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3.17: Business School

Thursday, February 15th, 2007

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I’m re watching this episode for the first time in months, and Michael going to Pam’s art show still makes me cry some.
491 | Anita Thu. Jun. 26, 2008 at 2:42pm
This episode was great, the ending took me totally off-guard. I had settled in for a night of hilarity, when it took a sharp left turn at the end. Michael’s line, “people will never go out of business” brought me to a startling halt. wait… that was… insightful and poignant… wow…
490 | The Schaef Wed. Feb. 13, 2008 at 8:23am
200 word maximum! The things that happen in real life at my son’s workplace are funnier than the scripts of The Office and that’s hard to believe……
489 | Dee Basinger Mon. Jul. 30, 2007 at 3:49pm
loved this one! ahahha Jim as a vampire!!! and Michael at business school! awww, he was sweet to Pam! :)
488 | becky Thu. Apr. 26, 2007 at 9:48pm
I quoted this episode and used the premise with Michael in my commencement speech. Hopefully I can win with it, haha.
487 | Matt Tue. Apr. 24, 2007 at 8:45pm
aww I like the moments between Michael and Pam, he can be so sweet sometimes.
486 | Mrs. Michael Scott Sat. Mar. 17, 2007 at 8:21pm
The bat was pure comedic genius!!!!
485 | Swimmer de NorCal Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 10:47am
ok episode, the school part was great but the bat thing was stupid and didnt fit
484 | ts Thu. Feb. 22, 2007 at 6:01pm
That’s right. Jim was not at Pam’s art show. Don’t you people know that Jim was bitten by a vampire bat? And now he might be turning into a vampire? How could he possibly go to Pam’s art show?
483 | Jean Bernardi Wed. Feb. 21, 2007 at 8:21pm
Pam and Toby? That would be so gross. And I am about ready to give up on Pam and Jim. Is there a “Team Jim-should-find-a-new-girl?” Because both of these ladies are driving me nuts.

Love this show!!!
482 | Jme Tue. Feb. 20, 2007 at 1:42pm
After seeing the scene between Pam and Toby i’m more convinced than ever the writers are hinting at a relationship betwween them.Yuk!!!!
481 | Scully Tue. Feb. 20, 2007 at 4:07am
so…all this nothing going on between Jim and Pam is making me sad and, to be honest, a little less eager to watch every week - i just need some resolution!
John is doing a good job of being Jim, trying to go about his life on his own. But writers: pam needs to take some of angela’s advice and just GROW A PAIR!!! I don’t know what i am going to do if this hyped one-hour season finale is (jam-wise) a repeat of last year…i could barely focus ALL SUMMER LONG! so unfair!!!! : )
480 | cinnamonLIFE Mon. Feb. 19, 2007 at 10:23pm
It was a Chunky Bar
479 | Andrew Mon. Feb. 19, 2007 at 3:01pm
Gill had a big mouth, it really hurt Pam, I’m sorry she had to hear what he said. But really he would not have said that if she was standing in front of him. {at least I don’t think he would have said that}

I really thought that Jim was going to show up, but when Michael came in there and was so supportive and really liked Pam’s paintings and then buying the one of The Office, I never loved him so much. What a splendid moment when Pam was hugging him. By the way, what was in his pocket? I forgot!!!
478 | Helen Mon. Feb. 19, 2007 at 1:57pm
The purpose of Pam’s art show wasn’t about showing us how technically or artistically proficient her art was. She didn’t even present it in a way that reflected that she cared at all about it. Surely someone in art school who has SEEN art would present her work in a more attractive way than simply tacking it to a wall! Even if she did nothing more than put each piece in a cardboard mat, that would have indicated SOME effort. There is still something lacking - she has no heart or passion (yet) in this endeavor. In that way, she IS lacking courage and honesty. I don’t think think the writers were even looking to start a debate over her talent as an artist. Gil made those comments because he was annoyed that he had to be there, and Oscar was making a bigger commentary on the kind of person Pam is. His comments are true in that regard. It’s not about how much imagination she put into the coffee cup hanging on the wall.
477 | Orange is the new green Mon. Feb. 19, 2007 at 5:39am
wallflower: I thought she wanted to be an illustrator, maybe? In one of the first episodes she said that Jim thought her illustrations were good. I thought that the corporate graphic design thing was just sort of an artsy outlet she could take. I dunno, just my opinion! :)
476 | Rachel Sun. Feb. 18, 2007 at 10:45pm
Steamtown Buff (#484):

“Pam’s subjects are typical for a beginning art drawing course. Students are taught to see and draw the objects around them. There is little room for “courage and honesty” in such art.”

SPOT ON! You’ve got it. Even though the rule of thirds (composition wise) is usually introduced in any beginning art class, the stuff she did looked like much of what my work looked like back in freshman year of college (even though stuff I did in high school was more advanced). The big thing about an art show run by an art school is that you show actual assignments, not just any art you’ve come up with.

It really looks like there was a big focus on still life and perspective there. Not uncommon for beginners.

One question people have not seemed to bring up: If Pam is eventually focusing on graphic design, why is she working in watercolor? Fine and commercial arts aren’t always mutually exclusive, but I wonder why so much painting is involved if she’s heading toward design?

Main reason I ask - I’m a graphic designer, and even in college, we didn’t focus on painting techniques all that much.
475 | wallflower Sun. Feb. 18, 2007 at 7:33pm
Just went back and read some of the older comments about JK’s acting and I had to comment on it.

The Office is a far more complex comedy show than what is usually on TV. As such you see characters that are complex and not always likeable. These characters are not one-dimensional.

For the most part the creative team does an excellent job with handling the characters. If anything they overdo it with Michael sometimes but all the other characters are handled very well for the most part.

Jim is not the same dude he was last season so you can’t expect him to act the same or to be as likeable. Let’s face it Jim is kinda bitter these days. He has a bit of a mean streak this season. I think it’s a totally realistic behavior pattern and JK is doing a great job.
474 | Agent Michael Scarn Sun. Feb. 18, 2007 at 6:41pm
Third above average but not great episode in a row. The running vampire gag was funny but kinda fell flat after the first few jokes.

I will commend this episode, however, for showing the Mike that I enjoy to watch. The goofy but not over the top Mike. The Mike you can’t help but like, not the annoying Mike that was at Phyllis’ wedding.

Oscar and his partner’s comment about Pam’s art but more specifically her was right on the money. The truth hurts what can I say.

Pam is going through a horrible time. It seems like every episode recently has her having some kind of breakdown. I feel really bad for her. Her situation this season has made me a Jammer. I’ve always wanted Pam and Jim to be together but I’ve also always managed to enjoy the show a lot without worrying too much about their relationship. Now I really really want them to be together.

Can’t wait for the next ep. Its about time they dedicate some focus on Jan and Mike. It should be fun.
473 | Agent Michael Scarn Sun. Feb. 18, 2007 at 6:26pm
Prediction for next weeks episode:

Jan&Michael: will put their relationship out in the open, and Michael will make a fool of himself once again, and Jan will give him the “Jan lecture”, and look at him with her evil darting eyes.

Dwight&Angela: go to happy hour together, but “don’t linger”, in the words on Angela Martin. They might small talk a little bit about wine, or something.

Jim&Karen: will have a good time, but Jim will be forcing smiles, and trust me, there will be some awkward moments. I’m guessing Karen’s ex tell Jim a little something about Karen, that freaks Jim out. Something like… “Yeah, me and Karen broke up forever ago, but I just got rid of her a couple months ago.”

Pam&Roy: go to happy hour together, but of course Roy goes back to his old ways and probably hangs out with Darryl, and Pam probably sits there just thinking about how her life would be with Jim. Roy will then realize what he’s doing, and sit down with Pam, faking his feelings.

Jim&Pam: are not going to have a JAM moment in this one, they will probably avoid eachother. I also don’t think that Jim will move back to his old desk, why torture himself by looking at something he can’t have? Jim has the will power to avoid doing that, as he has shown by not going to the art show, and not going out for coffee with her, and so on and so forth. Pam will probably look at Jim and Karen being happy together, and then look back at Roy, knowing what she wants.

EXTRAS: About last weeks episode, I think Jim knew about the art show. Pam and Roy were talking about it right behind him, plus there were flyers everywhere, and Jim loves his coffee. I’m sure if he didn’t know about it, it will be brought up in the office some how. From Michael or somebody commenting on Pam’s drawing.

God Bless.
472 | SuckOnThat Sun. Feb. 18, 2007 at 11:46am