Posted by: Hoggs Bison
Yep. There was a time when the characters and events relatable... or at least within the bounds of reason. Michael burning his foot on a grill (my favorite episode). Assuming false identities and scoping out a competitor. Weird, but not so weird that you have to abandon all sense of reality.
Now we get... Dwight's high wire act? The gang taking a trip to a pie store in a bus? And I hate how they're exploiting Dwight's "heritage". Not because I'm somehow sensitive to German traditions, but because it's such a low form of comedy. "Look at all these wacky traditions Dwight has!!! What shenanigans will ensue in today's episode??"
Ridiculous. I wouldn't have minded a bit if it ended after Jim and Pam's wedding, especially since the "allure" of that couple was how they just weren't working out. We could sympathize with their insecurities and awkwardness. But the characters are super bland when they're actually happy and confident and great.
In time, the same will happen to Parks & Rec :(Screw Parks and Rec. Community is best
[Edited on 01.07.2013 6:37 PM PST]