British Guys HILARIOUS The Office Reaction | Season 3 Episode 7 (Branch Closing)

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[@amywaldron4703]

Cornell University is Ivy League, top-tier stuff. He pretty much mentions Cornell every other sentence. Jim following up with the “where did you study” is the equivalent of when Ryan asked Bob Vance (Vance Refrigeration) “what line of work are you in Bob?”

[@DNReacts]

Thanks for the context Amy! 😀

[@Mark-r5q2o]

Was just about to say the same thing! Andy loves to boast about being from Cornell, it is very important to him and he wants everyone to know that is where he went to college, so when Jim pretends not to recall what University Andy attended, he makes a disappointed/sad face.

[@Muzz21]

100%, it’s also a really expensive school so most people who go there come from rich families with tons of $$$. Everyone sort of just assumes if you went to Cornell you’re a “spoiled kid” type of scenario even if it’s not true.

[@ZachWilsonsMomsFriend]

Yes and this is good context to know going forward as these type of jokes never get old 😂

[@EdenMcCoy-rt9hp]

Exactly, haha. People who went to an Ivy League school LOVE to tell people so 😅

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

i have to say, jan really plays that corporate bossy type really well. just her mannerisms, personality, etc is pretty accurate

[@DNReacts]

💯 Always had this feeling too. Thank you for the comment! 🙏

[@anatoliagolden-hall4553]

I appreciate how the show was able to seamlessly bring new main characters (Andy and Karen) to the show by including them in the first episode of season 3 by showing vignettes of them in the Stamford office. That decision made it feel very natural, as it eased them in prior to them joining the Scranton branch.

[@LaVidayElTristeFinal]

The next epidose (The Merger) is one of the most memorables in my opinion.

[@DNReacts]

Had a lot of fun editing this episode, can’t wait, appreciate the comment!

[@LaVidayElTristeFinal]

You guys need to react to Two and a Half Men. Please!

[@catdee609]

Josh with the classic leap frog. That's the realest story line on the show.

[@cocomelon1396]

It was a good move. Companies don't value loyalty as much as they should, and Michael is loyal more than anything else. This also comes back with his paper company.

[@johnscott4196]

Jan and Ryan both think they can do better but the lure of someone caring so much for you is strong.

[@DNReacts]

Ooo great comment, love this!

[@jamespeck7849]

100% Michael was hard to like in season 1. His arc, and the performance of Steve Carell to make Michael lovable is a thing of genius. Terrible boss, incredible salesman, lover of children.

[@ItsLexy]

I love in this episode how Michael and Dwight both were like "let's storm the CFO's private residence and berate him into keeping our branch open!" Like that behavior wouldn't immediately have resulted in a "you are both absolutely fired now leave before I call the police" moment 😂

[@robertgalasso9895]

According to Google Maps, it would take about 2 hours and 22 minutes to drive from Scranton to Stamford.

[@jchow32]

Stamford, CT to NY, NY ~ 40 mi, Scranton, PA to NY, NY ~ 120 mi. Stamford also on the Metro-North Railroad that runs into Grand Central in Midtown. Just some context. Glad you're liking this series.

[@DNReacts]

Thanks for the context, really appreciate that 😀

[@_MjG_]

You should've stated it in kilometers. They are British.

[@DNReacts]

@_MjG_ we use miles? 😂

[@ruby8003]

Not a spoiler: The actors playing Kelly & Ryan dated on & off in real life throughout the show and so B.J and Mindy wrote that in, have been best friends ever since, and he’s the godfather of two of her children.

[@Cory182]

24:51 it's common in the US for a company to pay your moving expenses, if they want to move you to a different location

[@Aeroldoth3]

*executives

[@DNReacts]

Makes sense, appreciate the info and comment!

[@Cory182]

@@Aeroldoth3 it's common for most salaried employees, not just executives 🤷

[@Aeroldoth3]

@ All of us hourly workers at the bottom don't get that. We get yelled at if we take too long in the bathroom. When we're _allowed_ to go to the bathroom. Given the huge class disparity we have in the US, it's false to say companies will "commonly" do that for employees.

[@Cory182]

@@Aeroldoth3 take that up with those who made dictionaries 😂

[@frogofbrass382]

A decision was made early in the run of the show that most of the talking head segments would be with the office (usually Stanley’s desk) in the background, but Jim would have an outside window in the background. This was to symbolize that Jim’s future was not in the office but everyone else’s was. When everyone thinks the branch is closing, their talking heads have an outside window in the background. That changes back by the end of the episode.

[@maricamp]

I live near LA and it is and will always be Staples Center to us :)

[@DNReacts]

🙌🙌

[@Dzaaaaa4332]

29 minutes.? Hell yeah, lets gooooo

[@DNReacts]

Enjoy!!

[@isaiahpavia-cruz678]

I always crack up when Dwight says “Listen, Scott..” 😂

[@vtjbproductions]

It was 2007, text messages were like $1 every 9 words 😂😂😂

[@DNReacts]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jmuduke99]

Good call on the voice on the phone being Toby - I think you’re right.

[@robhugh535]

It's about 150 miles between Scranton and Stamford.

[@DNReacts]

Thank you 🙏 Appreciate the info and comment!

[@knavehart]

Stamford is considered part of the NYC metropolitan area, like Jchow said, they are connected by commuter rail, trains go between Stamford and NYC multiple times an hour (I live in NYC and have dated someone in Stamford). Scranton is relatively close to New York, but it is not quite commuter distance, but if you only went in to the office once or twice a week, you could live there. There is a commuter train in Port Jervis NY (less than an hour from Scranton) but it would probably be faster to drive.

[@JJTheGoatMcCarthy]

Episodes like this are what make season 3 so great

[@DNReacts]

Love that! Brilliant episode. Appreciate the comment! 🙏

[@TearDownGenesis]

What Josh did was Title hop. He got Dunder to give him a higher level position and title. Then he went to another company and said "I'm set to be the X of Dunder" So they're like "oh, he's really a person with high level experience" and gave him a similarly high level position at their company. Its like convincing your company to give you a Senior Manager title, then immediately updating your resume and putting it out with that title. Also, Yes, Josh was involved in the discussions to take over the North East. So the entire choice of which branch to close was part of that. Without him Dunder would be cutting a big staff and its manager, only to have to hire another manager, uncertain with that new person's capability. It really threw a wrench into the entire thing. This would be a nightmare for a company. Since they weren't closed for geographic reasons, there would be no reason to still close Scranton since it has a manager. Also, in my opinion the numbers of Scranton aren't bad, they could event be better than the other place, its just they liked Josh as a manager more (which kind of makes sense) if you compare the two's behavior. Also, Stables IS the big shot in the US the only rival is Office Depot, which Staples has repeated tried to purchase, but the government has rejected it since it would create a monopoly. Staples is actually a major player in the world too, since its purchased major international distribution companies as well. From the show's perspective, it is the "brand" that Dunder is battling against, so you'll hear it from time to time.

[@littlebabypizza5412]

Jim invited Karen because he's trying to convince himself that he's moved on from Pam. In his mind he can't keep hoping that Pam is available and set himself up for rejection again so he's trying to move on with someone else.

[@mandelamontgomery7073]

Please don’t sleep on Creed he is low key the most interesting person on the entire show

[@DNReacts]

Definitely seeing more and more Creed! He cracks me up. Thanks for the comment!

[@CJ87317]

@@DNReacts He was apparently Krasinski's favorite character too. Supposedly every time they shared a scene together, he couldn't keep it together than they had to shoot it many times.

[@katscully]

Reference for driving between: • Scranton PA/NYC - 121 miles (2 hr+) • Scranton/Stamford CT - 150 miles (2.5 hrs) • NYC/Stamford CT - 41 miles (1 hr+)🥂

[@brl0522]

Same with my city of Pittsburgh.. it was Heinz field for decades and now it’s Acrisure and everyone still calls it Heinz field

[@aaronmccracken7351]

Speaking of horrible results of naming rights, for a couple of years here in Tampa we had the 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre (it's now the Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheatre, which is still clunky but better by comparison). 😂

[@DNReacts]

OMG 🤣🤣 That’s an insane name lol

[@unc54]

If you guys have been paying attention to the NFL Head Coach hiring news, the new Jacksonville Jaguars HC did something similar to what Josh did in this episode.

[@paulstewart6203]

"Creeds buying shots", from his ill-gotten gains.

[@metfish]

It’s over. We are screwed!

[@DNReacts]

What do you mean? 😂

[@otter011]

@@DNReacts 6:49 😉

[@DNReacts]

Of course 😂😂 this was recording a while ago so I’d forgotten that line!

[@ChristineBurns-i4f]

Staples is still around here in the US :)

[@DNReacts]

Thank you, I did think it might be. Appreciate the comment 😀

[@DJ_Cub]

I honestly think the way the writers portray Josh here is a clear sign of how clueless they are about corporate America. They want us to think Josh was sleazy for leveraging an offer when if it were the other way around the company would fire everyone at the drop of a hat. Josh did nothing wrong

[@maxtew6521]

I agree. But I believe the elevation of the quality of loyalty and Jim's reaction to Josh's decision were chosen to cast the office members we follow, particularly Michael, in a good light. If I could get a better position with Staples like him, I damn sure would've done it too, though.

[@unc54]

Josh did nothing wrong if this was a standard promotion but this was a branch merger and Josh had to know that if he left a ton of people working under him would be let go. I think that's why Jim responded so negatively to that because he could never see Michael put people who worked under him out of a job for his personal benefit.

[@twichytail]

Josh isn't wrong for getting a better job, he's wrong by how he chose to go about it. AT BEST, he could have let jan know first thing in the morning, and he still chose to waste everyone's time.

[@maxtew6521]

@twichytail That's fair. I hadn't considered that aspect. Though I guess it might have been a thing where an offer letter was being signed by him THAT day and it was down to the wire. Who knows? But it wasn't the most courteous way to act in a workplace situation.

[@Mark-xb7ro]

I enjoywatching this channel. The older guy selling everything is the wonderful Creed Bratton. He is basically playing an exagerated version of himself, his real name. He was in The Grass Rootsin the 60s and did some solo work. He plays one of his songs in tne final minutes ofvthe final ep of the series.

[@A_Planner_and_a_Dreamer]

Rashida Jones, the one who plays Karen, is the daughter of legendary music producer Quincy Jones who just passed away recently.

[@DJ_Cub]

Staples is still very much in business. Sports arenas and teams change owners and sponsorships quite often.

[@DNReacts]

Appreciate the info, thanks 🙏

[@GreatGabboVideos]

I would imagine the company pays relocation money, so if Andy/Karen has no care or attachments in Stamford, they might be willing to take that and the move.

[@DNReacts]

Ah gotcha, this makes sense 👍 Appreciate the context 🙏

[@MearnieToon]

Yay !new react from yeenz ❤️

[@DNReacts]

Let’s gooo!

[@proteuswest1084]

I've read and seen that the people making the show realized the strong negative reaction to Michael after the first season, and one of the ways they counteracted that while still keeping him mostly the same was to just change the reactions of the rest of the Office to him so that they were just a little bit nicer towards him and they didn't react as negatively towards him, by about 10 percent. He's still a flawed character, he still does a lot of the same stuff he did in the first season, but the subtle way they turned that negativity into laughter and eventually a character that was beloved was really smart.

[@Avalee325]

I think jim just said that bit to Karen at the end because he had decided to go back and wanted her there so he could potentially have her there as a buffer with Pam…? Almost like he wants to make pam jealous, but more subtle than that I guess. If that makes sense 🤷🏻‍♀️ He’s not sure he’s gonna date Karen or anything, but there will be another cute girl there and one he already knows, so maybe he’s hoping Pam will even just see their friendship and be jealous… just guessing, but that’s what I always thought.

[@DNReacts]

Appreciate the viewpoint 🙏

[@LMagnuss]

The cold opens are the best…try and watch any deleted scenes from this show as well…a lot of good stuff that didn’t end up on the show!

[@DNReacts]

Will do, appreciate the comment 🙏

[@matthewbentley7033]

That was a naughty episode. 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

[@DNReacts]

Loved it!

[@BOOGiNS]

On this weeks episode of: watching british dudes choke on their own laughs.

[@StrosB4Hos]

I think it’s a bit ridiculous and delusional of Jim to expect them to transfer a receptionist, especially to a branch where her position is already filled.

[@bananaSeokjin]

I think you guys would enjoy Brooklyn 99 and Parks & Rec.

[@yogaphile7833]

Remember: A half hour on American TV is never a half hour...

[@BigMoore1232]

So josh definitely would have been made to sign a nda and I'm going to guess from my experience he wouldn't be able to work for competitors for a certain amount of years. I worked for 5 hour energy management and when I left I had to sign one. I worked with the ingredients and what not.

[@teelink204]

Josh also saved a bunch of jobs. Some jobs we care about.

[@MichaelMoorePDX]

Carrell started having successful movies during season 2 of The Office, but they were a bit up & down in terms of box office. Until the Despicable Me films, i don't think he would have risked his TV career on a film career. John Kryzinski didn't make it big until A Quiet Place.

[@mattx449]

Wait… there’s British people who’ve never seen Romeo and Juliet? 😂

[@DNReacts]

Apparently 😂 he’s the only one I think haha

[@fitzgeraldlansanah5306]

Nick and Damo when are your sports reaction videos coming back

[@connie2558]

Would you consider reacting to "Chuck" tv series?

[@PolitikPolitik-fh2qc]

What that dude did is shifty for the company. But dunder Mifflin is closing branches. He'd have a much better future. And I'm for looking out for yourself first.

[@itsreeeshaaa7560]

I love love LOVE this episode. Jim is absolutely right, Michael would never do what Josh did. No matter what Michael says and does he’s very loyal to Dunder Mifflin. Dwight and Michael’s side quest and Creed having a going out of business sale is my favorite!

[@DNReacts]

It’s such a good episode! Enjoy!

[@positivelynegative9149]

👍

[@DNReacts]

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[@JasakaD]

❤❤

[@DNReacts]

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[@trish3572]

❤ 😊

[@DNReacts]

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[@mattreedah]

I will forever be on “Team Karen” over Pam. Holding out since 2007.

[@DNReacts]

That’s fair! I like them both, but I’ve been rooting for Jim and Pam since the beginning!

[@edsmith3461-z7m]

The Office is great but the premise is stupid. There is no way any company would allow a documentary crew film all the inner workings of their business 24/7 and let alone for 9 years. There's no way people are reveling all these insane and sometime illegal acts, firings, affairs, and how would you get any work done? Once you pay attention to the amount of cameras that would be involved it's hard not to see it. Just in the meeting in Michael's office there are 2 cameras, sometime 3 in such a small space.

[@edsmith3461-z7m]

@@neo-mp4hf Never. Companies might allow a week tops.

[@Julieroo28]

It’s a comedy. It’s not that deep.

[@edsmith3461-z7m]

@ What's even dumber is the "documentary" that is finally made of the company is 9 episodes in total for the 9 years it covered. Not sure what production company would fund 9 years of paying multiple cameramen (maybe 4) 5 days a week for 498 weeks to produce a 9 hour documentary, that's about $1.6 million in wages alone.

[@_MjG_]

@@edsmith3461-z7m What's even dumber is that you can't accept that this is tv show for viewers entertainment & it's not meant to be 100% realistic.

[@edsmith3461-z7m]

@@_MjG_ Ya think? I'm pretty sure I've accepted it. LOL

[@marywalker5348]

Since you guys seem to like Sunny in Philly, The Office, and Modern Family,...you should watch Abbott Elementary. It's record in the same style as the other shows.

[@mmathabanampya8379]

I think they'll also love SuperStore

[@sweettea527]

I also recommend Abbott Elementary and Superstore.

[@Dasaboi]

I just started watching it last week with my sister , really reminded me the office with the camera work

[@JohnnyInJapan]

You guys are reacting to The Office and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia so I going to recommend Trailer Park Boys. It has that documentary style of The Office where there's a camera crew they talk to with the behavior of Charlie, Mac and Dennis.

[@increasearmadillo3032]

29 mins we made it