‘Dinner Party’ photos

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

SPOILER WARNING! Photos and comments posted here may contain spoilers.

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alot of people i know think Jan is preggers, i really hope this isn’t true cause in the commercial she is drinking wine.
90 | Elizebeth Fri. Apr. 4, 2008 at 4:14am
I find it funny how the hair is apparently the most importanrt part of the show for some people. By the way if you look at the “Parking” pictures Pam’s and Dwight’s hair is the same as it has been since the beginning of season 4 (Jim’s is a little longer). Obviously they look nicer b/c of the dinner party. I agree with previous posters that speculate that the mystery lady is the woman from “The Deposition”.
89 | Thirsty Schrute Baby Tue. Mar. 25, 2008 at 6:42pm
thank you laundry and betrayal (#69), i couldn’t agree more. i think that it is fine to have episodes that you like more or less or even seasons that you like more or less i just feel that over analyzing every single thing about it takes all the joy out of it. i think the different feel the program has now is natural. i also wonder if the program is less enjoyable for people because instead of just appreciating it for what it is it is being picked apart. just a thought.
88 | tuna tuna tuna Tue. Mar. 25, 2008 at 3:38pm
Whoever mentioned Beth Grant as Michael’s mom - 110% agreed! I thought it instantly. We’ll see if we’re right.

Also, my two cents on Pam’s updated look - I think she started upping the anty when Karen was around - at least that’s when I noticed her hair improved.

Also, don’t forget that Pam went through and the HUGE life changes she experienced/created/endured/etc. from season 3 to now. She’s not “Pammy” anymore. It’s the natural evolution of a character and it’s brilliant.

That being said, I do hope the writers take it down a notch. Some of what’s been going on this season is a little too far fetched - driving the car into a lake, Ryan tolerating Michael’s extreme BS and bad behavior, the deal with the pizza delivery kid….I mean, a little off-the-beaten goes a long way. More reality-based plots, please.

Finally, in the one pic, I think Pam was staring at Jim’s hair in horror. It’s not great.
87 | Flonkerton_Champion_of_the_World Sun. Mar. 23, 2008 at 8:00pm
I wondered about Jan maybe being pregnant, too, but thought, “Eh, it’s just the picture.” Glad I wasn’t the only one.

Angela was definitely at the dinner party (just check out her new photo on MySpace–she was obviously in character at the filming of those scenes), so I’m guessing this was a couples party and that’s why Andy and Angela were invited. I’m sure Dwight got word and just invited himself, or begged Michael until he finally gave in and said, “Fine, come, just stop being a baby.”

And I’m 99% positive “mystery lady” is Michael’s mom, but there’s that nagging 1% that thinks it might be Dwight’s date (maybe Michael insisted he have a date if he came?). I guess the other possibility is that Dwight finally worked up the courage to approach Angela about their relationship and she broke it off with Andy (we all know she really still loves Dwight, despite the kitty euthanasia incident), and Dwight and Angela came as a couple. Oh man, April 10th can’t get here fast enough.
86 | dying star Sun. Mar. 23, 2008 at 9:20am
Maybe Dwight will hook up with Michael’s mom!

Does Jan look pregnant to anyone? It’s probably just the angle of the picture.
85 | Michelle T Thu. Mar. 20, 2008 at 2:14pm
#69 - Word, Laundry and Betrayal.
84 | Basketball Machine Thu. Mar. 20, 2008 at 12:26pm
I am overjoyed to have the gang back. And about their appearances, couldn’t care less. As long as they bring on the funny, you have a satisfied viewer here.

And is it just me or does Dwight look like he did in Halloween with his Sith Lord makeup? I don’t know… maybe it’s just the lighting. I thought it was funny.

Thanks for posting! You have a special place in my heart, Tanster!
83 | Cher is Bonto Thu. Mar. 20, 2008 at 12:17pm
I really think the mystery woman looks like the CFO’s wife. Maybe David is there too?
82 | Alien...BLEH Thu. Mar. 20, 2008 at 11:44am
I’m not sure if this has been mentioned before but, I’ll take a stab at it…

Wouldn’t it be hilarious if Michael’s mother just so happened to be there and Dwight and her actually got along? I love that theory.

Jan must have broken Mike’s Dundie for some reason…she looks like she had to fix it. It’s probably not logical, but wouldn’t it be odd if Michael initiated a Dundie Awards Ceremony at the party?

I can’t wait!
81 | BeckySue Thu. Mar. 20, 2008 at 11:38am
I agree with everyone, the changes in Pam are only to be expected. Personally though, I feel that the “love” story between Pam and Jim was more engaging because they were so ordinary, not in spite of it. I was intrigued by it more so when Pam was “dowdy”. Don’t get me wrong I’m still really excited they’re together, I just miss frizzy-hair, cardigan Pam.
80 | moomintroll Thu. Mar. 20, 2008 at 10:45am
As the first poster and the one to introduce the hair issue, I simply stated that I thought Pam’s hair looked tremendous, as in I think it’s great she’s having a good hair day. Good for her! It was a passing thought, merely a compliment, not a debate starter.

And as a woman who has also had life-changing transformations, a new hair style is usually the first thing a gal does, so kudos to the stylists for following through…
79 | Pam's BFF Thu. Mar. 20, 2008 at 10:43am
Aaron,

Just wanted to say (since you’ve been shouted down so much) that I agree 100% with your post (#46), and it’s why The Office is now “just a show” to me instead of “my must-watch show.”

It’s still fun, but it’s not as fun as it was before because it seems more staged and less organic/real.
78 | Lynda Thu. Mar. 20, 2008 at 10:43am
I suggest not over-analyzing a few snapshots. I have re-watched all the season 4 episodes over the last few days and they seem funnier than when they first aired. I think it’s because I sometimes build them up too much ahead of time. When I go back later, I don’t bring my over-inflated expectations into the viewing experience.
77 | Samuel L. Chang Thu. Mar. 20, 2008 at 10:18am
#65 - Amen!

Speculation: What if the mystery woman IS ‘Party Karen’, and she went with Ryan? Ryan did express interest in her… And Michael would allow it because of his man crush on him - perhaps that could help explain Pam’s look of horror and Jim’s oh-so-perfected look of “that’s awkward”… who knows…

I am beside myself with excitement! Eeeeeee!!!!
76 | Hot Dog Fingers Thu. Mar. 20, 2008 at 10:16am
Due to other spoiler pictures that I’ve come across, the jacket doesn’t seem to be Pam’s. In fact, both Jim and Pam look pretty nice. Pam in a dark dress (could be a blouse and a skirt) and Jim with the v-neck sweater plus dark khakis. If the mystery woman is really Michael’s mom, then Pam might have suggested that she and Jim dress up.
75 | sorano916 Thu. Mar. 20, 2008 at 9:52am
71- I totally know what you are saying. If you look at ANY other show (ie “FRIENDS) did they look the same in the last season as opposed to the first? Not at all. Everyone’s character’s even changed a little too. I wonder if no one has ever noticed this with shows before?

In my opinion, ‘The Office’ is the most brilliant show ever. Whether Pam’s hair is more curly or whether Michael is a little more idiotic in this season. I think every episode is great in its own way.
74 | Sara Thu. Mar. 20, 2008 at 9:39am
I didn’t read through all the comments so sorry if I’m repeating something. Do you think the “mystery woman” could be Dwight’s date? I know Angela and Andy were invited to the dinner party so maybe Dwight picked up some freaky librarian to make Angela jealous?

And there is this one photo of just a couch. Do you think there are some hidden clues in that photo? It seems pretty random to just put in there.
73 | Stefanie Thu. Mar. 20, 2008 at 9:35am
oh man i really hope that’s michael’s mom!! how funny would that be!?
72 | bighaircut Thu. Mar. 20, 2008 at 9:29am
I’m diggin the long hair on krasinski, reminds me of his season 1 hair.
71 | sabrina Thu. Mar. 20, 2008 at 8:41am