I totally missed it last time.
I'm finally watching Colbert's Metaphor-off, and it's hilarious! Pinsky is the best part! Question: Was Colbert making the beep-boop noises live?
HIMYM is repeating "Slap Bet" tonight. I will be taping because I totally missed it last time.
Thanks for posting this because I have been hearing all about this episode.
Question: Was Colbert making the beep-boop noises live?
I think he was, because he was very deliberately never on camera when they were happening.
I was so dreading the metaphor-off, and it was awesome! I should know to trust The Colbert, but sometimes even my faith can waver. The metaphorical buzzers made my week.
"Slap Bet" is comedy genius. Love that ep.
