Comments on: The Office: The Negotiation, 3.19

By: DonovanInfinity

DonovanInfinity — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:25:14 +0000

I just noticed…when Michael declined to speak first, he actually spoke first. Ironic. And love the power suit.

By: Mrs. Michael Scott

Mrs. Michael Scott — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:12:48 +0000

This was such an intense episode for Michael.

1) That suit. How could he wear a woman’s suit?
2) Daryl making fun of his income.
3) Disgruntled employees attacking each other.
4) Being in one car with Toby.
5) Hunter the assistant.
6) Finally, a raise!! Thanks to Jan. That was a very sweet moment between Michael and Jan.

It is so interesting how Toby during the Michael-Jan meeting says “I am just preparing for the deposition”. Since later on in the series Toby is used for that exact reason.

By: andy LOVEr

andy LOVEr — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:44:20 +0000

omgggggggg
who else thought this was seriously the BEST EPISODE EVER!?
cuz it was so perfect…

jan was like “is toby there?”
and michael was like “…no.”
and toby said “i’m here, jan…”

HAHAHA wow.

By: Dying Star

Dying Star — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:51:27 +0000

I had forgotten that this episode was super-sized. So, I can see why they had to cut it down (obviously)!

But I still think whoever made the decision to cut that part of Roy and Pam’s exchange just didn’t get how important those words were. That was the reason they didn’t belong together: he just didn’t “get” her.

By: TobyFan

TobyFan — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:26:10 +0000

Yes, you could definitely notice that this had been cut down from the original super-sized edition – they cut out the two very good Creed parts (the exchange with Angela and when he returns the money he “borrowed” from Michael), which is a shame.

I think next season, with the hour-longs, will be better. It will be easier to cut those into two half-hour segments when they repeat.

P.S. That said, I really love this episode – Michael Shur is a fantastic writer! Almost everyone has a great moment in this episode – it really showcases them as an ensemble.

By: Afganistanany

Afganistanany — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:13:51 +0000

Glad I’m not the only one who noticed this. I missed the part when Angela goes to Creed for yet another description of Dwight pepper-spraying Roy. Was The Negotiation originally “Super-sized”. I don’t recall but that’s what I’m thinking, because they definitely cut some stuff out, but they didn’t play any more commercials and the opening credits were like 3 seconds long, if that.

By: Dying Star

Dying Star — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 04:40:06 +0000

I’m watching the repeat, and I can’t believe they cut out the part where Roy says to Pam, “I don’t get you, Pam” and she says, “I know.”

Those lines were HUGE! I can’t believe NBC couldn’t have found 5 seconds to cut somewhere else. I was only kind of half-watching the show while surfing the net, but of course I knew what was coming, and when I didn’t hear it, I thought I just missed it. (That shows how familiar I am with The Office; something missing catches my attention.) Thank goodness for my DVR. I rewound and sure enough, they had cut it. At least I know I’m not losing my mind!

I haven’t watched a lot of the repeats, because I was afraid they would be butchered for the sake of advertising dollars, and sure enough…

Have any of the other repeats been like this?

By: becky

becky — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 04:43:39 +0000

really good episode too~ loved michael in women’s clothes and OMG Dwight saving Jim!! awesome! :)

loved the Toby and michael parts!! hahaha

By: Agent Michael Scarn

Agent Michael Scarn — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 02:08:10 +0000

I know this is probably asking for too much and wishful thinking but does anyone know how much Michael was making before he got a raise. I’m guessing it was somewhere in the low 30’s.

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:22:06 +0000

PS I forgot to say that Darryl does deserve a big raise so I hope that he gets it.

By: dundiefromgod

dundiefromgod — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 01:29:01 +0000

First deleted scene is up…finally.

By: IMissJim

IMissJim — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:50:12 +0000

Where is the Jim I love? I don’t care what anybody says he’s GONE! Jim has left the building ladies and gentlemen. Who else remembers the sweet adorable perfect Jim from last season, or even the beginning of this season? Even in Benihana Christmas Jim took Pam’s present to make her feel better!

Ever since Pam got back with Roy Jim has been one big ASS! I’m sick of it! I wish I had my positive lovely caring pranking Jim Halpert back, the one that not only loved Pam, but treated her good. If Jim and Pam can’t be together, at least let them be friends again!

By: LadyClothes

LadyClothes — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 02:14:22 +0000

Did anyone else notice that Jim was wearing lipstick in some scenes (esp the beginning) – and then in others his lips were totally chapped? Is it just moi?

By: Elisabeth

Elisabeth — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:23:09 +0000

I guess I didn’t catch this the first time, but was it not incredibly sweet how Oscar was standing next to Angela?

By: Big Turkey

Big Turkey — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:14:12 +0000

My previous comment got deleted, so maybe it was too spoilery??? I dunno… sorry if it ’twas.

So, I’ll just say, Elisabeth #316 – Everyone was looking at his caboose. :-)

By: Mrs. Michael Scott

Mrs. Michael Scott — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:12:16 +0000

Why did they change Michael’s hair style in this episode compared to Cocktails. He has the season one hair style in The negotiation and it makes Steve Carell not look as good as he can.

By: TobyFan

TobyFan — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:33:09 +0000

Loved this episode – great Creed, great Toby – what more could you want? Oh yeah, Andy getting pepper sprayed. (Another great example of the writers taking a character you hate and making you feel totally sympathetic for them. Poor Andy.)

By: Jay C

Jay C — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:27:04 +0000

now with Roy gone, i totally see a HOT NEW GUY FOR PAM storyline. basically a doppelganger of Jim but not Jim, so he’s gonna get REALLY jealous

By: Elisabeth

Elisabeth — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:53:47 +0000

And in the break room, Pam was totally checking out Jim’s caboose. Hope springs eternal.

By: Elisabeth

Elisabeth — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:51:44 +0000

Reality vs. Ratings: I don’t watch this show because it mirrors my life exactly. This whole, “we’re so realistic and awesome, we’ll never get Jim and Pam together haha” line is wearing thin.

But then again, it’s Pam 2.0 and Jim 2.0 I want together, not their virus laden 3.0 versions.

I’m betting Safety Training is going to be JAM free, because it’s either JAM angst, or no JAM at all apparently. But it would be nice to see the super friends back in action.