The Office - "I am not a shark" - Prince Family Paper (Season 5 Episode 13)

"Prince Family Paper" is the thirteenth episode of the fifth season of the American comedy television series The Office.
The episode was directed by Asaad Kelada and written by B. J. Novak, who also plays Ryan on the show. The script addresses the Darwinistic nature of capitalism in its portrayal of the larger corporation Dunder Mifflin threatening a small mom-and-pop business, as well as societal definitions of beauty in the differing arguments regarding Swank's attractiveness. Dan Bakkedahl, a comedian best known as a correspondent on the comedy program The Daily Show, makes a guest appearance as the business owner's son.
Dunder Mifflin CFO David Wallace (Andy Buckley) enlists Michael (Steve Carell) to report on the success of a small family-owned local paper competitor named Prince Paper, which works in an area where Dunder Mifflin has never successfully acquired clients. Michael brings Dwight along on his field work to help gather information. Michael visits business owner Roger Prince (Dan Desmond) posing as a potential customer named "Michael Scarn", while Dwight enters and pretends to request a job. The kind and overly trusting Roger Prince gives Michael the company's customer list to use as a reference, and Michael and Dwight leave triumphantly.
However, Michael damages his car while exiting the parking space, which catches the attention of the Prince family. They come out to help fix the car as much as they can as Michael watches. Michael is visibly moved by their kindness and has a change of heart regarding giving the customer list to Wallace, but Dwight remains unmoved. Back at the office, Dwight tries to convince Michael he can't let his heart get in the way of business. Michael agrees to send the list and his information to Wallace, but then tries to escape and get rid of the list. Dwight chases Michael down and takes the list from him, causing Michael to finally give in.
QUOTES:
Dwight Schrute: [talking about their plans at Prince Family Paper] Then we meet at the Denny's and we compare notes.
Michael Scott: No. No, I never said Denny's. IHOP.
Dwight Schrute: No. I said Denny's you know how I feel about IHOP
Michael Scott: Ohh don't start--
Dwight Schrute: Socialist.
Michael Scott: I don't-- I don't want to get into this debate again--
Dwight Schrute: Ok...
Michael Scott: I enjoy IHOP.
Dwight Schrute: ...I'll have a cup of coffee.
Michael Scott: You will have pancakes and you'll like it.
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[@jh-cj4xj]

4:25 the sound he makes while running🤣🤣

[@KoeSeer]

this is basically a dark and satire episode about capitalism.
everyone out there is a shark.

[@cashwood]

“until you get down to the single cell shark”

[@shadowstrike1559]

Ironic that as dwight gets eaten by a shark in the meg

[@thetruereality2]

This is the only the most sensible thing he has done in the entire series

[@bboynava1812]

He has done a lot of good things.

[@cristopherjeanpierrereyesv1325]

@@bboynava1812 yes,

[@ilikeanime1610]

Michael Scott is like a human with a big heart And Dwight is like a survivalist that doesn't care if he become a monster or not

[@germaineliew2012]

I know today's situation bears no relevance the story, but during a time when a lot of small businesses are collapsing left and right, it just makes the episode really sad to watch.

[@avatarkorra8114]

“That’s all u need to know about business”

[@andydwyer2892]

Thanks for the upload! I really like this episode and I've seen many times. 😊 When Dwight enters: "Hello! I'd like to apply for a job!" 😀

[@Scripture-Man]

I hated this episode so much that I could no longer watch any more episodes. I had enjoyed it up until then, but I can't watch a show where something so horrible can happen!

[@jfthesixth8420]

Snowflake

[@kevinchou1280]

U do realize this is fiction

[@user-lx5mc5ld1x]

You do realize in real world it happens more and worse, does that you it doesn’t worth to live?

[@Adnan_2099]

Are u for real??

[@stopit4854]

I’m surprised you didn’t stop watching the show in the earlier seasons. Michael was a total dick then lol