Call Me Dwight Schrute

Why yes, those are beets.

Don't ask.

Tear.

My Boys was canceled.

I can't say I'm shocked.  This season wasn't as exciting as the past ones.  Maybe it's because of the relationships.  Like the Steph/Kenny tension was gone; the PJ/Bobby tension was gone.  Kind of like the Office dragged when Jim and Pam finally got together.  Some might blame the lack of Jim Gaffigan (PJ's brother, and probably the most well-known prior to the show), but his character never did anything for me really.  I know he's a somewhat successful stand-up comic (I'm not familiar with his work), but I don't know that he was really some shining star.   I think another part of the problem is the little 'seasons' were so few and far between - people got too used to living without it; it wasn't as 'needed' as it should have been.

Oh well.  Sigh.  I must say, by my non-expert standards - this was definitely TBS's most successful self-created show.  I think my favorite part was when Bobby got laid off from the Trib.  Sigh.  The memories and DVDs will last a lifetime.

Michael Scott....

The show will die without him.  NBC, please respect that and let it go out with a bang, instead of a painful, dragging extra season.

An Important Holiday is Coming....

...quite possibly my favorite holiday, well, after Christmas. And my birthday. And April Fools' Day. And Black Wednesday. Anyhow.

Halloween. I LOVE dressing up for Halloween. It's the best. I'm like an overgrown kid. Whatever.

Two years ago, I was Pam from NBC's the office. Last year, I was Sarah Palin. Both were huge hits, let me tell you. This year, I can't be off my A-Game. I need another grand slam.

I am now taking suggestions. I have two ideas, but I don't think either of them will be the success that the previous two were.

Your input is greatly appreciated.

Really Pointless, Bordering on Extremely Pointless

So I felt last night's office had a couple gems in it - especially Michael Scott's rolodex....

"I coded it green. Green means go ahead and shut up about it. Orange is orange you glad you didn't bring it up."

Anyhow.

At one point, Andy performed the Paul Simon classic "You Can Call Me Al" a cappella.

OK, nothing against this song, cause I gotta admit it's got a little bit of a catchy melody, but if you look up the lyrics online as I did....this has GOT to be the most pointless, illogical song ever written (sorry Paul). WHAT is this song about? I can call WHOM Al? And what does anything in any stanza (??) of the song have to do with anything else in the song? I ask this, because, apparently, this is a time honored classic, so there really must be SOMETHING to it. Anyhow. Can ANYONE answer this question?

But I am a Little....

Anyone out there superstitious? Or just a little stitious? Anyone out there still superstitious about Friday the 13?

Has Anyone Out There....

...tried out Improv Comedy classes?  I have been thinking about it.   The only things are 1)  they are expensive and 2)  there seems to be some strict rules about not being able to miss class.   Not that, after spending all that money to take them, I would want to miss a class; I'm just sayin' - girlfriend's got a busy life and things come up.  

I am reminded of the time on The Office when Michael Scott took improv...I promise I wouldn't be like that.  

Does anyone know of any good improv joints that are cheap with flexible policies?

Halloween

So last year at my work, we were told we could 'dress up' for Halloween - in fact it was encouraged.   Let me tell you, there are limited, um, let's call them 'work appropriate' halloween costumes for women my age.   And that didn't stop some women I worked with from going all out....

Anyhow, it might not be easy to tell from the pictures, but I was Pam Beasley from NBC's "The Office".   I curled my hair and wore half of it back like she does and dressed in her typical garb (sweater, button down shirt, skirt).   It was quick, cheap, and to be quite frank - very last-minute.   

However, it was successful!  A good amount of people recognized and appreciated the costume.  Considering my actual job in my 'office' - it was what I like to call 'subtle humor'.  

Since I hadn't put much thought into the costume ahead of time - this year I was thinking of repeating 'the Pam', but putting more detail into it (maybe a Dunder Mifflin nametag - even though she doesn't wear that, maybe some keds a la the second season Dundies).  

However, another idea recently emerged.  There's another woman out there whom I could easily emulate with a few basic details (hair, makeup, clothing, etc.).  Another woman who would be familiar and could easily be appreciated by many.  I don't want to tip my cards too soon - however, I think a loyal blog reader could figure out the woman I have in mind.  

So, I'm leaving it up to you, dear reader - I'm hoping to get some votes.  Pam Beasley or the other choice?  Which would be better?  More interesting?  Less common?  I'd like to hear your opinion....