The Office (US) S3 E2 - 'The Convention' Mini-Review


The Paper Industry.

Michael butted heads with Stamford boss Josh this episode as he competed for Jim's friendship. It was fun seeing the gang get out of the office again, particularly Jim reuniting with Dwight and Michael. The Scranton boss' calamitous attempts to be popular were amusing and the episode also carried some emotional weight as we see both Jim and Pam trying (and failing) to move on. The sub-plot about Pam's date was fun too, especially moments where Creed, Stanley and Phyllis weighed in on the subject. The supporting cast feels like it is being brought even FURTHER into the fold now, with Toby developing a crush on Pam and Josh taking on Michael in an attempt to save their respective branches. Overall, an entertaining episode, albeit lacking the laughs to earn it a better rating.

BEST MOMENTS

  • "I want you to look into how much a little Chinese baby would cost"
  • Pam agreeing to have a kid with Michael if she hasn't had one in 30 years hahaha
  • [Michael on Josh] "The poor man's Michael Scott, as he is known around my condo"
  • Cute seeing Angela want to spend time with Dwight 
  • "Check out the slut"
  • Kelly staring at Pam's outfit disappointingly, before saying "You look so pretty" with a deadpan face
  • Creed - "Andrea's the office bitch. You'll get used to her" BRILLIANT
  • "My son returns"
  • "Aint no party like a Scranton party" - what a dance routine haha
  • "I'll do a shot with you Michael" "Don't be gross, it's not even lunch yet"
  • SWAG - Stuff We All Get
  • Toby likes Pam!
  • "Toby Flenderson is everything that is wrong with the paper industry"
  • "I can't stay on top of you 24/7" - Michael desperate to say that's what she said
  • Stanley and Phyllis telling Pam she'll need to put out !
  • Jim walking in on Angela naked!!
  • "He loves ketchup"
  • Jim turning up to Michael's party was nice
  • "Oh god I hope it's urine"
DID YOU KNOW?!*
  • Greg Daniels wanted to get Mackenzie Crook, Martin Freeman, and Lucy Davis from the original British Office series to appear in the episode as their respective characters (Gareth Keenan, Tim Canterbury, and Dawn Tinsley), but was unsuccessful due to scheduling conflicts
  • First instance of Dwight using his nickname for Angela; Monkey
  • Only episode of the third season to not feature Rashida Jones (Karen)
RATING: 8.3/10










*Trivia from IMDB

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