Rashida on the radio
Saturday, February 24th, 2007SPOILER WARNING! Audio and subsequent comments will contain spoilers.
I hesitate to slap a full-on SPOILER tag on this, but she does talk a teeny bit about her future on The Office in both interviews. You’ve been warned. :)
Rashida Jones talked to a few radio stations yesterday:
Phoenix’s 104.7 KISS FM talks to Rashida about American Idol, auditioning for The Office, and Oprah.
LA’s 106.7 KROQ’s Kevin and Bean Show talks to Rashida about fan reaction to Karen, and her new TV show, The Rules of Starting Over. (It’s about 40% into the clip.)
By the way, if you missed Rashida’s appearance on Letterman Thursday night, here it is.
Tipsters: CrazyGringa, Damian
re:Bella
I don’t think Pam even realizes that Toby is interested, she certainly isn’t leading him on. Being insensitive to Roy? He’s insensitivity personified. I don’t disagree that Pam has hurt people but it’s been because she hasn’t been honest with herself. She doesn’t think she’s worthy of anything great in her life. If she ever takes the chance and finally tells Jim about her feelings, I don’t think she’d take him for granted for a second.
Back to the original topic of Rashida- I do think she does play Karen well which is why I don’t like Karen. I do wonder why there has been the “she’s leaving/she’s staying” miscommunication. I think we’re being toyed with on that one.
46 | threec Wed. Feb. 28, 2007 at 5:24amIf I may respectfully add my opinion… I root for Karen because I don’t think that Pam deserves Jim. I see Pam as insensitive (to both Toby and Roy. What was she thinking??) and even though Jim and her have undeniable chemistry, I want his character to wind up with someone who really 100% wants to be with him and isn’t going to take his love for granted. In other words, not Pam.
Also, I bet it takes even more acting skill to make Karen stiff and awkward for Rashida Jones, seeing as her and John Krasinski used to date in real life.
45 | bella Tue. Feb. 27, 2007 at 5:36ami admit it, i love rashida, even though i should be crazy jealous of her, you can’t help but love the girl. however, i hate karen, and i’m sad she’s not leaving. but yay for rashida!
44 | Roni Mon. Feb. 26, 2007 at 9:00pmPan, I think you’re exactly right. Can’t let Rashida make Karen *too* charming. ;)
43 | UpDawg Mon. Feb. 26, 2007 at 2:11pmAnyone that has seen her on Boston Public knows that she in fact can act. I am sure that the idea of making her boring is to make the audience find something that they do not like about her. That way we can all sit here and say “blah blah… Jim should be with Pam” I mean Phyllis is boring and no one complains about that. But that is what is endearing about Phyllis. They are just trying to show us that Karen is not “perfect”
42 | Pan Mon. Feb. 26, 2007 at 9:32amI agree with #30. Rashida can act. She seems like a really cool person. Karen can’t pull a prank to save her life. And aside from Benihana Christmas, I don’t like Karen. Rashida is Steve Carell good when it comes to playing such a flawed “entertainer” or pranking buddy so well.
I hope that made sense.
41 | Elisabeth Mon. Feb. 26, 2007 at 8:57amCheck out Rashida Jones w/ her dad at the Oscars!
40 | Roy's brother is a dumbass Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 8:08pmno, we would have to see the breakup of Jim and Karen, right? Things are going to well for them (on the surface). I was actually hoping for them to break up and Karen work there for a little while. It would be a chance to show what happens when you break up with someone from work. Especially if they broke up with karen knowing that Jim still liked Pam, how an aggressive person like Karen would act in that situation. Anyway, I am rambling but bottom line is I really think we will see the break up. Also, just because she said she wasn’t leaving doesn’t mean a thing. The producers love to screw with the fans a little, keep them from knowing what is really gonna happen.
39 | RixChick Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 5:14pmHave they filmed the April shows yet? I’m just wondering since Rashida wasn’t made a permanent cast member if she may be gone by the next episode, since the show is supposed to be real time.
First April episode I think it’s possible Jim and Pam are both single, Karen is gone, and Andy is back…
38 | Gas ain't free Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 4:31pmDamian (32)
I think if the pilot got picked up and she had to choose, she would probably choose the new show. On the office, she isn’t the star. It’s an ensemble show with a office romance that pits her against the audience’s favorite character (for the majority). On a regular sitcom, where she is one of the main attractions, she has a much better chance of hitting a bigger degree of fame. So as much as she loves the office, I think she would choose what most actors would, the chance to be the star…
37 | RixChick Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 8:45am33 | Buy me a coke
36 | Purple Belt Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 7:45amRashida was probably in NYC for something and they got some appearances out of the way while she was there. If the show is on hiatus for a while, she’s got plenty of free time. Hopefully, that also translates into free time (interviews and appearances) for the rest of the cast as well.
While I am not rooting for Karen and Jim’s relationship I think we need to remember that there might be a very good reason that Rashida seems somewhat stiff or stilted in this role. I have a feeling that this has been quite calculated by the writers and Rashida may be brilliantly pulling off a subtle flaw in Karen’s personality. Even her little playing around with Jim this past week regarding her dating came off a bit flat - it was an attempt at the kind of kidding Jim does all the time, a sort of desperate attempt to keep him interested in her I thought. But I think that flatness speaks to the lack of spark Karen has and I think they need her to come off like that in order for Jim to ever make the break and head back to Pam. So that even though Pam seems like she should be the more bland of the two (based on her position in the company and personal sense of style, etc.), she’s really the more dynamic. Just my 2 cents.
35 | Lezlee Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 7:29amI agree with rachel about Rashida’s acting in this show. I find it flat and substandard.I also wonder how much of it is a writer’s device to showcase the contrast between Pam and Karen.
34 | v Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 7:04amI’m just trying to figure out why Rashida is all over the place this week? Two radio interviews, Letterman, and she showed up on SNL for gawds sake!
And it wasn’t even the day before an episode, it was the day after. What gives?
33 | BuyMeACoke Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 6:59ami think that if rashida’s pilot was to be picked up and she had to chose between the office and that show…..she would more than like stay with the office if offered a perm. job. you can tell that she loves her job a lot to give it up for some mediocre sitcom.
Jackson…..when i read all those comments earlier, i was thinking the same thing. I’m just glad some one said something. some times i think alot of people forget that its a tv show not real life……….a mockumentary, not a documentary.
32 | Damian Sat. Feb. 24, 2007 at 10:28pmJackson (#30)
I’m in total agreement here.
31 | wallflower Sat. Feb. 24, 2007 at 10:15pmHow did a topic about Rashida Jones revert back to JAM and Karen talk? Also, those who don’t like the character Karen, should really separate her from Rashida - THEY AREN’T THE SAME!
30 | Jackson Sat. Feb. 24, 2007 at 10:03pmI have a sinking feeling Karen won’t be riding off into the sunset at the end of this season - not because of anything she said in the interviews (obviously she’s not going to throw out that she’s been cast in a new show) but more because that show is only a pilot. So if it doesn’t get picked up, I guess she’s staying in Scranton.
Now I’ve just depressed myself.
29 | his capa was detated Sat. Feb. 24, 2007 at 8:03pmRachel, personally I disagree with your opinion of Rashida, but I definitely respect that your problem with Karen is the actress chosen. My main qualm with the “Karen haters” is justification (or lack thereof as far as I’m concerned). Most of the comments against Karen seem to be embellishments that play into the fantasy of an episode that starts with Jim turning to Karen saying “Oh my gosh, you’ve tricked me into dating you when I truly belong with Pam!” followed by Jim and Pam simultaneously high kicking Karen back to Stamford and then spending the rest of the episode making out. It’s nice to hear someone’s dislike for Karen be based on more solid reasons (even if i disagree ;).
28 | SL Sat. Feb. 24, 2007 at 8:02pmRachel, I don’t know why you feel the need to call Rashida’s acting into question. It’s totally out of left field. And elocution lessons? Please. Whether you mean she needs to work on her speech in the show or in interviews, I could not disagree more. In interviews she comes off as completely relaxed and likeable, and on the show I think she fits in seemlessly with the ensemble cast.
In short, I agree with you that your opinion is unpopular. I just also happen to think it’s wrong.
27 | Shan21 Sat. Feb. 24, 2007 at 6:08pm