Comments on: The Office: Customer Survey, 5.07

By: If it's an Ipod, then it's a shuffle

If it's an Ipod, then it's a shuffle — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:50:56 +0000

I really enjoyed this episode. Kelly’s ”I was raped” was Classic.

I felt sorry for Jim when he overheard the conversation between Pam and her friend

By: The Phoenix Lord

The Phoenix Lord — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:12:36 +0000

I loved this episode; thought it was certainly one of the best of season 5 (so far).

By: Jen Halpert

Jen Halpert — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:15:37 +0000

Another OK episode. Tired of all the NBC.com product placements and the various other product mentions (Outback).

By: Craig

Craig — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:55:21 +0000

the part where kelly and michael laughing was very funny.
also, can someone tell me the song that was playing in dwights’s car . thanks

By: CollarBlind

CollarBlind — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:39:13 +0000

#229- Tuna, I do the same thing with all the new episodes; I seem to almost always enjoy a new episode more in the second viewing, because the first time is like a flicker… too much to soak in with all my eager anticipation. I always catch a lot more things and end up laughing a lot more in the second viewing (I especially found that true in this episode). I would recommend Tallyheads do this before commenting.

By: tuna tuna tuna

tuna tuna tuna — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:36:51 +0000

oh, and is anyone else with me that we should stop stressing so much about seeming continuity errors and whether or not pam SHOULD be back? they are developing the plots and story arcs of the season. pam is in new york, she is at art school, now she is faced with the decision of when and if she should move back to scranton. i guess i just don’t care if technically there were a certain number of weeks in weight loss and 3 months from whenever that fictional time was has technically already gone by; who cares?

By: tuna tuna tuna

tuna tuna tuna — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:30:06 +0000

#221 – i agree, i think ryan is involved. i could see him coming up with some of the descriptions of jim – i can’t really see kelly coming up with “smug and arrogant”. i tried to ask lester lewis about it but my question wasn’t chosen. i have to say i found this episode a little off the first time i watched it, something about the pacing, but the second time through i wasn’t distracted by that and i thought it was great. i have really been enjoying this season so far but i started reserving my opinion of each episode until after a second viewing. my anticipation and excitement is too distracting the first time i watch. also, lester lewis must like writing for kelly!

By: SSE

SSE — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:58:33 +0000

224 PAMJIM—My thoughts exactly. I felt like even in her voice, she seemed very defensive as compared to past scenes where Pam is confronted. Great acting by Jenna Fischer, by the way, because when I was watching for the first time, I felt defensive for her. And did anyone else happen to notice that when she was leaving the conference room, she turned back and looked out the window? I just wonder what that is supposed to mean.

By: apeace90

apeace90 — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:09:09 +0000

I don’t get it, so have we seen the last of Jan in “Baby Shower”? Is Melora Hardin coming back? What’s gonna happen to Jan?

By: Paveparadise

Paveparadise — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:46:41 +0000

To 222:

I doubt that the writers believe every woman uses that as an excuse.. It just fits Kelly’s ridiculous character.. that’s an excuse she would use in order to get out of trouble.. Sure, some people may not see it as in good taste, but it was a harmless joke; something that matches the tone of the character.

Also, I have to say, the conversation between Michael/Jim/Dwight in the conference room in the “Customer Service Testing” was easily one of the best scenes from the show. It was incredible!

By: Stella

Stella — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:48:25 +0000

I know there’s been some discussion as to when Pam’s coming back… and maybe this has already been discussed – but the point that Pam has only been in the city for 3 months?? She has been in classes much longer than 3 months, right? “Weight Loss” covered the summer, and she moved to NY in the beginning, even if she didn’t start classes until July, in Office-time it is still after Halloween, and now November. So.. she has been there at least 4 months, if not 5 or 6. Has this been explained, or am I just off here?

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:06:23 +0000

I was, and still am, deeply troubled by the rape joke between Kelly and Michael. I find it disturbing that the writers, cast, show runners, censors and network people all approved and went through with a scene that clearly made light of rape, as though it is ever acceptable to joke about the most serious threat every woman in this world faces. Kelly throws around a pointless rape accusation as a last ditch effort to get out of trouble. Do the people involved with this show really think that happens? Are the people responsible for this so uneducated that they believe that women routinely use rape accusations as a tool? Is rape so unimportant an issue to The Office staff that they would portray to millions of viewers the idea that false, meaningless rape accusations actually even happen, that women are so unaffected by the terror of sexual assault that anyone outside of the mentally ill would do such a thing? And Michael immediately dismisses it, furthering the extent of the “joke,” telling Kelly that she can’t always accuse people of rape to get herself out of trouble.

By: caps

caps — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:33:06 +0000

Does anyone else still think that Dwight was right about Kelly not acting alone and Ryan’s actually plotting to tear down Dwight and Jim?

By: Chrystina

Chrystina — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:19:36 +0000

When Michael has Dwight and Jim role play a sales call, I about peed my pants, not to mention I did not breathe for a whole minute. It was hilarious.

By: hootshot112

hootshot112 — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:38:19 +0000

When Dwight air-kicked Phyllis, I thought I was having a heart-attack.

Dwight Schrute, my hero.

By: jayphayes

jayphayes — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:34:49 +0000

PAMJIM- you may be right. Personally, I feel that this idea of Pam staying in NY longer may play for longer than some expect, even into next year. Just a hunch.

Of course, the only people who truly know what will happen are the writers, so JAM fans- rub elbows with them!

By: luvrgrrl

luvrgrrl — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 03:56:56 +0000

#191/PAMJIM- I realize that Pam should technically be back to the office by next episode. What I meant- maybe I was unclear- was that I have a feeling she may choose to stay in NY for a little longer, whether it be for more study or whatever. I feel like the writers might choose to drag it out longer than was originally intended to add drama.

#211 CreepyCreedBratton- I agree with your comment about some of the repeated hating on the show. By no means do I think people should have to love every episode- I’ve expressed my disappointment or gripes about certain things from time to time. I enjoy reading different critiques/viewpoints. We rate the episodes every week and sometimes they are rated low. But if you are really disliking the show EVERY WEEK for two seasons now, maybe it’s time to move on to something else. It’s kind of a buzz kill for people who still really enjoy the show. Like CreepyCreedBratton, I don’t mean to offend or disrespect- just hopeful that this fun place can remain fun.

By: The Scribbler

The Scribbler — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 03:39:37 +0000

#208 — good point! (Same for #207 & # 211.)

I’m still bummed that because I’m north of the 49th parallel, I cannot watch the deleted scenes or Webisodes on NBC.com. Yes, I remember a post about downloading something to make it work, but I haven’t yet mainly due to busyness in my life and not being sure if it will work on my iMac, which ties back in to the busyness thing. :-/

I so enjoy the stress-relieving laughter provided by “The Office” each week!

By: Agent Michael Scarn

Agent Michael Scarn — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:06:45 +0000

Okay episode. Better than the last two. Actually liked it a lot more on the second viewing. But it was just an okay episode nothing special. Honestly I think this show has hit a rough patch.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:06:39 +0000

Wait one more thing…. I’ve been dying to know who has Ryan’s old job. Why haven’t they addressed it yet?