Ideas for Cold Openings (the pre-title gags) always pop into my head. So these will be just a bunch of teasers that, hopefully, you will find funny. I don't know how many I will post but I'll keep putting them up as they occur to me.
You had me at “I can’t believe it’s not Beesly” : ) I would love to see this happen.
Author's Response: Thanks Nan!
That's why you're here, brainiac. Go ahead. Ha! I've probably mentioned this before, but you do such a great job at capturing the characters' voices. I would ask what inspired this but I suspect that you, like me, can make everything pertain to The Office : ) Thanks for starting my day with a smile.
Author's Response: Thank you! And yeah, I can generally make ANYTHING relate to The Office...lol...
Adorable. You captured their voices so well.
Author's Response: Thanks Nan!
LMAO!!!! Wrong pipe!!!!
Hmmm...I have no idea what she's talking about...
Thanks, as always, for the smile, K.
I felt like I was in the room, K : ) Ouch. Definitely not my underwear...
Author's Response: LOL... Uh oh... How many Rain Man references have I just bought myself? lol.. Thanks Nan!
10 Kevin, thank YOU for consistently making me smile. This CO was no exception. You now have me psyched for seeing Pam in New York and the possibilities it brings. I hope we're lucky enough to see the photo booth pic you describe ; ) Hoping to hear from you again soon!
Author's Response: Thank you, Nan, you have so supportive. I really appreciate it.. and I would love to see the photo-booths pics too!
Hey there, kgreene! What a happy treat on this lethargic Monday. I think this CO is one of my favorites. Love this exchange:
JIM
I dare say not. I will not look like Richard
Dawson at my own wedding.
PAM
(laughing)
Survey says no, Jim. You will look
smashingly dapper.
Heeee :) I have nothing against vests, although I prefer them NOT dipped in anything...
Believe it or not, my husband and I were discussing (and singing) Billy, Don't Be a Hero about a week ago in the car (surprised at the lack of some sort of remake), so it's pretty funny to me that that song (most likely) inspired a chap title : ) I have such a vivid picture of this scene in my head. Shrunken testicles? Shanking? You know how to make me laugh, k.
I love the Michael-Pam dynamic, and you've captured it so well--from miserable to silly in no time. Great job, k.
Awww, kev, how nice of you to whip up another CO to further heighten our pre-premier frenzy : D This was such fun...and not just because the Sinatra version of The Way You Look Tonight happens to be one of my "desert island" songs ; ) In a perfect world, we'll get some Andy singing at the wedding, eh? Great job, as always.
Author's Response: Thanks, Nan! I love that song. My wife and I danced (or she danced and I stumbled) to that song at our wedding. And I suspect Andy will sneak a tune in there somewhere... lol.. thanks again!
Reading about your "screw up" makes this even funnier!
Go back to your cave, midget killer. That absolutely killed ME! And Dwight. Slam my door for me. Too much!
P.S. Just read "1,246 days of JAM." You have captured exactly the way I feel, Kev. That kiss will never get old, and I haven't ever been this invested in a fiction couple either. Awesome job. I subscribed to the e-mail list so I can see when the site is updated :)
Author's Response: Thanks, Nan!!! NICE! We at the LITO site salute you! And please, read Bob's piece, it's really good!
I can just picture it! Nice job, k :)
Author's Response: Thanks Nan!
Kgreene! Always a joy when you come to visit. You don't give yourself enough credit, sir. First off, the title made me snort. I imagine my mind probably works a bit like yours ; )
Fine. When the two of you and your progeny are
trapped in a ditch and a bear is ripping the roof off of your...
(waving hand, thinking)
Toyota Crap-Box, you'll be screaming "Dwight
was right!!! Dwight was RIGHT!!!"
Ha! I'm a Toyota owner and that still made me grin. Fun, fun, fun :)
LOL...and ewwwwwww : D Thanks for the Monday afternoon grin, kev.
Author's Response: Thank EWWWWW, Nan!
Hey, Kevin! Are you snowbound like me? Always great to see a new CO. Jim's convo re the cable was so cringe-worthy. Oh, how I would loooove to hear that on the show...lol :D Great job, as usual.
Author's Response: Thanks, Nan! Yeah we got about 12 or 12 inches out by me... Oh boy. Now everything sounds like a TWSS... Lol...
10 Now.. you wanna hug me regular..or from behind? Awesome. This is another CO where I had such a clear picture of the scene unfolding. Happy Office Thursday, kev : D
Go Phils! Very cute, kev,and funny, too. Nice to include Mr. Wallace and Pam!
Author's Response: Thanks Nan! Yeah, they don't interact that much. They did in one of my favorite scenes of last season, in Golden Ticket when Michael and Dwight are arguing and David Wallace is losing his mind in the conference room. And he tells Pam to stop taking notes, which is hilarious 'cause Pam has been writing all of this insanity down... lol.. Watching David Wallace almost lose it in that scene always makes me laugh... lol.. thanks Nan!
Author's Response: Thanks Nan! Yeah, they don't interact that much. They did in one of my favorite scenes of last season, in Golden Ticket when Michael and Dwight are arguing and David Wallace is losing his mind in the conference room. And he tells Pam to stop taking notes, which is hilarious 'cause Pam has been writing all of this insanity down... lol.. Watching David Wallace almost lose it in that scene always makes me laugh... lol.. thanks Nan!
10 Give it up for Chapter 69!!! ::wild applause:: Kev, I loved this! So in character. I could immediately hear all of their voices (along with the other voices in my head). Awesome : D
Author's Response: LOL.. thanks Nan! I actually wanted to include the number 69 in the title for whatever story I wrote in this slot. I had that idea awhile back. But, I REALLY decided against that when I hit upon the subject for this one... lol...
Classic, Kevin :D Why don't they just offer you a job already?!
Author's Response: Lol.. Boy. I would be on a plane to California before they could finish the question. Thanks, Nan, I REALLY appreciate your long-given support.
Mean Michael! Leave little Junior Toro alone!
Cute as a button, kev : D
10 Bwahahahahahahahahah! I LOVE IT! Well...you know.
Author's Response: lol.. Thanks Nan... just when I think no one will ever comment again.. you cheer me up.
Tuna! You're not rusty. This was an excellent ensemble piece. Nothing to worry about. As with many of your CO's, I could picture it in my head as I was reading.
Author's Response: Thanks Nan! You made me feel better about it!
Oh no! Love knows no bounds I suppose? Ha! Yet another smile from you, kev. Thanks : )
Author's Response: Thanks, Nan! And yeah, you'll do really kooky things for the woman (or man) you love...