A memo to "The Office"

Dear creators,

First, let me say, so far you guys have done more than anyone could have hoped for or expected. You took a successful British comedy and didn't become another Coupling.

For that, you deserve an round of applause.

(Round of applause)

Though we came for the awkward moments between Michael and Dwight and Co., I think a lot of us stayed to see the love that dare not speak its name -PB&J. We watched little snippets of their affection for each other and struggled in agony as Pam stayed with Roy and while Jim tried to convince himself, the camera and us that he just "had a crush on her when she first started."

But now with Jim and Pam finally together, you lost that gimmick. It's my opinion that you blew your load way too early. And now, with no continuing storylines, the show seems to be at a standstill.

You know you can't really pursue the Pam and Jim love story too much or you'll just become another "Friends" knockoff.

And you tried to branch out with new office co-workers, i.e. Andy Bernard (Ed Helm), but his talents have just gotten jumbled in the mix of the office staff and he is sorely misused and under appreciated.

So what now? The British version was had no to have major story arches but was able to get away with it because it was so short lived.

Here is my suggestions, take 'em or leave 'em:

I know it's fun to have the show play out as a documentary but after three years, we need to know more about the cameras and the guys and girls behind them.

I mean what the hell are they filming for? And what can do possibly do with three years' worth of film?

Here's how to do it: break the fourth wall.

Make one camera guy a character on the show. Have him start dating one of the girls in the office, maybe Meredith or even Kelly. Then have him start starts appearing on screen and become part of the show.

Or perhaps put the characters in the real world with the release of their documentary in real-life and have fame hit the staff of Dunder Mifflin - Scranton. Just Micheal responding to the smallest amount of fame is three episodes alone.

And with the rumored Office spinoff coming, you need to beef up the the Scraton Co. so we don't get bored.

I guess my final suggestion is : don't get lazy. Don't get comfortable with your beloved characters. You can only write so many awkward scenes with Dwight ordering deer urine over the Internet and I think we are all in agreement that Jim is hanging up his hat on pulling pranks on Dwight. Though we wouldn't blame you if you guys through one or two more good ones in...

-Cheers and good luck