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We Got an Invitation to Jim and Pam's Wedding and We RSVPed "No Thanks"

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Paul_Is_Drunk
09/24/09

In reply to We Got an Invitation to Jim and Pam's Wedding and We RSVPed "No Thanks"
I just had a conversation the other day about no longer watching The Office. I simply noted that I stopped watching it once they got together. It wasn't a conscious decision; It just happened.

Thanks for putting into words why I just stopped caring.
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BEERxTaco
09/24/09

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You're missing the bigger issue: Will Andy find out if he's gay or not?
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contradicto
09/24/09

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Whatever. John Kransinski is totes cute.
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Spirit Fingers
09/24/09

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Aww, I think they're cute, (Not cry at their cuteness, cute. But cute in the comedic straight-man/woman power duo living amongst the insane fools in that office, cute. We identify more with their blandness, because everyone else is a stark-raving loon. More so than we want to be them. I'd dare say many of us already are them. ) So I agree that this punch into reality is overkill. And not half as original as this: [www.tripadvisor.com]

(It's the Foxymorons of Tripadvisor!)
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Botswana Meat Commission FC
09/24/09

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CREED SPINOFF. MAKE IT HAPPEN.
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BowlingForDollars
09/24/09

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I'd actually like to hear more about Jim Halpert's real life relationship with Emily Blunt.
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mexiback
09/24/09

@BowlingForDollars: I thing they are even more boring.
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skahammer
09/25/09

@mexiback: I know you -- you're the professional bored person.

Glad you're branching out from those Newsday movie reviews -- your stuff is too fresh for that gig, yo.
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mexiback
09/27/09

@skahammer: Say what?
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semiserious
09/24/09

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"What's left for them to do?"
Hopefully nothing, and the show can stop giving so much attention to their relationship and focus on the more interesting characters.

So maybe the wedding is a good thing even for the cynics.
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Dictator for Life
09/24/09

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That girl I know on facebook who attached "Halpert" to her last name is gonna be PISSED.
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FitnessMadeSimple
09/24/09

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Jim is not a bland character...he's just bland in the context of Jim & Pam. When it comes to the two of them, he's a bit boring...but when he's interacting with Dwight, he's great.
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TheUptightMidwesterner
09/24/09

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Nothing they do could ever top top the kiss on the "Casino Night". Nothing. I am the type of gal who purposely cuts through hand-holding couples on the sidewalk and gets annoyingly drunk at weddings, yet I cried my eyes out at that kiss.
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bluebears
09/24/09

@TheUptightMidwesterner: that was the best. It was all down-hill after that. But the whole series went downhill not just Jim and Pam. I still watch though, not gonna lie.
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DahlELama
09/24/09

@bluebears: It was all downhill because that scene was amazing, not because they started to suck. Every relationship has its emotional peak. And come on, you didn't think the Michael Scott Paper Company episodes were a total comeback?
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NathanSt
09/24/09

@TheUptightMidwesterner: I love it when bitters try to cut through the handlock.

Just like Red Rover as kids OOPS DID WE ACCIDENTALLY HIT YOU IN THE THROAT AND KNOCK YOU DOWN?? So so sorry! Are you okay??

heh heh heh
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bluebears
09/24/09

@DahlELama: one of the things I liked about the show was that I could see in it my office or any office I've ever worked in. I guess, to be fair, starting with the 4th season, the 3rd was still pretty good, that really changed. It just got too crazy. I know they have to keep thinking of everyday office stuff and thats hard to do but maybe that just means it shouldn't have a 6 yr run. So the Michael Scott Paper Co. episodes just felt like more of the same. Totally fantastic.
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Atilla the Bun
09/24/09

@DahlELama: Those episodes were, imo, some of the best if not the best episodes of the whole series. The show had a resurgence last season.

As for Jim & Pam--no they don't have the same romantic swoon that they did back in the Casino-episode era. But I still think the writers have done a decent job of keeping them entertaining, in part because they are letting them be a happy couple and not trying to create some out-of-character friction like cheating.

And during the season finale, when Jim came out of the doctor's office after finding out Pam was pregnant, the expression on his face of such pure joy did bring a tear to my eye. So sue me. I still like Jim and Pam.
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Conchie Birdie
09/24/09

@TheUptightMidwesterner: Same here!
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nozer
09/24/09

In reply to We Got an Invitation to Jim and Pam's Wedding and We RSVPed "No Thanks"
"What's left for them to do?"

Yes, let's kill everyone after they get married, because you know, they won't have any drama or comedy in their lives. There's never been a sitcom centered around married people. Married people just get along perfectly, have kids, move to Florida, and then I'm a little fuzzy about what happens after because I don't associate with married people.

But I do agree about the "No Thanks." Only because I can only watch one NBC comedy, and that's 30 Rock.
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DahlELama
09/24/09

@nozer: Yes, and not only that, but obviously married people never work in offices without constantly talking about the fact that they're married. Man, is that gonna get old fast.

Or, ya know, they could just go on doing exactly what they're doing, but while wearing extra rings and with their relationship not being a major plot point.

I will say though, you're missing out with your NBC comedy limit--the second half of last season of The Office was great and the series premiere of Community was pretty good too.
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nozer
09/24/09

@DahlELama: Well thank God for Hulu, I'll have to get on that. I do love me some Joel McHale.
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michaelstrangeways
09/24/09

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grrrrrrr....thems fightin' words.

The Office only works because of those characters. You have to have them to counterbalance the stupidity of the rest of the characters. Also, they're cute and both actors do a great job with the thankless roles of being the "straight" men.

and, in addition to Creed and Mose, you can never have too much Meredith or Phyllis.
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PamBeesley
09/24/09

@michaelstrangeways: I love Kelly too. Every word out of her mouth is a gem.
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Mo MoDo
09/24/09

@michaelstrangeways: Jim and Pam are only sane in comparison to the rest of the crew. In any normal office they'd be the ditzy receptionist and the useless prankster.
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Mo MoDo
09/24/09

@PamBeesley: When I learned that Mindy Kaling is a writer and producer, I gained a lot more respect for the character of Kelly.
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DahlELama
09/24/09

@Mo MoDo: She's amazing. She has a pretty funny blog too, but she doesn't update it anymore.
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misslinda
09/24/09

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You're forgetting that half of working in an office is having to endure the endless wedding planning from the girl in the next cubicle, or hear your coworker drone on and on about how little Caitlynne learned how to say "da da" and wasn't it just so cute.
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Conchie Birdie
09/24/09

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I do have to agree with you on this one. I just can't place my finger on when my feelings for these two changed. It wasn't even when they got together... I think it was everything that led to them getting it on.
I guess it comes down to how many raised eyebrow glances to the camera Jim can make until people realize they like him for making raised eyebrow glances to a camera.
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DahlELama
09/24/09

@Conchie Birdie: Oh come on, there are so many more, subtly reasons why we love Jim: the sweet, thoughtful Secret Santa gift he got Pam; how excited and involved he got in the Office Olympics (and how he made Michael feel better after his rough condo day); the way he protected Stanley's secret in last week's episode...I love that Jim and Pam are a couple who actually make each other better people.

Also, stapler in Jello? Desk in the bathroom? Rerouting Dwight's calls to his own headset? The man's pretty effing funny and clever. Also, nice butt and basketball skills.
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Conchie Birdie
09/24/09

@DahlELama: Why do you have to remind me that I have a heart and like cute things and, possibly, love?

Seriously, I see your point and everything you mentioned (especially the Stanley incident - that really got to me) is the reason why my feelings for them teeter between love, amusement and boredom.

In any event, I'll see you at the wedding - just don't forget extra tissues.
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shag_carpet_bomb
09/24/09

@DahlELama: gift wrapping Dwight's disassembled desk!
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DahlELama
09/24/09

@shag_carpet_bomb: Actually, I can't believe I forgot my favorite--putting all Dwight's stuff in the vending machine. Classic.
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labyrinthine IS DOING THIS
09/24/09

@DahlELama: oh oh and putting Andy's cell phone in the ceiling and calling it constantly (playing his layered a capella "Rockin' Robin") until he actually snaps and goes insane. fucking FABULOUS.
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Conchie Birdie
09/24/09

@DahlELama: The FBI thing where Dwight throws his phone off the roof was pretty great too.
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Conchie Birdie
09/24/09

@labyrinthine IS DOING THIS: YES!
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DahlELama
09/24/09

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Wow. And here I thought we were TV twins, but Sir Brian Moylan, I am appalled. I know this has become a less and less popular opinion lately, but I absolutely adore Jim and Pam, in large part because I think they're an incredibly realistic couple. I could write a really long comment about why I think so, but that's annoying, so instead I think I'll just respond to everyone's comments who agree with you on an individual basis and tell them why I think they're wrong. That's much less annoying.
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Conchie Birdie
09/24/09

@DahlELama: You make me laugh.
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