Here’s the final installment for this five-parter from guest clacker Julia Hass. Be sure to check out part one, two, three and four if you haven’t already.
Concern the Fifth: Putting the Nard-Dawg Back On the Prowl
When I first heard Ed Helms was joining The Office, part of me was thrilled, because oh my God Ed Helms, and part of me was sad to part with him reading me my fake news. At first, the latter won. Andy originally was a snobbier version of Dwight with a penchant for irritating karaoke who punched in walls and screamed a lot. But toward the end of the third season, anger management seemed to have done Andy a world of good. He moved into a strange mixture of Michael and Dwight that was endearing and fun.
And his ill-fated romance with Angela only made him better. Who doesn’t want to be serenaded by a guy singing A-Ha and getting you a cat as a method of asking you out? His delight for wedding planning and misplaced devotion to Angela was simultaneously heartbreaking and infinitely lovable. We all knew that he and Angela were never meant to be, however, but I was worried that since Andy didn’t seem to know that, we’d be in for a long session of mopey, subdued Andy who might punch a few more things.
Not so! Andy is off his leash and loving life, saying, and I quote: “What we have here is the ultimate smackdown between the Nard Dog and crippling despair, loneliness and depression. I intend to win.” Well bravo, Andy, because we are all with you.
So, two weeks ago, Andy’s method of moving on? Hitting on Stanley’s new client (who was named Julia, double bonus for me!) Though I did have a far-flung wish that he had chosen to move on with, say, Oscar. Don’t mock me, everyone! The “Business Trip” episode and then the “gayer than Oscar” line have given me hope that we could have some hilarious Odd-Couple-esque shenanigans, and I don’t let go of my hopes for campy shenanigans easily.
But you know, I’m good with this single Andy who is stuck in a state of hilarious arrested development when it comes to trying to pick up girls. I could be happy with his quasi-stalking and ridiculous singing and bad pick-up lines for quite a while. Just until that magic moment between him and Oscar happens.
Don’t let me down now, writers.
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So you see, shows? Keeping your relationships with your viewers good is simple. Just like any relationship, it’s good to discuss your hopes and dreams, and it’s great to reach them together. I would suggest that anyone who is currently experiencing marital problems with their favorite TV show to do what I did – stop, relax, and write down why there is this rift between you. Who knows? Your TV spouse may find that list and come through for you. I know mine did.
Clacked by Keith McDuffee 
on Feb 19, 2009 @ 14:00 EST5EDT
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