Comments on: Got a question about ‘Weight Loss’?

By: Mrs.Krasinski

Mrs.Krasinski — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:35:50 +0000

Hey Gene! Congratulations on the season 5 premiere, it was awesome!
I have to say my favorite part of the episode was Andy talking about his old acapella group being his best men collectively, and all of their nicknames. It was brilliant!! Are we ever going to see the group perform together again?

By: Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:35:05 +0000

I noticed the Stay Puft Marshmallow man on the wall during Michael Klump’s speech…is this a little bit of bragging from Lee and you for Ghostbusters III??

By: Scottyskater77

Scottyskater77 — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:24:58 +0000

It was so awesome that you guys decided to have the proposal during the season premiere. NOBODY expected that! Why did you make the decision to have the proposal in the season opener, and did the writers have this planned since before the season 4 finale? Thanks! Keep up the fantastic writing!

By: coli

coli — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:24:46 +0000

So glad it is back on. Great job! you know in the deleted scenes where Michael takes Jim’s chair. what was up with that?

By: Vicki

Vicki — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:15:57 +0000

Why did Pam not stand up for herself when she was in the wrong classroom and the teacher told her to sit down? I thought the “New Pam” would have walked out anyway.

By: Koos

Koos — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:07:24 +0000

Loved the premiere! My question is:

Were you planning to have Ryan come back as the receptionist all along? Karma?

Thanks!

By: Jess

Jess — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:01:46 +0000

Who the ASCII Dwight image? It was AWESOME!

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:53:41 +0000

Is it at all possible that the goatee that michael was sporting was a fake? He doesn’t really strike me as a hairy kinda guy, nevermind the kind that can grow a full goatee over a week that was as intense as the one he had.

By: jeeeza

jeeeza — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:42:40 +0000

There was another mentioning of “Kendell or Kindell…” the horrible HR guy from corporate. Will we ever meet him, pleeeaaaase? :)

By: Stephanie C.

Stephanie C. — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:42:16 +0000

Whose idea was it for Pam to do a talking head via the computer?

By: Killer Nano Robot Riding on a Burro

Killer Nano Robot Riding on a Burro — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:39:00 +0000

Just thanks for a great episode!

By: Killer Nano Robot Riding on a Burro

Killer Nano Robot Riding on a Burro — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:37:27 +0000

I just wanted to say congratulations on reviving the awkwardness that was so characteristic of Season 1. Holly’s interactions with Oscar and Kevin made me cringe in a way that I haven’t cringed in a long time. Looking forward to a great season!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:34:27 +0000

When Jim didn’t propose at the end of “Goodbye, Toby” did you have the proposal during “Weight Loss” planned out already or was it decided over the summer?

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:27:01 +0000

How did this episode compare to the other season openers in terms of energy on set? Were the actors and writers more enthusiastic? Because this may have been the best season opener. (though Fun Run in my opinion had the most funny lines that any other episode)

By: Angela Bernard Schrute

Angela Bernard Schrute — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:03:36 +0000

What was your favorite scene from the episode and why? Did you do any “research” into office weight loss initiatives to prepare for writing this episode? Did you have fun estimating weights for each of the characters?

By: Kat

Kat — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:50:21 +0000

This is not specific to “Weight Loss” but It’s been on my mind. What happened to Jim going to Australia? He supposedly bought a non-refundable ticket but then it was never mentioned again. Did he actually go?

By: Emma

Emma — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:40:06 +0000

How many proposal scenarios did you have in mind? How did you pick the one you did? (It was brilliant by the way)

By: sabrina

sabrina — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:34:52 +0000

Was it really windy and rainy when you shot the proposal scene?

By: LovingThursdays

LovingThursdays — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:34:32 +0000

Congratulations on the super start to a super season, and thanks for answering our questions.

Mine is about the most romantic proposal ever! When Jim leapt up to kiss Pam, the ring seemed to disappear! Did you delete the part where he actually slips the ring on her finger and seals it with another kiss? (The whole scene took only 52 seconds!)

By: elliot

elliot — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:33:52 +0000

Any chance of Holly (Amy Ryan) signing on for an extended period of time? More than 5 episodes please! Needs more Holly!