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I know its a show that is meant to be for comedy but this scene is so heartwarming they I had to post it here. Wholesome Moments
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u/TyDurdenOG Jan 26 '23
Pam had a rough day. One of Michael Scott’s finest moments
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u/moremysterious Jan 27 '23
Michael also had a rough day, Ryan brought him to give a presentation and basically shit talked the company and Michael before he went on and the presentation went horribly, and remember Ryan is his man-crush. Even after all of that and having to drive across town Michael still didn't miss Pam's art show.
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u/museman Jan 27 '23 edited Jan 27 '23
Also he was mocked by all of the business school students, saying paper is obsolete, then moved to see Pam making art with paper.
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u/DrawnonreD Jan 27 '23
Well dang I never picked up on that. Thank you
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u/parksoha Jan 27 '23
Michael says it when hanging up on the office wall tho
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u/micsare4swingng Jan 27 '23
Ya but it’s been at least 12 hours since I saw that episode so the dialogue wasn’t fresh in my head as it normally is
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u/Philmatic84 Jan 27 '23
12 hours is basically 12 months when dealing with The Office rewatches.
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u/res30stupid Jan 27 '23
Wasn't that also the episode where he delivered a brutal put-down to Ryan? About how, despite his being among the top of his class at some high-end business school or whatever, he hadn't made a major sale even once at Dunder-Mufflin?
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u/DeadDay Jan 27 '23
One of my favorite parts. Lets them know one of their best and brightest is also one of the worst salesman he's ever had. Letting them all know they don't know what they're talking about.
Damn I love this episode.
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u/bat_soup_people Jan 27 '23
I run circles around 20-30yos at the office by using a copier
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u/____Batman______ Jan 27 '23
I cut circles into your paper using scissors
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u/weirdplacetogoonfire Jan 27 '23
It's very possible that this moment changed Pam's life. Having just heard her work get absolutely trashed by Gil and already in a vulnerable position showing her work to the world for the first time, she was starting to take down her work early. Effectively internalizing the defeat and giving up on sharing her art. But before she can take them down Michael rolls in, says everything she needs to hear, and builds her back up.
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u/shadowylurking Jan 27 '23
Such a great written episode
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u/LouSputhole94 Jan 27 '23
The Office really did a good job of capturing real, raw human emotions in situations like that. The characters are very human and so many of these situations are ones we’ve all experience or had similar enough experiences to to be able to relate to them. A lot of shows miss the mark in the writing on being that relatable.
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u/sweetalkersweetalker Jan 27 '23
Fuckin, Gil.
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u/LouSputhole94 Jan 27 '23 edited Jan 27 '23
Seriously, Gil is such a pretentious dill hole. He’s at a community art function in Scranton, Pennsylvania and comparing people’s work to fucking Hands of the Peasants by Van Gogh. It’s like going to an open mic night at a local cafe and comparing somebody playing to Bob Dylan. Of course it’s not professional artist level work, you’re not at a gallery or a museum.
Edit: This has made me realize Oscar really had shit taste in men. The two guys we see him with, Gil and The Senator are both pretty huge d-bags. I hope he finds a decent guy for himself after the show lol
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u/streezus Jan 27 '23
Did BJ write this episode?
Heart sees heart.
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u/LordOfMoria92 Jan 27 '23
Brent Forrester wrote this episode, and it was directed by Joss Whedon. Super well done from both!
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u/Alarmed-Honey Jan 27 '23
It's a real bummer about Joss Whedon. He does has done some really phenomenal scenes that pull the heartstrings like no other. Hard to believe it comes from someone who is reportedly such an ass.
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u/twisted_memories Jan 27 '23
It’s almost worse that he’s so brilliant at portraying human emotion while being so unempathetic and terrible.
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u/minneapple79 Jan 27 '23
I know, right? How did someone who treated women like that write freaking Buffy? Write Willow/Tara so beautifully? He wrote The Body which may be the most devastating episode of television I’ve ever watched! It’s completely confounding!
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u/GLnoG Jan 27 '23
I think that he alienated himself from those feelings to understand them better. Like, how often can you visualize how does your happiness look like? You cant do it when you're feeling it, because the analysis requires you to have a sort of an outsider view to do that.
So, i think he understands how feelings look like, but doesnt feels them. Thats why hes an ass but knows how to write good characters.
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u/itsaaronnotaaron Jan 27 '23
When I was young I thought I was a Jim. As I grew older I realised I was more like a Dwight. Now all I wanna be when I grow up is a Michael.
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u/bitties Jan 27 '23
The only annoying part was that Pam complained no one else came to see her art show, but never made an effort to see Kevin's band Scrantonicity II (NOT Scrantonicity)
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u/BillyYumYumTwo-byTwo Jan 27 '23
She didn’t go to that one thing, but it doesn’t mean she hasn’t gone to his shows previously. The podcast made me laugh when Angela compared it to going to friends improv shows. You just can’t go frequently because it’s exhausting and frankly unfun. The art show was a one time thing. And even though it was Roy’s decision, Kevin was going to play their wedding so that’s kind of something.
But in reality it’s just because Kevin’s thing was a one off joke while Pam’s was a huge character growth moment.
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u/pursuitofhappy Jan 27 '23
Pam had a rough day.
so did michael and most don't realize he liked the painting simply because it had their office in it, a place he loves vehemently as he was very upset being tricked into Ryan's business school presentation where they talked about their office being a failing company, I believe his mind was mostly thinking about that but to Pam she sees the context that we see.
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u/Hot-Jackfruit-3386 Jan 27 '23 edited Jan 27 '23
Throughout the show Michael demonstrates that he cares about his people. He does stupid shit and is offensive, but he truly cares about his people and the office. The shock on his face, as my interpretation has always been, is because he just didn't realize how much his words meant to Pam in that moment. But he was being genuine. He just didn't think it was a big deal, because he's Michael and that's just how he is.
I've never thought for a second that this entire scene was him thinking selfishly about himself or the office. Why would he race across town to support Pam after having an awful day like that if he wasn't there just to support Pam? He just latches onto the one depicting the office because of the day he's had. Just because that was his favorite doesn't mean he wasn't being genuine or thinking about Pam in that moment.
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u/starspider Jan 27 '23
He just latches onto the one depicting the office because of the day he's had.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is art.
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u/i-Ake Jan 27 '23 edited Jan 27 '23
I completely agree.
He is genuinely impressed with Pam's talent, as he sees it. He compliments all of it immediately, and he is guileless. He sees that she used that talent to depict their office, and that is what touches him. He sees this talented artist using what she has to illustrate this place, and it helps him to re-center himself from those shitty college kids' views of his life's work. Paper. Something he really does care about, which is why he is actually a great salesman. He isn't faking his love for it, and he isn't faking his love here. The episode where he shows himself on that TV show and how he wants to have a lot of kids because they can't "say no" to being his friend completely reveals him. This is his family. These are his kids. He loves them.
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u/parksoha Jan 27 '23
You can also see it from the multiple kinds of interest.
Kelly literally said with her face she had zero interest and wouldn’t be there.
With Jim, we know… it was a complicated time.
For Roy, he just showed up to see if he could have some sex, no interest at all. His true intentions are shown to Pam by asking her to stop by his house. And still tries to get laid in high school fashion: “Your art was the prettiest art of all art”. Truly fit to his character.
In Oscar, I have doubts. Even then, as soon as he shows on screen he says to Gil: “You’re the one who said we needed more culture”. I feel like he heard Pam and Gil wishes and paired it together to have a date there. Either he was only interested in Gil and did not even bothered to seek and greet Pam. Or after what Gil said, he felt uncomfortable reaching out to Pam with Gil by his side.
Michael goes across town, with the exhibition almost closing, at the end of a truly awful day, just to genuinely be there for Pam. He was the only one. We can tell he was completely void of other intentions and is even surprised by her paintings because he was not expecting anything. He was there, for her, a friend that asked for support.
It’s an incredible episode.
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u/moeburn Jan 27 '23
he liked the painting simply because it had their office in it,
Because she nailed it. It wasn't just a painting of their office it was an excellent painting of their office.
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u/god-of_tits-and_wine Jan 27 '23
He thought of everyone in the office as his family, his best friends... so even if he did particularly like that drawing because it had the office in it, to him it's more like hanging a nice picture of your beloved home not just a picture of the building where you work.
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u/kai-ol Jan 27 '23
But he still went; before he knew she painted their office. And he connected with her art, which is exactly what she wanted and needed.
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u/sy029 Jan 27 '23
But Michael liked all the paintings, not just the one of the office. That's obviously the one he liked the most, but he was impressed with the whole set.
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u/Necessary-Feature576 Jan 26 '23
Pam annoys me easily but this scene I love her so much. Jenna's acting here is fantastic.
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u/xsvpollux Jan 27 '23
I am genuinely curious - also, I have not watched The Office for probably 10+ years, but what did you not like about Pam?
It was definitely one of the more influential TV shows then, but I also don't think I've ever met someone who disliked her
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u/Blacksin01 Jan 27 '23
There is a ton of Pam hate online. In their defense, she can be selfish and petty at times. She tended to lie often, She kinda cheated on Roy with Jim (emotional affair for sure) (he even had to move away to get away from her), she created drama with Jim and Karen by getting back together Roy to make Jim jealous, she hid from Andy that Dwight was cheating with Angela.
There is tons of other shit lol.
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u/xsvpollux Jan 27 '23
Holy shit were you were inadvertently smacking me left and right with those call backs I did not remember.
I appreciate the real answer!
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u/No_Damage_731 Jan 26 '23
I don’t think a lot of people know how powerful the words “I am proud of you” are for people. Tell your friends, your parents, coworkers, employees you are proud of them and then watch how they react :)
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u/jtrick18 Jan 26 '23
I tell my kids I’m proud of them often. Their eyes light up.
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u/Censordoll Jan 27 '23 edited Jan 27 '23 •
As a kid that was never told “I love you, I’m proud of you, you’re doing great.” And instead was told the complete opposite my entire life until after college by my mother or father until I was in my late twenties, thank you for saying you’re proud to your kids.
My parents are only proud of me now that I’m making more money than them, but I really could have used some “I’m proud of you’s” when I was regularly getting bullied and struggling in school in general with everything.
It means the world when you’re a kid to know that you’re parent is proud of you. When I hear those words from anyone now, I feel like full blown sobbing because I’ve always wondered if I was ever good at anything.
So thank you for being the best parent to your kids you can be. :,)
Edit: Really did not expect this comment to even be THIS noticed. You guys are making me cry with your sweet comments. I haven’t had the best day today and I’m happy when this community can feel like a big internet hug. I absolutely appreciate all of you for who you are and for how proud you guys are of your children. I hope to be just as wonderful as a parent as you guys are to this small comment of mine. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, truly. :,)
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u/ajonesgirl59 Jan 27 '23 •
My parents were the same. Never even got any "I love yous," or hugs. Sometimes, I feel like I went overboard with affection with my son. Told him every day how loved he was. He'd walk by and I'd just grab him and hug him. Even as a teenager, he'd allow it. Lol! Now I watch him lavish love on his own children and it warms my heart. Be the one that breaks that chain in your family, too.
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u/Takwor Jan 27 '23 •
Thanks for this! I have a 2 year old daughter and I feel I go overboard telling her how much I love her and with how much affection I give her, because like you I had none as a child, I’m desperate to be the one who breaks the chain and your story really gives me assurance that there is no going overboard when we love our kids 🤍 I’m so happy your son is such a wonderful and lovely father and that you were able to be that parent for him 🌸
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u/driftwood-and-waves Jan 27 '23 •
My daughter is now 12, I tell her that I love her and the utter confidence she has when she responds "I know" is just ❤️ She may not get the best marks or win the sports but she practices and I tell her I'm proud of her for practicing, I'm proud of her for doing her best, I'm proud of her for being a decent, kind human.
One of the things I would say to her, particularly after a tough day(because toddlers) was that if there was a little girl/boy shop and it had all the children in the world to choose from, I would still chose her. They love that stuff.
I told my husband I was proud of him not long after we got together and he cried 😥. I have told him so often now he just accepts it.
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u/Takwor Jan 27 '23 •
🥰 this is exactly what I want to gift my daughter, confidence in my love regardless and confidence in her abilities even if it’s not winning everything or being the best. Just the confidence to try and trust herself. To be a decent and kind human 💜 what a wonderful gift to give your daughter 🌸
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u/CnfdntlInfrmnt Jan 27 '23
Yeah, I feel yous. Growing up, never really had those “Im proud of you” and whatnot. And as a new father to a 1yo and a newborn, Im giving all the love I can give them. And I do hope that I wont turn out like my parents. (Not that they were bad) just that I hope to be better parents than them.
Ps. Im proud of yous! For waking up. For trying new things. For helping others. For being kind. For standing up for someone. For giving your love to your friends/family. For living your life. For believing!
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u/Mumof3gbb Jan 27 '23 •
Ok I was feeling like I overdo it too. Just kissed my almost 14 year old. Told him I love him and he actually said “I love you too” 🥹. He hasn’t said that in a long time. I’m always hugging them and praising them. I hope my kids turn out like your son with how we showed them loving examples.
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u/lillyrose2489 Jan 27 '23 •
Yeah. My parents aren't perfect and I honestly butt heads with my dad a lot but he told me he loved me and was proud of me so much I'd roll my eyes at him and shrug it off. It's definitely not a bad thing to overdo that stuff with your kids. I never had to doubt that even when we had a big fight, he would be there for me. That's a solid foundation for a kid to have. I'm so glad to hear you were able to turn around and do that for your own kid after you didn't get it, when everyone deserves that!
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u/The_best_one_-_ Jan 27 '23
My dad was the same as your parents. It feels pathetic to say it, but I still remember, 10 years ago, when I was about 14 and staying at his house, he came in to check on me before going to bed, and he told me he loved me. He never said it, and still doesn’t. I don’t know what compelled him to say it then, but when he left my room I cried like a bitch. Can’t actually remember any other time he’s said it, I don’t even get it in Christmas or birthday cards. I still sometimes catch myself doing things hoping he’s proud, but I’ve mostly learned to live my own life and to stop myself from seeking out his validation.
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u/jtrick18 Jan 27 '23 •
I’m so sorry and hate that for you. I can’t imagine how hard that must have been.
I’m proud of you for persevering and getting through that. Even prouder you have done well for yourself. It seems you got this now. Keep chugging.
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u/zacksje Jan 27 '23
That sucks. And despite all that here you are holding down a job and making good money by the sounds of it, I’m proud of you!
My parents never really said it either. But when I started earning proper money my dad hated it and still couldn’t be happy for me. And he hated that I had a more advanced degree than him so much he did a masters to one up me. Coming up for 2 years no contact!
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u/TigerStripedDragon01 Jan 27 '23
Aw, damn. It's not supposed to be a stupid competition. Where in all the hells did he get that idea about having kids?
Man.
I hope you are doing better from no contact. I know it is rough.
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u/noNoParts Jan 27 '23
Just wanted to let you know that I slop those phrases at my 3 teenagers as if it's a BBQ brush at a over-popular Houston meat hut. They're good kids these days.
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u/GoneRacing2 Jan 27 '23
It’s the worst. I’ve never heard any of those words or even had a hug. I forget that’s not normal.
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u/72corvids Jan 27 '23
Hey there, reddit fren. I hope that you are doing good. I think that you're awesome, and I'm sending you a hug. 🫂
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u/tomcat91709 Jan 27 '23
Let me just say this. I am proud of you. Proud that you have overcome, proud that you battled your demons, and proud that you kept the faith and didn't let the bastards get you down.
I am also proud of you for being brave enough to share your pain with us.
If you ever need a moment to chat with non-judgemental dads, visit r/dadforaminute. We'll be proud of you there, too!
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u/shellybeesknees Jan 27 '23
This here. It was a massive breakthrough between my parents and me. Never got the hugs, I love you’s, I’m proud…I felt so…small and unnecessary to life itself.
We’re still working through showing more affection and giving each other affirmations/positive reinforcement, but we have come a LONG way.
I understood my parents - dad was abused, his father never showed him affection and had other families….Mom was abused by her mom and her dad, too, had other families.
We’re breaking the chain, and it takes a hell of a lot of work but will be worth it for generations to come.
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u/thiswillsoonendbadly Jan 26 '23
I have one friend I say it to a lot because I don’t think her parents ever did or do.
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u/Agent641 Jan 27 '23
I tell my cat im proud of her whenever she brings me a dead critter. She looks at me with the same expression of contempt and mild annoyance she usually has. But I think deep down, she understands.
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u/TheFutureMrs77 Jan 27 '23 •
I have a 3.5 year old and I make it a point to tell him I’m proud of him - for doing good in swim class, sharing with friends, not getting put in timeout at daycare, picking up his toys. He just seems so happy any time I tell him im proud of him.
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u/kittydreadful Jan 26 '23
We should also tell our kids that they should be proud of themselves.
When we are dead and gone, the self esteem that puts kids will have from knowing that we were proud and instilled a sense of pride in them will do the world good.
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u/Nice-Violinist-6395 Jan 27 '23
Definitely. But not even just for your kids! I’ve found over the years that most adults are desperate for someone to tell them they’re proud of them, because after a certain point you stop hearing it, and almost stop believing it.
Some of the best social-media-driven conversations you’ll ever have can happen when you see an acquaintance you haven’t caught up with in a decade post a cool accomplishment, and you dm them to tell them it’s awesome and you’re proud of them. They’ll remember it forever.
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u/myshadowandme Jan 27 '23
I’m a teacher (1st grade) and I have a student who in the beginning of the year, got 100 on a math test. He said to me “when I get 100, it makes me feel happy for myself”. I told him that he was feeling proud of himself and almost cried getting to explain that emotion to a child.
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u/Ok_Extension5535 Jan 27 '23
Choked me up whenever my father used to say it.
Almost as great as his last words being “I love you too”.
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u/ev_ra_st Jan 27 '23
One of my best friends knows that I’ve had a rough go with my mental health recently, and whenever he sees me he always says that he’s glad to see me and glad to see I’m out doing things, and it always warms me inside
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u/machinist_jack Jan 27 '23
I made a habit years ago of telling people at work when they're doing a good job. Most people assume I'm being an asshole at first, mostly because people don't hear it enough or at all from leadership. Once they realize I'm being sincere, it makes them just a little bit happier every time they hear it. It makes for a much more cooperative working environment.
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u/D1ces Jan 27 '23
I try to phrase it in the context of pride without taking ownership in the accomplishment. "Proud to be your friend." "Proud to be on your team." "Proud to share your accomplishments with others." I've found the wording tricky and want to use it, seems like most people in this thread aren't over thinking it like I have. I'll try to use it more often!
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u/UR1Z3N Jan 27 '23
I actually like your other ways of phrasing it more. English is my second language and I've always been a bit uncomfortable with the use of "I'm proud of you" as a compliment coming from someone who had no role in the achievement they are complimenting the other person for.
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u/D1ces Jan 27 '23
I'm glad you agree! I want to convey the sentiment, but I usually don't want to take any credit.
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u/tattoolegs Jan 27 '23
I'm a 40+ year old woman... my dad told me he was proud of me for the first time 2 years ago. I have done some amazing shit with my life, and have always downplayed it. I've always been excited for others accomplishments. Bc it's amazing to have someone be happy for you and root for you. Even if you don't get the same in return.
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u/bloode975 Jan 27 '23 •
I tell this to my partner whenever she does something small outside her comfort zone, make a phone call, go to the doctors alone, do well on one of her exams for uni, speak her mind and sometimes just whenever we're together and I think she should know I'm proud of her in general and she should be proud of herself, I swear to God the pure, happy smile I get every time and that embarrassed giggle makes me fall in love all over again and it's helped make her much more confident in herself, so even better!
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u/pseudonominom Jan 27 '23
Kinda sorta realizing that nobody’s ever said those words to me.
There are a ton of people in my life that I’m proud of, I think I’ll start letting them know.
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u/SevenFingeredOctopus Jan 27 '23
It was one of the last things I told my dad before he died. It really means the world to parents, to know they did a good job - that they are admired by the people who mean the world to them.
It is a powerful phrase and I strongly recommend telling people.
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The link to the unedited version of the clip: Here.
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u/fireflygirl1013 Jan 27 '23
Thank you. The music in the TikTok is atrocious
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u/SophosVA Jan 27 '23
And even if you can power through, the TikTok bloop at the end made sure that whatever emotion got through regardless gets curb stomped
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u/CrazyWS Jan 27 '23
I found the “5 second to add bloom affects in the background” filter atrocious.
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u/inmycereal Jan 27 '23
Does tiktok content need to have background music? I don't have that app so I don't know much about it, but I've noticed that almost all clips have music in the background.
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u/TransgenderSoapbox Jan 27 '23
I appreciate you posting this. Not sure why they cut it off moments before Pam was horrified to think Michael had a boner 😃
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u/StrangledMind Jan 27 '23 edited Jan 27 '23
Oh, sure. Just because the original is in widescreen. And doesn't have a filter that looks like you spilled nail polish on it. And doesn't have worse music carelessly added over the dialogue. And doesn't have the jarring TikTok logo and sound that rips you out of the moment. And...
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u/infinitedoubts Jan 26 '23
When you are watching it for the first time... And you expect Jim to show up but the world's best boss does instead.
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u/ChuckYeah Jan 27 '23
I never watched. Where is Jim?
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u/-Aspirin Jan 27 '23
And Pam was dating Roy. It wasn't until later on in the season that her and Jim began dating.
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u/SomeDudeFromOnline Jan 27 '23
Idk but later in the season Pam asks him why he didn't show up to her show and he clams really hard. Tough moment for ole Jimbo.
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u/Then-Commission-1807 Jan 26 '23
This show has some extremely sweet and heartwarming moments
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u/Dodgerswin2020 Jan 27 '23
I recently saw a video about how the network decided it needed that after the first season wasn’t well liked and Steve was the biggest star in America after the 40 year old virgin came out. The writers weren’t on board at the time but they all agree now that it was what the show needed
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u/loudflower Jan 27 '23
That’s interesting. I wouldn’t have guessed. Steve is very good at switching gears to give a bit of pathos to Michael.
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u/Dodgerswin2020 Jan 27 '23
David Brent in the English version is not that way. I always told people that the Michael Scott is much more likable than David Brent and never knew why till I saw that video and it made sense. One of the few times the network notes weren’t complete shit. Honestly it didn’t come from the best place. They were just trying to capitalize on the popularity of a hit movie. They had Steve under contract and there was nothing to lose because the show was about to be cancelled
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u/BillyYumYumTwo-byTwo Jan 27 '23
If I recall correctly, it was actually Ricky Gervais and Steven Merchant who said to make Michael likable. They knew it wouldn’t work in the US and it was one of their biggest pieces of advice.
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u/JFC-UFKM Jan 27 '23
Also, British audiences are much more comfortable with a main character that is the ass without any or many redeeming qualities to balance them out. They are more okay with the, “Boo! Hiss! Haha!” attitude towards a main, someone everyone loves to hate.
American audiences tend to want to cheer someone on, even if only a little. The ire towards an irredeemable character turns into more carnal hate, rooting against them and not feeling satisfaction unless justice is served to some degree. If Michael stuck around without the lovable sides, people would want him to go, not stick around.
Plus all that you mentioned about him being a star and all that. I just found the cultural differences fascinating, and so true!
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u/Blooder91 Jan 27 '23
Also, the UK version was planned to be 12 episodes long. They could have a character like David Brent due to the short span of the show. The US producers wanted a longer show with multiple seasons, and the original characterization of Michael wouldn't survive that long.
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u/Single_Cow_8857 Jan 26 '23
Why filter it and put music in?
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u/Ancient_Friend_5540 Jan 27 '23
How else are you gonna ruin it?
Oh I know... they missed adding a bunch of crying emojis....
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u/Nice-Violinist-6395 Jan 27 '23
tik tok psychopath robot voice
“When you go to watch a sitcom, and end up crying. This is why The Office is life:”
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u/Dependent_Factor_982 Jan 27 '23
Oh God I can hear it my head now, I fucking hate that voice
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u/Sir_Squidstains Jan 26 '23
How else is this artist going to put their signature on this masterpiece of a Karma farm
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u/daitenshe Jan 27 '23
Someone else’s work + someone else’s music = “look! I made a content!!”
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u/gophergun Jan 27 '23
The TikTok splash screen really took me out of the moment.
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u/beyardo Jan 27 '23
It’s how you dodge copyright strikes on social media
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u/liverichly Jan 27 '23
I hear ya but they could’ve just posted the same clip from The Office’s YT page: https://youtu.be/rAixASB9dEg
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u/Fancy-Pair Jan 27 '23
I’m downvoting the post and upvoting you because fuck this music
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u/liarandathief Jan 26 '23
Do you have something in your pocket?
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u/Fritterzz Jan 26 '23
Chunky
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u/JiveTurkey1983 Jan 27 '23
[Immediately steps back]
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u/Halflifefan123 Jan 26 '23
According to the writers they wanted the show to feel like "a Tiny Flower Peeking Up Through a Crack in Parking Lot Pavement" and this scene fits that description PERFECTLY.
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u/Mayziec1962 Jan 27 '23
As obnoxious as he was he definitely had a heart. He was the only one who knew Sprinkle’s name when she was sick. And he was genuinely worried about her being sick.
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u/CompetitiveForever65 Jan 26 '23
Pam and Michael’s relationship was so underrated
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u/therock21 Jan 27 '23
I own a small business with roughly 10 employees.
Michael Scott and The Office have actually helped me a ton by giving good examples and bad examples of what makes a good boss.
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u/HotdogFarmer Jan 27 '23
Too bad you only took the advice after Scotts Tots. I'm still waiting on my tuition money and the college is starting to get annoyed, sir.
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u/Tower9876543210 Jan 27 '23
Can it be summarized as "give a shit about your people"?
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u/samiqan Jan 27 '23 edited Jan 27 '23
You know what I'm gonna start underrating it even harder
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u/DrestonF1 Jan 27 '23
Using the word underrated for a main theme of one of the most successful television shows in history is overrated.
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u/mightylordredbeard Jan 27 '23
It’s literally one of the things constantly discussed and enjoyed by many. How is it underrated?
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u/flintlock0 Jan 27 '23
Also, Pam and Dwight was a nice one, too. Dwight was like a brother and Michael had his fatherly moments.
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u/saml23 Jan 27 '23
The magic of Michael Scott - totally inappropriate on purpose, totally caring on accident
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u/WatercressOk3248 Jan 26 '23
It was heartwarming. Good job the weird filter and music fixed it
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u/Cephalopodio Jan 26 '23
I’m so sad right now this broke me a little
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u/Raspbers Jan 27 '23
I've literally never seen a single episode of the office, but this made me tear up.
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u/Shark-Tail Jan 27 '23
It's even better in the show because shortly before this happens another colleague, Oscar, shows up with his significant other and she overhears them saying the paintings have no class or substance and they are being over-critical of it. And then nobody else she invited shows up and nobody really paid any attention to her stuff and she's feeling like shit and then Michael (someone known for saying the wrong things at the wrong times) comes along with his child-like wonder and saves the day.
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u/0rangePolarBear Jan 27 '23
This and Michael’s look when Jim figures out he was leaving a day before his last day.
Steve Carrell is such a good answer. Even his look when he says “I’m proud of you” makes the scene hit so much harder.
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u/thebeanshadow Jan 27 '23
One of the best scenes in tv (for me) is when Jim figures it out. Nothing has ever come close to that.
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u/Rainbow_Flamethrow Jan 27 '23
I tear up Every. Single. Time. this scene comes on the Comedy Central reruns. Just precious.
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u/ReputationGullible14 Jan 26 '23
Just showing up means a lot to some folks
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u/daughterofblackmoon Jan 27 '23
I had a portfolio show last May, and even though I invited a lot of people, no one showed up. I would have been thrilled for anyone to come.
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u/ronnietea Jan 26 '23
Good scene. Awful filter and awful music. Why ruin a beautiful part of show?
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u/zayanhf Jan 27 '23
Because tiktok, obviously. Can’t have a sappy moment without a terrible edit.
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u/tidder112 Jan 27 '23
I like Michael's expression when Pam is hugging him. As he doesn't know why she is doing what she is doing.
The same sort of bemusement he shows when, in other circumstances, he puts his foot in his mouth.
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u/swubbie- Jan 27 '23
this, the scene with michael and pam at the airport, and the final episode of the series were the most heartwarming/heartbreaking moments of the show
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u/Quick-Wall Jan 26 '23
One moment that always makes me cry even after my 1038374747th watch like I just did now as well
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u/RoninEntertainment Jan 27 '23
When I drew years ago, I would have died if someone offered to buy one of my drawings. As an ex-artist, hearing this sorta thing would’ve made me so happy I probably would’ve responded the same way.
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u/SarcasticGamer Jan 27 '23 edited Jan 27 '23
So I honestly could not get into this show in the past. Parks and Rec is my all time favorite show and even though it's from the same creators it just wasn't clicking for me. It wasn't until someone posted this clip along with mentioning the Office Ladies Podcast that I finally gave it another try. The first season is tough to get through but similarly to PandR it gets significantly better after the 2nd season and now The Office is usually on in the background and never gets old.
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u/waqasvic Jan 27 '23
Remember when Michael about to leave the office show and Jim gets into his office for a good by, that scene was Oscar worthy the acting the emotions,
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u/TeacherYankeeDoodle Jan 26 '23
I'm not crying! You're the one who's crying, you crying baby!
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u/Brooks228 Jan 26 '23
She also knows he’s telling his unvarnished opinion because that’s what Michael does, so in this rare instance, it works to his benefit.