How you managed to strip the Office of all the comedy and make it look purely like a heartfelt drama is impressive, getting to the core of Michael's character. Well done!
The episode Booze Cruise basically summarizes Michael as a boss perfectly. He spends most of the episode trying to give some grandiose, inspirational speech or presentation, only to come across as an idiot. But then, in a quiet moment outside, when he’s not trying to impress anyone, he inspires Jim (“Never, ever, ever give up.”). Michael Scott in a nutshell. He's a great boss when he's not trying to be a great boss.
Despite Michael being an insufferable third wheel and attention addict, it's always amazing when his true strength of caring for people shines. I love when he's the only one who comes to Pam's art exhibit to genuinely support her.
It’s not just the comedy that makes the show great, but the awesomely written characters like Michael. I live when Micheal closes the deal at Chili’s after all the antics he put on in front of Jan lol.
The reason Michael is alone for so long is because he puts other people over himself. It's obvious he grew up with little love and he doesn't want other people to feel that so he tries to care and love people as much as possible while sacrificing his own love life.
He's what everybody secretly wants to be: he never hides who he is or compromises his personal ideals. He is heavily flawed but he is easily the most caring individual on the show to everyone except Toby.
I don't know if you noticed but when michael quit and was looking for a job, he contacted the small family company and they told him they went out of business
God I loved that butterfly effect. His actions of putting them out of business came back around to bit him a bit, but made him start the Michael Scott Paper Company.
TH-cam comment sections are no place for a young lady to find a relationship, and you're being too forward. You need to establish a connection with a person first. Did you learn nothing from this video? Your approach is so impersonal.
Damn dude, making me emotional over here. I started out absolutely hating Michael as a character, Steve always did a great job but in the beginning his character was just so unpleasant, I loved how the show continued to expand his character into something a lot more likable.
Yeah, I usually skip the first season when I rewatch the show; Michael is just way to obnoxious there and it seemed they hadn't really figured out where they were gonna take his character yet.
Film Radar He's obnoxious because he wants to fit in with everyone, he wants to be the funny guy that gets invited to parties and stuff. Everyone knows one person that tries really hard to be funny, but no one really laughs.
he was really abnoxious because they based his character from the british show...which everyone holds to really hight regard for me its kind of meh US office was far superior in every way
To this day no other character, either from a show or a movie, has ever come close to Michael Scott in regards to how much I relate to him. When Michael left Dunder, the show was never the same.
@kommisar by saying that you also are somewhat of michael scott. Everyones a bit michael scott, whether you agree or not. The things he choose to do or end up doing. Like caring for people whom we call friends or family also getting angry or making fun of them w/out realising their feelings. It's a genuine human nature, "you're" just too huge of a "snowflakes" to realise or admit that. Or ignorant maybe. Just like the aforesaid character.
@kommisar 'some traits whether likable or not' are enough to prove my point. Because i said a bit of michael scott, not a ditto just like him. I dunno why people like you exist, if you don't have nice things to say about someone/something why do you even open your mouth full of garbage to a anonymous video that provides knowledge on how to be more like human. Seriously, don't you people have a life or are you that ugly fat adult who's 24/7 on his/her phone in his/her mom's basement talking trash, just disagreeing for no good reason on other peoples comment section. I've seen you talk just like this on other peoples comment in this video. Please stop doing that for your good. Get help. You've got issues. Find a way to see good at things around you.
@kommisar sir you are literally proving all my points correct here. So, i won't bother explaining those same points again. Obviously there's no explaining to you, it's like beating ones head against the wall. Don't worry I'm not gonna reply after this & for the sake of ending this ineffective communication, you won. Seriously get help dear. Merry Christmas to you.
Michael reminds of me how I felt as a kid. Someone who constantly wants others to feel happy and entertained is someonw who wasn't properly socialized and worst of all probably didn't feel much joy growing up. What little Michael reveals about his childhood is hilarious but heartbreaking. He's the kid who never grew up but in the same way he's the only person who clearly understands and appreciates PEOPLE more than anyone. His moments of unintentional advice or just being human with Jim, Pam and Dwight over the series are beautiful.
Jesus christ i love this man when he finally gets real. He seems like he's hurt deep down but feels like he is in a position that he has to motivate and cheer others because they depend on him. Like he himself puts it in words: The people he works with are his family. It's like he's stuck on a character. He's not dumb, he's not sociopath. He is just the somebody we need to make it through our daily lives. He is somebody he himself needed when he was working in the sales. When he got replaced before the michael scott paper company he dropped the act for a while. But seeing pam come along even though there is no logical reason to do it, after pam breaks down trying to deal with his real self he finally realizes who he is and who he needs to be and puts the mask back on. Brings tears to my eyes really.
I don’t think it’s really a mask, I think he genuinely just enjoys doing what he does. Yes he’s hurt, and he wanted kids real bad (which he got) but I don’t think he puts a “mask” on, he really just is the best version of Michael Scott
Those moments when Jim is either being the co-manager or doing some management-related task and he realizes that there is this logic and reasoning behind the things Michael does are some of my favorites of the series. Michael may very well be an idiot in a lot of things, be he is far from being a terrible manager.
I started noticing this the more and more I watched it. I’ve seen the whole show over 10 times, and I realized it to a point that it frustrates me that no other characters realize it. They treat Michael like he shouldn’t even be the manager, when he’s clearly the best they’ve ever had, and continuously proves it. He just does things different from everyone else, and rather than seeing the good that comes from it, they talk down about it and act like it’s bad that he doesn’t do things their way. Every time I see that episode where they go to Chili’s with the client, I can’t help but smile when Jan does. It’s not because she’s happy he made the sale. It partly is, but mainly because she saw what he did, and realized and appreciated his strategy. Also, they have an argument over the restaurant choice earlier in the episode, and I think that’s why Michael chose Chili’s. It’s a more laid back, non business environment. A place where the client would feel better and more comfortable, making it easier for them to loosen up and make that personal connection. So he was thinking not only about the person, but the environment.
MCwhite Studios my favorite part is when Michael Scott makes his own business and brings clients from Dunder Mifflin, and they mention that he brought over half half the clients to dunder mifflin in the past. He was beating them in competition he just didn't have the resources, which shows just how valuable a salesman he was. He was distracting and lazy but he kept morale up, much more than other companies did despite the work just being utterly boring. There is only so much he can do. He isn't smart but he connects with people. He knows how to get his foot in the door by being honest and knowing what people want to hear. He even showed that with his employees when Jim and him struggled to give raises to some of the employees as co-managers, debating whether they should do it by department or by how well they were doing. He knew there was no easy way to approach the situation and though Jim was right that he needed to be more tough on the decision making, he still was the only one that knew that whatever they said would be met with drawback. They didn't even like the idea of ranking them or giving the raise to the sales department which seemed the most reasonable approach, which Jim didn't know how to wrap his mind around the situation.
I think it's pretty warranted tbh. He's just better as a salesperson than he is as a manager, because he isn't able to showcase his best, which is probably why he's always procrastinating and distracting others. He's not the type of guy to sit down and file paperwork, he's the type of guy to go out and connect with people.
I forget exactly which episode it's in, but when Michael is shown throwing full slices of bread on the ground for birds to eat, it perfectly encapsulates his most common problem: knowing what he's probably supposed to do, just not having any idea to what degree he should be doing it.
Similarly, look at the "About" bio page for this"Like Stories Of Old" youtube channel. SUBBED. [ Movies have always had a strong impact on me, they affect the way I look at the world and help make me a better person. With this channel I want to explore this boundary between film analysis and life lessons, because I believe that movies, just like the stories of old, contain valuable lessons and insights, and to better understand them is to better understand life. ]
@@jefkscrazytro-3187 Yeah, Dwight is much more calculated. Even his spontenous bursts are a part of his personality and pretty much all are pre planned in his head.
Nearly word for word my wife's assessment, years ago, of Carrell's portrayal of the character on the American version of the sitcom. Everytime she watched it she would point out moments of Michael's true talent as the salesman that loved his people and truly cared about his clients. Also how many people get promoted away from their true calling by soulless and mindless remote corporations. Very well presented.
Michael Scott is one of the greatest characters in TV history. Steve Carell portrayed it so well. It makes me so mad that he never won an Emmy for this role. Thanks for this brilliant video.
Great video. I love how the Office contrasts people like Ryan who should be the best salesperson (on paper) with his MBA, but has never made a sale, with the actual top sales people like Mike, Jim, and Dwight who are good salespeople because they do it differently than they are supposed to. I especially love the scene where Jim and Dwight go on a sales appointment and at the beginning Dwight calls a big company who puts him on hold, while Jim calls Dunder Mifflin and Kelly picks up immediately.
This is why it irks the hell out of me when they say there's no such thing as emotional intelligence, or that it doesn't matter if you want to be successful in life. Success is not money, it's acomplishment. If what you do professionally makes you happy then you *are* professionally successful. Michael Scott is an example of a person with several obvious shortcomings but with a true sense of humanity and empathy. I noticed he always made a light hearted joke (that innevitably fell flat and made other people mock him) whenever something made him uncomfortable and went against his principles. He tried to steer things back to the right path with humor, even if it usually failed when it came to making his point - probably because in our society cinicism is valued instead of being reviled. Michael doesn't know how to be a cinic. Even when he's being awkward and humiliating himself he always does it with the best intentions and hoping it will make other people happy. We could use more of that in the world.
This made me cry. Because; I m from Sri Lanka and in this third world money and sales flows with slightly harshly. I recently got to know about this Sit-Com The Office US through TH-cam and will give my utmost gratitude for uploading videos of the show and the review videos like this. Michael Scott is literally my father but he stuck in the wrong job for 34 years. He will be retiring in next April/March. He was in the logistic/invester side and he does not possessed any degrees but a human degree of wanting to help other and the country. But all of the people who worked with him much "Higher Qualification" but doesn't care about a single client. Through out my life I saw my father's life was in misery. His only happiness was having my mother by his side and looking me growing up. Just like Michael He cared about the people that numbers. When a foreign investor/ local investor comes to his table with a business idea or a problem, he always try to do his best and his hope was that person should not have the same problem again while OTHERS . Which ultimately has to go over "Company" ethics and consider the humane part of the business. He did well but never recognized.
This video described the industry so well it hurts. His line “I am not a shark” is the reason I left sales entirely. I care too much about the people side of sales and couldn’t be the cold and calculating shark my bosses wanted me to be.
Excellent editing, excellent content, excellent background music, excellent narration. 10/10, wish I found this site earlier. Wouldn't have found it without Michael Scott!
That episode with the family paper company legit brought tears to my eyes that one and the episode where he goes to support Pam at the art exhibit. Michael Scott was always at his best when he wasn't trying to be the best.
I come back to this video every few months. It is a genuine masterpiece, and I believe I've only just begun to truly understand it. The connection to people and it's importance over just selling a need and our constant loss of this personal connection that Michael sells, even more so after Covid-19. Michael Scott is a goon, but with so many small beautiful moments of wisdom throughout the series, and this is the greatest summary of his wisdom that I know. I believe I will always come back to this video to reminisce as long as I remember the Office.
When watching the office with my family we used to always have conversations about why Michael Scott was still doing well. I couldn't help but grin when I heard you point out a few of his qualities that we also ended up discussing, while also shedding far more light on what his personal business approach actually meant.
@Grumbles whoever you are, please don't take your family for granted. the fact that you sit down and analyze a tv character together, shows how a great family you have.
This is why Michael is, by far, the best character on the show. And why you can’t help but like him and sympathize with him, even when he’s acting in a way he shouldn’t.
I used to sell cars in the same way Michael sells paper. Unfortunately, in todays world, in the eyes of corporate and management, results matter. You can maintain as many clients as possible, but retainment doesn’t create growth, aggressive tactics and hard work does. In todays world, people don’t care about people anymore - we care about how good we look, how cool our phones are, what’s on those phones, who we’ll screw next - everything else is arbitrary. Aggressive salesmen get rich because people no longer care about the salesmen or the integrity associated with him... rather, they care about the end result. Retainment creates marginalized stability, but aggression creates less stability but a higher possibility for client saturation, which in turn can offset any stability that is lost from not giving a fuck. Michael’s sales tactics worked when our grandparents were young. In todays world, the garbage that’s sold sells itself. We can all claim we’d buy from the nicer guy, but the truth is that if we really want something and it’s cheap enough, we’ll get it at the douchebag’s business instead of with the guy with the nice warm smile at 1/3rd higher the price and 1/2 the product.
Steve Neill I agree that when it comes to business/sales in today’s world, Michael’s approach is often torn apart by a ruthless ‘numbers game’ approach, particularly in saturated industries. However, I think that developing relationships/friendships in this way, leads to long-term ‘life success,’ which is what people really want at their core. To feel cared for and valued. In essence, apply these values/principles/ideas to life/relationships and you can create deep bonds with those in your life...and find a greater sense of fulfillment. At the end of the day, it isn’t how much money we make that matters, it’s how connected & useful we feel to those in our life. This is the ‘old school’ lesson that will stand the test of time and prove to be extremely valuable, particularly in these times where our culture/society has become more & more disconnected.
I think it depends on the individual you're selling to. I'm a big believer in Michael's approach. In life too. I have reps in a niche market and relationship building is our key to success. We make money on repeat business. Taking care of our customers is the only way our business would work. There are industries where sales requires the numbers game. I remember selling to Dell back in 2000 after the dot com bust and they wanted all value adds removed from quotes. Only product and pricing. They were bleeding, as were many companies. My goto in sales is that "sales is intel". Without intel sales becomes a struggle. The Internet provides us with a lot if intel on our prospects.
The Office, to me, has always been all laughs and comedy. I am really impressed by the depth you managed to bring out from it. Very heartfelt video, wonderfully put together.
U know wen jim and Pam finally show up to their wedding. Michael says with genuine happiness " I have so much joy in my heart" ♥ It's rare to meet people who re genuinely happy for you. 😀
I've never watched this show, but having been self-employed for over a decade, I have learned that you cannot do business without a certain amount of trust. To a degree, you can't separate your work from yourself - there is always a human component. Loved the vid!
Abdul Wali To be honest, I started to find the first 6-7 episodes of season 4 a bit dull. Around the same time, work came in the way and I had much less time to watch TV. So I just kind of drifted away from The Office.
Arvindh Mani I see, yeah life happens some times lol. But if you have time and get a chance, finish the show. After Michael leaves it gets a little dull but it’s definitely worth it. You’ll end up rewatching the show and it gets better the more you watch it lol
Michael's genuine moments are my favorite parts of the show. Nothing beats seasons 2 and 3 for overall quality, but my favorite arc was the Michael Scott Paper Company from season 5. I loved the relationship he formed with Pam.
Almost makes me want an Office Movie with these themes (of pending obsoleteness, and a look at the merits of being personal in an impersonal corporate-culture) being in the forefront. I mean, the many clips here make for a good trailer already!
Wall Street focuses a lot more on stocks and greed, but there are elements of that there. The old veteran stockbroker being laid off as Bud Fox following Gekko's mantra of "Greed is Good" gets a promotion, a secretary, and his own office.
It is amazing how many layers this show has embodied. It is just pure genius. Time to watch it again and feel that warm, cozy, tickling happiness come back to life!!
That's true for a lot of sitcoms though if you describe their basic premises without a hint of comedy. Community is about very flawed people who experienced medium to large setbacks in life trying to better themselves in a subpar community college full of societies outcasts. Parks & Rec is about the struggle to make your community a better place against all odds. How I Met Your Mother is about a hopelessly romantic guy desperately trying but continuously failing to find love in a big city. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is about five codependent alcoholics constantly failing at life, with no one to hold onto except each other as they push everyone away because they're insufferable, which likely results out of mental issues, substance abuse and trauma and dealing with all of that in the worst possible way. (Seriously though, It's Always Sunny would be the most tragic and depressing show on TV if they didn't play it for laughs)
can I just say this is one of the best videos I've ever seen on TH-cam, I really admire the analysis of the show and the move way from customer service world to a more technological wave. Not gonna lie I got a little emotional and i thank you so much for this video!
I discovered The Office as an English teacher in China. The environment was very similar. I found myself not only becoming the top teacher, but also having the most experience. This naturally put me into a position of school manager that felt so antithetical to what I knew made a successful teacher. I learned so much from Micheal Scott and I could never put my finger on it... Thanks for the this inspiring video.
I have to say this is the best compilation of Micheal Scott's good side. Really great comments. Never thought a TH-cam compilation of The Office would make me emotional. ❤️ Thank you.
This was a very heartwarming take on the overarching themes of The Office and the characteristics that make Michael so likeable despite his many blunders and faux pas'. It's easy to miss the forest for the trees, so thank you for the retrospective.
You’re analysis is always so deep and emotional, you sher light on the little things that actually matter. It’s a comedy series yet you made it sound like a dramatic master piece.
@@rustyhales1969 i don't see the entire show yet, bit Toby knows well Michael and, for now, never hurt him (exept by his presence, for now, i don't know why) Do not spoil me please:)
It's not just TV fluff. I worked as a canvasser for World Vision for a little while. I sucked at it, but the most successful person in our company was the one guy who spent the most time chatting and getting to know potential sponsors. Our trainers said that if we could knock on 100 doors in a day we'd get a sale, but this guy only hit about 35 homes. He ended up being the most consistent employee not just in the branch or the city, but in all of Canada by building a relationship with potential donors.
This is sooo true. That part about faceless transaction and having small time to talk to customers really hits me home. I used to work in the corporate industry and when this world dehumanize human's capacity to relate and touch lives, it suffocated me. Like Michael, I really felt the same way as him. I realized that I am no shark as well and that's why I pursued a course which can help me focus on the human aspect of my being rather than crunching numbers and beating corporate competitors. I love Michael Scott 😘
I've never instantly liked a video so much that compelled me to press that thumbs up and subscribe button so quickly. This soothingly touched me and reminded me how much I love The Office and Michael Scott's character and the music really "rekt" me up. This is perfect, thank you for making this video!
The Office is one of my favourite shows ever, and you just sumarized why that is. It's just a story about people being people and even if that sounds uninteresting, we must always remember that life is sometimes uninteresting and that we must find a way to make it bearable and meaningful... This show teaches us that is only through human relationships that we can accomplish that and finally get through the day. Right now i'm crying because you have enlightened all of that for me and i just realized that Michael isn't a bad person as he sometimes seems to be. He is a human being just like you and me, trying to get through the day and through this world, increasingly dominated by “faceless corporations‘‘ that dehumanize us all. Thank you for that video, thank you, Michael, for being the world's best boss and thank you, Steve Carell for bringing this character to life.
this is a great a video and something i've never considered before. i'm a fan of the office amd i've watched some seasons and episodes albeit out of order but still able to enjoy them none the less. i didn't think yhere was much to extract from michael's character other than he's very odd and eccentric ig. i loved your insight and the tone and music of this video made it so much more sentimental. keep up the good work
I want to cry every time i watch one of your videos. Take that as a compliment to your narration and to your understanding of things that can only be felt
I love Micheal he really reminds me of my mum. (They actually have the same meyersbriggs 16 personality type) So many ppl treat her like an idiot because she likes to lighten the mood, makes people laugh but she’s so clever she had a really high IQ. I believe the people that can joke, Non-calculated, with ease are the most socially intelligent.
Wow. You actually made me cry. Wonderful. I love the nuance you brilliantly revealed in michaels character. Hes not just a dunderhead, blundering fool but a genuine, ultimately decent person who cares about people. You really brought that out in an amazing way that we can all learn from.
Don't take this the wrong way. But this is actually how sales is usually done with big businesses. People build relationships, you can't just force a sell when you are selling products worth millions or even billions. So what Michael is doing isn't necessarily unique, but it might be unique for the market he's working in (selling paper). The main reason why Michael cares so much about these relationships isn't because he's a great sales man, but because Michael likes to be liked/loved by others while the others often don't show him the love he wants.
@@atmassylphen6785 but it’s not cynical though. This is how big businesses do their sales. I should know, I work for one. We’re discouraged to be robots who just zero in on securing a sale but rather we are encouraged to build a relationship with our clients.
I love you for doing this! I was just talking to my friend the other day about how Michael Scott has one of the largest and most generous hearts, but because of his desperate approach to interact and care for other individuals, people are often put off by him. But nevertheless he still makes sure he celebrates everybody’s birthday, despite getting denied friendship he desires from people he loves time and time again he stills asks those same people if they would like to hang out as well as always trying to lighten the mood and make people laugh everyday. He’s an insanely kind and beautiful person despite being annoying at times.
I’ve been waiting.. a long, long time for a video like this. Wonderfully made, about a wonderful character. “People will never go out of business.” Thank you.
Yes, what makes Michael such a great character is his contradictions: he can be really insensitive and ignorant, but in the end he always cares about people: his coworkers are his family, his clients are his friends. Every bussiness now only cares about politically correct and not about doing the right thing, and that's why Michael is the best. Thanx for another thoughtful and emotional video!!!
that show keeps coming back to my mind from time to time and I always find something better. It was so inteligent and well written imho nice interpretation and look at michael scott
03:30 Yes! That! That's exactly what I explained to my girlfriend when I introduced her to The Office and when I told her why he's not that terrible a boss. Thank you!
I have watched several videos that analyze film and characters. Many were insightful and many were off by a long shot. This short analysis of Michael Scott is probably the most compelling I've ever watched. Shakespeare wrote that brevity is the soul of wit. I'm sure you could have spent over an hour analyzing, as others have, but you made the perfect point in such a short time. You sir, get it. Bravo and subscribed.
Office is my husbands absolute favorite show! I love your commentary, I’m a new subscriber found your channel in an attempt to wrap my mind around the film Cloud Atlas lol. Thank you for your creative way in giving insight into the world of cinema.
i always knew Micheal was different from the rest in both good and bad ways but this video really emphasized on the Micheals character and his effect on others. also pretty emotional :(
Wow I learn the office was not just for laughter it has a lot of heart thank you for showing me how Michael Scott has a lot of love for people and business 😭
Favorite Michael Scott quotes, go! :)
Like Stories of Old *NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!*
Like Stories of Old "I. Declare. BANKRUPTCYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!"
"Nobody should have to go to work thinking, 'Oh, this is the place that I might die today.' [short pause] That's what a hospital is for.
"That's what she said."
Would an average-sized rowboat support her without capsizing?
How you managed to strip the Office of all the comedy and make it look purely like a heartfelt drama is impressive, getting to the core of Michael's character. Well done!
Its a heartfelt drama hiding within a brilliant comedy
@@andresperez7582 more like vise versa lol
@@andresperez7582 Layered shows like that are the best.
Could not agree more.
YES!! AGREED!
The episode Booze Cruise basically summarizes Michael as a boss perfectly. He spends most of the episode trying to give some grandiose, inspirational speech or presentation, only to come across as an idiot. But then, in a quiet moment outside, when he’s not trying to impress anyone, he inspires Jim (“Never, ever, ever give up.”). Michael Scott in a nutshell. He's a great boss when he's not trying to be a great boss.
moral of the story: don't try, and you will be great
It’s the same thing as the episode with Date Mike where things were going good with Pam’s friend until he started trying
He has a few moments like that with Jim throughout the series. I love all of them
Tears in my eyes
pretty much "Date Mike" vs normal Micheal hanging out.
Despite Michael being an insufferable third wheel and attention addict, it's always amazing when his true strength of caring for people shines. I love when he's the only one who comes to Pam's art exhibit to genuinely support her.
Roy: Your art, is the prettiest art, of all the art.
what a great season
Abelhawk oh goodness that was on tonight!
Why are you on every "The Office" video!
It’s not just the comedy that makes the show great, but the awesomely written characters like Michael. I live when Micheal closes the deal at Chili’s after all the antics he put on in front of Jan lol.
I noticed this as soon as he left the show. The gap was not about his comedic scenes, it was about his heart.
Omg so true. I didn't realize this...
yeah ever since he left i just couldn't help but feel like something was missing from the show
@@adityaagrawal3737 I had the same reaction
The reason Michael is alone for so long is because he puts other people over himself. It's obvious he grew up with little love and he doesn't want other people to feel that so he tries to care and love people as much as possible while sacrificing his own love life.
Nicholas Ceriello dang I really now sad..
^Kevin speaking
He's what everybody secretly wants to be: he never hides who he is or compromises his personal ideals. He is heavily flawed but he is easily the most caring individual on the show to everyone except Toby.
@AyeAyeron Guadalupe so many things that Michael says about himself are just as hilarious as they are gut wretching
Pseudo Nguyen: It's because Toby is the Scranton Strangler and Michael knows it
I don't know if you noticed but when michael quit and was looking for a job, he contacted the small family company and they told him they went out of business
yes and that was very sad moment 😐
God I loved that butterfly effect. His actions of putting them out of business came back around to bit him a bit, but made him start the Michael Scott Paper Company.
@@Unfazed1888 Yeah, but that was pretty much entirely Dwight. Michael hated doing that.
Seeing Michael at the telemarketing job was so sad to watch him go through ):
Royce Guy which episode was that?
It was also hilarious that he couldn't recognize his own problems as a manager 😂
@TheDarkKnight ...and Michael's own big heart and weak spine
@TheDarkKnight jan is a fuckung monster
Are you happy with your long distance sir?
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My favorite comment I’ve ever seen on TH-cam...
That's what she said.
"Maybe next time you will estimate me"-Michael Scott
TH-cam comment sections are no place for a young lady to find a relationship, and you're being too forward. You need to establish a connection with a person first. Did you learn nothing from this video? Your approach is so impersonal.
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awesome blossom
"Well well well how the turntables."
When he went solo and took D/M's biggest clients to the point they had to buy him out, that was amazing.
Dilly Dally that was because he had prices so low he was not making profit
ok
Yeah, but Michael still used that to his advantage and got Ryan’s, Pam’s, and his own job back.
It made me think about Mad Men, where something similar happened. Twice, I think. 😂
@@suned3128 Not to mention at that point Dunder Mifflin was NOT cool with giving Ryan of all people a job again, and Michael still made them do it.
Damn dude, making me emotional over here. I started out absolutely hating Michael as a character, Steve always did a great job but in the beginning his character was just so unpleasant, I loved how the show continued to expand his character into something a lot more likable.
Yeah, I usually skip the first season when I rewatch the show; Michael is just way to obnoxious there and it seemed they hadn't really figured out where they were gonna take his character yet.
Film Radar He's obnoxious because he wants to fit in with everyone, he wants to be the funny guy that gets invited to parties and stuff. Everyone knows one person that tries really hard to be funny, but no one really laughs.
He's obnoxious, because that's how the character in the original Ricky Gervais show is.
He is unintentionally ignorant and annoying.
he was really abnoxious because they based his character from the british show...which everyone holds to really hight regard for me its kind of meh US office was far superior in every way
My favorite quote by him is:
“There is no such thing as an appropriate joke, that’s why it’s a joke.”
Apparently it is inappropriate if the joke is about michael.
@@signumxmagnum well it’s Michael
Tell that to Gen Z
Thats what she said.
@@signumxmagnum Like falling into koi pond
Michael Scott was one of those secret geniuses everyone assumes is an idiot.
i dont know....he was an idiot, based on his actions and words.
he was just very charismatic and able to connect with people on a personal level.
Sometimes you have to take a few losses so everybody can win.
He's a very smart individual, especially when it comes to when he has to use his smarts when it comes to "business".
“Is Michael some kind of secret genius or something” -Stanley Hudson
When he made that advert for his company DAMN!!! Simply genius.
Dwight: “Not everything is lesson Ryan sometimes you just fail”
Very underrated quote
Well there's the other sides, where you can turn anything in a learning experience. Sometimes you learn to accept failure and move on
Parna Chanda I read this right as he said it
@@turtle7125 me too
Ironically, that is a good lesson.
This is like the most sentimental perspective of the Office that I've ever heard of lol #lifelessons #truth #dunderallday
I was thinking of entering it into some festivals :)
You should go or it, it really is a great change of perspective for any age!
Ha, I was only joking, it's a Michael Scott quote ;)
Ah lol I need to brush up on Office knowledge!
To this day no other character, either from a show or a movie, has ever come close to Michael Scott in regards to how much I relate to him. When Michael left Dunder, the show was never the same.
al fatcat nope but it was nice seeing him in the finale
SaintsFan 09
Did you just say nope to a mans opinion?
@kommisar by saying that you also are somewhat of michael scott. Everyones a bit michael scott, whether you agree or not. The things he choose to do or end up doing. Like caring for people whom we call friends or family also getting angry or making fun of them w/out realising their feelings. It's a genuine human nature, "you're" just too huge of a "snowflakes" to realise or admit that. Or ignorant maybe. Just like the aforesaid character.
@kommisar 'some traits whether likable or not' are enough to prove my point. Because i said a bit of michael scott, not a ditto just like him. I dunno why people like you exist, if you don't have nice things to say about someone/something why do you even open your mouth full of garbage to a anonymous video that provides knowledge on how to be more like human. Seriously, don't you people have a life or are you that ugly fat adult who's 24/7 on his/her phone in his/her mom's basement talking trash, just disagreeing for no good reason on other peoples comment section. I've seen you talk just like this on other peoples comment in this video. Please stop doing that for your good. Get help. You've got issues. Find a way to see good at things around you.
@kommisar sir you are literally proving all my points correct here. So, i won't bother explaining those same points again. Obviously there's no explaining to you, it's like beating ones head against the wall. Don't worry I'm not gonna reply after this & for the sake of ending this ineffective communication, you won. Seriously get help dear. Merry Christmas to you.
I'm not superstitious, but I am a little stitious
Michael reminds of me how I felt as a kid. Someone who constantly wants others to feel happy and entertained is someonw who wasn't properly socialized and worst of all probably didn't feel much joy growing up. What little Michael reveals about his childhood is hilarious but heartbreaking. He's the kid who never grew up but in the same way he's the only person who clearly understands and appreciates PEOPLE more than anyone. His moments of unintentional advice or just being human with Jim, Pam and Dwight over the series are beautiful.
Same here.
Jesus christ i love this man when he finally gets real. He seems like he's hurt deep down but feels like he is in a position that he has to motivate and cheer others because they depend on him. Like he himself puts it in words: The people he works with are his family. It's like he's stuck on a character. He's not dumb, he's not sociopath. He is just the somebody we need to make it through our daily lives. He is somebody he himself needed when he was working in the sales. When he got replaced before the michael scott paper company he dropped the act for a while. But seeing pam come along even though there is no logical reason to do it, after pam breaks down trying to deal with his real self he finally realizes who he is and who he needs to be and puts the mask back on. Brings tears to my eyes really.
"Sometimes what brings the kids together is hating the lunch lady. " -Michael Scott --Wayne Gretzky
I don’t think it’s really a mask, I think he genuinely just enjoys doing what he does. Yes he’s hurt, and he wanted kids real bad (which he got) but I don’t think he puts a “mask” on, he really just is the best version of Michael Scott
Those moments when Jim is either being the co-manager or doing some management-related task and he realizes that there is this logic and reasoning behind the things Michael does are some of my favorites of the series. Michael may very well be an idiot in a lot of things, be he is far from being a terrible manager.
it broke my heart when i saw him on his second job....
shn flzrd he quit like a champ though with that fist raise at the end
I started noticing this the more and more I watched it. I’ve seen the whole show over 10 times, and I realized it to a point that it frustrates me that no other characters realize it. They treat Michael like he shouldn’t even be the manager, when he’s clearly the best they’ve ever had, and continuously proves it. He just does things different from everyone else, and rather than seeing the good that comes from it, they talk down about it and act like it’s bad that he doesn’t do things their way. Every time I see that episode where they go to Chili’s with the client, I can’t help but smile when Jan does. It’s not because she’s happy he made the sale. It partly is, but mainly because she saw what he did, and realized and appreciated his strategy. Also, they have an argument over the restaurant choice earlier in the episode, and I think that’s why Michael chose Chili’s. It’s a more laid back, non business environment. A place where the client would feel better and more comfortable, making it easier for them to loosen up and make that personal connection. So he was thinking not only about the person, but the environment.
MCwhite Studios my favorite part is when Michael Scott makes his own business and brings clients from Dunder Mifflin, and they mention that he brought over half half the clients to dunder mifflin in the past. He was beating them in competition he just didn't have the resources, which shows just how valuable a salesman he was. He was distracting and lazy but he kept morale up, much more than other companies did despite the work just being utterly boring. There is only so much he can do. He isn't smart but he connects with people. He knows how to get his foot in the door by being honest and knowing what people want to hear. He even showed that with his employees when Jim and him struggled to give raises to some of the employees as co-managers, debating whether they should do it by department or by how well they were doing. He knew there was no easy way to approach the situation and though Jim was right that he needed to be more tough on the decision making, he still was the only one that knew that whatever they said would be met with drawback. They didn't even like the idea of ranking them or giving the raise to the sales department which seemed the most reasonable approach, which Jim didn't know how to wrap his mind around the situation.
he's still an idiot though lol
"He just does things different from everyone else..." which makes HIM a genius. :-)
I think it's pretty warranted tbh. He's just better as a salesperson than he is as a manager, because he isn't able to showcase his best, which is probably why he's always procrastinating and distracting others. He's not the type of guy to sit down and file paperwork, he's the type of guy to go out and connect with people.
MCwhite Studios 10 times? Those are rookie numbers 💪🏻
I forget exactly which episode it's in, but when Michael is shown throwing full slices of bread on the ground for birds to eat, it perfectly encapsulates his most common problem: knowing what he's probably supposed to do, just not having any idea to what degree he should be doing it.
You pinpoint exactly why I like the Office so much. It is all about the sincerity. Thanks for the video!
Similarly, look at the "About" bio page for this"Like Stories Of Old" youtube channel. SUBBED.
[ Movies have always had a strong impact on me, they affect the way I look at the world and help make me a better person. With this channel I want to explore this boundary between film analysis and life lessons, because I believe that movies, just like the stories of old, contain valuable lessons and insights, and to better understand them is to better understand life. ]
*firing Toby*
Dave wallace: Not withouse cause Michael.
Michael: I have cause, it is beCAUSE I hate him!
Then dwight just fires him for no reason
Bob Elliott I think Dwight found a reason and had talked to Wallace about it before he told Toby he was fired.
@@jefkscrazytro-3187 Yeah, Dwight is much more calculated. Even his spontenous bursts are a part of his personality and pretty much all are pre planned in his head.
Nearly word for word my wife's assessment, years ago, of Carrell's portrayal of the character on the American version of the sitcom. Everytime she watched it she would point out moments of Michael's true talent as the salesman that loved his people and truly cared about his clients. Also how many people get promoted away from their true calling by soulless and mindless remote corporations. Very well presented.
S Tho You have a very intelligent, perceptive wife :)
Dude you have the greatest wife on earth. Don't take her for granted!
Michael Scott is one of the greatest characters in TV history.
Steve Carell portrayed it so well. It makes me so mad that he never won an Emmy for this role.
Thanks for this brilliant video.
Ya jerk! I didn't feel like crying today!
Thank God I'm not the only one I just thought I was too high
Sob almost got me to cry. I just wanted to laugh and be entertained.
Great video. I love how the Office contrasts people like Ryan who should be the best salesperson (on paper) with his MBA, but has never made a sale, with the actual top sales people like Mike, Jim, and Dwight who are good salespeople because they do it differently than they are supposed to. I especially love the scene where Jim and Dwight go on a sales appointment and at the beginning Dwight calls a big company who puts him on hold, while Jim calls Dunder Mifflin and Kelly picks up immediately.
This is why it irks the hell out of me when they say there's no such thing as emotional intelligence, or that it doesn't matter if you want to be successful in life. Success is not money, it's acomplishment. If what you do professionally makes you happy then you *are* professionally successful. Michael Scott is an example of a person with several obvious shortcomings but with a true sense of humanity and empathy. I noticed he always made a light hearted joke (that innevitably fell flat and made other people mock him) whenever something made him uncomfortable and went against his principles. He tried to steer things back to the right path with humor, even if it usually failed when it came to making his point - probably because in our society cinicism is valued instead of being reviled. Michael doesn't know how to be a cinic. Even when he's being awkward and humiliating himself he always does it with the best intentions and hoping it will make other people happy. We could use more of that in the world.
This made me cry. Because; I m from Sri Lanka and in this third world money and sales flows with slightly harshly. I recently got to know about this Sit-Com The Office US through TH-cam and will give my utmost gratitude for uploading videos of the show and the review videos like this. Michael Scott is literally my father but he stuck in the wrong job for 34 years. He will be retiring in next April/March. He was in the logistic/invester side and he does not possessed any degrees but a human degree of wanting to help other and the country. But all of the people who worked with him much "Higher Qualification" but doesn't care about a single client. Through out my life I saw my father's life was in misery. His only happiness was having my mother by his side and looking me growing up. Just like Michael He cared about the people that numbers. When a foreign investor/ local investor comes to his table with a business idea or a problem, he always try to do his best and his hope was that person should not have the same problem again while OTHERS . Which ultimately has to go over "Company" ethics and consider the humane part of the business. He did well but never recognized.
"People will never go out of business."
Some smart guy told me that every business problem is a people problem
"I'm not a shark' Michael's best moment
This video described the industry so well it hurts. His line “I am not a shark” is the reason I left sales entirely. I care too much about the people side of sales and couldn’t be the cold and calculating shark my bosses wanted me to be.
John Lyzenga Woah. 👏🏻
Sounded like his telemarketing buddy Vikram was narrating it. These are prime selling hours
Excellent editing, excellent content, excellent background music, excellent narration. 10/10, wish I found this site earlier. Wouldn't have found it without Michael Scott!
That episode with the family paper company legit brought tears to my eyes that one and the episode where he goes to support Pam at the art exhibit. Michael Scott was always at his best when he wasn't trying to be the best.
"Damn I love paper like I'm Michael Scott"
Even Post Malone knew how legit he was!
D.C. 17 YES
I come back to this video every few months. It is a genuine masterpiece, and I believe I've only just begun to truly understand it. The connection to people and it's importance over just selling a need and our constant loss of this personal connection that Michael sells, even more so after Covid-19. Michael Scott is a goon, but with so many small beautiful moments of wisdom throughout the series, and this is the greatest summary of his wisdom that I know. I believe I will always come back to this video to reminisce as long as I remember the Office.
"A good manager doesn't fire people. He hires people. And inspires people."
PEOPLE Frank. And people will never go out of business
"You already did me." -Angela
"That's what she said." -Michael Scott
When watching the office with my family we used to always have conversations about why Michael Scott was still doing well. I couldn't help but grin when I heard you point out a few of his qualities that we also ended up discussing, while also shedding far more light on what his personal business approach actually meant.
@Grumbles whoever you are, please don't take your family for granted. the fact that you sit down and analyze a tv character together, shows how a great family you have.
This is why The Office is my favorite and one of the best sitcom shows in history
"-Michael, I can't believe you came!
-That's what she said."
This is why Michael is, by far, the best character on the show. And why you can’t help but like him and sympathize with him, even when he’s acting in a way he shouldn’t.
I used to sell cars in the same way Michael sells paper.
Unfortunately, in todays world, in the eyes of corporate and management, results matter. You can maintain as many clients as possible, but retainment doesn’t create growth, aggressive tactics and hard work does. In todays world, people don’t care about people anymore - we care about how good we look, how cool our phones are, what’s on those phones, who we’ll screw next - everything else is arbitrary. Aggressive salesmen get rich because people no longer care about the salesmen or the integrity associated with him... rather, they care about the end result. Retainment creates marginalized stability, but aggression creates less stability but a higher possibility for client saturation, which in turn can offset any stability that is lost from not giving a fuck.
Michael’s sales tactics worked when our grandparents were young. In todays world, the garbage that’s sold sells itself. We can all claim we’d buy from the nicer guy, but the truth is that if we really want something and it’s cheap enough, we’ll get it at the douchebag’s business instead of with the guy with the nice warm smile at 1/3rd higher the price and 1/2 the product.
Steve Neill I agree that when it comes to business/sales in today’s world, Michael’s approach is often torn apart by a ruthless ‘numbers game’ approach, particularly in saturated industries.
However, I think that developing relationships/friendships in this way, leads to long-term ‘life success,’ which is what people really want at their core. To feel cared for and valued.
In essence, apply these values/principles/ideas to life/relationships and you can create deep bonds with those in your life...and find a greater sense of fulfillment.
At the end of the day, it isn’t how much money we make that matters, it’s how connected & useful we feel to those in our life.
This is the ‘old school’ lesson that will stand the test of time and prove to be extremely valuable, particularly in these times where our culture/society has become more & more disconnected.
well said
Steve Neill reading this really hurts cause it's true how the world is growing more merciless and kindness is just hard find
I think it depends on the individual you're selling to. I'm a big believer in Michael's approach. In life too. I have reps in a niche market and relationship building is our key to success. We make money on repeat business. Taking care of our customers is the only way our business would work. There are industries where sales requires the numbers game. I remember selling to Dell back in 2000 after the dot com bust and they wanted all value adds removed from quotes. Only product and pricing. They were bleeding, as were many companies. My goto in sales is that "sales is intel". Without intel sales becomes a struggle. The Internet provides us with a lot if intel on our prospects.
@Amazon
Wow...that was emotional. Literally have a tear in my eye
IM NOT CRYING YOU ARE
IM NOT CRYING, YOU ARE! ***
The Office, to me, has always been all laughs and comedy. I am really impressed by the depth you managed to bring out from it.
Very heartfelt video, wonderfully put together.
U know wen jim and Pam finally show up to their wedding. Michael says with genuine happiness " I have so much joy in my heart" ♥
It's rare to meet people who re genuinely happy for you. 😀
This has got to be one of the Best videos I have ever seen, it really touched me…….that’s what she said!
I've never watched this show, but having been self-employed for over a decade, I have learned that you cannot do business without a certain amount of trust. To a degree, you can't separate your work from yourself - there is always a human component. Loved the vid!
Jim: I made it bigger so you could see it '_'
"That's what she said"
Underrated comment.
You brought a tear to my eyes! Now I seriously need to get back and finish The Office.
Arvindh Mani if you haven’t already. What stopped you?
Seriously my all time favorite tv comedy.
Abdul Wali To be honest, I started to find the first 6-7 episodes of season 4 a bit dull. Around the same time, work came in the way and I had much less time to watch TV. So I just kind of drifted away from The Office.
Arvindh Mani I see, yeah life happens some times lol.
But if you have time and get a chance, finish the show. After Michael leaves it gets a little dull but it’s definitely worth it.
You’ll end up rewatching the show and it gets better the more you watch it lol
boii what if he didn't know that michael left
Michael's genuine moments are my favorite parts of the show. Nothing beats seasons 2 and 3 for overall quality, but my favorite arc was the Michael Scott Paper Company from season 5. I loved the relationship he formed with Pam.
Almost makes me want an Office Movie with these themes (of pending obsoleteness, and a look at the merits of being personal in an impersonal corporate-culture) being in the forefront. I mean, the many clips here make for a good trailer already!
brackonstudios The office did get a movie...
...it's called David Brent, Life On The Road. Not a very good one at that.
I fully expect hate for this, but... obsolescence*
th3giv3r Had no idea that was even a word. Learn something new every day huh?
A U.S. office movie would be an absolute gem!!!
Wall Street focuses a lot more on stocks and greed, but there are elements of that there. The old veteran stockbroker being laid off as Bud Fox following Gekko's mantra of "Greed is Good" gets a promotion, a secretary, and his own office.
It is amazing how many layers this show has embodied. It is just pure genius. Time to watch it again and feel that warm, cozy, tickling happiness come back to life!!
Well this is bloody brilliant.
Imagine cutting out all the comedy. You'd be left with a depressing tale.
That's true for a lot of sitcoms though if you describe their basic premises without a hint of comedy.
Community is about very flawed people who experienced medium to large setbacks in life trying to better themselves in a subpar community college full of societies outcasts. Parks & Rec is about the struggle to make your community a better place against all odds.
How I Met Your Mother is about a hopelessly romantic guy desperately trying but continuously failing to find love in a big city.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is about five codependent alcoholics constantly failing at life, with no one to hold onto except each other as they push everyone away because they're insufferable, which likely results out of mental issues, substance abuse and trauma and dealing with all of that in the worst possible way. (Seriously though, It's Always Sunny would be the most tragic and depressing show on TV if they didn't play it for laughs)
My goodness, you surely know how to evoke emotions. Beautiful video man. Now you made me want to watch The Office all over again.
what a beautiful video. thank you for this.
can I just say this is one of the best videos I've ever seen on TH-cam, I really admire the analysis of the show and the move way from customer service world to a more technological wave. Not gonna lie I got a little emotional and i thank you so much for this video!
I discovered The Office as an English teacher in China. The environment was very similar. I found myself not only becoming the top teacher, but also having the most experience. This naturally put me into a position of school manager that felt so antithetical to what I knew made a successful teacher. I learned so much from Micheal Scott and I could never put my finger on it... Thanks for the this inspiring video.
“Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.
I have to say this is the best compilation of Micheal Scott's good side. Really great comments. Never thought a TH-cam compilation of The Office would make me emotional. ❤️ Thank you.
This was a very heartwarming take on the overarching themes of The Office and the characteristics that make Michael so likeable despite his many blunders and faux pas'. It's easy to miss the forest for the trees, so thank you for the retrospective.
You’re analysis is always so deep and emotional, you sher light on the little things that actually matter. It’s a comedy series yet you made it sound like a dramatic master piece.
This is very inspiring...
Vitiman X hmm
Vitiman X uhh I don’t think that’s the right word
This is one of the best ‘Office’ videos on TH-cam. Amazing.
People that downvoted this are people that went out of business.
Nah man, it's just Toby with different profiles
@@rustyhales1969 i don't see the entire show yet, bit Toby knows well Michael and, for now, never hurt him (exept by his presence, for now, i don't know why)
Do not spoil me please:)
It's not just TV fluff. I worked as a canvasser for World Vision for a little while. I sucked at it, but the most successful person in our company was the one guy who spent the most time chatting and getting to know potential sponsors. Our trainers said that if we could knock on 100 doors in a day we'd get a sale, but this guy only hit about 35 homes. He ended up being the most consistent employee not just in the branch or the city, but in all of Canada by building a relationship with potential donors.
got me right in the feels.. I never thought to look past the comedy and analyse the show in this way. Good job
This is sooo true. That part about faceless transaction and having small time to talk to customers really hits me home. I used to work in the corporate industry and when this world dehumanize human's capacity to relate and touch lives, it suffocated me. Like Michael, I really felt the same way as him. I realized that I am no shark as well and that's why I pursued a course which can help me focus on the human aspect of my being rather than crunching numbers and beating corporate competitors. I love Michael Scott 😘
I've never instantly liked a video so much that compelled me to press that thumbs up and subscribe button so quickly. This soothingly touched me and reminded me how much I love The Office and Michael Scott's character and the music really "rekt" me up. This is perfect, thank you for making this video!
I tried to avoid watching this so many times until I finally did. No regrets. Great job with progression of events ♥️
The Office is one of my favourite shows ever, and you just sumarized why that is. It's just a story about people being people and even if that sounds uninteresting, we must always remember that life is sometimes uninteresting and that we must find a way to make it bearable and meaningful... This show teaches us that is only through human relationships that we can accomplish that and finally get through the day. Right now i'm crying because you have enlightened all of that for me and i just realized that Michael isn't a bad person as he sometimes seems to be. He is a human being just like you and me, trying to get through the day and through this world, increasingly dominated by “faceless corporations‘‘ that dehumanize us all. Thank you for that video, thank you, Michael, for being the world's best boss and thank you, Steve Carell for bringing this character to life.
this is a great a video and something i've never considered before. i'm a fan of the office amd i've watched some seasons and episodes albeit out of order but still able to enjoy them none the less. i didn't think yhere was much to extract from michael's character other than he's very odd and eccentric ig. i loved your insight and the tone and music of this video made it so much more sentimental. keep up the good work
I want to cry every time i watch one of your videos. Take that as a compliment to your narration and to your understanding of things that can only be felt
Thank you for making this video.
This is probably the best video I've watched in the whole week... thank you
I love Micheal he really reminds me of my mum. (They actually have the same meyersbriggs 16 personality type)
So many ppl treat her like an idiot because she likes to lighten the mood, makes people laugh but she’s so clever she had a really high IQ.
I believe the people that can joke, Non-calculated, with ease are the most socially intelligent.
MariaJones101
ENFP was my guess for Michael after watching the series over 20 times. nearly every day for a year
Wow. You actually made me cry. Wonderful. I love the nuance you brilliantly revealed in michaels character. Hes not just a dunderhead, blundering fool but a genuine, ultimately decent person who cares about people. You really brought that out in an amazing way that we can all learn from.
Don't take this the wrong way. But this is actually how sales is usually done with big businesses. People build relationships, you can't just force a sell when you are selling products worth millions or even billions. So what Michael is doing isn't necessarily unique, but it might be unique for the market he's working in (selling paper).
The main reason why Michael cares so much about these relationships isn't because he's a great sales man, but because Michael likes to be liked/loved by others while the others often don't show him the love he wants.
And this is why I hate cynics. Oof, hate to see what you’d say about LSOO’s other essays. e_e
@@atmassylphen6785 but it’s not cynical though. This is how big businesses do their sales. I should know, I work for one. We’re discouraged to be robots who just zero in on securing a sale but rather we are encouraged to build a relationship with our clients.
Incidentally, this is exactly how you're supposed to sell premium products to the wealthiest of clients - physical gifts and amazing cutsomer serivce.
I love you for doing this!
I was just talking to my friend the other day about how Michael Scott has one of the largest and most generous hearts, but because of his desperate approach to interact and care for other individuals, people are often put off by him. But nevertheless he still makes sure he celebrates everybody’s birthday, despite getting denied friendship he desires from people he loves time and time again he stills asks those same people if they would like to hang out as well as always trying to lighten the mood and make people laugh everyday. He’s an insanely kind and beautiful person despite being annoying at times.
I’ve been waiting.. a long, long time for a video like this. Wonderfully made, about a wonderful character. “People will never go out of business.” Thank you.
Yes, what makes Michael such a great character is his contradictions: he can be really insensitive and ignorant, but in the end he always cares about people: his coworkers are his family, his clients are his friends. Every bussiness now only cares about politically correct and not about doing the right thing, and that's why Michael is the best. Thanx for another thoughtful and emotional video!!!
im surprised to see how this video turns out to connect to us more emotionally than i thought. great work man!
There's something about this video, it's one of your most beautiful to me.
This video took a much different turn than I expected it to, but I'm so glad it did. What an amazing video!
I low key cried while watching this video. I love the office so much and you did this video so well so can I just say, well done
This is my favourite office related video on TH-cam and I keep coming back to see it. It’s so. well. done.
that show keeps coming back to my mind from time to time and I always find something better. It was so inteligent and well written imho
nice interpretation and look at michael scott
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this video. Shows the true essence of Michael that no one really seems to get. I will forever love Michael G. Scott.
03:30 Yes! That! That's exactly what I explained to my girlfriend when I introduced her to The Office and when I told her why he's not that terrible a boss. Thank you!
I have watched several videos that analyze film and characters. Many were insightful and many were off by a long shot. This short analysis of Michael Scott is probably the most compelling I've ever watched. Shakespeare wrote that brevity is the soul of wit. I'm sure you could have spent over an hour analyzing, as others have, but you made the perfect point in such a short time. You sir, get it. Bravo and subscribed.
Office is my husbands absolute favorite show! I love your commentary, I’m a new subscriber found your channel in an attempt to wrap my mind around the film Cloud Atlas lol. Thank you for your creative way in giving insight into the world of cinema.
Every single one of your videos is so insightful and so beautiful it makes me cry.
Thank you brother
i always knew Micheal was different from the rest in both good and bad ways but this video really emphasized on the Micheals character and his effect on others. also pretty emotional :(
Wow I learn the office was not just for laughter it has a lot of heart thank you for showing me how Michael Scott has a lot of love for people and business 😭