The return of Todd Packer and Daryl! Very s1 and s2 feel this episode - the Pack-man and the warehouse guys (when did we see them last?), plus heading to a bar after work (was it Poor Richards? I couldn't tell with all the clovers) for a hyped, very Scranton-esque holiday party. Come to think of it, I can also add "star-crossed lovers" to the list. Andy and Erin are no PB&J, but they're cute. The introduction of Erin's foster brother was very reminiscent of the constant obstacles their prototypes had to face for three seasons or so. I think that's why I'm so patient with Andy and Erin's strange courtship - I waited through three whole seasons, not to mention a few girlfriends and a fiance, for Pam and Jim to get together. I don't mind a foster brother; I've seen much worse. Plus, anything romantic happening in the rain is totally acceptable in my book.
So does The Office need star-crossed lovers to be a good show? Of course not. But there's no denying the draw the show had when Pam and Jim were the most popular and endearing will-they-or-won't-they couple on television. The jokes and humor seemed fresher then, too, because it was an edge no other comedy had. The documentary format and talking heads were an interesting format to capture characters' reactions and POV, which aided every character becoming funny and likable in their own right.
In conclusion, I appreciated this episode as a peek back to funnier, happier times.
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