‘Business School’ deleted scenes

Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

Four scenes up.

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Michael’s book of wisdoms.

Tipsters: Angelica, Fat Jim Halpert, Creed

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Cousin Mose, you slay me.

And I loved this scene. I don’t think we’ve had enough “jim-toolery” this season.
151 | Shan21 Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 7:14pm
So, that conversation between Jim and Michael happened, right? Or maybe it didn’t, since Karen was probably sitting at her desk, shredding Pam’s art show flyer.

*Mose chucks a rock at the beehive and runs off, laughing.*
150 | Cousin Mose Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 6:56pm
While “jim-toolery” might be one of THE FUNNIEST things I’ve heard in ages, I kind of liked this scene. Especially where Michael wanted the books summed up. But overall I can see why it was cut.
149 | CH Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 6:44pm
Hmmm…glad it was deleted. There’s been a bit too much “jim-toolery” this season.
148 | Jan Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 6:22pm
[tanster: deleted because of spoilery stuff. please post spoilery stuff here or here. thanks!]
147 | kinayru Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 2:41pm
Rachel (comment #121) says it all!

“To continue where I left off on my last comment below - there has already been like 50 deleted scenes on this season alone.”

“But why is there now a debate after this one particular deleted scene involving one Karen in a very undignified act?”

“I wonder why… cough-TeamKarenSupporters-cough!”

I agree.
146 | Jack Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 12:25pm
Whatever self-respect Karen had went out the window after Jim’s coffee shop confession. I mean, after he basically tried to deny it, then came out with a story that didn’t really match with what Phyllis told her, Karen *decided* to believe him because she *wanted* to believe it. If she were honest with herself, she would admit that she knew Jim still had some serious feelings for Pam, and that she (Karen) was being led-on by Jim, and that she needed to get out. That’s not self-respect. And when you don’t have respect for yourself, it’s hard to have respect for others (especially others who you perceive to be the enemy).

That’s why I see some very desperate/borderline nutso behavior coming from Karen very soon. The character is gone after this season, so something WILL happen. Jim’s meeting her ex this week, so if this is a pattern of behavior for Karen (which I think it probably is), I’m thinkin’ this ex will say something to indicate that to Jim. Either that, or just seeing the guy will get Karen going all on her own!

And don’t forget, even though it was kind of a joke, Jim DID call Karen a “psychopath” in an early episode this season (while they were playing Call of Duty in Stamford). First impressions…
145 | m3k1 Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 11:44am
“So is jim going to move back to his More “Pam Friendly” seat now that Ryan has Vacated it?”– Ryan

In the clips that show Michael attempting magic Jim is at his old desk, so I wouldn’t get your hopes up.

Although how awesome would it be if after meeting Karen’s ex something happens to drive them (Jim/Karen) a little further apart and at the end of the episode he switches desks?
144 | Shan21 Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 11:42am
So is jim going to move back to his More “Pam Friendly” seat now that Ryan has Vacated it?
143 | Ryan Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 11:19am
Cousin Mose: my god that was funny. If she goes all bunny boiler on him, I will just die.
142 | Callan Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 11:03am
Yeah, still surprised too that she didn’t break up with him after “The Return.” Anxious, SO anxious, to see where this goes tomorrow.
Is it Thursday yet?
141 | CH Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 10:02am
Cousin Mose

I just about choked on my lunch when I read your comment! Too funny!
140 | Easy Rider Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 9:51am
“You can see how, in complete desperation, Karen might do something malicious, not for the sake of being mean, but just out of a desire for self-preservation” –m3k1

I totally agree. I can see it coming to that, although I hope it doesn’t. I hope that Karen has the self-respect to just end the relationship before it gets to that point, but I thought she was going to do that after Jim admitted he still has feelings for Pam. So who knows. Maybe she’s not as strong and secure as I thought she was.

As for cousin Mose– hiLARious. Hehehe…
139 | Shan21 Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 9:50am
All I’m saying is that when Jim’s rabbit goes missing and turns up in the office’s microwave, we’ll know who to accuse.
138 | Cousin Mose Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 9:24am
“It’s not a sign of Karen being malicious, she’s just insecure! I don’t think the scene paints her as Crazy!Karen at all. It’s very believable to me.”–Shan21

I agree with this, even though I’m a Jam fan! I think Karen actually likes Pam, but also sees her as competition for Jim’s attention. I’m sure she’s very conflicted, as was Pam in “Back from Vacation”.

The only way I might disagree with you Shan, is that Karen is traveling down a road from conflicted, to insecure, to desperate, to ???maybe malicious??? You can see how, in complete desperation, Karen might do something malicious, not for the sake of being mean, but just out of a desire for self-preservation. I don’t think she’s there yet, but it could be coming.
137 | m3k1 Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 9:04am
As a business major, I just have to say that I adore Michael’s speech to Ryan’s class. One of my professors is obsessed with The Office, and last week, we talked about how hilariously awful Michael’s lecture was. It’s like the most basic priniciples from Microeconomics, explained so badly.
136 | Callan Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 7:59am
I agree with Rachel (about the selective regarding of deleted scenes as being transparent).

It’s a little fishy when the majority of the debate regarding the “truth” of deleted scenes comes out right after a deleted scene that makes Karen look bad.

Honestly, I like Karen. I personally am more of a Karen than a Pam. And I can believe that I would be verrrry tempted to tear down that flier too in her situation.

It’s not a sign of Karen being malicious, she’s just insecure! I don’t think the scene paints her as Crazy!Karen at all. It’s very believable to me.

(Plus, who wouldn’t want Jim all to themselves?)
135 | Shan21 Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 7:46am
I’m with Rachel and Cousin Mose. I’m certain that there is a LOT more filmed than is ever shown. If the producers of the show didn’t want us to see it, why do they show it to us? They obviously have to pick and choose which deleted scenes they actually show us. Granted, they’re not in the broadcast version, but they only have like 22 minutes to play with, and Greg Daniels has said in an interview that the show feels better with two or three more minutes. And he has acknowledged the importance of the online fan base.

I have chosen to believe that the deleted scenes can be discussed as part of the show, ie, that they can contribute to the plot, character development, etc. Especially when they answer questions for us, like the deleted scene this week involving Michael and his discussion of the sale of stickers. Was I the only one who wondered about his sticker analogy (the more stickers you sell, the more beanie babies and playstations you can buy) in the broadcast version? It seemed, well, out of nowhere in the broadcast version, as if something had been left out in the editing. Well, lo and behold, here is a deleted scene that puts the stickers line into context.

Anyway, it’s early in the morning and I’m rambling! :-) This is one of those interesting issues that shouldn’t be a divisive one among fans, just something fun to debate! I think Greg Daniels needs to do another “chat” and clear up this issue!
134 | m3k1 Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 6:46am
Have it your way, dude… I’m off to re-read my books on mimetic critical theory.
133 | Cousin Mose Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 4:54am
Cousin Mose - the revelation of where Andy is was in the Producer’s Cut of The Return, and the producer’s cuts are likely going to be the main versions on the DVD and for posterity.
132 | DrunkBiking Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 3:57am