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 		<title>Comment on Sounds Like Trouble by: James</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2006 07:34:08 +0000</pubDate>
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 		<title>Comment on Sounds Like Trouble by: Joseph</title>
		<link>http://www.northernattack.com/archives/sounds-like-trouble/#comment-1776</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2006 07:05:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Roy is convinced the only explanation for the kiss is because Jim and Pam work together.  His logic therefore instructs him to get Jim fired - telling Pam to quit would just lead to an argument.
_Roy enters Michael’s office._
Roy: I’ve got tell you something Michael.  It’s hard but -
Michael: That’s what she said.
Roy: What? No, Michael, listen, I didn’t want to tell you but I saw something happen between Jim and Jan at casino night.  They were outside together, and I caught them making out.
Michael: Yeah right.  Good one, where’s Darryl?
Roy:  No, I’m sorry man.  I just thought you needed to know.
Michael:  Well that’s just great.  I thought he still had a thing for your girl.  Why’s he got to move in on my territory?
Roy (_angry_): You knew about that?
Michael: What? I mean, well, no. (_Pause_) Maybe.  
Roy (_outraged_):  You knew Halpert always had something for Pam?  
_Roy grabs a Dundee and throws it at Michael’s head.  Michael ducks and it goes out the window, knocking Dwight in the head as he’s outside on a security check.  Roy flees and after Dwight regains consciousness a few days later his manhunt begins…_</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>Roy is convinced the only explanation for the kiss is because Jim and Pam work together.  His logic therefore instructs him to get Jim fired - telling Pam to quit would just lead to an argument.<br />
<em>Roy enters Michael’s office.</em><br />
Roy: I’ve got tell you something Michael.  It’s hard but -<br />
Michael: That’s what she said.<br />
Roy: What? No, Michael, listen, I didn’t want to tell you but I saw something happen between Jim and Jan at casino night.  They were outside together, and I caught them making out.<br />
Michael: Yeah right.  Good one, where’s Darryl?<br />
Roy:  No, I’m sorry man.  I just thought you needed to know.<br />
Michael:  Well that’s just great.  I thought he still had a thing for your girl.  Why’s he got to move in on my territory?<br />
Roy (<em>angry</em>): You knew about that?<br />
Michael: What? I mean, well, no. (<em>Pause</em>) Maybe.<br />
Roy (<em>outraged</em>):  You knew Halpert always had something for Pam?<br />
<em>Roy grabs a Dundee and throws it at Michael’s head.  Michael ducks and it goes out the window, knocking Dwight in the head as he’s outside on a security check.  Roy flees and after Dwight regains consciousness a few days later his manhunt begins…</em>
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 		<title>Comment on Sounds Like Trouble by: Brad</title>
		<link>http://www.northernattack.com/archives/sounds-like-trouble/#comment-1774</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2006 05:46:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>+When+ Roy finds out about the kiss will determine +what+ he should do, in my opinion.  If he’s lucky and Pam writes the whole thing off to a crush and decides to marry Roy anyway, he’ll likely find out about it years down the road.  One of those “Remember that guy named Jim that I worked with years ago at Dunder-Mifflin?” kind of things.  At that point, realizing how fortunate he is to have Pam in his life, Roy should just laugh it off as something that happened in the past but doesn’t affect the present.

If, however, the kiss has made Pam reassess her relationship with Roy and she tells him so, it’s no laughing matter.  At this point, getting mad or getting even would not be a productive use of Roy’s energy.  Instead, he needs to get to the bottom of what’s really causing Pam to think twice about marrying him.  He needs to wake up and realize what he has in Pam and do whatever it takes to salvage the relationship.  And that starts with understanding that “the best sex of your life” by itself does not constitute a valid Valentine’s Day gift.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p><ins>When</ins> Roy finds out about the kiss will determine <ins>what</ins> he should do, in my opinion.  If he’s lucky and Pam writes the whole thing off to a crush and decides to marry Roy anyway, he’ll likely find out about it years down the road.  One of those “Remember that guy named Jim that I worked with years ago at Dunder-Mifflin?” kind of things.  At that point, realizing how fortunate he is to have Pam in his life, Roy should just laugh it off as something that happened in the past but doesn’t affect the present.</p>
	<p>If, however, the kiss has made Pam reassess her relationship with Roy and she tells him so, it’s no laughing matter.  At this point, getting mad or getting even would not be a productive use of Roy’s energy.  Instead, he needs to get to the bottom of what’s really causing Pam to think twice about marrying him.  He needs to wake up and realize what he has in Pam and do whatever it takes to salvage the relationship.  And that starts with understanding that “the best sex of your life” by itself does not constitute a valid Valentine’s Day gift.
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 		<title>Comment on Sounds Like Trouble by: smart little cookie</title>
		<link>http://www.northernattack.com/archives/sounds-like-trouble/#comment-1773</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2006 04:25:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>He was still stunned, days after he found out from the uptight Christian chick who overheard it from one of the documentary crew members.  Frickin’ Jim Halpert kissed his fiancée.  Now what should he do?

Roy consulted Darryl, who had a way with the ladies.  Darryl wisely advised against shoving a ham &amp;#38; cheese sandwich down Halpert’s throat or running over Jim’s Corolla with Roy’s truck.  Having a revenge affair with the redheaded purse girl might be fun, but probably wasn’t a great idea.

Assuming that Roy actually loves Pam, Darryl suggested a few alternatives.  If Pam loves Jim, Roy should let her go and to be happy with the sales geek and he could find someone more deserving of him.  If Pam is conflicted and can’t decide between them, Roy has to fight for her.  Not by clocking Halpert, but by treating his woman like a lady, like she’s the most precious person in the world--for a change.

Or, he could just throw Pam over and try that purse girl thing after all.  It would only take a few snorkel shots to get the ball rolling…</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>He was still stunned, days after he found out from the uptight Christian chick who overheard it from one of the documentary crew members.  Frickin’ Jim Halpert kissed his fiancée.  Now what should he do?</p>
	<p>Roy consulted Darryl, who had a way with the ladies.  Darryl wisely advised against shoving a ham &#038; cheese sandwich down Halpert’s throat or running over Jim’s Corolla with Roy’s truck.  Having a revenge affair with the redheaded purse girl might be fun, but probably wasn’t a great idea.</p>
	<p>Assuming that Roy actually loves Pam, Darryl suggested a few alternatives.  If Pam loves Jim, Roy should let her go and to be happy with the sales geek and he could find someone more deserving of him.  If Pam is conflicted and can’t decide between them, Roy has to fight for her.  Not by clocking Halpert, but by treating his woman like a lady, like she’s the most precious person in the world--for a change.</p>
	<p>Or, he could just throw Pam over and try that purse girl thing after all.  It would only take a few snorkel shots to get the ball rolling…
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 		<title>Comment on Sounds Like Trouble by: Elizabeth N</title>
		<link>http://www.northernattack.com/archives/sounds-like-trouble/#comment-1772</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2006 03:12:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Roy wakes up from a deep and drunken slumber.  He stumbles out of bed and heads for the door.  The door swings open revealing a beach and ocean.  The sudden burst of heat on Roy’s face makes him remember how he got to this island.  

Pam had been moping around the house for several weeks after Casino Night.  He had no idea what could be bothering her, after all they were getting married.  I mean he is every girls dream so Pam should be thrilled to have managed such a catch.  One morning, she practically shouted at him that Jim Halpert had kissed her and that she needed some time to think before she could marry Roy.  

Intense anger had overtaken Roy.  He immediately found Jim and punched him in the face.  Jim had not retaliated, but that stupid moon-faced kid called the cops.  Roy fled and managed to get a flight out of the country since the three strikes your out rule was not something that Roy wanted to experience first hand.  

Coming out of his reverie, Roy picks up a bottle of rum, pees in the ocean, and starts scanning for cute chicks.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>Roy wakes up from a deep and drunken slumber.  He stumbles out of bed and heads for the door.  The door swings open revealing a beach and ocean.  The sudden burst of heat on Roy’s face makes him remember how he got to this island.  </p>
	<p>Pam had been moping around the house for several weeks after Casino Night.  He had no idea what could be bothering her, after all they were getting married.  I mean he is every girls dream so Pam should be thrilled to have managed such a catch.  One morning, she practically shouted at him that Jim Halpert had kissed her and that she needed some time to think before she could marry Roy.  </p>
	<p>Intense anger had overtaken Roy.  He immediately found Jim and punched him in the face.  Jim had not retaliated, but that stupid moon-faced kid called the cops.  Roy fled and managed to get a flight out of the country since the three strikes your out rule was not something that Roy wanted to experience first hand.  </p>
	<p>Coming out of his reverie, Roy picks up a bottle of rum, pees in the ocean, and starts scanning for cute chicks.
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 		<title>Comment on Sounds Like Trouble by: Trent</title>
		<link>http://www.northernattack.com/archives/sounds-like-trouble/#comment-1771</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2006 01:15:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Roy should settle his dispute with Jim via a high-stakes, no-nonsense, one-on-one coin flip, like they did in the old days.

*RULES*:

- The match consists of one toss of a standard U.S. Quarter.
- Flipping must be executed by an unbiased party, like Pam for instance.
- The coin must hit the floor. No catching and then flipping to the back of the opposite hand. That’s lame.

The losing party may *_not_*...:

...change the rules to best two out of three.
...whine about “interference” should the coin happen to take a wild bounce off a shoe, rock, or pet/child.
...keep the quarter.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>Roy should settle his dispute with Jim via a high-stakes, no-nonsense, one-on-one coin flip, like they did in the old days.</p>
	<p><strong>RULES</strong>:</p>
	<p>- The match consists of one toss of a standard U.S. Quarter.<br />
- Flipping must be executed by an unbiased party, like Pam for instance.<br />
- The coin must hit the floor. No catching and then flipping to the back of the opposite hand. That’s lame.</p>
	<p>The losing party may <strong><em>not</em></strong>...:</p>
	<p>...change the rules to best two out of three.<br />
...whine about “interference” should the coin happen to take a wild bounce off a shoe, rock, or pet/child.<br />
...keep the quarter.
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 		<title>Comment on Sounds Like Trouble by: Catherine Zeta-Jones</title>
		<link>http://www.northernattack.com/archives/sounds-like-trouble/#comment-1769</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:57:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>&lt;i&gt;(Talking head of Roy)&lt;/i&gt;
Roy: So I uh, I guess Jim kissed Pam.  &lt;i&gt;(Pause)&lt;/i&gt; Do I think that has anything to do with Pam postponing the wedding?  &lt;i&gt;(Looks indignant and confused)&lt;/i&gt;  Why would that have anything to do with it?  

&lt;i&gt;Fast-forward two months.  Roy, convinced by Pam that the Kiss meant nothing, has since forgotten that Jim Halpert might have been a threat.  No official “second date” for the wedding has been set.  The word around the office is “downsizing” once again.  But not for Scranton—for Stamford. Michael announces that there will be some new employees joining the office.&lt;/i&gt;
 
Dwight: Oh God. He’s back.  
Jim: Oh hey Dwayne. How’s it going?
Dwight: It’s Dwight. (Looks at the camera, angry)

&lt;i&gt;Later in the day, Roy is at Pam’s desk.  Dwight wanders up. &lt;/i&gt;

Roy:  So what’s with all these new people?
Dwight: They should’ve just fired Jim.  Nobody wants him back.
&lt;i&gt;The camera pans to Pam.&lt;/i&gt;
Dwight: I’ll tell you what though; his malfeasance will not be tolerated this time.  I just got my orange belt.

&lt;i&gt;(Talking head of Roy)&lt;/i&gt;
Roy: Am I gonna kick Halpert’s ass?  No. Actually, Dwight volunteered to do it for me.  Actually, like, surprisingly fast.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p><i>(Talking head of Roy)</i><br />
Roy: So I uh, I guess Jim kissed Pam.  <i>(Pause)</i> Do I think that has anything to do with Pam postponing the wedding?  <i>(Looks indignant and confused)</i>  Why would that have anything to do with it?  </p>
	<p><i>Fast-forward two months.  Roy, convinced by Pam that the Kiss meant nothing, has since forgotten that Jim Halpert might have been a threat.  No official “second date” for the wedding has been set.  The word around the office is “downsizing” once again.  But not for Scranton—for Stamford. Michael announces that there will be some new employees joining the office.</i></p>
	<p>Dwight: Oh God. He’s back.<br />
Jim: Oh hey Dwayne. How’s it going?<br />
Dwight: It’s Dwight. (Looks at the camera, angry)</p>
	<p><i>Later in the day, Roy is at Pam’s desk.  Dwight wanders up. </i></p>
	<p>Roy:  So what’s with all these new people?<br />
Dwight: They should’ve just fired Jim.  Nobody wants him back.<br />
<i>The camera pans to Pam.</i><br />
Dwight: I’ll tell you what though; his malfeasance will not be tolerated this time.  I just got my orange belt.</p>
	<p><i>(Talking head of Roy)</i><br />
Roy: Am I gonna kick Halpert’s ass?  No. Actually, Dwight volunteered to do it for me.  Actually, like, surprisingly fast.
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 		<title>Comment on Sounds Like Trouble by: Joseph</title>
		<link>http://www.northernattack.com/archives/sounds-like-trouble/#comment-1765</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Season 3, Episode 1, Intro
(All Alternating Talking Heads)

Jim:  The summer was great; I missed you guys.

Roy:  Good.  Am I done?

Pam:  It was…interesting.

Roy: Yeah, she told me about the kiss - the day of the wedding.

Pam: I had to tell him, I felt like I was lying and I couldn’t have a relationship with lies.

Angela: Hussy

Pam:  He kissed me.

Roy: Halpert kissed her.

Jim: We both kissed – but she definitely kissed back – definitely.

Kevin: I heard they made out…and had sex…

Jim: It was just a kiss. It was just a really, REALLY great kiss. 

Kevin: I heard they made out…and had sex…

Roy:  What am I going to do to Jim?  Nothing.  You’re sure the camera’s off?  (Pauses, leans in and whispers)  I kissed someone too – don’t tell Dwight.

Angela: Roy’s innocent, he’s the victim; I should send him a card.

Jim: Threat?  No, he’s no threat.

Pam:  Roy’s improved.  He cooks – tries to cook.  He also sent me these flowers.  See… (Pam holds up a bouquet).  

Pansies
Angels Breath
Marigolds

They spell my name.  (Blushes and giggles)

Jim:  Really? He has? – I redact my last statement.

(Cue Intro)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>Season 3, Episode 1, Intro<br />
(All Alternating Talking Heads)</p>
	<p>Jim:  The summer was great; I missed you guys.</p>
	<p>Roy:  Good.  Am I done?</p>
	<p>Pam:  It was…interesting.</p>
	<p>Roy: Yeah, she told me about the kiss - the day of the wedding.</p>
	<p>Pam: I had to tell him, I felt like I was lying and I couldn’t have a relationship with lies.</p>
	<p>Angela: Hussy</p>
	<p>Pam:  He kissed me.</p>
	<p>Roy: Halpert kissed her.</p>
	<p>Jim: We both kissed – but she definitely kissed back – definitely.</p>
	<p>Kevin: I heard they made out…and had sex…</p>
	<p>Jim: It was just a kiss. It was just a really, REALLY great kiss. </p>
	<p>Kevin: I heard they made out…and had sex…</p>
	<p>Roy:  What am I going to do to Jim?  Nothing.  You’re sure the camera’s off?  (Pauses, leans in and whispers)  I kissed someone too – don’t tell Dwight.</p>
	<p>Angela: Roy’s innocent, he’s the victim; I should send him a card.</p>
	<p>Jim: Threat?  No, he’s no threat.</p>
	<p>Pam:  Roy’s improved.  He cooks – tries to cook.  He also sent me these flowers.  See… (Pam holds up a bouquet).  </p>
	<p>Pansies<br />
Angels Breath<br />
Marigolds</p>
	<p>They spell my name.  (Blushes and giggles)</p>
	<p>Jim:  Really? He has? – I redact my last statement.</p>
	<p>(Cue Intro)
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 		<title>Comment on Sounds Like Trouble by: Sam</title>
		<link>http://www.northernattack.com/archives/sounds-like-trouble/#comment-1764</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2006 22:09:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>After the very likely violent or enraged response upon finding out (and again this depends upon how he finds out), Roy should take some time to think things out.  If he really loves Pam or believes that he loves Pam, he shouldn't step aside yet, especially because he can't (and neither can Pam yet) be sure that Jim is really the right one for her. 

 He should then talk to Pam and postpone the wedding, taking the pressure off of her, telling her that it's okay for her to have second thoughts. As hard as it is for him, Roy should admit that what may be best is for them to take some time away from one another and agree to an open relationship so that they can each make sure that marriage is the best option.  Jim and Pam are now free to date casually as friends.  Roy takes out Angela, unknowingly involving himself in yet another love triange.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>After the very likely violent or enraged response upon finding out (and again this depends upon how he finds out), Roy should take some time to think things out.  If he really loves Pam or believes that he loves Pam, he shouldn't step aside yet, especially because he can't (and neither can Pam yet) be sure that Jim is really the right one for her. </p>
	<p> He should then talk to Pam and postpone the wedding, taking the pressure off of her, telling her that it's okay for her to have second thoughts. As hard as it is for him, Roy should admit that what may be best is for them to take some time away from one another and agree to an open relationship so that they can each make sure that marriage is the best option.  Jim and Pam are now free to date casually as friends.  Roy takes out Angela, unknowingly involving himself in yet another love triange.
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 		<title>Comment on Sounds Like Trouble by: Thirsty Babies</title>
		<link>http://www.northernattack.com/archives/sounds-like-trouble/#comment-1763</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2006 21:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>What SHOULD Roy do?  He should realize that Pam and Jim are meant for each other and step aside.  Be a man about it.  After all, he takes Pam for granted and will probably find someone to take her place really soon.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>What SHOULD Roy do?  He should realize that Pam and Jim are meant for each other and step aside.  Be a man about it.  After all, he takes Pam for granted and will probably find someone to take her place really soon.
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