Outside the Scranton branch, mayhem; inside, a meeting of the Finer Things Club. (Pam: ''No paper, no plastic, no work talk.'') Fine china does brighten a break room without a view, and let's not forget the Vivaldi, tiny sandwiches, and hats! I'm curious if high tea happens in other people's offices, because alas, it doesn't in mine. Oscar's line ''Besides having sex with men, I'd say the Finer Things Club is the gayest thing about me'' was priceless. Toby, I presume, participates to enjoy proximity to Pam, who made literary observations about ''Italy...sexuality...passion.'' Andy couldn't angle his way in (''the most exclusive club in the office [is] where I need to be; the party-planning committee is my backup, and Kevin's band is my safety''), so he almost lost his cool when Pam gave a pity invite to her boyfriend. Jim, however, must have been put on probation after such a poor showing at the Frank McCourt-themed luncheon. I adored seeing Phyllis with her disruptive, not fine snack. (Her excuse for not making popcorn in the other microwave: ''Someone needs to clean it. It smells like popcorn.'') And let's thank the FTC for the howlingly funny moment when Michael nearly vomited at the sight of Toby in a bowtie carrying teacups. (''That's why people are leaving.'') We'll have to wait and see how Angela, absent this episode, views the formality-loving clique.
Michael, deflated, composed a ridiculous want ad from the floor of his office (''Wanted: Middle-aged black man with sass''), but predictably, Stanley announced his intention to stay in Scranton, marveling at how Michael (''Fly away, sweet little bird!'') called his bluff. All he ever wanted was a raise. He never wanted to leave. How we'd miss him if he did!
What did you think? Did you believe Dwight actually wanted to bring explosives into the Utica branch? Who takes the Finer Things Club more seriously, members or certain non-members? And do you think Karen will create more trouble for Michael?
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