Jesse, I was trying to figure out how they might get there, since everyone else looks like a really bad choice.
At least Andy as the new boss would make the Andy/Erin plot-line seem like less of a re-tread of Pam/Jim.
I think the main place to go with Darryl is "ha, ha, he doesn't know about how offices work!" which is bad-touch comedy, IMO.
Dwight is clearly Right Out.
And they wouldn't inflict that much Kelly on us, right?
I don't see bringing back any of the guest-stars (although the text would support Catherine Tate or Jim Carrey). I will be irritated if they bring in a new person who we didn't see.
In a real world, Jim would be an obvious choice (except for the inherent conflict of interest involved in supervising a family member, his wife). But the show has spent too long shaping him as the POV character/"Mr. Normal." Which limits his comedic potential.
Catherine Tate's character would be an interesting choice. "This week, all of the walls will be painted green! Next week, we'll try An Office Without Chairs!" There's probably enough there to get through one season, at least.
Agree with Debet about Darryl. Yet, oddly, in some ways he'd be a pretty good real-life choice. He has a very solid knowledge of the warehouse, which is as many elements of the business as, say, Andy or Dwight.
Of course, if Jo is willing to allow Dwight back into the field, who's to say she won't end up with Gabe?
A reminder to fellow Glee watchers - the finale will be on an hour later tonight due to Idol. And since it's Idol, I'm also setting my dvr to end a few minutes late.
Ryan Murphy is aware that 94% of the U.S. population doesn't live in New York City, right?
Ryan Murphy is aware that 94% of the U.S. population doesn't live in New York City, right?
But that 94% want to live there!
(Please let me know if this is getting annoying)
Just spotted on Netflix instant
Dr Horrible
and!
Archer Season 1
!!!
I love that I only see certain things on the internet. Before I had seen the episode, or anything negative, I read a huge and awesome rant against people saying that "someone like" Trouty-Mouth wouldn't want to be with "someone like" Mercedes.
Sneaking in to comment on the episode before most-of-the-day continuing education:
Finn and Rachel's kiss was a performance mistake, but not for the reason Jesse gave. The kiss is a happy ending that doesn't go with the rest of the song.
Shue's chance at Broadway (and the kids' reaction to the news) was dismissed far too quickly. I hope the issue comes up again next season, though I doubt it will.
If everyone is going to graduate next year, I hope we'll see some new characters next season to allow character continuity. On the other hand, there are already too many characters for a one-hour show to develop well.
Danny Pudi in "Cougar Town":
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