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Garden Party

‘Garden Party’

Season 8, Episode 4 -  Aired October 13, 2011

Andy wants everyone on their best behavior when he throws a garden party on Schrute Farm and invites his parents and Robert California. Meanwhile, Dwight learns the tricks of the event trade from a rare book he found online.

Quote from Robert

Andy: Hey, I want you to meet my first bosses, Mom and Dad.
Robert: Yes, hello. Nice to meet you.
Walter: Pleasure.
Robert: Andy, where shall I put your basil plant?
Andy: Oh, I thought you were going to bring marmalade.
Robert: No, I'm certain you said basil.

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Quote from Stanley

Ryan: What's the dress code on this?
Andy: I'm glad you asked. Connecticut Casual.
Stanley: Any chance Connecticut Casual is Pennsylvania Business? I.e. this is what I'm wearing to your party.

Quote from Andy

Jim: Hey. So, we saw the new billboard.
Andy: Yeah? Pretty cool, huh?
[aside to camera:]
Andy: What better way to announce our new slightly lower prices than with an ad campaign? And what better face for an ad campaign than our new regional manager?
[back:]
Andy: How'd it look?
Jim: You've seen it, right?
Andy: No.
Pam: Andy, somebody defaced it.
Andy: What? How? [Stanley enters office laughing] Morning, Stanley.

Quote from Andy

Andy: Now, stated arrival time is 3 p.m.
Kelly: I don't get the reason for this party.
Phyllis: Yeah, what's the reason?
Kelly: What's the reason, Andy? What's the reason?
Andy: It's just a garden party. Sheesh.
[aside to camera:]
Andy: You don't need a reason to throw a garden party anymore than you need a reason to throw a birthday party. It's a garden party. You don't need a reason.

Quote from Andy

Andy: A few other super simple reminders: No burping, no slurping, when eating take small bites and chew thoroughly with your mouth closed. Yes, Darryl?
Darryl: What happens when we're done chewing? Do we spit it out on the floor, or keep it in our mouths the rest of the time?
Andy: I get it, I'm being a little overbearing. But I promise to be underbearing for a week if you guys just all... Step it up.
Oscar: Andy, we understand basic table manners, we're not children.
Phyllis: Yeah, it's just a picnic.
Andy: This is not a picnic, Phyllis. It's a garden party.
Darryl: There's a grill in the warehouse I could bring.
Andy: Aw, ew, please don't. Not a barbecue. It's better than a barbecue. It's dignified, quieter, there are rules.

Quote from Andy

Meredith: Yeah, whoa, who's the sausage?
Andy: It's my dad and my brother. I would have joined in but this melody doesn't really support another harmony part, so... Check it out, that's my brother's boss. Look how psyched he is, he's having an awesome time.
Jim: Ah, and did Robert California get an invite to your party?
Andy: Yeah, of course. Yeah. I mean, uh, yeah, I think he did.
Phyllis: Why didn't you just say this was to impress Robert California?

Quote from Dwight K. Schrute

Jim: So, we've typed in the address, now let's take a look at the StreetView. [picture of Dwight and Mose on a see-saw]
Dwight K. Schrute: They don't warn you when the cameras are driving by.

Quote from Dwight K. Schrute

Dwight K. Schrute: Mr. Ryan Howard!
[earlier, to camera:]
Jim: Chapter 2: Announcing guests as they enter is the height of decorum. The more volume displayed, the more honor is bestowed upon everyone present.
[back:]
Dwight K. Schrute: Stanley Hudson and his mistress, Cynthia. James, Pamela and Pepe Halpert!

Quote from Jim

Jim: Chapter 4: One of the host's most important duties is as Dance Master. A proper courtly dance sets the tone for the entire afternoon.

Quote from Dwight K. Schrute

Dwight K. Schrute: Ladies and gentlemen, may I present, R-r-robert Califor-r-r-r-nia!

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