The Inexplicable Magic of The Office

the natural pauses that occur in the middle of conversation more evident than ever, it features incredibly odd characters that act in questionable ways, and it makes you feel as if you were right there thanks to its documentary format. A camera follows the main characters everywhere, even to those scenes that wouldn’t be normally shown in any other sitcom. And when an awkward scene happens, believe me, you will feel it. Afterwards, the supposed filming crew interviews people individually, giving us insights into each of their thoughts. In the end, you will feel as if you were part of the Dunder Mifflin family, and you will end up loving even the weirdest people in there. 

This happens, however, some seasons in, which means you have to get through the mess that is Season 1. There were moments in which I had to physically get away from my TV, as they were disgusting and uncomfortable, something I had never felt before. How did I do it then? That’s on Jim and Pam, some of the most loveable characters I believe are out there. Since the very beginning, we are introduced to Jim’s immense crush on Pam, the receptionist of the place. The side commentary compliments the lovey-dovey scenes perfectly, as they make the viewer fall in love with Jim’s vulnerability, and makes us relate to the feeling of falling for someone. I can confidently say that, after watching an infinite number of rom coms and TV shows, Jim and Pam’s relationship is as close as one can get to perfection.