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9 Reasons Why “The Office’s” John Krasinski Would Choose to Star in a Robin Williams Movie



John Krasinski is a super-talented, hilarious actor at probably the peak of his career. He stars on an ultra-funny, critically acclaimed NBC sitcom. The one that isn’t "30 Rock." He’s also quite the looker, if the majority of women in this country are to be believed.

I state all this to show that John has his pick of just about any project on Earth… and yet, here he is, risking it all to star in a Robin William’s movie. License To Wed will do more harm to the institution of marriage than any 50 gay unions. (Cue Robin William’s gay voice) Oh, and if you’re in a fight with your eyes and ears, be sure to check out the trailer.

This choice is mind-bogglingly hard to fathom. And so, I’m examining every possible angle, no matter how preposterous, in order to get to the bottom of his decision. I will also post odds on each potential reason.

9) Robin Williams is a hilarious, genius-level comic and it would be an honor to star in a movie with him.

No. See above “no matter how preposterous.” ODDS: 10,000-1

8) John Krasinski thinks Robin Williams is funny.

Seems unlikely. As I stated earlier, John’s funny. Funny usually recognizes other funny. If he were some sort of “broad, physical,” comic or even an “obnoxious impressions,” type performer, I could see there being a blind spot. However his comedy runs towards the “subtle, clever," variety and he seems fairly savvy. ODDS: 50-1

7) Someone John respects comedically thinks Robin Williams is funny and recommended that John do the movie.

No evidence to suggest a person like this exists. No record of John befriending anyone absent from the planet since the late '70s. Unlikely that John is friends with anyone related to Robin. ODDS: 40-1

6) John Krasinski, at some point prior to the filming of License To Wed, was abducted and replaced by a doppelganger with the inability to register funny. This replicant was then switched back out prior to the filming of the most recent season of “The Office.”

On the surface, this is ridiculous (Though, admittedly, not as far-fetched as number 1). Do we even have the technology for this? What would the motive be? Why bother switching him back? ODDS: 100-1

5) He’s not really in it, I misread the poster. It actually stars John C. McGinley, stupid.

I went back to re-check. He’s in it. ODDS: none

4) John finds Robin to be terribly unfunny but thinks the movie will be a hit ‘cause Robin’s a star.

Robin hasn’t exactly been a juggernaut at the box office lately. No guarantees here and I’m guessing John knows it. I’ll save this reason for when John appears in a Ben Stiller vehicle. ODDS: 20-1

3) John wanted to work with/sleep with/canoodle Mandy Moore.

Sounds legit. But isn’t he at the level where he could probably just do this on his own? ODDS: 5-1

2) Robin Williams used his crazy strong, man-ape body to overpower John and physically force him to sign the contract.

Nah. Too many agents and managers would have to have been dispatched in a similar fashion. Robin is too old and broken down to pummel more than a few random people a day. ODDS: 75-1

1) You're just a dumb jerk and Robin is hilarious, LOL, and also leave him alone cause he makes more money than you do!!! And whoever wrote this tHiNg iS sToOpiD and laaame! >frown

Irrelevant. Not a reason. ODDS: none

 

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TheCoolerKing

TheCoolerKing

NEWSWIRE

Los Angeles, CA

JUL 03, 2007 04:16 PM

SignalNoise said:
Is this from the home office in Sioux City, Iowa?



Hahaha. Nope, that's "Top 10...", this is "9 Reasons..."

Totally different.

Rafi

Rafi

Santa Monica, CA
January 2003

JUL 03, 2007 05:41 PM

Nothingful said:

Saraah said:
if only to see Mandy Moore be pretty and likable





???



You have to admit, she's worlds more tolerable than most other young singer/starlet types out there. Plus she was in Saved, which counts for something.

imclever

imclever

Kent, WA
February 2007

JUL 03, 2007 05:55 PM

Ahh.. Another unfunny TheCoolerKing article. He layeth the smackdown on those of us that find Robin Williams more amusing than say....TheCoolerKing and FeartheReaper combined. And multiplied....quite a bit.

Sure, Williams has a had a few stinkers, but that man can improv like a mofo. His appearance on the Drew Carey version of "Who's Line" nearly killed me. I could not breathe. For 20 minutes. I think the other 10 minutes were commercials and Drew Carey.

And why pick on the poor kid from the Office? He does a FINE job reading the lines he is given...did he beat you out for the part?

Can "Good Morning Vietnam" get some motherfuckin' props here?

Robin Williams should be a Micheal Bay pic and drive good ol' Cooler over the edge into the great Thermos of destruction.

FeartheReaper can write the obit. Please make it funny.

TheCoolerKing

TheCoolerKing

NEWSWIRE

Los Angeles, CA

JUL 03, 2007 06:03 PM

imclever said:
Ahh.. Another unfunny TheCoolerKing article. He layeth the smackdown on those of us that find Robin Williams more amusing than say....TheCoolerKing and FeartheReaper combined. And multiplied....quite a bit.

Sure, Williams has a had a few stinkers, but that man can improv like a mofo. His appearance on the Drew Carey version of "Who's Line" nearly killed me. I could not breathe. For 20 minutes. I think the other 10 minutes were commercials and Drew Carey.

And why pick on the poor kid from the Office? He does a FINE job reading the lines he is given...did he beat you out for the part?

Can "Good Morning Vietnam" get some motherfuckin' props here?

Robin Williams should be a Micheal Bay pic and drive good ol' Cooler over the edge into the great Thermos of destruction.

FeartheReaper can write the obit. Please make it funny.



Ahahahaha! I'll give you credit, imclever, you at least attempt to bring some funny of yer own rather than just tell me how terrible I am.

I feel you'd have done better by not mentioning your love of all things Williams, though. Sort of hurts your comedy cred...

I'm not picking on the "poor kid from The Office," merely wondering why he chose the film he chose.

As for your claim of William's improv abilty, I repeat: " Robin Williams is neither "one of the greatest comedians alive," nor in possesion of a "fast wit." What he has is a rotating cast of stale "comedy" voices and the ability to climb on furniture."

I have total confidence in Reaper's abilty to write me a fine obituary.

imclever

imclever

Kent, WA
February 2007

JUL 03, 2007 06:14 PM

TheCoolerKing said:

Ahahahaha! I'll give you credit, imclever, you at least attempt to bring some funny of yer own rather than just tell me how terrible I am.

I feel you'd have done better by not mentioning your love of all things Williams, though. Sort of hurts your comedy cred...

I'm not picking on the "poor kid from The Office," merely wondering why he chose the film he chose.

As for your claim of William's improv abilty, I repeat: " Robin Williams is neither "one of the greatest comedians alive," nor in possesion of a "fast wit." What he has is a rotating cast of stale "comedy" voices and the ability to climb on furniture."

I have total confidence in Reaper's abilty to write me a fine obituary.



Who said he was the greatest? Don't put words in my mouth, TCK ...I have no idea where your words have been.

Ever worked in fast food? Sometimes, you just need a frikken job. Why did Orson Welles contribute his voice to Transformers in the 80's? It smells like a paycheck to me.

Rail against the idiot execs that keep green lighting craptastic films to bludgeon the masses. Stop blaming the poor hacks that are left to "perform" in them.

PatrickY

PatrickY

Vancouver, WA
December 2003

JUL 03, 2007 07:56 PM

imclever said:
Ever worked in fast food? Sometimes, you just need a frikken job. Why did Orson Welles contribute his voice to Transformers in the 80's?



He contributed his voice to bring the weight of authenticity. See, when 80's Orson Welles threatened to eat a planet, you knew he could have actually done it.

imclever

imclever

Kent, WA
February 2007

JUL 03, 2007 09:01 PM

I just realized something while looking at the picture used for the article.


Robin Williams looks like my dad. Goofy smile, but more hair.

Oh sweet jesus.

Jennifer_

Jennifer_

Venezuela
November 2006

JUL 04, 2007 02:49 AM

Rafi said:

Nothingful said:

Saraah said:
if only to see Mandy Moore be pretty and likable





???



You have to admit, she's worlds more tolerable than most other young singer/starlet types out there. Plus she was in Saved, which counts for something.


+1

TheCoolerKing

TheCoolerKing

NEWSWIRE

Los Angeles, CA

JUL 04, 2007 03:43 PM

imclever said:
Ever worked in fast food? Sometimes, you just need a frikken job.



Yes, this sentiment is absolutely applicable to a televison star on a hit show. He should take any shit job he can. Fuck career longevity. In fact, he should probably get one of those "fast food" jobs you mention.

Rail against the idiot execs that keep green lighting craptastic films to bludgeon the masses. Stop blaming the poor hacks that are left to "perform" in them.



No.

And for the record, I didn't blame him, I asked why he'd make such a shoddy choice.

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