The Office set visit, 2008
Sunday, April 20th, 2008What can you really say about John Krasinski? Even for a self-avowed anti-squee-girl like myself, the guy is pretty darned charming.
When I first saw him that day, he was in the hallway talking to Mike Schur. And do you know what they were doing? John was doing “best of Jim” impressions for Mike’s amusement! As Jenna once said in a blog or interview, “we geek out on our own show.”
John was performing everything from “their bread is very good” (The Alliance) to his whole set of reactions to Kevin’s “who’s hotter, Karen or Pam?” (The Job). It was hilarious.
When Mike greeted me, John said to him, “did you just say ‘tan monster’?” “No, ‘tanster.’” “Oh, I think I like ‘tan monster.’” Did John just give me a new name?
Later on that afternoon, when I seized my small window of opportunity between scenes and returned to the set to get some more cast photos, I very meekly walked up to Jim’s desk and asked John, “would you mind taking a picture with me?”
Without a second’s hesitation, John says “of course!” and we pose for a few shots. I’m thinking at this point, I better get outta here before one of the set PAs yells at me for holding up the schedule, when John suddenly says, “One more! Prom pose! We’re going to the prom!”
I’m playing along trying to stay cool, when all I can think of is, holy crap, John Krasinski just put his arms around me! And it was his idea! Tallyheads are not going to believe me! We’re going to the prom everybody! I’M IN LOVE AND I DON’T CARE WHO KNOWS IT!
No no no. I keed.
But that John Krasinski is one goofy, lovable, charming guy. I can see how one might squee over him. I get it now. :)
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You are very lucky, i bet it was fun to meet Steve and Jenna. And you got to meet Dwight you are so lucky.
250 | Dwightfan Sat. Sep. 27, 2008 at 10:47amIt is so amazing that you were able to do this! It’s my dream to do this one day! It seems like such a mind-boggling experience! How exactly were you able to visit the set?
249 | Jaci Mon. Jun. 30, 2008 at 3:09pmOMGosh! I want a prom photo! This is an awsome web site, just barely found it, (I am very careful with fan web sites, sometimes they are.. mmhh.. weird)It’s soooo awesome, I wanna be you in that pic! Maybe I can photo shop myself in it! (kidding):)
248 | Mimi Wed. Jun. 4, 2008 at 12:26pmHi Tanster,
Just wondering since the Season Finale has now aired are you still bound by that confidentiality agreement? If not, can you share if you were privy to any spoilers when you were on set? Did you know Andy and Angela were the ones getting engaged? Did you know Jim and Pam didn’t get engaged? Just wondering how much you had to keep confidential. Thanks!
247 | Wendy Sun. May. 18, 2008 at 4:58pmA TIE fighter and a X-Wing and a Y-Wing?!?!?! How did Ed Helms do that?? For a life-long Star Wars fan, that is pretty freakin’ awesome.
246 | The Money Beet Thu. May. 15, 2008 at 1:50pmTwo of my favorite websites crossed paths today!!!
Saw this at Fazed.net thinking it might be something I hadn’t seen before:
COOL
The Office - Set Visit
Fans of the show will probably appreciate the gratuitous photos of the set.
I clicked the link and was pumped up to see the link of Tanster’s set visit!
Sorry, I had to share my little moment of The Office geekdom!
245 | AG9V Fri. Apr. 25, 2008 at 8:48pmI have to say, I’m freaking jealous of Tanster and her Prom portrait with John! and those pictures of him are squeeeeeeeeeeelightful
JEN LOOKS GORGEOUS! is it me or does she look skinnier with your camera than on tv?
I love all the crew pictures and the set
aaaaaand the snack counter! wow. i hope everyone washes their hands before going in there :P
wow an angela stuntwoman. where there others? like for kate or paul?
244 | Janie Fri. Apr. 25, 2008 at 9:06amOMGOSH ed helm’s star wars models! AWESOME
HAHAH i looooooooooooove how everyone’s desks has something work related to it, papers and etc
but michael’s desk does NOT — void of any work progress
great attention to detail
243 | Janie Fri. Apr. 25, 2008 at 8:53amgreat environment!
thanks, tanster! I really enjoyed this tour :)
These are all amazing and hilarious :)
242 | MaddieMagnus Thu. Apr. 24, 2008 at 2:02pmThe prom picture is beyond ridiculous! I love it.
and Tan Monster is definitely your new name. You should enforce its use.
Thanks for sharing all the photos and deets (lol my michael impression of “details”) of your visit to our favourite place in Scranton “Tan Monster”! I loved the pic of you and John, it made me want to squee. :)I’m glad you had fun and I hope you get to go again soon!
241 | Awesome Blossom Wed. Apr. 23, 2008 at 2:51pmwho’s in the photo next to Dwight’s bobblehead of the Nittany Lion?
240 | banned from Chili's Wed. Apr. 23, 2008 at 2:18pmHi Jennie! What a lucky girl you are!!! I haven’t been able to get on my computer for a week. My internet service is sending me a new modem. {I don’t know much about computers}I tried for an hour today before I got on, I hope that when I get the new modem it will fix the problem. Also I can get DSL in June I think. It is nice to live in the country but it takes a while for things to get here. I am so very happy for you that you got to meet everyone, tomorrow is Thursday!!! I tried to look up all your pictures but can’t bring the pages up. Thank you again for a wonderful fan site.
239 | Helen Wed. Apr. 23, 2008 at 2:06pmI just had the chance to read this and I loved every detail. The prom pose is my favorite picture. Thanks so much for posting this!
BTW, how cute is Jen Celotta??
238 | Parnold Schporzenegger Wed. Apr. 23, 2008 at 11:30amwow. i am so jealous of you tanster!
that photo with u and John had me in a puddle. ok that’s enough squeeing for now. :)
237 | cousin mufasa Wed. Apr. 23, 2008 at 6:19amDid anyone else notice how the photos with Pam don’t show the left hand? Casual shot or careful posing?
236 | dcgrl Wed. Apr. 23, 2008 at 6:07amCongrats on your awesome set visit, Tanster! You totally deserve it, and I hope you get to enjoy more set visits in the future!
Loved the prom pic, by the way ;D
235 | NeoGutsman Tue. Apr. 22, 2008 at 2:45pmGuess Jan isn’t in the finale :( .
234 | Jen Halpert Tue. Apr. 22, 2008 at 1:46pmThanks for such a great report! Just finished looking it all over in between takes on set. I was happy to show you around, you are too sweet. Glad you had fun…we liked having you. You are a-w-e-s-o-m-e- too lady.
233 | office hairstylist Mon. Apr. 21, 2008 at 11:06pmIf the “Prom Photo” makes me smile and laugh, i can only imagine what it does for you!! lucky girl!
232 | Rosemary Mon. Apr. 21, 2008 at 8:53pmTanster, how awesome!! I’m so happy you got so many behind-the-scenes shots; that part of shows/movies has always been more interesting to me! My *favorite* was Creed’s plaque for surviving the 60s…that’s hilarious! Oh and your prom pic with John, hehehe!
231 | Stacey Mon. Apr. 21, 2008 at 8:20pm