Comments on: ‘Dinner Party’ photos

By: Elizebeth

Elizebeth — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:14:29 +0000

alot of people i know think Jan is preggers, i really hope this isn’t true cause in the commercial she is drinking wine.

By: Thirsty Schrute Baby

Thirsty Schrute Baby — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:42:56 +0000

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”.

By: tuna tuna tuna

tuna tuna tuna — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:38:22 +0000

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.

By: Flonkerton_Champion_of_the_World

Flonkerton_Champion_of_the_World — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:00:04 +0000

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.

By: dying star

dying star — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:20:17 +0000

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.

By: Michelle T

Michelle T — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:14:52 +0000

Maybe Dwight will hook up with Michael’s mom!

Does Jan look pregnant to anyone? It’s probably just the angle of the picture.

By: Basketball Machine

Basketball Machine — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:26:38 +0000

#69 – Word, Laundry and Betrayal.

By: Cher is Bonto

Cher is Bonto — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:17:14 +0000

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!

By: Alien...BLEH

Alien...BLEH — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:44:34 +0000

I really think the mystery woman looks like the CFO’s wife. Maybe David is there too?

By: BeckySue

BeckySue — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:38:58 +0000

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!

By: moomintroll

moomintroll — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:45:32 +0000

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.

By: Pam's BFF

Pam's BFF — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:43:56 +0000

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…

By: Samuel L. Chang

Samuel L. Chang — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:18:56 +0000

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.

By: Hot Dog Fingers

Hot Dog Fingers — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:16:10 +0000

#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!!!!

By: sorano916

sorano916 — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:52:04 +0000

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.

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:39:28 +0000

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.

By: Stefanie

Stefanie — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:35:49 +0000

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.

By: bighaircut

bighaircut — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:29:18 +0000

oh man i really hope that’s michael’s mom!! how funny would that be!?

By: sabrina

sabrina — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:41:43 +0000

I’m diggin the long hair on krasinski, reminds me of his season 1 hair.

By: TunaNikki

TunaNikki — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:31:50 +0000

Comment 56 from sorano916 – I bet its Beth Grant as well, I saw the back of the head and instantly thought it was her! Thats too funny. I hope it is her, she’s such a great character actress!