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ElleL
05/15/09

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I love that all major life changes with Jim & Pam are seen, but not heard. A la, the proposal at the rest stop.... the BABY through the hospital window! I think it makes it that much more powerful.
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Alexis
05/15/09

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Nothing beats the "Gentlemen, let's do this" finale.
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Banjo-Sea Kitten
05/15/09

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Oh, I too welcome the brilliantly insane Dr. Spaceman.
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Dave J.
05/15/09

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So, 30 Rock last night was just kind of...off. It felt like it was written by somebody who SHOULD get the show, but who does not. The jokes were just 80% as good as normal. Still better than most shows, but it just didn't quite make it for me. I was really puzzled by it. I spent most of the show going "Huh. I SHOULD be laughing at that, and the premise is good, but....weird."

I wish they hadn't completely given away the end of The Office by doing that dumb "there's no chance you're pregnant?" bit as Pam gets wheeled away for the x-ray. Yes, I realize they ask all young women that question, but it completely destroyed the surprise.
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taraniso
05/15/09

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Remembering back on comments made from the departing Defamer crew puts this article and its tone in perspective for me.
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Richard Lawson
05/15/09

@taraniso: Hmm... Elaborate? The tone is a bit fawning, I know. But I do genuinely like these shows.
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bess marvin, girl detective
05/15/09

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and the gay kid in the graduating class is also in the "Mystery Team" movie that looks funny as hell
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freedc
05/15/09

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I love all of these shows. Especially The Office, I thought the last few episodes were excellent. Me and my friends are starting our own Cafe Disco at work.
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DahlELama
05/15/09

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It's been so wonderfully refreshing to see The Office find its way back to greatness. John Krasinski stole the show at the end, but I thought everyone was fantastic. Recognizing Dwight's BFF as the guy with the foot fetish from Sex and the City totally added to the enjoyment.
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Treeless
05/15/09

@DahlELama: Did you notice that Dwight said he first met his (now) best friend in a shoe store?!?

He overheard the guy asking for something that made him "faster" and "left no tracks".

Oh my god. It made my night.
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DahlELama
05/15/09

@Treeless: YES, and it was two seconds after I told my husband where I recognized him from so we both cracked up. I don't know if it was intentional, but God I hope it was.
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ginger rant
05/15/09

@DahlELama: @Treeless: He was equally memorable playing a weirdo on Law and Order. The man has a calling!
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Mary Mouse
05/15/09

@DahlELama: That's James Urbaniak! I met him at a party once and he has the most amazing presence. I was so excited to see him show up with Dwight!
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Carol Gardens
05/15/09

@Mary Mouse: Yes, that's James! He was also one of the leads in Henry Fool. A great actor, very active with downtown theater in the 90s before he got famous as a "character actor" specializing in characters that make you very uncomfortable. He is really nice for someone who plays creepy people.
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major disaster
05/15/09

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Go back and watch the boat cruise episode of the Office from a few seasons ago. Krasinski was absolutely amazing in it.
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Khrushchev
05/15/09

@major disaster: Agreed! The man has chops.
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LatestBy
05/15/09

@major disaster: And the season one finale when he admits feelings for Pam! Gorgeous.
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SybilDisobedience
05/15/09

@Khrushchev: Any of the second and third season moments where Jim contemplates telling Pam how he feels, or is dealing with the fallout of the revelations, are amazing little bits of acting. When Jim has to drop the pretense of slacker casualness about his life and struggle with his feelings, he's a surprisingly touching character.
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Alexis
05/15/09

@major disaster: I always get confused when Jim does anything but give the camera self-aware looks.
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EleanorRigby
05/15/09

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I thought The Office would just leave the pregnancy with the subtle hint offered by the x-ray technician (when she asked if Pam thinks she might be pregnant), but the way they carried it out was very sweet. Well-played, Krasinski.
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downlow
05/15/09

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"A grown man crying over a chicken and a baby? I thought this was a comedy show!"
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unclevanya
05/15/09

@downlow: I distinctly remember staring blankly at the screen for 3 seconds, and then busting out laughing at that line. Which is usually the earmark of a really good show that gets low ratings.
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Pope John Peeps II
05/15/09

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I'm going to repost this because it's funny as hell:
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Khrushchev
05/15/09

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I was heartily disappointed by the missed opportunity for a Kenneth the Page/Clay Aiken interaction.
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Richard Lawson
05/15/09

@Khrushchev: Agreed. Aiken was criminally underused.
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freedc
05/15/09

@Richard Lawson: Except I was thinking the next season would at least start out with the same plotline so maybe Aiken will be back, and yes, he should totes be friends with Kenneth.
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SybilDisobedience
05/15/09

@Richard Lawson: They did mention that he was Clay's cousin, but it wasn't enough.
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bess marvin, girl detective
05/15/09

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I liked "The Office" and was equally touched by Krasinski's trapped tears. The ending of "30 Rock" was awkward as hell that I thought my video player cut off prematurely. I always knew there was something off about Elvis Costello. I will like to thank the show for shining a light on his "other" life.

Frank Lucas High? Of course.
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If_I_Had_a_Poodle
04/14/09

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finally
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