Changes: St. Patrick's Day

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"St. Patrick's Day" is the nineteenth episode of the sixth season. It was written by Jonathan Hughes, who wrote "The Office: Subtle Sexuality," and directed by Randall Einhorn who directed "Golden Ticket" and "Blood Drive". It aired on March 11, 2010.

Summary

It's St. Patrick's Day in Scranton and everyone in the office is thrilled, since it is one of the biggest holiday's in Scranton. Meredith left her kids somewhere, while everyone looks forward to go to the parade. Everyone dresses up in green, and many things across the office are green as well.

Jim is welcomed back by the rest of the office from paternity leave, but comes back to see Dwight using three desks to make up a huge "megadesk," which Jim takes apart. Dwight is extremely angry that his megadesk is getting destroyed. Later, Dwight sets up megadesk again, to the dismay of Jim, who takes it apart on seeing it. Jim and Pam talk about Cecilia Marie Halpert, and Jim is sad that he is missing it. Dwight tries to get him to go back home so that he can have megadesk and tries to convince him that Cecilia is finding the world without him and that Mose was scarred without his father. Although Jim realizes what Dwight is doing, he realizes that he is missing her and Pam.

Dwight starts to play "Cats in the Cradle" loudly to show Jim that he is missing fatherhood. Jim calls Pam and decides to keep working for the meantime, but he is surprised that Dwight's plan is working. Dwight continues to try to get Jim to leave. When Dwight tells Jo that he needs to go to a meeting with a client, Jim fakely calls her and tells her that he needs to go see a client, and says that it never happens, while Dwight decides to reschedule

Jo Bennett comes back to the office and is thrilled to see everyone in team spirit for St. Patrick's Day. It is her last day in Dunder Mifflin Scranton for awhile, and she says that the people at the branch are lovely. Michael comes to talk to Jo Bennett and gave her a gift, and she thanks him, and offers him a room at her house in Tallahassee, which he takes very seriously. Jo asks what everyone has to say, and asks for ideas. Michael bothers Jo by telling her about everyone who asks her a question, and tries to get her to like him. Darryl tells Jo about how Sabre's delivery system isn't efficient, and he catches her eye. Jo Bennett accepts Darryl's plan and offers Darryl a room upstairs. Gabe tells her that he is working there, but scared of Jo, tells her that it's okay and he will go clean it out immediately.

Michael hugs Jo and tells her he bought tickets and planned a trip. Jo is surprised, and says that she should check with her office. When Michael continues to bother her, she snaps and tells Michael, "enough," leaving the office surprised. Michael is sad that Jo still doesn't like him despite his attempts. Michael asks Jo out to lunch, and tells him to do some work. Michael asks Darryl why Jo likes her and asks him if her family owes him something. Michael says that he is going home for the day, and Jo says that he can go if he believes that he did a great day of work, but she decides to stay to work. Michael tells everyone not to leave because Jo wants them to stay until they did superb work, and Michael is trying to get Jo to like him. Kevin is outraged.

Michael calls Todd Packer and Todd, in full vulgarity, tells him that he has been there since three, is drunk, that the girls are fat and ugly, and Michael wishes he was there. Todd hangs up. The office is angry at Jo because they won't let them leave for St. Patrick's Day. Calvin and the rest of the warehouse workers come to tell Darryl to come back, but he refuses. The cleaning crew comes to the office, but since Jo is still there, they cannot leave. Angela says that she wants to leave so that she can protest St. Patrick's Day, while Gabe is forced to help Jo get her bags. Gabe says he has never dated or done anything he has wanted to because Jo expects him to work too much. Michael tells Jo that they are going to leave for the day. Michael says that he looks forward to their proffesional relationship, and Jo also says she plans to enjoy it.

Todd Packer and Michael enjoy the St. Patrick's Day party at Cooper's. Michael says that he rather be with people he likes than Jo. Todd Packer is humped by a drunken Meredith.

Erin and Andy are going on their first date, despite Erin being sick. Angela is disgusted by her being sick, while Jo sends her home, because she doesn't want her dogs to catch a bug. Andy decides to pretend to be sick in front of Jo, who sends her home. Andy comes to Erin's house, even though she is sick. Andy and Erin hold hands and watch a movie. It is revealed that Erin was a foster child and lives with her foster brother, who seems to have an interest in her. Andy realizes this and becomes threatened by the thought that someone else likes Erin.

Andy leaves the date, and Erin kisses him. Jim sets up a "Quad-Desk" with three desks, and Dwight is angry.

Amusing details

Even the exit sign (normally red) is green.
Michael, Jim, and (possibly) Andy all have Scottish roots. Michael explained that he was Scottish and "2/15" Native American. ("Diversity Day"). Jim's dad was seen wearing a kilt at his wedding. ("Niagara"). Andy was seen wearing a kilt, possibly for St. Patrick's Day or for Scottish roots.
Angela's mask has her name on it in pink.
Michael likes to tell new boss' about Oscar's homosexuality. Michael tells Charles that Oscar broke up with a man and never brought it into work ("Blood Drive"), while he tells Jo that Oscar is a "homosexual accountant."
Michael's desk flag is not Irish, but Italian.

Cultural References

St. Patrick's Day is an annual holiday on March 17th that celebrates Saint Patrick. Over time, it has turned from a religious holiday to a holiday to celebrate Irish culture. Symbols of the holiday include shamrocks, corned beef and cabbage, and the color green. (Even the beer is colored green.) Ireland is predominantly Catholic, and they do celebrate Christmas, despite Michael's remarks to the contrary.
Andy wears a kilt, an skirt-like article of clothing for men. While more closely associated with Scottish culture, the kilt also has a place in Irish culture. (However, Irish kilts are solid colors.)
Michael calls green M&M's candies "nature's Viagra." Viagra is the brand name for a drug to treat erectile dysfunction, and according to folklore, green M&Ms are an aphrodisiac.
Dwight calls Jim and Pam Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumbass, referring to the characters Tweedledum and Tweedledee from the children's story Through the Looking-Glass.
Andy greets Erin by saying "Erin Go Bragh", a Gaelic phrase which means "Ireland Forever". The phrase is associated with St. Patrick's Day. Erin doesn't understand this and responds, "Andy go Bragh."
Dwight disputes the statement that No man is an island, a phrase famously used by writer John Donne in Devotions upon Emergent Occasions.
Michael reveals information in the spirit of "fool disclosure", misstating the phrase "full disclosure."
Dwight taunts Jim by listening to (and singing along to) the song Cat's in the Cradle, a song about a father who is too busy to spend time with his son.
How I Met Your Mother is a television show told in flashback form in which the main character describes to his children the events leading up to meeting his future wife.
Todd Packer tells Michael that he booted (vomited) and rallied (resumed drinking) twice.
Bobby McFerrin is an American musician (not an Irish poet) best known for his song Don't Worry, Be Happy.

Connections to Previous Episodes

Dwight also enjoys other games. He used Second Life to replicate his real life. ("Launch Party")
Jo Bennett's great danes were last season in "Manager and Salesman."
The cleaning crew has changed since "Chair Model," when the cleaning crew was a group of only Spanish speaking ladies, who Oscar talked to.
Meredith and Todd Packer also had a bit of a relationship in other parties, especially when they are drunk. ("Christmas Party")

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 ==Summary==
-It's St. Patrick's Day in Scranton. Michael thinks that he's impressed Jo Bennett, only to realize someone else in the office has caught her eye. Meanwhile, Dwight makes trouble on Jim's first day back from paternity leave. Andy and Erin go on an interesting first date.
+It's St. Patrick's Day in [[Scranton]] and everyone in the office is thrilled, since it is one of the biggest holiday's in Scranton. [[Meredith]] left her kids somewhere, while everyone looks forward to go to the parade. Everyone dresses up in green, and many things across the office are green as well.
+[[Jim]] is welcomed back by the rest of the office from paternity leave, but comes back to see [[Dwight]] using three desks to make up a huge "megadesk," which Jim takes apart. Dwight is extremely angry that his megadesk is getting destroyed. Later, Dwight sets up megadesk again, to the dismay of Jim, who takes it apart on seeing it. Jim and [[Pam]] talk about [[Cecilia Marie Halpert]], and Jim is sad that he is missing it. Dwight tries to get him to go back home so that he can have megadesk and tries to convince him that Cecilia is finding the world without him and that [[Mose]] was scarred without his father. Although Jim realizes what Dwight is doing, he realizes that he is missing her and Pam.
+Dwight starts to play "[[Wikipedia:Cats in the Cradle|Cats in the Cradle]]" loudly to show Jim that he is missing fatherhood. Jim calls Pam and decides to keep working for the meantime, but he is surprised that Dwight's plan is working. Dwight continues to try to get Jim to leave. When Dwight tells Jo that he needs to go to a meeting with a client, Jim fakely calls her and tells her that he needs to go see a client, and says that it never happens, while Dwight decides to reschedule
+[[Jo Bennett]] comes back to the office and is thrilled to see everyone in team spirit for St. Patrick's Day. It is her last day in [[Dunder Mifflin Scranton]] for awhile, and she says that the people at the branch are lovely. [[Michael]] comes to talk to Jo Bennett and gave her a gift, and she thanks him, and offers him a room at her house in Tallahassee, which he takes very seriously. Jo asks what everyone has to say, and asks for ideas. Michael bothers Jo by telling her about everyone who asks her a question, and tries to get her to like him. [[Darryl]] tells Jo about how [[Sabre (company)|Sabre]]'s delivery system isn't efficient, and he catches her eye. Jo Bennett accepts Darryl's plan and offers Darryl a room upstairs. [[Gabe Louis|Gabe]] tells her that he is working there, but scared of Jo, tells her that it's okay and he will go clean it out immediately.
+[[Michael]] hugs Jo and tells her he bought tickets and planned a trip. Jo is surprised, and says that she should check with her office. When Michael continues to bother her, she snaps and tells Michael, "enough," leaving the office surprised. Michael is sad that Jo still doesn't like him despite his attempts. Michael asks Jo out to lunch, and tells him to do some work. Michael asks [[Darryl]] why Jo likes her and asks him if her family owes him something. Michael says that he is going home for the day, and Jo says that he can go if he believes that he did a great day of work, but she decides to stay to work. Michael tells everyone not to leave because Jo wants them to stay until they did superb work, and Michael is trying to get Jo to like him. [[Kevin]] is outraged.
+Michael calls [[Todd Packer]] and Todd, in full vulgarity, tells him that he has been there since three, is drunk, that the girls are fat and ugly, and Michael wishes he was there. Todd hangs up. The office is angry at Jo because they won't let them leave for St. Patrick's Day. [[Calvin]] and the rest of the [[warehouse]] workers come to tell [[Darryl]] to come back, but he refuses. The cleaning crew comes to the office, but since Jo is still there, they cannot leave. [[Angela]] says that she wants to leave so that she can protest St. Patrick's Day, while Gabe is forced to help Jo get her bags. Gabe says he has never dated or done anything he has wanted to because Jo expects him to work too much. Michael tells Jo that they are going to leave for the day. Michael says that he looks forward to their proffesional relationship, and Jo also says she plans to enjoy it.
+[[Todd Packer]] and [[Michael]] enjoy the St. Patrick's Day party at Cooper's. Michael says that he rather be with people he likes than Jo. Todd Packer is humped by a drunken [[Meredith]].
+[[Erin]] and [[Andy]] are going on their first date, despite [[Erin]] being sick. [[Angela]] is disgusted by her being sick, while Jo sends her home, because she doesn't want her dogs to catch a bug. [[Andy]] decides to pretend to be sick in front of Jo, who sends her home. Andy comes to Erin's house, even though she is sick. Andy and Erin hold hands and watch a movie. It is revealed that Erin was a foster child and lives with her foster brother, who seems to have an interest in her. Andy realizes this and becomes threatened by the thought that someone else likes Erin.
+Andy leaves the date, and Erin kisses him. [[Jim]] sets up a "Quad-Desk" with three desks, and Dwight is angry.
 ==Amusing details==
 * Even the exit sign (normally red) is green.
+* [[Michael]], [[Jim]], and (possibly) [[Andy]] all have Scottish roots. Michael explained that he was Scottish and "2/15" Native American. {{1x02}}. Jim's dad was seen wearing a kilt at his wedding. {{6x04}}. Andy was seen wearing a kilt, possibly for St. Patrick's Day or for Scottish roots.
-* The water inside the water jug is green.
+* Angela's mask has her name on it in pink.
+* Michael likes to tell new boss' about [[Oscar]]'s homosexuality. Michael tells [[Charles]] that Oscar broke up with a man and never brought it into work {{5x18}}, while he tells [[Jo Bennett|Jo]] that Oscar is a "homosexual accountant."
+* Michael's desk flag is not Irish, but Italian.
 ==Cultural References==
-* [[Wikipedia: St. Patrick's Day|''St. Patrick's Day'']] is an annual holiday on March 17th that celebrates Saint Patrick. Over time, it has turned from a religious holiday to a holiday to celebrate Irish culture. Symbols of the holiday include shamrocks, [[wikipedia:Corned beef|Saint Patrick's Day|corned beef and cabbage]], and the color green. (Even the beer is colored green.) Ireland is predominantly Catholic, and they do celebrate Christmas, despite Michael's remarks to the contrary.
+* [[Wikipedia: St. Patrick's Day|''St. Patrick's Day'']] is an annual holiday on March 17th that celebrates Saint Patrick. Over time, it has turned from a religious holiday to a holiday to celebrate Irish culture. Symbols of the holiday include shamrocks, [[wikipedia:Corned beef|corned beef and cabbage]], and the color green. (Even the beer is colored green.) Ireland is predominantly Catholic, and they do celebrate Christmas, despite Michael's remarks to the contrary.
 * Andy wears a ''[[Wikipedia:kilt|kilt]]'', an skirt-like article of clothing for men. While more closely associated with Scottish culture, the kilt also has a place in Irish culture. (However, Irish kilts are solid colors.)
-* Michael calls green [[Wikipedia:M&M's|M&M's candies]] "nature's Viagra." [[Wikipedia:Viagra|Viagra]] is the brand name for a drug to treat erectile dysfunction, and according to folklore, green M&Ms are an aphrodisiac.
+* Michael calls green [[Wikipedia:M&M's|M&amp;M's candies]] "nature's Viagra." [[Wikipedia:Viagra|Viagra]] is the brand name for a drug to treat erectile dysfunction, and according to folklore, green M&Ms are an aphrodisiac.
 * Dwight calls Jim and Pam ''Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumbass'', referring to the characters ''[[Wikipedia:Tweedledum and Tweedledee|Tweedledum and Tweedledee]]'' from the children's story ''[[Wikipedia:Through the Looking-Glass|Through the Looking-Glass]]''.
 * Andy greets Erin by saying "[[Wikipedia:Erin Go Bragh|Erin Go Bragh]]", a Gaelic phrase which means "Ireland Forever". The phrase is associated with St. Patrick's Day. Erin doesn't understand this and responds, "Andy go Bragh."
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 * Todd Packer tells Michael that he ''booted'' (vomited) and ''rallied'' (resumed drinking) twice.
 * ''[[Wikipedia:Bobby McFerrin|Bobby McFerrin]]'' is an American musician (not an Irish poet) best known for his song ''[[Wikipedia:Don't Worry, Be Happy|Don't Worry, Be Happy]]''.
+==Connections to Previous Episodes==
+* [[Dwight]] also enjoys other games. He used [[Wikipedia:Second Life|Second Life]] to replicate his real life. {{4x05}}
+* [[Jo Bennett]]'s great danes were last season in "[[Manager and Salesman]]."
+* The cleaning crew has changed since "[[Chair Model]]," when the cleaning crew was a group of only Spanish speaking ladies, who [[Oscar]] talked to.
+* Meredith and Todd Packer also had a bit of a relationship in other parties, especially when they are drunk. {{2x10}}
 ==Cast==
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 *[[Zach Woods]] as [[Gabe Louis]]
 *[[David Koechner]] as [[Todd Packer]]
+*[[Sam Daly]] as [[Matt]]
+*[[Calvin Tenner]] as [[Calvin]]
+*[[Sean Davis]] as [[Reed]]
 {{Season6}}
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Changes: St. Patrick's Day

Revision as of 03:48, 13 March 2010

Contents

Summary

Amusing details

Cultural References

Connections to Previous Episodes

Cast

Main Cast

Supporting Cast

Guest Cast