Mindy Kaling makes reference to hating this cold open in her book "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me" (I think that's the title). I'm sure you'd love the book. By the way, gotta say, I never find that kind of humor amusing. Poor Kevin--all the time and work and also money to make something he was so proud of, and then it gets wasted. All his anticipation of his coworkers enjoying it and praising it is ruined. Sorry to be a stick in the mud, but I just don't get why stuff like that is funny.
@@TheBatch62 If I remember right, she didn't give details but her stance was based on that she did not think it was funny. Also it led to a full-on-Kelly fiesty fit with her slamming out of the writers' room, and then the building, "stealing" a case of bottled water on her way out. She was lower on the scale than the ones she was disagreeing with and she says how after she got home she found herself wondering if she still had a job, and if so, how to save face. They called her and asked if she'd be back that day as they were placing a dinner order. So they patched things up very gracefully.
I see both sides of this debate. Seeing Kevin’s effort go to waste is sad. But,many years ago,I read an interview by Chris Farley (I think) where he said,”Everybody likes to see the fat guy fall down.” Maybe it’s that simple reptilian reaction of our brains that we find funny. Unevolved and dark-yes-but also a part of human nature.
To me, an avid large-pot chili maker and consumer. That has to be the most iconic and the most tragic cold open ever. Maybe even worse than running over someone with your car. I never laughed at it, but I can't think of a better show and a better character to have that happen to. The only way it could have been better was if there awas any sort of build up to that. Like if he had commented about his passion for making chili or had we known about the occasional "office picnics" beforehand. Anyway, it's an easy 5 out of 5.
Phyllis' statement is unfair because Michael literally offered everyone the chance to become more with him (fair enough that only Pam came) but they all had their chance and refused. Always rings hollow but I love this episode.
Controversial: I don't like this cold open, and I also don't like Kevin after about season 5. I think this is the turning point for the character (yes even after Holly thinks he is mentally handicapped.) After this it's just cartoonish flanderization. And I do think the cold open is a bit cruel.
I HATE this opening, always have. I have this weird personality that thinks of how happy Kevin would be all day with everyone enjoying his chili and how proud he would be for doing a great job. I just can't handle thinking of his disappointment and all his hard work preparing it for nothing. It bothers me to the point that I can't even watch the scene at all. I know he's a fake character on a fake show...again, I know I'm weird. Other than that, great field guide Chris. Excellent job editing! And I LOOOVE Cafe Disco so I'm so excited for the next one!!
The fact that Toby’s not resolved enough is exactly why he’s the Scranton Strangler. Because it was eluded to that the strangler only strangled his victims without actually killing them. Totally in line
I always fought myself not to skip this episode. Idk there is something hard for me to watch this. Maybe it’s cause Dwight was trying to take Ryan’s phone? Maybe it’s Phyliss’s Rant? Idk but my fav bit is Creed and Jim’s game, my fav and least fav character hanging is gold to me
Pam’s clothing evolution: button down blouse with black skirt everyday, hideous purple outfit on casual Friday, ugly gray jacket every single day, button down blouse with cardigan everyday. I love Pam but the girl needs some serious fashion advice and variety.
I found the only time she started trying to dress better (and doing her hair better) was in season 4, right after her and Jim started dating. Then, it just went downhill again.... I would love to take Pam shopping
i dont blame them at all for not going with him on his quest to start a company. companies fail so easily, especially in that economy, and, well, Michael...
I think it was more that Michael started stealing Dunder Mifflins clients, which is how the office workers (especially the sales staff, including Phyllis, through commission) make their living.
@@GigaChadMob Ya but that's how businesses work, One business will always try to undercut the other by any legal means, She cannot really blame Michael for her incompetency, She failed to keep the client, it's her own fault, MSP Company did what any company would do, remember how they did the same to "Prince Family Paper" i guess Phyllis never think about them and how they felt, . But for Phyllis to overreact like that was kinda overkill, and Phyllis as a character is supposed to be a Backstabbing snake and toxic in nature, So, if people hated Phyllis then it's a good Character writing,
I’d like to think within the world, the reason Phyllis and Pam are wearing that ugly cardigan shirt combo is because they only got it because it was on sale and thought they’d wear their new purchase for the first casual Friday in a while.
The quote about Kaling storming out of the writers room is from her autobiography "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?" I don't have the book with me anymore, but I vividly remember that tidbit and the fact that she threatened to quit over it.
@@victoria4836 Ok, so I watched the field guide video a couple times and I'm still not sure exactly what she stormed out over...is it because she hated the cold opening of Kevin and the chili? Why would she be angry about that?
@@jenjarrell9973 Yeah! She stormed out over it while it was being workshopped in the writers room. Apparently she thought the cold opening of him coming in with the chili would just flop... Turns out it's pretty much everyone's favorite opening of all time.
for Phyllis to overreact like that was kinda overkill, Because that's how businesses work, One business will always try to undercut the other by any legal means, She cannot really blame Michael for her incompetency, She failed to keep the client, it's her own fault, MSP Company did what any company would do, remember how they did the same to "Prince Family Paper" I guess Phyllis never think about them and how they felt, . and Phyllis as a character is supposed to be a Backstabbing snake and toxic in nature, So, if people hated Phyllis then it's good Character writing,
I'm not alone! That was the first bit in The Office that really shocked me with how unfunny it was. I was borderline aghast, it was just cringe all-around with nothing to balance it out.
I like this episode. The whole MSPC arc is a highlight of the series for me. Great connection between Kevin's chili and Michael's arc here. "Dammit Meredith, where are your panties?"
theyre taken from Toby Snaps (a fan trailer).originally the punching ryan is from a blooper i think, and blow the building up was from a deleted scene somewhere
5/5 for this cold open? This overly broad shtick is exactly what the usual absence of endears me to “The Office”. Kevin flailing around in carefully homemade, unbelievably spilled chili takes me unwillingly back to the predictable “humor” of the TV of my childhood. The almost consistent absence of this type of “humor” is exactly why I love “The Office”.
My kids and grandkids think the cold opening is hilarious! My daughter even drew a picture of Kevin and his chili for my son for his birthday and framed it. It was a huge hit! 😂
At 4:55 the Pennsylvania accent comes out for sure! Just like Phyllis changing the "O's" to "A's" in the word solid, which ends up sounding like salad 😂 love the "salad callbacks"
@mulverine I know it's a year late, but I've been binging your field guides at work and this is excellent continuity from when you first mentioned where you are from. This alone earned my sub, keep up the great work!
Dear, Mulverine. Thank you for this. What you've said bout "casual bickering becoming a war zone" and stupid things escalating to go and cause serious damage is just what I needed to hear right now. That's the most Office thing I got from your videos till this moment. Cheers, my friend.
My favorite cold opening. One of my least favorite episodes of all time from the Michael Scott era. Although, it was still better than some of the clunkers in the post-Michael era. However, I have a distinct grading system between those two eras.
@@cubeincubes I got crazy lucky lol. I was looking for the part where he reviewed the cold open because of how infamous it is, and the Holly and Michael just happened to be there.
the chili scene, to me, is disgusting. vile. i cannot watch it. i know some people love it, but to me? nahh
Mindy Kaling makes reference to hating this cold open in her book "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me" (I think that's the title). I'm sure you'd love the book. By the way, gotta say, I never find that kind of humor amusing. Poor Kevin--all the time and work and also money to make something he was so proud of, and then it gets wasted. All his anticipation of his coworkers enjoying it and praising it is ruined. Sorry to be a stick in the mud, but I just don't get why stuff like that is funny.
@@TheBatch62 If I remember right, she didn't give details but her stance was based on that she did not think it was funny. Also it led to a full-on-Kelly fiesty fit with her slamming out of the writers' room, and then the building, "stealing" a case of bottled water on her way out. She was lower on the scale than the ones she was disagreeing with and she says how after she got home she found herself wondering if she still had a job, and if so, how to save face. They called her and asked if she'd be back that day as they were placing a dinner order. So they patched things up very gracefully.
@@milesjesu8050 I thought she said she came back in and pretended she had gone to the bathroom but kept the stolen water
I Heard her read it out
I see both sides of this debate. Seeing Kevin’s effort go to waste is sad. But,many years ago,I read an interview by Chris Farley (I think) where he said,”Everybody likes to see the fat guy fall down.” Maybe it’s that simple reptilian reaction of our brains that we find funny. Unevolved and dark-yes-but also a part of human nature.
To me, an avid large-pot chili maker and consumer. That has to be the most iconic and the most tragic cold open ever. Maybe even worse than running over someone with your car. I never laughed at it, but I can't think of a better show and a better character to have that happen to. The only way it could have been better was if there awas any sort of build up to that. Like if he had commented about his passion for making chili or had we known about the occasional "office picnics" beforehand. Anyway, it's an easy 5 out of 5.
Phyllis' statement is unfair because Michael literally offered everyone the chance to become more with him (fair enough that only Pam came) but they all had their chance and refused. Always rings hollow but I love this episode.
Controversial: I don't like this cold open, and I also don't like Kevin after about season 5. I think this is the turning point for the character (yes even after Holly thinks he is mentally handicapped.) After this it's just cartoonish flanderization. And I do think the cold open is a bit cruel.
I totally agree.
I HATE this opening, always have. I have this weird personality that thinks of how happy Kevin would be all day with everyone enjoying his chili and how proud he would be for doing a great job. I just can't handle thinking of his disappointment and all his hard work preparing it for nothing. It bothers me to the point that I can't even watch the scene at all. I know he's a fake character on a fake show...again, I know I'm weird. Other than that, great field guide Chris. Excellent job editing! And I LOOOVE Cafe Disco so I'm so excited for the next one!!
Oh, thank you for saying so! I feel the same!
That's what makes it hillarious to me. The cherry on top is how thr voice over continues without dropping a beat
@@TheBatch62 it's the office....
We are forgetting Michaels character?
I agree with this, I feel like Kevin should’ve had the chance to showcase his chili. I would’ve liked to see that.
I’m the opposite. I love that opening. One of the best-well maybe in top 20 but either way, it always makes me chuckle.
No one gonna talk about how Dwight says business isn’t personal, until it affects him, then he takes it personal.
The fact that Toby’s not resolved enough is exactly why he’s the Scranton Strangler. Because it was eluded to that the strangler only strangled his victims without actually killing them. Totally in line
The forklift moving the boxes and there’s Darrell…”What did I tell you about building forts in my warehouse?”❤️😊
I love when you use the bloopers instead of the actual footage.
I always fought myself not to skip this episode. Idk there is something hard for me to watch this. Maybe it’s cause Dwight was trying to take Ryan’s phone? Maybe it’s Phyliss’s Rant? Idk but my fav bit is Creed and Jim’s game, my fav and least fav character hanging is gold to me
Which one is your fav and which is your least fav?
@@fintan8145yeah how can he comment this and not say
Pam’s clothing evolution: button down blouse with black skirt everyday, hideous purple outfit on casual Friday, ugly gray jacket every single day, button down blouse with cardigan everyday. I love Pam but the girl needs some serious fashion advice and variety.
I found the only time she started trying to dress better (and doing her hair better) was in season 4, right after her and Jim started dating. Then, it just went downhill again.... I would love to take Pam shopping
@@dm9489Jim wanted to take Pam to the shopping mall, but she had to go to the lake & the Wave Runners
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"what i tell you about buildin' forts in my warehouse?" has gotta be my favorite line from Darryl and Craig's delivery is perfect.
love cafe disco, mostly because it's fun. also, mindy khaling and ed helms have great chemistry, the creators missed out on what could have happened
I agree! Kelly and Andy as a couple would have so interesting to see play out over the course of the show.
Yes!
oh that cardigan was definitely a thing back at 2009
It sure was!!! (I know, I had several of these cardigans. Ok, still have these cardigans....)
I hate Philis this episode when she calls out Michael for “attacking them” yet it was them who didn’t go with them.
i dont blame them at all for not going with him on his quest to start a company. companies fail so easily, especially in that economy, and, well, Michael...
I think it was more that Michael started stealing Dunder Mifflins clients, which is how the office workers (especially the sales staff, including Phyllis, through commission) make their living.
@@GigaChadMob Ya but that's how businesses work, One business will always try to undercut the other by any legal means,
She cannot really blame Michael for her incompetency, She failed to keep the client, it's her own fault, MSP Company did what any company would do, remember how they did the same to "Prince Family Paper" i guess Phyllis never think about them and how they felt,
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But for Phyllis to overreact like that was kinda overkill, and Phyllis as a character is supposed to be a Backstabbing snake and toxic in nature,
So, if people hated Phyllis then it's a good Character writing,
I’d like to think within the world, the reason Phyllis and Pam are wearing that ugly cardigan shirt combo is because they only got it because it was on sale and thought they’d wear their new purchase for the first casual Friday in a while.
This
The office is one of the few shows I could just watch over and over
The only one, for me.
@@Sherkel sometimes I just have play in the background on comedy central
This episode makes sense as it’s time to go from Serious Alcatraz under Charles to Roaring Amusement Park under Michael.
Cafe disco is one of my all time favorite episodes. It's just so pure hearted and fun.
Me too!! Absolutely one of my top 3 faves!!
gotta stay DEhydrated! 😭
The quote about Kaling storming out of the writers room is from her autobiography "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?"
I don't have the book with me anymore, but I vividly remember that tidbit and the fact that she threatened to quit over it.
Oops! Just kidding, I do still have the book. It's on page 114.
Turns out she kicked Greg Daniel's car on her way out, too!
@@victoria4836 Ok, so I watched the field guide video a couple times and I'm still not sure exactly what she stormed out over...is it because she hated the cold opening of Kevin and the chili? Why would she be angry about that?
@@jenjarrell9973 Yeah! She stormed out over it while it was being workshopped in the writers room. Apparently she thought the cold opening of him coming in with the chili would just flop... Turns out it's pretty much everyone's favorite opening of all time.
@@victoria4836 and stole a case of bottled water lol.
Probably my least favorite cold open... And i like Kevin
for Phyllis to overreact like that was kinda overkill,
Because that's how businesses work, One business will always try to undercut the other by any legal means,
She cannot really blame Michael for her incompetency, She failed to keep the client, it's her own fault, MSP Company did what any company would do, remember how they did the same to "Prince Family Paper" I guess Phyllis never think about them and how they felt,
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and Phyllis as a character is supposed to be a Backstabbing snake and toxic in nature,
So, if people hated Phyllis then it's good Character writing,
i really dislike phyllis. i dislike her more than angela
I'd quit if I had to work with Meredith
idk why but ive never seen the humor of the chili cold opening...
I'm not alone! That was the first bit in The Office that really shocked me with how unfunny it was. I was borderline aghast, it was just cringe all-around with nothing to balance it out.
I like this episode. The whole MSPC arc is a highlight of the series for me.
Great connection between Kevin's chili and Michael's arc here.
"Dammit Meredith, where are your panties?"
I wish I loved anything as much as you love this cold opening.
The cold open kinda makes me sad
14:19 pink is kind of whorish
Are you saying salad callback or solid callback? I'm concerned
Been waiting for this one 👏
Can someone tell me where he got those scenes of Toby where he punches someone and says he’s gonna blow the building up
theyre taken from Toby Snaps (a fan trailer).originally the punching ryan is from a blooper i think, and blow the building up was from a deleted scene somewhere
@@WanquanLoot thanks so much mate have a nice day.
5/5 for this cold open? This overly broad shtick is exactly what the usual absence of endears me to “The Office”. Kevin flailing around in carefully homemade, unbelievably spilled chili takes me unwillingly back to the predictable “humor” of the TV of my childhood. The almost consistent absence of this type of “humor” is exactly why I love “The Office”.
My kids and grandkids think the cold opening is hilarious! My daughter even drew a picture of Kevin and his chili for my son for his birthday and framed it. It was a huge hit! 😂
Great work on the editing
It's a great improvement!
At 4:55 the Pennsylvania accent comes out for sure! Just like Phyllis changing the "O's" to "A's" in the word solid, which ends up sounding like salad 😂 love the "salad callbacks"
@mulverine I know it's a year late, but I've been binging your field guides at work and this is excellent continuity from when you first mentioned where you are from. This alone earned my sub, keep up the great work!
9:32 You have to undercook the onions!
As funny as the cold open was, it made me so stressed out…
If it was Colorado coastal college that’s be funny
Dear, Mulverine. Thank you for this. What you've said bout "casual bickering becoming a war zone" and stupid things escalating to go and cause serious damage is just what I needed to hear right now. That's the most Office thing I got from your videos till this moment. Cheers, my friend.
Love the video
Your eyes are dreamy
My favorite cold opening. One of my least favorite episodes of all time from the Michael Scott era. Although, it was still better than some of the clunkers in the post-Michael era. However, I have a distinct grading system between those two eras.
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I truly believe that if Batman wasn’t rich 💵🤑then he would have done this to bad guys 👍🏽🏆💯
As for a quote directly from the horse's mouth she literally reads out the quote in her book where she talks the event on office ladies
13:29 Mechanic editing if I ever saw it. Perfect!
What was that clip of toby hitting someone
13:37 I found Micheal and Holly
13:37 Holly and Micheal
How did u do that?
@@cubeincubes I got crazy lucky lol. I was looking for the part where he reviewed the cold open because of how infamous it is, and the Holly and Michael just happened to be there.
Leet!
9:34 I don’t know why but I love the way that Stanley walks
Erin can be annoying but the actress that plays her is super attractive so I'll let it slide this time.
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