John Krasinski - Customer Survey (5.07) - November 6th - Episode Discussion

**Cris** · 11-05-2008, 10:44 AM

Customer Survey

Episode Summary (NBC)
Dwight and Jim are shocked when they get the results of the annual customer survey report. Pam and Jim decide they want to spend every minute together using their bluetooth phones. Meanwhile, Angela and Andy pick an unusual location for their wedding.

Promo

**Cris** · 11-05-2008, 10:48 AM

I wonder why Jim and Dwight are shocked. Not very positive reviews, maybe? Loved how everyone was in Michael's office while he's talking to his mom

Let's see how Pam and Jim's bluetooth communication will turn out.

girl in a cardigan · 11-05-2008, 11:53 AM

Yeah, like Sara said at the Office board, Andy is probably the top-rated salesman or something, which I think would totally screw with both Dwight's and Jim's self-confidence.

I'm really curious to see how the all day on bluetooth works for Jim and Pam. That just seems really difficult for either of them to actually do any work/pay attention in class, but hopefully it will be cute and funny.

**Cris** · 11-05-2008, 12:10 PM

That makes sense. Andy being the top salesman would piss off both Jim and Dwight

I'm hoping some funny moments between Jim and Pam, especially because she will be listening to all the office stuff.

AmandaB · 11-06-2008, 07:22 AM

I can't wait for this episode. It's almost like going in spoiler free because not much info. has been released.

I think this is the episode Stephen Merchant directed.

**blue sky blues** · 11-06-2008, 07:41 PM

Kelly sabotaged them, that was classic.

girl in a cardigan · 11-06-2008, 08:39 PM

Okay, I know all the fangirls are going to totally flip out that Pam's art school BFF (who happens to be a guy) told her she shouldn't move back to Scranton and start hating him even more than they already did. But I'm more pissed that the writers are trying to make us think that Pam's only been in NYC for LESS than 3 months. Even though it's obviously past HALLOWEEN. And she very clearly left on July 7th (yeah, though date stamps in 'Weight Loss' are coming back to bite you in the ass, writers), so she should have been home by October 7th. A simple talking head from either Pam or Jim explaining that Pam decided to extend her stay in NYC at Pratt to finish her BA/BFA she started a long time ago would go a long way to fix this ridiculous situation. But when stupid lines line Mr. Alex's tonight happen, it totally takes me out of the moment. Either explain why she's still there after the 3 months is clearly up or bring her back to Scranton. I expect stupid continuity/timeline issues from other shows (I'm looking at you Grey's Anatomy!), but not this one. You guys were better than that.

Also, quick hits:
-Um, Jim, buying a house (especially your parents' house!) without telling your fiancée does NOT fall into the "romantic" category. You guys are getting MARRIED. Married people make big purchase decisions TOGETHER. Even if Pam did want to buy a house in Pennsylvania, I have a hard time believing she wants to buy the Halpert family homestead. Unless it's some sort of McMansion or something. Shouldn't you guys be trying to make your own memories instead of trying to emulate your parents?

-WTF was up with the cold open? I mean, yay for knowing that Michael's mom is alive (so perhaps we'll actually get to meet her someday), but why lie that you're engaged? I guess Michael has his own playbook. Sigh.

-Kelly sabotaging both Jim and Dwight because they didn't go to her party is AWESOME. Seriously! Best plot line so far this season as far as I'm concerned. Mindy Kaling FTW!

-Jim as the "customer" in Dwight's training totally cracked me up. Loved that he got Michael on his side and made them both believe him. I love this Jim a lot. I wish he were the one around all the time.

-The mini-bluetooth thing wasn't as annoying as I thought it would be. I liked that Jim was able to talk to Pam and totally mess with Dwight at the same time. Was kinda disappointed that Jim didn't let Pam hear his "performance review" with the customers, even if it turned out to be untrue. I thought he was past keeping bad stuff from Pam. Sigh.

**blue sky blues** · 11-12-2008, 11:18 AM

I wasn't really a huge fan of this episode, but the whole Kelly sabotaging Jim/Dwight storyline was FOR THE WIN. By far my favorite as well Jenn.