Branch Wars - The Office Field Guide

Branch Wars - The Office Field Guide - S4E10

Рет қаралды 35,443

Күн бұрын

#TheOffice is one of the greatest shows of the 2000s! I’m reviewing every episode with some background, trivia, the deeper meaning, and more. Today, we're looking at the #Branch #Wars episode.
This episode flirts with awesome, but doesn't quite land on it. The #Utica inflitration is amazing, but it is another S4 example of upping the ante in a way that doesn't quite meet the tone of the rest of the series. The Finer Things Club is also another great inclusion, but I don't know what it really does for the series, or character development. This episode overall feels somewhat incomplete. That's why I think that this was originally intended to feel like it's one part of a two-parter with the next episode, Survivor Man.
Thanks to our NBC overlords for their creation and ownership of the Office. The clips used here are for reviewing and education.
Written by Mindy Kaling
Directed by Joss Whedon
Aired on November 1st, 2007
Subscribe: kzfaq.info?sub...
Tiktok: vm.tiktok.com/TL3oUv/
Patreon: / mulverine
Discord: / discord
The Office - LoFi Mix by Dimitriii - / @dimitriii4599
Room with a View Illustrations - mostlydrawing.com/2015/04/24/...
Branch Wars Animation: • Branch Wars - Animated...
Original Branch Wars Field Guide - • Branch Wars - S4E6 - T...

Пікірлер: 93

@Hamzakarim00 11 ай бұрын

"Just climb on top of her and think of stanley" always makes me lose it everytime 😂😂

@henrywilding 3 жыл бұрын

Loved Karen's line in the cold opening "it's a pretty easy gig when your boss isn't an idiot and your boyfriend isn't in love with somebody else"

@jeremytassin7978 3 жыл бұрын

I would've loved to see more of the Finer Things Club.

@Big_C_4205 3 жыл бұрын

Shoulda been a dundies and finer things club every single season

@kimsomniac2144 2 жыл бұрын

I love when the cast is in a vehicle. They are some of my favorite moments.

@loribabineaux2945 2 жыл бұрын

This whole section of the episode is some of my favorite linesin the whole series. Hilarious writing and so well executed.

@mikepastor.k6233 3 жыл бұрын

Toby is in the Finer Things Club only because of Pam. The Idea of being close to her in an exclusive club is something in Toby's wildest dreams.

@maddielopez8625 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your show and I’m loving it! You have a great voice and beard btw. Keep up the great work!

@Mulverine 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to have ya on board!

@bigwilly43729 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed Phyllis' accent, but just wrote it off as my imagination running wild. Then the Office Ladies confirmed it and now I can't stop hearing it. I giggle every time. Jim is my guy, I like Jim, but I like that other people see the things Jim does. No one seems to ever really say anything about his pranks or sense of humor and it's almost like it's completely transparent to everyone in the office (other than Pam), but when Oscar calls him out on it, its just a hint of comeuppance that puts a smile on my face. It's not explored, but it's clear that Karen hasn't done any self-reflection on her & Jim's relationship. It's basically just his fault in her eyes. He has some blame to bear, but she does as well.

@LOOKAMAHBODY 2 жыл бұрын

I say “Pop Karn “ because of Phyllis 🤣

@PeterCaptainObvious Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I think Karen doesn't realise that Jim moved to distance himself from Pam

@El_Omar2203 Жыл бұрын

Honestly I wish we had an episode in which Jim, Michael and Dwight had to go together and make a big sale.

@Ehren1128 3 жыл бұрын

8:25 I found Andy!!!

@Mulverine 3 жыл бұрын

🏆!

@igplays8527 3 жыл бұрын

Damn it

@pinkfloyd30stm 3 жыл бұрын

This is actually my favorite episode of all time lol

@eyelessjack2660 4 ай бұрын

The ken burns documentary style is hilarious

@beebeejoo 2 жыл бұрын

The next Choose-Your-Own-Adventure book: Michael Scarn eats Popcarn

@aa11ct9 Жыл бұрын

8:25 I know this vídeo has years. But I'm proud I saw it. Ps: I think Toby does belong to the club. He's a writer, so he's a reader too. It's not much. But that seems to be rare enough in The Office for him to be there. Speaking honestly maybe only Oscar belongs to that club

@juliakay6204 3 жыл бұрын

Speaking of odd pronunciations and dialects among The Office actors: Angela uses a hard G when saying “ing” words. For instance, she’s says “goingGAH”, almost a K. I have no idea why it drives me nuts but it does every time.

@TheMagiccorbin 3 жыл бұрын

Binged your field guides. Thanks for making these happen! Your season 3 is in reverse order by the way. Looking forward to seeing the rest as you make em!

@violinda. 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for pointing out popcarn. Drives me crazy.

@brunogaming3531 2 жыл бұрын

That 5 minutes bit in the beginning felt like 30

@jeremytassin7978 3 жыл бұрын

John Krasinski's literally owns the teapot now.

@tapset Жыл бұрын

He just owns it. We know it's literal

@RexImperatorTerra 2 жыл бұрын

These videos are AMAZING!!!!! And I have that exact same t-shirt!!!

@joshcampelo 3 жыл бұрын

You are... a genius. That opening? Come on!

@Mulverine 3 жыл бұрын

I've enjoyed seeing your comments rolling in. Thanks for watching!

@Technical_Tony 3 жыл бұрын

The opening bit of yours reminds me of the Pillows and Blankets episode from Community, which I know was an homage to something else, but all I know is the Community one

@Technical_Tony 3 жыл бұрын

Dang okay I watched the rest of the video and you pointed it out. Anyway great work as always

@annb.9967 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I also noticed right away (I'm a huge Community fan...), that was very, very cool... :-)

@lalimoreno1 3 жыл бұрын

The drama...the intrigue. 🤣🤣🤣

@breadcat0314 3 жыл бұрын

Always a joy to see your video notifications pop up!

@nabilalhami1681 3 жыл бұрын

3:58 Where did you find the photo?

@AStellarTime 3 жыл бұрын

I know I am a little lat for this, but I think that the opening should at be at most a 3/5. I know it isn't that memorable or anything special, but it does set the rest of the episode up. I mean the entire episode is based on this cold open.

@Mulverine 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! But that’s just one part of the rating. Which did bump it up to 3/5. :)

@zaynestorm8072 3 жыл бұрын

Just as I finished watching an episode of your show. Keep up the good work! 👍🏻

@Mulverine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do! Did you see the Prison Mike in Movies vid I have? You might like it based on your profile pic.

@breadnapkin 3 жыл бұрын

Madge, Kent, Joe

@Ehren1128 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@Mulverine 3 жыл бұрын

@Bread, are you an Office encyclopedia!? 🏆 Still looking for those code names!

@breadnapkin 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mulverine Michael - Great Scott

@breadnapkin 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mulverine if you don't reveal the other two code names, we will burn Utica to the ground

@marierogers6908 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mulverine you left them uncovered in one of the scenes.

@jimcat68 3 жыл бұрын

I like how this episode further humanizes Jim. He's always been the most likeable person on the office staff, but through his clumsy attempt to join the Finer Things Club, we see how he isn't perfect. As far as Toby is concerned, I can see his awkwardness there, but he does seem like one of the few people in the Scranton branch who would actually take an interest in art and literature. But maybe he does have another motive to join the club: his crush on Pam. Toby doesn't get many opportunities to one-up Jim, but the Finer Things Club is one place where Toby actually has the advantage. But in typical Toby style, he doesn't really assert himself or take it anywhere.

@darkdanish9809 3 жыл бұрын

Wdym bro Kevin is the most likable character 🙄

@jimcat68 3 жыл бұрын

@@darkdanish9809 Fair enough. Just as there are cat people and dog people, there are Jim fans and Kevin fans.

@Mulverine 3 жыл бұрын

You’re my hero.

@rapidprimus 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimcat68 True, Kevin is definitely not the most likeable character to me. Maybe top 5..maybe.

@jaimekorandu11 3 жыл бұрын

It was Andy that was doing the most to get into the club not Jim lol

@zacharyyelding8875 3 жыл бұрын

Fire

@ParkerMax 3 жыл бұрын

I love this documentary style opening! That was awesome!!

@zachyoder448 13 күн бұрын

I’m late but I gotta know if your story explaination is inspired off community pillow fight documentary

@razkable 3 жыл бұрын

when he says you can have toby and he makes that face lol ...what is that face

@platypus1384 Жыл бұрын

Andy running at 8:25

@cvexreos 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mulverine I just wanted to ask you if you still believed in the Schurverse theory about everyone actually being dead the whole time.

@Mulverine 3 жыл бұрын

It’s an intriguing theory, but I wouldn’t say I ‘believe’ it. I think it’s a fun way to frame that universe!

@Mibbitmaker 3 жыл бұрын

The whole raiding the Utica* branch thing is way over the top unbelievable, though it does offer a satisfying closure between Jim and Karen. I agree doing the action while showing Jim's POV was brilliant. And the Finer Things club shows a disappointing elitism in some of the characters that's off-putting. * When hearing Utica, all I can think of is the Simpsons based Steamed Clams meme. Lots of creative work done by people on KZfaq doing umpeenth variations on that skit, even a few being done nowadays.

@Mulverine 3 жыл бұрын

As for the finer things club, it’s one off though right? That’s always been an issue with this episode is that it’s here BOOM, then never seen again. Link me something on the Simpsons based Steamed Clams meme? I don’t know what your talking about.

@Mibbitmaker 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mulverine This is the original vignette from the Simpsons: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atCIeNh6rb-dmZc.html&ab_channel=SteamedHams There are tons of variations by KZfaqrs, a few on the suggestions on the right side of the page I linked.

@Mibbitmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Also, by typing "steamed hams meme" at the top search bar on KZfaq, you'll get mostly the videos done of this meme.

@conniev7023 2 жыл бұрын

8:25

@chrisv6435 2 ай бұрын

why on earth are your edits so long

@itays7774 2 жыл бұрын

I know I'm like a year too late, but I like how bloody nips Andy is rushing to save Jim from a horrible embarrassment

@MylingCyrus 2 жыл бұрын

This is so dramatic LMAO

@marierogers6908 3 жыл бұрын

Love these! It's the only channel I set my watch to. But...didn't like the beginning sequence. Your regular format is more interesting to me. Thanks for giving me a fun break every Thursday!

@Mulverine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and you're welcome 🙏! Which beginning sequence? The mini-documentary?

@marierogers6908 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mulverine that's it, yeah. The "Ken Burns" documentary as you said. But love everything else!!

@jimcat68 3 жыл бұрын

I thought that it was fun and interesting, and a dead-on spoof of the TV documentary style (I was thinking about "true crime" shows rather than Ken Burns histories). But I wouldn't want to see it done every time.

@Mulverine 3 жыл бұрын

I was trying to think of a response to goof on this and all I could think of was Michael talking about his twirl. Just replace “twirl” with “documentary”. I am not going to "do" the "twirl," alright? It's not even a twirl, it's a spin. [pause] I might do the spin.

@jenm1 3 жыл бұрын

Okay, for some reason my comment disappeared, but I was trying to say I dont like this episode, however I enjoyed your video!

@ChubbyTV69 3 жыл бұрын

do u wanna colab?

@BenjaminOommen 3 жыл бұрын

Let's do this

@skellermann 3 жыл бұрын

I am binging on your videos...

@Nothing_Israel 3 ай бұрын

You really seem to frequently force “themes” into episodes and punish episodes with negative reviews if you are having too much trouble finding a unifying theme. I mean - at times I am absolutely certain writers are attempting to fit a theme , but I believe that with The Office, an attempt to maintain the “realism” of a documentary would probably discourage writers from trying to make b-plots that fit the same theme as the A-plot.

@rapidprimus 3 жыл бұрын

This episode is really not racist, not every mention of race is racism. Maybe that uncle Remus bit, but the rest...eh its debatable.

@Mulverine 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I should have been more clear. The Remus thing...yeah. Michael does seem fixated on Stanley’s race, but I wouldn’t say it was crossed the line.

@rapidprimus 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mulverine Thanks :D I actually think it's kind of sweet, in a very Michael way, because he appreciates that Stanley's black and loves some of his particularities that sometimes comes from being black, like sassiness.

@JennaLeigh 3 жыл бұрын

Racist? Just because race is acknowledged doesn't automatically make it racist. The underlying theme of the entire Michael Scott character is the juxtaposition of his need for friends, family, love- and his complete ignorance. When he says things like that, it's ignorant but coming from a place of love.

@Mulverine 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, probably a phrasing issue there. I agree with your sentiment. The office line steps sometimes; that's all I was going for with that Dundie.

@cjvaye99 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think its pretty obvious Michael Scott is just stupid and ignorant.