 He felt that the episode was "akin to a newborn deer working the wobbles out of its legs" and that "it’s a milestone for "The Office", in that it represents the first time an episode generated so much material it could’ve occupied a full hour of airtime".He felt that Michael's plot was funny, but had issues.He argued that the retooling of Michael's character made him a more likable character even when he was doing something inappropriate; in this episode, however, his behavior is too cringe-inducing.