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Michael Scott

From The Office

Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin Scranton, and its biggest fan.

🔟 Michael Scott's Top 10 Party Ideas

I am not a boss. I am a party starter who also manages.

  1. 1

    Dundie Awards night

    The Oscars, but for people I actually know.

  2. 2

    Karaoke at the office

    Everybody sings. That is not a request.

  3. 3

    Surprise birthday cake in the break room

    Every birthday is a national holiday.

  4. 4

    Improv class showcase

    I was born to perform. Scene partners optional.

  5. 5

    Christmas party gift swap

    Big-ticket gifts only. Within reason. Mostly.

  6. 6

    Fun run for charity

    Carb-loading is part of the training.

  7. 7

    Movie Monday in the conference room

    Productivity is great. Movies are greater.

  8. 8

    Pizza from Pizza by Alfredo

    The real one. Not the other place.

  9. 9

    Halloween costume contest

    I always win. Or I should.

  10. 10

    Office Olympics

    Gold medals for everyone who tries.

🔟 Michael Scott's Top 10 Movies

Okay, so I've seen a lot of movies, and I've written one, so I'm sort of a critic and a filmmaker. These are the ten films every person should see, ranked by me, an expert.

  1. 1

    Threat Level Midnight

    Agent Michael Scarn saves the day, and it took me years to make, so it's basically my Citizen Kane, only better.

  2. 2Mrs. Doubtfire poster

    Mrs. Doubtfire(1993)

    A guy will do anything for the people he loves, even wear a disguise to work, which I respect deeply.

  3. 3Rocky poster

    Rocky(1976)

    An underdog with a dream and a whole lot of heart, and that's me running a branch office.

  4. 4Casino Royale poster

    Casino Royale(2006)

    A secret agent in a tuxedo who never gives up, and I think Scarn inspired it.

  5. 5The Devil Wears Prada poster

    The Devil Wears Prada(2006)

    A tough boss, a great makeover, and a lesson about who really cares about you at work.

  6. 6Back to the Future poster

    Back to the Future(1985)

    Ideas this big only come along once in a generation, like Dunder Mifflin Infinity, maybe.

  7. 7Dead Poets Society poster

    Dead Poets Society(1989)

    A teacher who makes everyone stand on their desks, and I've done that too.

  8. 8Shrek poster

    Shrek(2001)

    He's misunderstood, he's loud, and deep down he just wants friends. Relatable.

  9. 9Remember the Titans poster

    Remember the Titans(2000)

    A team becomes a family, and that's what I've built here, people.

  10. 10Home Alone poster

    Home Alone(1990)

    One guy defends his home all alone, which is basically every Monday at work for me.

Roll credits. Michael Scarn out.

🎁 Michael Scott's Top 10 Gift Ideas for Fans

Okay, listen up, because I've basically been a gift-giving expert ever since I was a kid. A great gift says "I see you, I value you, and I'm a little bit better than you at shopping."

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    Personalized "World's Best Boss" Coffee Mug

    I bought my own, and you know what? I earned it, and so did whoever you're giving this to.

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    Engraved Desktop Award Trophy

    It's like hosting the Dundie Awards right on your desk, and nobody walks away without a trophy.

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    Improv Comedy Class Gift Card

    Improv is my real calling, and every scene should have more secret agents in it.

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  4. 4

    Classic Pretzel Making Kit

    Free Pretzel Day is the best day of the year, so make it every day.

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  5. 5

    New York-Style Pizza Stone

    Pizza by Alfredo, not Alfredo's Pizza Cafe. Trust me on this one, people.

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  6. 6

    Novelty Paper Ream Gift Box

    Paper is limitless. You can wrap gifts in it, write love letters on it, run a whole company on it.

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    Neighborhood Chain-Restaurant Gift Card

    Fancy dinners are nice, but nothing beats a casual night out with a sizzling appetizer platter.

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    Spy Thriller Screenplay Notebook

    Every great action hero started with a blank page and a cool code name. Mine involves a tuxedo.

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    Portable Music Player

    The Secret Santa limit was twenty bucks and I spent four hundred, because when you love somebody, you don't do math.

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    Karaoke Microphone Speaker

    Singing at a meeting is basically leadership with harmonies.

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That's my list. I'm not crying, you're crying. Happy gifting!

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