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.
ALL of these are fantastic! I had to comment on this one b/c I adore every single reference to sci-fi that you put in here. Seriously, "Gaius Baltar" made me burst out laughing. I always feel like such a dork when Jim and Pam make fun of Dwights obsession with Battlestar Galactica b/c it's like my favorite show ever haha. Oh well, I must accept my dorky fate and realize that I recognized every single reference you've made in these.
I'm very excited to read the rest!
Okay I seriously freaked out when I saw what this crossover was. Brilliant! Your characterizations are spot on. And I've always felt that getting Mulder and Scully and their amazing rapport to look right in a story is very hard, so I am deeply impressed. The M/S talking heads were hysterical. When she sighs and says that it's not aliens I was cracking up. Who knew that an Office/X-Files crossover would work so well? These are my two favorite fandoms so this?....Lord it's like Christmas...:) Great job, can't wait to read more!!
Author's Response:
I know! I'm shocked the story is working out as well as it is, because honestly I thought the original idea would just sort of be a joke story. But it's TOTALLY not! And I'm so enjoying the journey! Thanks for the compliments, still quite a few chapters left I think so keep me posted on your thoughts ;-)
Okay so because finals are over I have been obsessively checking for updates on your story! When it finally came up tonight I was so excited! Heh, so I know I'm revealing what a huge geek I am...but alas...it's the fate of every X-Phile.
Love this story! I am still so impressed. These thoughts of Scully's particularly gripped me: "She thought he was Heathcliffe and Don Quixote, all stormy eyes and illusions of windmills, all foundation-less arrogance and unreasonable romance." Guh. So true to her too, because leave it to Scully to start comparing Mulder to literary characters. Such an excellent depiction of his character as well. Don Quixote I've always thought myself, but I love the Heathcliffe and Mulder parallel, I had never thought of that before.
I never thought I would get so invested in this story. But it is probably one of the most well-done crossovers I've ever read. Keep it coming...I'm loving every second of it!
Great chapter! As soon as Trout showed up I was hoping and praying for Dwight to do something. Alas the potato could not save them...though maybe if it was a beet...lol I loved the whole thing! The part with Pam stepping up was excellent and I really felt how tense it was in that room. Keep it coming! ;)
Author's Response:
a beet!!! hahaha! Thank you so much for this great review, I'm glad you could feel the tension in the air!
Is saying I love you coming on too strong? Lol. I don't care if this was a filler chapter I still loved it. Though I am very excited for what comes next. Mulder and Scully in this chapter was just...guh...perfect. This: "...soft...pleading...full of unshed tears that shocked him and he was reminded momentarily of hallways and bees and telling her she'd saved him..." So wonderful! It always seemed like Scully was never ready, like she was always keeping Mulder at a arms length and I love how you've shown that. Oh and Scully totally was a drill sergeant in another life...haha. So pleased with the credit you're bringing to The X-Files and The Office :)
You don't ever have to end it lol. Just keep it going...I'll be happy :) I love the way you write Jim and Pam. That's just basically the simplest and best way I can put it. It's honest, steamy, and with the perfect amount of banter thrown in. I LOVE that Scully quote.
I love that you had Pam call her 'Scully'! I feel like I get so used to them using last names that I forget how weird it would be in real life. Is it weird to do that, though? I call a lot of my friends by their last names...maybe we just watch too much Alias and X-Files heh.
Can't wait for the dinner! Seriously...with all this homework I have right now...I need things to look forward too lol
Pam spends Christmas with the Halperts. (A first Christmas fic)Loved this story! Your depiction of Pam is just spot on. I love how overwhelmed and yet comforted she is by Jim's family and the realization that maybe they need a little quietness. It makes perfect sense that Jim would come from a family like this. This is exactly what my family Christmas' are like. Loud, lots of food and board games, and usually utter chaos...it fits Jim's sarcasm and humor, and also how easily he sometimes shrugs things off..comes from living in a big family.
I laughed hysterically when Pam said: "You bought us tickets to Sandals, Jamaica?" Awesomeness.
Another wonderful story! Merry Christmas! You deserve one after all the amazing stories you've been churning out ;)
(Oh...and if by way of a late Christmas present...you could update the XF story sometime soon after Christmas...I could not tell you how greatly appreciated that would be...)
Jim and Pam are Jim and Pam, only...not really.
10 Stablergirl! Dear God...this story has just about flattened me. I've actually read the next chapter (which is also brilliant) but on re-reading this one I noticed something that I just had to comment on...
I love that this chapter from Jim's point of view has him seeing that one look on Pam's face and how he just wants to capture it...What I really love is that you're pointing back to the chapter with the kiss on camera when Pam is just staring at the expression on Jim's voice and she says that she wants to burn into her memory. So fantastic. That connection is what makes this story(not to mention your ridiculous skills ;) ) They're both looking into the other and seeing something that they've never had before...something that they want to see all of the time...that they want to make sure never vanishes. I just...GUH. I just had to get that out because to me it's just a beautiful and masterful way of telling their story...making this connection so meaningful. I can't wait to read more :)
NO! I can't believe you stopped the chapter there!! My brain has liquefied...goodness gracious. That was a ridiculous amount of hotness right there. Umm...update quickly? LOL Not sure I can handle waiting for the next chapter.
"It's so predictable she has to remind herself that none of this is scripted." I LOVE that line. The sheer brilliance of your writing is that you always keep that theme in there of them not really knowing where the show ends and they begin. Sometimes it's more obvious, sometimes it's subtle but it's always there underlying their motivations and actions.
Can't wait for the next part lol ;)
I'm really enjoying this! I'm not a huge AU fan but this is really working for me. Okay I have to tell you my beloved first dog, a golden retriever, was named Sadie. She died a few years ago and when I saw that it got me all misty-eyed.
Maybe this is just me but...when Pam said she was "transported back to the 10th grade" after Angela saying she slept with Dwight I kind of did a double-take. Really? Aren't you like 14 or 15 in 10th grade? I just thought that was really, really young to sleeping around and such. Maybe I'm just hopelessly naive.
I'm loving the Jim and Pam interaction too! Keep it coming :)
I was laughing as I read about their trip to see the White Sox playoff game. (You want real rain? Come to Philly) Heh. Chicago baseball. Go Phils! ;)
I really enjoyed this chapter! And Jim's playlist is awesome. I <3 The Shins.
HAHAHA! Facebook makes EVERYTHING official. You are not in a relationship if it hasn't been listed on Facebook. That seriously made me laugh so hard. Amazing. I do really like it though b/c the whole Facebook thing is such an integral part of college life now. Even people who I know that hate it have caved because its the one way they can keep in touch with all of their friends.
I'm still really enjoying this story. Your Pam and Jim are adorable.
BTW, I remember reading this in a previous chapter and I saw that pic on the last page...Chicago has doubledecker trains?! I am SO jealous. I take the train into Philly every day for classes and now I want two levels dammit! ;)
Okay first of all it's Battlestar Galactica...if you're going to make fun of the best show on television you best be spelling it right.
Second, I also <3 Coldplay so :P
Third, I know for a fact that the tickets to get in to the Drake Hotel for New Years are like 200 dollars per PERSON. Where are they getting all this money? Doesn't Angela work at Target? And Pam and Jim are college students...I'm at the exact same stage of life as them and I know that none of my friends and I could afford a New Years like that...just sayin' :)
I LOVE your Dwight. He had me laughing throughout the whole chapter. I really liked that Jim and Pam left the hotel and were somewhere more comfortable when the ball dropped. Sitting in his apartment and getting all cozy together is definitely more "them". Can't wait to read more!
AH! You stop there!? The smut was very well done...but I'm feeling unsatisfied ;) You have nothing to worry about in that department. Well written, not cheesy or too hardcore...perfect balance.
I did have a question though(again haha...sorry I'm the one that keeps nitpicking about little things in your story, it's honestly just genuine curiosity) Would it be feasible for Jim and Pam to own a nice apartment in Chicago on just two high school teacher's salaries? I was just wondering what the logistics of that would be. I know that a really nice house in Philly, like those beautiful brownstones, are upwards of a million dollars. Craziness. While reading I was just wondering what it would be like for them in Chicago.
I was definitely mad at Jim for that whole scene in the car. Jerk. haha. But I am in love with English teacher Jim. He is my absolute favorite AU portrayal so kudos :) The book of poetry was poignant and charming at the same time. What I wouldn't give to have a guy put together a book of poetry that reminded him of me! A girl can dream right? Keep this story coming! It was such a wonderful post-finals gift to see that you updated!
(PS~ Is it the Muppet Christmas Carol?! If so, I LOVE that movie!!! I commend you on your good taste hee)
I have to say I am loving the references to the actual show you're throwing in here. Katy and the 28 Days/28 Days Later mix-up being my favs :) Kelly sent him a Twilight bumper sticker!! HAHA! That's awesome, and so perfectly in character.
And in keeping with my usual challenging of every piece of information, if Pam cut up her credit cards and "liberated" herself, how is she paying for the apartment? Was that already paid for? Is she now paying for rent, food, books, art supplies, and extra stuff with just a Starbucks salary? I just wondered what her set up was with her parents.
I really love this story. I'm always checking for updates, and you are by far the most consistent author I have read on here. Thank you for being so kind to your fans ;) Oh, and I don't care how amazing Jim is, he would never EVER get me to watch The Exorcist or The Shining. And I agree that Pam never having watched the Goonies is a travesty.
I have to say first that my respect totally went down a few notches for Pam when it was revealed that she watches The Hills. Ugh. I feel like giving myself a lobotomy after 30 seconds of that show.
I LOVED the wedding. The descriptions were lovely and I could completely picture the entire thing in my mind. It all sounded very classic, very Angela.
I had to give the speech at my cousins wedding. I wasn't maid-of-honor, but I was the next in line. The maid-of-honor(my cousin's sister) said she was going to cry, vomit, or burst into song if she had to make the speech. LOL so needless to say, I stepped up. Most nerve-wracking experience ever. I wrote mine down too, and I actually rocked it. As did Pam haha. I loved the speech, it was cute, not too long, and emotional without being sappy. Very well done :)
Where are Pam's parents at the end? Not to mention the previous chapter when they're sexing each other up in her bedroom? Haha, I guess b/c her relationship is so strained with them, they let her get away with more? Because let me tell you, that would not be going down under my parents roof...they have a sixth sense for those sorts of happenings.
I agree with Pam. Sour Patch Kids. WAY better movie snack. Keep up the AWESOME work! And don't apologize about updates b/c you are definitely one of the most consistent and timely authors on the site.