Monday, November 1, 2010

The Office, "Costume Contest"

The Dunder Mifflin Scranton branch did not disappoint viewers with this latest Halloween episode.

Something new to this Halloween on The Office was a contest for the best costumed employee to win a coupon book worth "$15,000 in savings".  In past years, there was no such incentive.  If anything, this coupon book only drew out even more creative costumes for everyone
My favorite costumes:
  • Michael - MacGruber, the recurring SNL parody of MacGyver
  • Ryan - Justin Beiber
  • Gabe - Lady Gaga
  • Darryl - Dracula, or according to Michael, "Blacula"
  • Kevin - Michael Moore
  • Jim, Pam, & Baby Cece - Popeye, Olive Oyl, & Swee' Pea
As true viewers can remember, we rarely have ever seen Jim get dressed up for Halloween.  I think the most effort he ever put into a costume previously was in season 2, when he had 3 circles of paper on his regular button-up shirt and called himself "3 Hole Punch Jim".  The biggest surprise in this season 7 episode then was the reveal of Jim in his Popeye costume that even Pam couldn't convince him to wear at first.  

In true Michael Scott fashion, Michael found a way to ruin the "party" because he felt that Darryl was being wronged by the company.  It comes as a shock to him when he finds out the truth that Darryl received credit for the idea he contributed.  Michael seems to have found a new office enemy in Gabe, which is fine by many of the viewers (myself included), as Gabe is one of the most disappointing new characters in the last few seasons.  

We were given a tiny hint that Darryl has big plans for his career at Dunder Mifflin.  We can only hope that means he just may be promoted to regional manager in May.  *fingers crossed!*

Keep your DVD collection up to date by adding season 6! 

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