Hey, remember The Office? That NBC sitcom that was amazing for four or five seasons, and then went on a season or two too long?
The last episode of The Office aired four years ago this May, and we still miss the show to this day, even if it was a shadow of its former self in later seasons.
Jenna Fischer, who played receptionist (and eventually, sales associate) Pam Beesly Halpert during the show’s nine season run, tweeted an innocuous picture in front of a Chili’s restaurant on Monday.
Should I try to go in? pic.twitter.com/HDpPqzA0by
— Jenna Fischer (@jennafischer) February 6, 2017
This is a reference to The Dundies episode from season two, in which Pam is banned from Chili’s after getting plastered during a company party.
Chili’s responded with one of Pam’s quotes from the episode.
@jennafischer we hope you felt God tonight.
— Chili's Grill & Bar (@Chilis) February 7, 2017
They also “officially” lifted the ban on Pam.
BREAKING: Chili’s lifts permanent ban on Pam (@JennaFischer), welcomes her back to any #Chilis restaurant: https://t.co/jw76381O8K
— Chili's Grill & Bar (@Chilis) February 7, 2017
Here’s the text of that statement.
Effective immediately, Chili’s® Grill & Bar has removed the longstanding ban on a Scranton, Pennsylvania woman who allegedly caused a disturbance during a company awards party held at a Chili’s near the Pennsylvania town of Scranton.
The woman, Pam Beesly Halpert, received a prestigious award for having the whitest sneakers in the company.
After thanking her shoes and coworkers, the woman declared, “I feel God in this Chili’s tonight.”
“After reviewing the good conduct of Pam, I have decided to lift the now 11-year ban,” said Kelli Valade, President of Chili’s. “Pam is an inspiration to many and we welcome her with open arms.”
And Fischer closed the exchange with another quote from the episode.
OMG! Second drink!!! https://t.co/xGGM78iaX6
— Jenna Fischer (@jennafischer) February 7, 2017
Man, I really miss The Office.