Comments on: Tori’s Review: Business School

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:56:44 +0000

What is peeving me the most is what they are doing with Pam. I could understand Pam going out with Roy again just because she thought he could “change.” Classic move. But come on, it is not like Pam just to practically move back in with him. She is the “test the waters” girl until she drowns. I love the Pam character and just feel they are getting awfully lazy with writing her. When she cancelled her wedding, that should have been Pam’s pivot point. Instead, not only do they make her look like a simpleton when she can’t recognize Jim’s continued interest in her but they make her entire life turn on the point of Jim’s perceived disinterest. I mean sure, she could have set backs, but geez, we are right back at day ONE with not even a remnant of Fancy Beesley all because some guy doesn’t like her, and yet he does, but she thinks he doesn’t. Whatever.

By: 30% Frontal Attack

30% Frontal Attack — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:54:26 +0000

Tori, I agree with you that Pam is prime for an “Oprah Moment”. If we’re to believe she’s smart enough to first notice Dwight/Angela and to pull pranks on Dwight, then she’s smart enough to see through Roy and to realize it’s time for the next chapter in her life.

But I am part of a growing majority that sees Michael’s over-the-top behavior as annoying, not “lovable” as you stated. We get that he’s socially inept, it doesn’t have to be shoved down our throats each week.

I find myself fast-forwarding through Michael’s obnoxious scenes now and that’s not good for the health of the show.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 02:16:29 +0000

Firefly is amazing! So funny! It is the one show out there that I wish they would bring back. Great ensemble cast. Really witty. Buffy is acutually like that too. Both are not so much about vampires and spaceships as relationships and humor. The Office is my all time favorite show but Firefly is in my top 5 too. I love laugh out loud shows with “smart” humor.

By: JR Ewing

JR Ewing — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:11:48 +0000

Great insight. You should be thinking Jim and Karen, not Jim and that other girl. Also, I like the Office more when they stress less Jim – other girl.

By: Muffy

Muffy — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 01:22:12 +0000

Wonderful review, Tori!!

You have such great insight and I always feel much better about the show after reading your review. I had “mixed” feelings about this episode.

I hadn’t thought much about the “subjects” of Pam’s art until you mentioned them. Right now her world is so small. Just imagine what she could do with her artistic ability if she was with the one person she truly loved!

By: Tori_Weber

Tori_Weber — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:23:59 +0000

Thank you for all of the awesome comments! I love writing thsese and it means so much that you all read and enjoy! (It’s okay if you don’t like it too :) )

Thank you!

By: HinduHalloween

HinduHalloween — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:54:38 +0000

Whether Karen eventually ripped the flyer off the wall or not, there is no possible way Jim would have gone to the art show without being personally invited to it by Pam, like she invited Toby and Kelly.

Jim’s absence was Pam’s fault alone.

By: majig

majig — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:32:03 +0000

@ Emmy:
You realize that deleted scenes aren’t necessarily part of ‘Office’ canon, right?

By: Tricia

Tricia — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 19:54:33 +0000

Excellent review. I caught myself giggling again when you brought up some of the most entertaining moments!
I was really hoping that Pam would have her epiphany early in the season because breaking up with Roy made it seem like she was heading that way. Karen threw a wrench on the works and she’s stumbled. I hope it doesn’t take until the season finale for the writers to make her step up. Love your reviews!

By: Emmy

Emmy — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 16:01:28 +0000

yay this is good! Can’t wait for May && to say bye-bye to stupid Karen! Ya know what? I didn’t mind her untill I saw on the ‘Business School’ deleted scenes that she went && ripped Pam’s art show flyer off of the wall. That’s why Jim didn’t show….what ashame.

By: CH

CH — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 04:38:25 +0000

Just waiting for that “Oprah moment” now…

By: AnimalStool

AnimalStool — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 04:36:50 +0000

A lovely review! Thanks for bringing up the other points of the show besides Jim and Pam. I love that storyline, but there is so much more quality writing to focus on!

By: eric

eric — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 02:58:59 +0000

great review tori!

By: Corporate Booty

Corporate Booty — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 01:45:26 +0000

your reviews are always the best. I think you described the Pam situation perfectly

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 01:29:54 +0000

Great review! I think the past couple of episodes have been fantastic. This has been a terrific season so far, even if a couple of episodes at the beginning were a little uneven.

By: Stephanie C.

Stephanie C. — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 00:22:39 +0000

Great review!
The Office was the only show (DVD) to get me off of my 2 year Buffy/Angel addiction.

By: Emmy

Emmy — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 00:17:03 +0000

Hey loved your review! I really believe good will come from Gill’s comment, like you said – she needs to look @ reality & see Roy = wrongggg ; jim = rightt!

* Thats all I gotta say & Oh. Next week BETTER be good.
Love JAM. Emily

By: Browncoat Jedi

Browncoat Jedi — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 23:24:03 +0000

Joss Whedon rules.

By: Jim Mosby

Jim Mosby — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 23:22:51 +0000

Great review! I was starting to wonder where this was :-P

I must confess. I’ve seen nothing at all discussed in your first paragraph. Nothing. :(

Great recap!

By: JAMtastic

JAMtastic — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 23:21:50 +0000

great review! i so hope that you are right and pam will have her oprah moment soon! it’s episodes like this one that really make michael seem likeable and like a good boss. last week i was a little worried, because he made such a jerk out of himself, but this week he redeemed himself(well as much as michael scott can redeem himself)…can’t wait for next weeks episode