Got a ‘Moroccan Christmas’ question for Justin?

Do you have a question for writer Justin Spitzer about last night’s episode, ‘Moroccan Christmas’?

Submit your question here by 11pm PT tomorrow night, December 13.

I’ll put together a Q&A and post it sometime next week.

Remember, non-spoilerish questions about ‘Moroccan Christmas’ only. Thanks!

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   61. Zac  Sat. Dec. 13, 2008 | 8:58pm

   Who did Toby’s daughter’s voice on the phone?

   Please say Rainn, please say Rainn…..:)

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   60. Jenny  Sat. Dec. 13, 2008 | 7:31pm

   My question is about the writing process. Do you plan for the whole season the basic outline of the plot for the season? In this particular episode, did you plan for the basic plot well in advance then fill in as you go along?

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   59. Zach D.  Sat. Dec. 13, 2008 | 7:08pm

   I loved the episode, especially Jim’s prank. How hard was that to pull off and how long did it really take to set it up?

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   58. Anouar  Sat. Dec. 13, 2008 | 3:26pm

   Hi

   First of all great episode. I am a Moroccan myself and it looked really like a Moroccan party. Only one thing: In the episode Phyllis makes Angela to remove stuff like the tree, but why didn’t she remove the alcohol and just let them drink tea?

   Thanks.

   ANouar

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   57. Charlotte  Sat. Dec. 13, 2008 | 3:11pm

   Hey Justin! Answer number 41!!!!!! Thanks !!

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   56. Kelly  Sat. Dec. 13, 2008 | 1:40pm

   What was Creed wearing over his shirt and tie? It looked like a disposable lab coat or something.

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   55. Dinkin Flicka  Sat. Dec. 13, 2008 | 11:45am

   Hi Justin,
   My question is about the Meredith/intervention storyline. I mean this in the nicest way possible, but what were you thinking (literally)? How did you come up with the storyline, and how did all the writers come to agree upon it? To many people (including myself), forcing an alcoholic to get help is not funny; it’s a reality. I would have to imagine that at some point in the writing process the writers considered that an intervention plotline might be offensive and completely unfunny to many people. This is not the first dark storyline we have seen on the Office (i.e. Ryan on coke), so I am genuinely curious now as to the writing process, discussions, and decisions that go into giving the green light to such storylines.

   What IS funny: Michael singing the Princess Unicorn song, Jim’s request to “please stop,” Toby begging for the doll… Things like that are why I will still call the Office writing brilliant.

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   54. Sonia  Sat. Dec. 13, 2008 | 10:16am

   Were there other incidents considered to bring attention to Meredith’s alcoholism besides the hair catching on fire? And if so, what were they?

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   53. Jam_Halpsly  Sat. Dec. 13, 2008 | 9:07am

   How long did it take Ed Helms to learn to play that instrument? What is the name of that instrument? Did it get annoying listening to him play?

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    52. Dusky  Sat. Dec. 13, 2008 | 8:47am

    I miss Ryan! Why no reaction from Michael (or Kelly, to some extent) on his absence?

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    51. Kavita  Sat. Dec. 13, 2008 | 8:32am

    Hey Justin,

    Firstly, I love that all of us commenters are on first-name basis with you already! I think I’m going to nickname you Jay to get even more weirdly familiar.

    Anyway, this Christmas episode was great, really over the top! Did you guys intentionally make this Christmas party extravagant to contrast with how most companies are trimming down or eliminating parties altogether in these tough economic times?

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    50. quobbityassurance  Sat. Dec. 13, 2008 | 8:31am

    Great episode! Best of the season so far, I’d say.
    My question is, did Ed Helms know how to play the sitar before the shoot, or did he learn on the spot? I died when he played Deck The Halls, and everyone was just staring at him.
    Thank you for your time!
    QuobbityAssurance

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    49. Dakota  Sat. Dec. 13, 2008 | 8:30am

    Meredith seems to be so accident prone! Does she do her own stunts?

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    48. Elena  Sat. Dec. 13, 2008 | 6:25am

    Creed has some great one-liners across the show, especially this episode with his line about getting someone a permit. Is his background already written or does it just unfold as the writers think of more funny (definitely creepy, though) things for Creed to say?

    And why a Moroccan Christmas? What was Phyllis’ motivation for this Christmas party that’s “not your grandma’s christmas party, unless she’s from Morocco”?

    Finally, what’s Meredith’s progression in the seasons with her drinking? I remember a scene where she (in a conference room meeting) says “Hi, I’m Meredith, and I’m an alc–” and quickly gets back on topic. Had she tried AA before and failed? Does this mean that Michael’s methods of getting Meredith into rehab (aka making her hit rock bottom) will be a recurring thing in the next episodes, or just a great send-off for the end of the episode?

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    47. Toby started the Fire  Sat. Dec. 13, 2008 | 5:33am

    It was interesting that this Christmas episode had almost nothing to do with Christmas itself. Was that intentional? I might be reading into it too much, but I could see it as a chance to have Angela work at keeping up her image, in order to maximize the impact of the starkly contrasting revelation at the end.

    In addition to Andy’s part in the scene, of course.

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    46. Tiffany  Fri. Dec. 12, 2008 | 9:26pm

    Did a professional sitar player have to teach Ed Helms how to play? Or was his banjo experience easily transferred to this other (superior?) instrument?

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    45. Tiffany  Fri. Dec. 12, 2008 | 9:24pm

    This is really random, but I’ve always wanted to know: What is in the fire extinguisher prop?

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    44. jkrasislove  Fri. Dec. 12, 2008 | 7:09pm

    I can imagine that it was too dangerous for Kate Flannery to do her own stunt, but did she want to?

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    43. Maryanne  Fri. Dec. 12, 2008 | 6:30pm

    I gotta know… where did the idea for Meredith’s hair to go up in flames come from? Also, was it really hers? And if I can get a third question in, when did corporate start letting alcohol be consumed during work?

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    42. Kaylah  Fri. Dec. 12, 2008 | 6:07pm

    Hey! Loved the episode! I was wondering why we aren’t seeing so much Jim and Pam anymore? Or is it just because the plotline with Angela, Dwight, and Andy is the focus right now?

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