The Cringe Perfection of "Dinner Party" - The Office

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In an episode that sees Jim, Pam, Andy, Angela and Dwight try to eat a meal at Michael Scott and Jan's condo, Dinner Party is probably The Office's crowing achievement. The high point of a sitcom with many great episodes. In this episode I break down what I enjoy about the episode so much.
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[@r4z713]

Season 2 is amazing

[@juliancabezapena982]

So far one my favorite seasons is season 7 but I’m not finished with the show yet

[@Im_connorreviews]

Season 5 is my favorite season overall but my favorite episode is season 3s safety training day

[@paperrain]

Season 3 is probably my favorite season, but Dinner Party is my favorite episode

[@JamesHealeyTX]

Season 2 is my favorite season, but Dinner Party is my favorite episode.

[@blakeplaysMCnation]

I always believed the "dinner party" was Michael's cry for help to Jim and Pam.

[@BloodnightStudios]

skeletor that’s makes perfect sense since michaels hated being with Jan since season 3

[@adeer87]

skeletor That’s exactly how I felt when I first watched it!

[@zoefang4563]

@ skeletor You hit the nail on the head. It was to show how abusive Jan was.

[@rockinbobokkin7831]

I felt that. I thought that was just understood. Micheal had clearly decided this was the night to drop his facade and show that he felt trapped. May you rule Grayskull with wisdom and great power.

[@2011Ohmygoodness]

Excellent observation. This was amazing because it was cringy, hilarious and heartbreaking all at the same time.

[@AK40CHICKEN]

"Michael and Jan seem to be playing their own separate game, and it's called , "Let's see how uncomfortable we can make our guests", and they're both winning."

[@patsfan4life]

AK40CHICKEN perfect!

[@realDahenzi]

best quote of the show!

[@Maxride268]

oh my god. "Dinner Party" is "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf"

[@eamonob84]

Best quote of the whole series!

[@cammacmaccam7375]

Top 10 quote

[@0y3ah58]

"Good luck paying me back on your zero dollars a year salary plus benefits B A B E"

[@yaboialex8862]

I'm literally dead

[@freddysolar]

@@yaboialex8862 then how are you typing

[@agentperry8347]

@@freddysolar ghosts

[@freddysolar]

@@agentperry8347 wouldnt a ghost just phase through the keyboard

[@hithere640]

@@freddysolar ghost keyboard

[@someoneconcerned7520]

Are you kidding “Scott’s Tots” is the most cringeworthy piece of content I will never watch again. **Wow I’m so glad people feel the same way**

[@quinceyb921]

Mmmmmaaannnn you not lying. Thats the ONLY episode you just don't ever want to watch. So much disappointment.

[@yuliangeorgiev]

Couldn't watch it but loved it.

[@edabakb]

The only episode I always skip. I just can't take the second hand embarrassment. IT'S TOO MUCH.

[@smb0621]

That’s the only episode I skip cause I can’t take the cringe 😂

[@ripoffsasuke]

i rewatch the office pretty often however SCOTTS TOTS is just unbearable it’s too much second hand embarrassment lol

[@aidanmccarthy8278]

“Spoilers for the office”? Come on, we’ve all seen every episode at lest 23 times

[@mada1082]

except those of us who have never watched an episode to completion.

[@VasBaev]

@@mada1082 F

[@1mclv]

lol I'm at season 7 wish I didn't hear about the affair thing, but I can say it's partly my fault

[@aidanmccarthy8278]

1mclv 1 year from now you’ll find my comment relatable

[@aidanmccarthy8278]

Daniel Son yeah that was tough to get through once, so I just had to watch casino night a couple of extra times to make up for it

[@kobewankenobi248]

*”You’re hardly my first!”* *”THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID!”*

[@sealofapproval5598]

Hunter was her first.

[@cacadordevacilao6788]

Probably the best "thats what she said"

[@chagrin6919]

The most intense That's What She Said ever

[@fredilondo9736]

If the Office ended in season 4 then we wouldn't have the memes. Season 5 is a gold mine for memes

[@Rececer]

Because of how many times I have seen this episode, the mirrored clips are making me uncomfortable

[@gracefullynadine864]

OMG thank you for helping me figure out why this felt so off

[@jackmanning1117]

Wait, the clips aren’t mirrored, are they? I didn’t notice anything wrong with the clips

[@OldManPhillips]

Jack Manning me neither, I see no mirrored clips.

[@seankoellhoffer5196]

A slice of yummy cheesecake The one with Angela and Andy in the car is def mirrored I didn't notice any others

[@icantthinkofanything798]

Just a few of them are, I believe.

[@a.l.michael6240]

I think a really great episode is “The Lover” when Michael tells Pam that he’s dating her mom. It’s comically wonderful and underrated and I think it should be up there with Dinner Party and Stress Relief. Michael was his usual chaotic self but with a hint of fatherly sternness and I was laughing out loud the whole time, especially at the “I’m just going to date her harder” “what does that mean?” “I think you know what that means.”

[@AChickAndADuck]

She drives a green Camry, and the seats go all the way down.

[@enterentertainment3918]

Chels W Jim: s**t

[@davidgreen7628]

Perfect Entertainment not now Toby my god

[@eric42010]

JUST TAKE A DIFFERENT WAY HOME MAN

[@TheOnirayju]

That one scene when pam realizes is just brillant. You can see pam's breaking down, and Michael grinning and just saying "it's okay", then jump cut to her screaming in the parking

[@2607musicalgal]

There was never an “almost affair” between Pam and the boom guy....he liked her and she didn’t like him back. That’s all.

[@TheWeirdSpartan]

2607musicalgal Bruh what she would literally cry to him and go on secret meetups that’s sus af

[@TheWeirdSpartan]

@Bradley James "As a friend" that's what they all say buddy.

[@snufflesmcfurguson2578]

Pam already cheated on Roy pretty much out of the blue with Jim. She seems like the kind of person that would have an affair with the cameraman during a rough spot in her relationship. People like that never really change.

[@2607musicalgal]

TheWeirdSpartan bitter much? Guys and girls can be friends. His fault for catching feelings that were obviously unreciprocated....

[@2607musicalgal]

Snuffles McFurguson Jim kisses her and she left, how is that cheating?

[@jumpman0562]

This episode basically proves Hunter is the father of Jan’s child

[@eincutr]

asturd

[@jumpman0562]

William Shelton ok buddy

[@zombie_slaya_6669]

William Shelton yes it does. She drinks even tho she claimed to be at a sperm bank. That means she accidentally got pregnant with hunter. Listen to the song that hunter signs all the clues line up

[@hannahlang6316]

Zombie_Slaya_66 THAT ONE NIGHT

[@jumpman0562]

Goon Jesus you made everything allll righihihtt

[@mrsmokeiv6041]

Everybody forgot about “happy hour” when Michael didn’t know he was on a date and when he found out he brought out “Date Mike” and got kicked out of the bar.

[@alexad7570]

date mike is a beast

[@mrsmokeiv6041]

Alex Ad “I’m date mike, nice to meet me 😉”

[@KB-nz6bv]

Hahaha I love date mike

[@razkable]

i like that episode cause he ends up picking up donna whose much hotter then pam's friend

[@ThePiinkcoco]

Omg yes lol

[@lainiwakura1776]

I don't see anything wrong with Michael at the end of the series, he found the love of his life, I think that would have changed him knowing he had the one thing he wanted most.

[@JokerL1000]

Jan was actually too good for Micheal

[@fliown5413]

@@JokerL1000 ??????

[@fliown5413]

Not only he found the love of his life,he also had kids with her,another thing he really wanted.

[@griffith7267]

He wanted ryan-

[@ascott1470]

Wilford Warfstache tRuE

[@gasstationbathroominnevada]

bruh dwight put the show on his back after michael left

[@Kicksno1fan]

Aves M yea but they all turned into weird annoying cartoon characters, like the narrator of this video put it. everyone was so over the top and annoying that i couldn't even bare to watch one episode after micheal left.

[@OdysseyMMA22]

Thank you

[@davehale3992]

Kicksno1fan I think it was OKAY for the rest of season seven and the first episode of season eight had some Good moments, but after that I agree, the show did go downhill.

[@theglitch2001]

Dave Hale yeah I just started watching the office and I knew that Steve Carell left at the end of season 7 but as soon as he left. I went from watching 6-10 episodes a day to probably one every other day.

[@chars_78]

Season 9 was trash after Andy went boating. I literally skipped to the finale after that.

[@calebross8174]

Woah.... how can you not like Dwight.... he gets better and better till the end. His changes, and his love for Pam and Jim is the best part of the ending of the office.

[@luna.journal1898]

yea i had to go back to that part because i couldnt believe he said what he said abt dwight. everybody loves dwight!

[@senorsnout4417]

@@luna.journal1898 I don't love Dwight. I think he's an annoying prick who takes way too long to get better.

[@TheTam0613]

Dwight is the BEST character in the whole show!!

[@dememes9604]

this guy annoys me a bit, because he'll simultaneously complain that some characters don't change (even tho they do) and then complain Dwight changed from season 1.

[@fryphilip7474]

Why do people over look the “Stress Relief” episode, Dwight sets the office on fire and then wears the CPR dummy face

[@siddsakkik]

John Cena Best episode IMHO.

[@virtualboy3596]

People also overlook the episode right before this one. The Deposition. The best Michael episode ever

[@winterc.2476]

No one overlooked anything. They are focusing on this episode. They didn't overlook the other 199 episodes, stupid

[@fryphilip7474]

Winter C. It’s funnier

[@deanmoriarty6015]

literally nobody overlooks that episode. it’s praised constantly

[@EduardoAyresSoares]

I wish Robert California would have interacted with Michael. That would have been something.

[@TheReverendWillNicholas]

Michael Scott would have had Robert California bounced out on his head.

[@trancebodega2739]

The season Robert exists in feels so removed from classic Office that I never once wondered what it would be like with them both in the office. Wow

[@beccaxannxx]

Lol so many “that’s what she said” opportunities. RB would make Michael so uncomfortable lol

[@eric42010]

Im the f***ing lizard king.

[@Mark-sj3xb]

I didn’t like the way the wrote Andy’s character at the end. I think they should have just made him the new DunderMifflin manager after Michael and drove on without bringing in Ferrell and Spader. The remaining characters were well developed and didn’t need the star power to continue on. And Nellie? What were they thinking?

[@justinmathew5359]

Last time i was this early Michael's hairline looked like a fuzzy mess

[@SicksThirteen]

It blew my mind when I found out all of Jims “confessionals” to the camera are done by the window going outside to symbolize a brighter future outside of Dunder Mifflin, and Pam’s faces the office until she’s with Jim, then all of hers switch to the window. It’s insane!

[@prestonyates8003]

The hardest episodes to watch for me are: Phyllis' Wedding Dinner Party Scott's Tots

[@oragamiheartinabox3332]

I can't watch Scott's tots. It's just too awkward.

[@TheSazukiultra23]

For me it’s probably Diwali and Scott’s Tots. That proposal is always hard to sit through.

[@Jay890307]

The episode where they go to Kelly's party and the episode they roast michael are also hard to watch.

[@Startak]

the prince paper company one is really uncomfortable too

[@massivecowbreakout7555]

Oh god Phyllis’ Wedding was just too much

[@GhostStealth590]

Even with jokes sprinkled in throughout the dinner party, I couldn’t help but find the segment just absolutely depressing. It was Michael’s plea for help from Jim and Pam, and it showed how abusive and insane Jan is.

[@zephead5831]

I felt so bad for Michael when he showed off the table he'd made. His job was literally all he had.

[@rayafoxr3]

Okay this comment is 3 years old but I really like this episode for how it showed abuse especially against men. It was subtle and since both of them argued and got mad, some people may mistake it was a mutually toxic relationship or something, but it’s still very clear Jan is the aggressor here.

[@d4c798]

I love this episode but I truly believe Scott’s Tots is the best episode. It’s so cringe I can’t even actually watch.

[@TahtahmesDiary]

The one episode I actually can't sit through during reruns. Just can't. By the first "Hey, Mr Scott" I'm fucking done 🤦🏾😂

[@GeekedOutNeckbeard]

I skip it.. That episode doesn't exist. Is this an actual episode majority of fans skip? Damn, glad my sister and I aren't the only ones who just wanna delete it from The Office..

[@mmm98612]

It's a good episode just rlly hard to sit through bc it's so cringe. But I don't think it should be deleted from the office

[@TahtahmesDiary]

@@mmm98612 Yeah the older I get the more cringe it gets. Buuut I actually agree Scotts Tots SHOULD exist. Reminds me of the first season when he was unbearable and just awful generally and the cringe level was usually really high then too.

[@TahtahmesDiary]

But I disagree with Scotts Tots being cringe PERFECTION. Dinner Party can be rewatched with glee any damn time, that's what makes it better IMO

[@KalravSrivastava]

Bruh nothing is more cringe than Scott's Tots. Change my mind.

[@emraugnotavailable]

I agree, everytime I watch that episode, I have to close my eyes or take my headset off... It's funny, but oh man, it is pure unadulterated cringe.

[@Evilwarts]

Scotts Tots loses a lot of its power from not being believable. Dinner Party was set up sooooo well. Scotts Tots was not. Why did no one vet Michael in any way, any bank statements or financial records, paying into a fund in advance that would be taken from when they graduated, any of the actual stuff that happens with charitable donations. Throwing that logic to the wind, no one even asks where he works to see if there were any chance he'd be able to raise that much money eventually. They just think since he's white and has a suit that he has multiple millions to give away.

[@MARCOZR1]

Kalrav Srivastava thats the only one episode i cant watch again

[@hobbion]

Toby putting his hand on Pam's leg is even more cringey than that whole episode.

[@TMthe33rd]

@@Evilwarts ikr Scott's Tots was indeed cringe, but it came out of nowhere

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

_The Office in and of itself is perfection._

[@fhyshtic]

Everywhere I go.... I see your face.

[@tomreed2417]

Just Some Guy without a Mustache yeah if you are a basic ass person

[@blammowammo5886]

@@fhyshtic Stop acknowledging that. Gives that ass a bigger ego.

[@krishpatil8329]

Only one through 7 seasons

[@billymurray1687]

Lol no

[@jackklingensmith4744]

“Should should’ve ended earlier and not ending with Everyone’s lives becoming amazing” Kevin got fired on the last episode

[@MovieGuy666]

and creed got arrested.

[@azuraug8693]

Yeah, and he got a bar? How's that not good?

[@largelatte7320]

Creed is the only one to get a bad wrap by the end of the show. Andy went back to Cornell and Kevin got a bar. Everyone else got some ridiculous dream life.

[@elanzankman4399]

@@largelatte7320 Toby got nothing, he just cried

[@thonk7611]

Elan Zankman deserved

[@barnabywilde3101]

jan looking into the oven at an already very, very late dinner: "not even close..." god, that pisses me off in the most enjoyable way

[@nevermorethan12]

The later seasons are serviceable. Robert California is funny and terrifying, and I'll take whatever writing it took to arrive at Angela's confession that Dwight is the father of her baby. That moment on the side of the road is hilarious and awesome. If we need a scapegoat for S8, it's Nellie. She was funny in Search Committee, and it should have ended there. Her character is overall superfluous and boring, and horrendous in the "usurp the throne" storyline. It is only vindicated by the follow-up storyline with Andy bringing back David Wallace, which is sullied by Andy's acting story arc, which is vindicated by his autotuned viral video.

[@3leggedwarrior850]

What I liked about nellie was she was a troll. A nessecary troll, to control Robert and andy. More importantly, the fact that she took Andy's job, was a satisfying moment for me. Andy was just being waay too stupid than usual. Then seeing her get shit on? Pefect. The character I hate the most is gabe. Just...why tf even?

[@lukemoore550]

Just a great comment, Brandon. 100% agree with everything.

[@cc1526]

3 Legged Warrior I feel like them having horrible characters is necessary for what this show was made out to be. If you like every single character and think they’re funny, that’s not indicative of a real office at all. There’s gonna be people you don’t like. But you find a way to work together anyway.

[@williamw8590]

I actually really liked season 8. Definitely not as strong as the best seasons but there are some hilarious episodes (like Robert California's house party). After California left is when the show started getting really inconsistent imo

[@danathurnell5177]

Courtney Cadogan you are right but the fact that Nellie literally stole Andy’s job and California was ok with it was not realistic and kinda took me out of the realism of the office.

[@cheesyballer]

CaptainMidnight doing an episode about the office? My life is truly complete.

[@townstar.leveon569]

The best back to back was stress relief. By far the funniest thing I ever witnessed

[@M3l155a]

Daquante O’Riley that conference room scene was comedy gold!

[@Mark-sj3xb]

Casino Night to Gay Witch Hunt was awesome too. And of course The Deposition to Dinner Party.

[@tomoakley760]

You're the funniest thing I've ever witnessed. BOOM, Roasted.

[@charliechunkem87]

One of the funniest moments to me is when dwight sees his ex babysitter at the sketchy bus stop and just totally writes her off.

[@mr.sargentdrpepper9993]

I believe she returns when Dwight interviews his friends and family for the manager job.

[@mariachase2384]

one of my favourite moments in the office is during the episode The Deposition when the one guy questioned who this “Ryan chick” was and Toby laughed his ass off.

[@neighborhoodginger4444]

This episode and The Injury are the best of the entire show

[@ihave2ques902]

“I enjoy the smell of fresh cooked bacon in the morning”😂😂😂

[@jenm1]

@@ihave2ques902 SUE ME

[@Mark-sj3xb]

The injury is probably the first episode that really shows the compulsive nature of Michael, and is a template for later episodes like Gay Witch Hunt and Grief Counseling. Michael has a personal issue then feels the rest of the office needs to share in his issue which culminates with a lecture meeting in the conference room. Michael’s injury morphs into a disability and since Michael is not getting the attention or sympathy he wants, he conducts a disability awareness seminar in the conference room, complete with guest speaker (guy in a wheelchair), and pictures on the wall of famous people with disabilities.

[@brykoech]

Okay now this has been a constant problem I've been noticing with these commentary videos on The Office that people tend to comment on how the show unfolded in the later episodes. I honestly enjoyed the show for the most part, although i agree how they handled Andy's character was a bit poor. But it is also important to remember that as much as this is a comedy and i would have loved some running gags to never end, the show needed to wrap up with the characters fulfilling their character arcs. And that was done very well. The Office is not just another ordinary sitcom, it is far deeper than that and it's story structure just shows it.

[@AniruddhIngle]

You wished the office ended here? That just seems pretentious. The office had so many great characters introduced later on and so many great plot lines. Saying stuff like that for this video seems short sighted. Maybe the office isn't for you. (or at least all of it)

[@realname6857]

Ikr! i wouldn't have wanted such a meloncholy ending, it just wouldnt have felt right.. i would have been left questioning "what happened next?" for the rest of my life. i prefer the zen ending that answered everything than just.. cutting it off after huge fight like thaT

[@nickher8914]

I disagree it would have been better if they ended it their other than make it a overly happy clique

[@realname6857]

@@nickher8914 i guess it's just up to preference. i like the ending.

[@makeshift307]

I personally really liked both andy and erin and...... not nellie. But ithink that the office was pretty good, and i liked the finale. Just wish andy could have still been part of the office, but he did get his dream job.

[@Sbock86]

Listen, I get what he is saying. Making everyone having a happier ending isn't realistic - the ending to this episode is more realistic so all he is saying is that he wanted something a bit more relatable. I'm not saying I agree, but I get it.

[@will.a.benjamin]

Pam didn't "almost have an affair" with the mic guy. He just was really into her... pretty one sided thing.

[@razkable]

they fucked off screen..thats why she starts crying

[@hiausual]

@@razkable wait what how do you know??

[@saltysnowflake5832]

You took me by the hand... Maaaade me a man That one night You made eeeeverything alriiiight

[@Milkra]

new watchers: man dinner party was really cringeworthy me: *laughs in Scott's Tots*

[@vishnukamdar7200]

I love how happy Pam is when Dwight arrives.

[@securityg]

Yes, Pam saw Dwight as the ultimate diversion of this madness. - James D Watkins artistic director of Phoenix Productions

[@snafu3016]

I like how Jan was dressed in red and besides the fire as she claims she’s the devil

[@Mark-sj3xb]

Agreed. That was subtle and so well done. And the way her makeup was done made her facial expressions look satanic. Like the look she gave Pam after Michael wrapped his jacket around Pam

[@DodaGarcia]

My god I never noticed the fire in that shot!!

[@2sad2live50]

1:40 also Mike is wearing a BLUE shirt. The painting behind is RED and he replaces it with his BLUE neon sign. 4:10 The door Michael broke is covered with BLUE material symbolizing Michael trying to escape this relationship

[@areligaming6263]

Jan’s character ark was absolutely brilliant. Melora Hardin’s performance in this show was so underrated. Everyone loved to hate her, and she does it so good!

[@johnstevens1380]

I totally agree. This is such a great episode, and it’s just such an Office feel.

[@gamesforted]

This is most certainly random, I mean yeah I was binge watching The Office but I didn’t expect this from Midnight!

[@Robloxman226]

One thing: Snip snap snip snap.

[@Joseph-sg3jz]

Nothing will ever beat Stress Relief, and the fact that everybody has a happy ending (except Creed) is what made The Office finale so good and one of the best finales ever

[@DwideShrude]

When Dwight drives right past his date on the side of the road

[@razkable]

typical dwight

[@somerandomasshole4561]

Glad to see the Deposition getting the acknowledgment it needs. Dinner Party is an amazing episode, but it couldve never been such a great episode without the Deposition.

[@wDoucheCanoe]

I agree with some of your points, but I just don’t agree with the notion that it should’ve ended with the Dinner Party episode. Like, at all.

[@archibaldhaddock5474]

"Gay Witch Hunt" should have a honorable mention, as well.

[@TheWesinatorvids]

I don’t even watch The Office, but now I gotta go watch this episode so as not to miss a Captain Midnight video.

[@ttvBRich14]

Is that thing about season 4 accurate? I read somewhere where season 4 was during a strike, so they were not able to produce as many episodes, and as a result, produced a few longer episodes to make up for the shorter episode count

[@deathtool1]

This reminds me why I dont listen to “the critics” anymore

[@h73x95]

4:44 that is my favorite Jan face ever. The slow blink she does right before that is perfection

[@haggersa21]

im 100% here for this becoming a strictly Office channel

[@Curtin-mf3xy]

Season 8 and 9 added depth and dimension to Jim and Dwight's relationship and they had some sweet moments in the end. It was great to watch and there were some awesome laughs throughout those 2 seasons.

[@Luke-xi2pq]

This episode is amazing, the subtle and the obvious humor is stellar!!! It is an example of why I love this show so MUCH!!!

[@dwightk.schrute5291]

i used to think jane is played my Charlize Theron 😂

[@elocin22791]

Always thought that this was only a 'comic book' movie channel, but love that you're veering into sitcom territory too! (Also, this too is my favourite The Office episode).

[@daxtertalon4]

It took me forever to realize Jan had a candle, that when lit, smelled like fire. Jan also operated a business out of Michael's condo, which Michael could not do when he started M.S.P.C.

[@aquamonkee]

IIRC Michael knocked up his own sign advertising his business so his neighbor(s) probably reported it whereas Jan would likely be subtle & the best they could do is complain about the stench if she left the "workspace" window open

[@GarysReview]

Wow, this is my favorite episode! Crazy, your videos lately have really hit home for me..

[@turkysalem3487]

You translate my thoughts into a video, and thanks for putting the ad at the end❤️

[@alexgaray1216]

I hope you do more office related videos!

[@katherinealvarez9216]

Jane and Michael’s relationship is like a Lovecraftian horror story? Pretty much.

[@l347]

I watched these episodes around the time my dad and his crazy ex girlfriend were in this terrible, toxic relationship. I had such a hard time watching Jan's performance because it was so accurate of a middle aged narcissist woman.

[@heyheytaytay]

So happy to see this as this has always been by far my most fav episode. And in the same vein as horror, these characters (because the dinner won't be ready for 3 hours) are captive though some try to get out of their situation. And Jim's attempts to flee (with Pam throwing even HIM under the bus) make the episode even funnier. It will always be my most favorite episode of The Office.

[@kentjensen4504]

A beautiful and brilliant analysis. But I am surprised you seem to not like the later Michael seasons. Yes, they get more emotional, or sentimental, but I think the series earns it and goes beyond mere "cringe" and creates an overall 7 season tale that could be called The Redemption of Michael Scott. The Office is not cynical or ironic, overall. It is sincere. It is the anti-Seinfeld. And I say this as a largely cynical person who was surprised by my emotional response to the humanity of the storytelling of The Office.

[@JaskiratSinghh]

He's hating on the office more than appreciating it

[@largelatte7320]

But it's all true.

[@mdrealtorchic]

Large Latte It’s just his opinion not fact. I liked the episodes after Michael. They shifted focus and it was still a success.

[@ghosttoast8610]

Literally all anyone does is dickride the office

[@rociorivas62]

I can't believe people still think it was likely for an affair between Pam and the mic guy to happen. His interest in her seemed pretty obviously one-sided, and she was oblivious to it. People blow that storyline way out of proportion in terms of where it seemed to be going and how supposedly awful it was.

[@viksaggu9085]

Rocio Rivas I all can’t believe ppl are overthinking this show.

[@paul1780]

I agree. Making Brian a character really took me out of those episodes. He should've have tried with a married woman, or that's how I saw it. When I rewatch the series I stop at Michael's departure now. Saw it all the way through once, never again. The series does become cartoony, Dwight & Andy work in spades, really should've given us more of the others. Kevin, Phyllis, any of them. Giving Pam a "love triangle" when Jim & her already had their moment is unnecessary and I didn't like later Jim, took me out of them because Jim was supposed to be better than Roy, he's not perfect. But this was uncomfortable for me, didn't need the Mic Guy story. Gonna rewatch some Kevin clips.

[@chrisjfox8715]

I actually liked the later seasons quite a bit.

[@Sarboi7]

I disagree, I think the reason the boom guy was there was for jim to realize he wasnt doing his job as a husband. I dont think pam was going to cheat.

[@kimp7160]

Agreed. Pam likes to pretend the guys closest to her don't feel anything but friendship. Either that, she is really blind. There is no moment of temptation for her. Even when she goes to his house she is mad about the secret filming and is worried about Jim

[@frnk708]

Blake Edits pam did cheat though... she kissed jim back twice while she was still with Roy and made it pretty clear that she had feelings for him

[@reddeadmando3114]

That’s a weird way to say the Fire Drill pt1/2

[@joseleonardohernandez5322]

Great video. Also what a smooth transition to the ad. I'm not even mad

[@gianflavio_]

for some reason youtube stopped showing me your videos and im so glad i re-discovered it!

[@DodaGarcia]

Jan’s character arc is one of the most realistic in the show. She’s a fantastic portrayal of how mental illness can wreak havoc all over someone’s personality, only for them to then resurface as a bizarre version of their former self.

[@Salman-sc4nh]

I literally JUST started watching the office for the first time like literally 2 or 3 days ago. And I’ve been a fan of u since like Spider-Man homecoming cz I’m a marvel fan. This is such a coincidence oh my god thank u for doing this video.

[@zephead5831]

I count two literally-ees in your comment. I literally had to say that.

[@panelsandbars1529]

This is a welcome change of pace! But I’m always happy to see some love for The Office

[@mariamz4]

I watched this video a year ago, and it was so good I remember it so well and came to watch it back

[@hunnibuttr]

The mirrored clips are causing a weird uncanny Valley like effect for me

[@freezeframeplease]

LOVED the video!! my favourite office episode is definitely when dwight betrays michael lol this video was such a uplifting man! Long time no watch any of your content i know u have no reason to know this but: your video made me so happy man i'm a chilean fan of yours, actually found your channel in a bad time, like a year ago. but now in my country things are gettin' pretty messed up. military is on the street killing people, curfew has been installed, broadcast are banned outside the country, police is being brutal to old people and children. my best friend's brother was unfairly taken by the police 3 days ago and they don't want to give any information, this behaviour it's across the whole country. anyways. In such a bad time for the country i live in, this is such a relief... really u have distracted me for almost 11 minutes about everything that sorrounds me and i can't thank u enough. Cheer best. edit: grammar

[@captainmidnight]

I'm sorry that's happening to you! I hope you stay safe and I'm glad this little video could give you some fun and comfort

[@ccgerrity]

This is the only episode I consistently come back to , it's the best

[@pazzrihen]

Oh my god. I saw you uploaded this a couple nonths ago and a few weeks ago I started watching the office. Then I got to the dinner party eposode and thought that maybe I could watch your video now without being spoiled. And it was about the same episode I was watching.

[@annbenn4380]

At 0:36 DOESNT ANYONE CARE THAT THE DARTS WOULD HAVE DUG INTO STANLEYS BODY WHEN HE FALLS ON THEM

[@thegreatskinkpriest8104]

This episode is so amazing every time.

[@Shift_Salt]

I meant to watch this sooner but I was busy and put it off. Then I ended up forgetting about it. lol Great video as always!!

[@mikeshvulco]

i just started to rewatch the office. i'm now at s6. good analysis, good video, great timing :)

[@Sage03]

I love the whole scene in Michael and Jans bedroom. The white and egg shell white. Jan is moving the camera out of the way, embarrassed, and Michael is grinning, clearly having left that there to show everyone he had an intimate relationship. The George Forman grill in the background. The whole thing with “thanks that’s my bed.” Perfect television for the whole episode, I could go on, but that scene is just so perfect.

[@gabesmith2332]

Kinda weird for you to do a sitcom . Enjoy the difference in content though!

[@brendandevlin4165]

Would love more The Office content, this was great!

[@Sephiroth32vergil]

THAT AD TRANSITION INTO CURIOUSITYSTREAM WAS SO FREAKING SMOOTH!

[@smb0621]

I genuinely loved season 9 of the Office. It’s my third favorite season behind seasons 2 and 3. Season 8 was the worst for me personally, but I really enjoyed the new characters in season 9, and the Jim/Pam conflict. It felt very mature and genuine-a family having conflict because of differing desires, miscommunication, and the difficulties of the “in the trenches” years of having multiple young kids-I thought it was all portrayed very authentically and is something a lot of people can relate too. I loved how the ultimate message is to put your spouse and your marriage as the number one priority, and in that environment of love and trust, your spouse will be more likely to encourage your dreams because they know you love them first no matter what. It’s wise advice. I also really enjoyed the payoff between Dwight and Jims friendship and Dwight and Angela. The finale still makes me cry every time. The idea of treasuring the small mundane moments that really make up 90% of your life. I really enjoyed it, so the Office has a huge dip for me in season 8, but entirely redeemed itself to me in Season 9.

[@AbbyChingo]

when michael pulled the small tv out 😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 it gets me every time

[@SirHubbo92]

How you connect the video with your sponsorship is top notch. Made me laugh 🤣😂

[@jeff702]

I started watching this video when it was first uploaded and stopped after a few min. I then began to watch the Office starting from season 1. Today, I finally got to the Dinner Party episode.

[@captainmidnight]

Haha woah

[@mrghillies3901]

Jan gluing back the Dundy splits my heart open.

[@razkable]

i found that funny

[@ehtesamulazim5887]

Dwight tires you out? Sorry I had to dislike

[@koala201211]

He's my favorite character

[@makeshift307]

I felt the same about andy, like seriously dude you pick two of the more complex characters to get tired of?

[@KB-nz6bv]

Right

[@willbowden6897]

Just watched this episode last week! It really is the best episode

[@marianaaceves5040]

I watched this episode extra high and I’ve never been so uncomfortable, amused and entertained at the same time. I felt like I was inside the house. Best episode ever.

[@metin5408]

Omg midnight make more the office vids and brooklyn 99 and parks and rec and other great shows and breaking bad cmon not just superhero stuff its fun but we nedd this as well

[@CaptainProx]

I've always thought this to be my favorite episode before I knew everyone else loved it too lol.

[@laikonicole1983]

My favorite office episode of all time. They really hit the nail on the head with EVERY detail.

[@Mark-sj3xb]

And they didn’t overplay all these details waiting for an audience reaction either. For instance, on the house tour when they went into the bedroom and Jan said “Honey I asked you to pick up in here” and tried to subtly put the camcorder under the bed. And the running joke that Pam was hungry and the main course was still not done. And that we didn’t know until the garage meeting with the guys that they were there for a business opportunity, other than the workspace with the quick shot of “Serenity By Jan”. I started feeling sympathy for Michael in the Bring a Child to Work Day episode where he showed the video of his appearance on the kids show and you realize he had no friends in childhood and how the office people truly were his only “friends” in life.