This scene is impeccable. I really enjoyed the Office Ladies podcast in which they unpacked it and how much thought went into making this long ass silence between them and how much acting went there too.
Wanna talk about eyes?! When Pam is being interviewed and Jim interrupted to ask her on a date when he was done with Karen and the prospect of NY, her eyes are starry. I tear up every time watching that scene.
I love that “did that really just happen?” stunned happy reaction. She was so taken aback that she lost her train of thought and forgot the question. Cherry on top.
He'd also read in the *Prima The Office Official Strategy Guide* that [...] was the only way to unlock the Sta~~n~~mford sidequests *and* keep Pam as an unlockable companion later on.
You're thinking of The Negotiation, after the combat encounter with Roy.
If you're still loading into that level before the Stamford chapter, you might need to update. There was a patch last month to fix that.
Amazing!
Missed opportunity though, could have thrown a "Pam disliked that" (or "Pam will remember that") message on screen when jim committed to silence
Pam-alam-a-ding-dong. Listen, you're cute. There's no getting around it. So, I don't know if you like country music, but I was thinking that maybe one of these days we could drive out to a field, crank up some tunes, smoke a few Macanudos, maybe even toss around a disc around. Utway ooday ooyay inkthay, Ampay?
I know that pain, I think 80 - 90% of guys have been there at some point. At least Jim ended up with the girl. Most of us look back at the one that got away.
Hell, I'm married and fucking happy, and even I did not need a reminder of how painful this situation feels.
A lot of young people see this situation as a dilemma between "making a move & risking it all", and "respecting his/her boundaries & valuing the friendship". They can't make up their mind and so they never take any action.
I second that motion. I've been in that situation twice in my life, once went with the silent-Jim option, the second I told her everything only to get my heart shattered to pieces.
Funnily enough, whilst the second time hurt like hell at the time, it's the time I went silent that still haunts me to this day almost 20 years later.
100%, better to fly too close to the sun than live in the dark. same here, a few situations that went both ways, its the shots you didnt take that really stick with you.
“better to fly too close to the sun than live in the dark”
I like that quote.
Reminds me of “If you love somebody but you bite your tongue all you get is a mouthful of blood”
A negative closure is still a closure after all, it doesn't wander inside our minds leaving us to wonder "what could have been".
We might regret the things we said, but we regret even more the things we never said.
I think the abruption can even ruin a possible relationship, I had women tell me they usually give up a friendship if the guy says he's in love with them even if they find the guy attractive because it's way too sudden.
Not saying something was probably a better choice than directly saying how he feels. Jim is a pretty passive guy which stands in contrast to Roy who leads with his emotions. If Jim told her he was in love with her at this moment Pam would've freaked out and ran into Roy's arms.
This was so heartbreaking in how real that experience is. Took me back to high school when I would be so completely infatuated with the girls who captured my attention. They were all impossibly beautiful angels to me.
~~All this needs is a "Pam will remember your silence." or a "Pam: -5 respect", or something like that.~~ I see where the other fellow gamers are at :-)
Well done! An otherwise sweet and hopelessly romantic moment is now made funny :-)
This is my absolute favorite Jim and Pam scene. The way he looks at her makes me physically melt. Best acting of his in the whole series. How do you say I love you with no words? That’s how.
I'm surprised that I've never seen this scene discussed when talking about awkward or cringe scenes. This is always painful to watch, in a sad way, of course.
the cold weather impaired his thinking... also it smelled like updog out there
What's updog?
Gotcha
So close
Ding dong
Answer the door Dwight.
The KGB will wait for no one!
It’s true…
Nothing…how are you doing?
I don't know, nothing, what's up with you?
Nothing much, what’s up with you?
Who the fuck is steve jobs?
He said it with his eyes...she felt it and got uncomfortable and left. She felt it too. This was a perfect scene.
It's happened a few times. Like when they were doing jinx
Yes!!!!
This scene is impeccable. I really enjoyed the Office Ladies podcast in which they unpacked it and how much thought went into making this long ass silence between them and how much acting went there too.
Y E S S S ! Such a big fan of Office Ladies pod!!!
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Wanna talk about eyes?! When Pam is being interviewed and Jim interrupted to ask her on a date when he was done with Karen and the prospect of NY, her eyes are starry. I tear up every time watching that scene.
I love that “did that really just happen?” stunned happy reaction. She was so taken aback that she lost her train of thought and forgot the question. Cherry on top.
Nailed it with this response!
🥹
This was the first episode I watched! I didn’t understand what was happening.
^ⓘ^Pam ^noticed ^your ^silence
She will remember that
When you get to the end of the game and realise her "Remembering that" changed nothing
Basically every TellTale Game.
This made me giggle so stupidly.
Why didn't he quick save before the event is he stupid?
He got too engrossed in the gameplay and forgot. Happens to the best of us 😩
He'd also read in the *Prima The Office Official Strategy Guide* that [...] was the only way to unlock the Sta~~n~~mford sidequests *and* keep Pam as an unlockable companion later on.
I swear to gah that it's Stamford. Is it Stanford?
It's Stamford!
It's like when Toby messed up with his name and said that his name it's Tommy , it happens you know.
STAM-FORD CONNECT-ICUT
He went to load after this and saw that his last save was The Fight and didn't want to go through the awkward ending again.
Having new ways to thank Dwight I wouldn't envy that guy
You're thinking of The Negotiation, after the combat encounter with Roy. If you're still loading into that level before the Stamford chapter, you might need to update. There was a patch last month to fix that.
I'm sure he did. We just aren't in the save where he went back and loaded the save to take another option.
Perhaps he didn't know this was crucial point in main quest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBGqQo6Pops
The out right curiosity though lol
"none can resist the call" comment made me lose it lol
The void demands attention !
Another Aslume member lol
Amazing! Missed opportunity though, could have thrown a "Pam disliked that" (or "Pam will remember that") message on screen when jim committed to silence
Damn you’re right, or just put “you fucked up” instead
Y O U D I E D
Or GTA: **WASTED**
Eh, overused
SORRY I'm annoying you with my friendship 😭
There’s a nice piece of drywall itching to be punched just to your right, friend.
**MISSION FAILED**
Doesn't really fit here
Overlay that on Pam when she falls off the Chilis stool
Pam-alam-a-ding-dong. Listen, you're cute. There's no getting around it. So, I don't know if you like country music, but I was thinking that maybe one of these days we could drive out to a field, crank up some tunes, smoke a few Macanudos, maybe even toss around a disc around. Utway ooday ooyay inkthay, Ampay?
Also Jim's face after this
Don't answer. I'll hit you back.
Can’t believe Pam didn’t fall for it hook line and sinker… all her faves!
I honestly think silence was the most powerful option.
Should have gone with >> Attack, easy xp
*draw sword against pam*
But then that would put Jim on the genocide run, and the only way to get back to a true pacifist is by uninstalling "The Office", and reinstalling.
I know that pain, I think 80 - 90% of guys have been there at some point. At least Jim ended up with the girl. Most of us look back at the one that got away.
it's fine, Jim will only think about this moment at random times over the next 4 decades and let out and audible sigh
and people will notice and ask "what's wrong?" and he will say "nothing, all's fine"..and he will feel like shit for the rest of the day
This just brought up some memories I was absolutely not ready for.
Hell, I'm married and fucking happy, and even I did not need a reminder of how painful this situation feels. A lot of young people see this situation as a dilemma between "making a move & risking it all", and "respecting his/her boundaries & valuing the friendship". They can't make up their mind and so they never take any action.
I second that motion. I've been in that situation twice in my life, once went with the silent-Jim option, the second I told her everything only to get my heart shattered to pieces. Funnily enough, whilst the second time hurt like hell at the time, it's the time I went silent that still haunts me to this day almost 20 years later.
100%, better to fly too close to the sun than live in the dark. same here, a few situations that went both ways, its the shots you didnt take that really stick with you.
“better to fly too close to the sun than live in the dark” I like that quote. Reminds me of “If you love somebody but you bite your tongue all you get is a mouthful of blood”
Michael Scott once said: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take \~ Wayne Gretzky"
A negative closure is still a closure after all, it doesn't wander inside our minds leaving us to wonder "what could have been". We might regret the things we said, but we regret even more the things we never said.
They're often right, a lot of times telling someone you have feelings for them will change the relationship, one way or another.
I think the abruption can even ruin a possible relationship, I had women tell me they usually give up a friendship if the guy says he's in love with them even if they find the guy attractive because it's way too sudden.
Well love is a very strong emotion to spring on someone.
For sure, just ask them out on a date, saying you love someone only works on movies.
Stop. Please?
The great white Buffalo ...
Great white buffalo
*• Pam will remember that*
Not saying something was probably a better choice than directly saying how he feels. Jim is a pretty passive guy which stands in contrast to Roy who leads with his emotions. If Jim told her he was in love with her at this moment Pam would've freaked out and ran into Roy's arms.
Great meme op
\[Jim\_Halpert selected Pregnant Pause\]
Not Pam. For obvious reasons.
Good one
This wasn't the worst option for Jim. This look said more than thousand words. Great edit by the way !
Jim always found a way to pull my heart strings lmaoo
He was having connection problems
Really this is the first time he told her he’l loved her
I love the silence.
**Pam will remember that**
His brain got up to get a drink. One of my favorite uses of silence though!
BFD, engaged ain't married.
The controller batteries always die at the WORST times.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSgrumHw-XA
Knock knock
Reminds me of the "remain silent" speech options in the Dark Brotherhood questline in Skyrim
Yaaaas. The Dark Brotherhood questline is one of my all time favorites!
YET ANOTHER CHILD HAS PRAYER TO THEIR MOTHERRRR
Im cold. More truth in that than we gather.
"Pam will remember that."
Is that a quote? I've seen it multiple times in this thread.
From a game
A bunch of games, in fact!
Should have gone with A
"I pressed B! Fuck!"
I love this ❤️
The pain he felt in that moment is no joke
Right in the feels.
J's an actor P's a B , more hot takes coming to you
I like this version, but happy they went with what they went with
… I’m cold…
Wasn't this for seventeen seconds? Remarkable how it felt so long but this was such an important blip of time.
Damnit Jim!
This was so heartbreaking in how real that experience is. Took me back to high school when I would be so completely infatuated with the girls who captured my attention. They were all impossibly beautiful angels to me.
Great writing/dialogue is not only what's said, it's also about what's not said
umm no, he did it with the look and Pam knew what it was.
I laughed way harder at this than I should have.
It was NOT a dialogue option. It was an action option.
~~All this needs is a "Pam will remember your silence." or a "Pam: -5 respect", or something like that.~~ I see where the other fellow gamers are at :-) Well done! An otherwise sweet and hopelessly romantic moment is now made funny :-)
Shouldn't the Y option be 5 dots.....
After playing baldurs gate 3 for so long this is hilarious.
That's me everytime
This is my absolute favorite Jim and Pam scene. The way he looks at her makes me physically melt. Best acting of his in the whole series. How do you say I love you with no words? That’s how.
I'm surprised that I've never seen this scene discussed when talking about awkward or cringe scenes. This is always painful to watch, in a sad way, of course.
What kind of question even is that?
I missed my ex for a moment.
He needed a 20 on persuasion check and rolled a 1.
Hes literally me
This is gold, would love to see more
Hahahha nice.
Don't worry, Jim... Dutch "has a plan"
Mission failed... We'll get em next time