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20 Quotes From ‘The Office’ That Will Tickle Your Funny Bone

Published August 26, 2024•Updated August 28, 2024

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The image is split into two parts. On the left, a man in an office says, "And I knew exactly what to do. But in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do." On the right, another man holds a sign with the acronym DWIGHT: Determined Worker Intense Good Worker Hard Worker Terrific.

“The Office” is a comedy show that first aired in 2005. It is known for being one of the funniest shows ever. But even though it’s a comedy, there are some seriously tear-jerking parts. Here are 20 quotes that will either make you laugh or shed a tear.

1. No Particular Order

A man in a suit and tie is seated in an office next to a window with closed blinds. He is speaking and the caption reads, "Make friends first, make sales second, make love third. In no particular order.
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2. Kevin Loves Bacon

A man in a suit stands in front of an office directory board, saying, "I love the smell of bacon on a woman.
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3. I Wish There Was A Way

Two-panel image of a man in a beige jacket and red bow tie speaking in an office setting. The top panel reads: "I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days..". The bottom panel continues: "before you’ve actually left them." Two colleagues chat in the background.
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4. Sometimes We Fail

Two men are depicted in a scene from a TV show. The man on the left, wearing a blue tie and dark suit, says, "I don't get it. I don't get what I did wrong." The man on the right, wearing glasses and a yellow shirt with a brown tie, responds, "Not everything's a lesson, Ryan. Sometimes you just fail.
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5. “Wayne Gretzky” – Michael Scott

A man in a suit sits thoughtfully in front of a whiteboard that reads, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky - Michael Scott.
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6. I’m Jesus David

A man dressed in a white robe and fake white beard is sitting at a desk with a computer keyboard in front of him. He appears serious. The text overlay reads: “I’m Jesus David, and you know why? Because Phyllis, a woman, usurped my role as Santa.”
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7. Would An Idiot Do That?

A man with glasses and a serious expression stands in front of an office window. He is wearing a suit, yellow shirt, and striped tie. The caption reads, "Whenever I'm about to do something, I think, 'Would an idiot do that?' And if they would, I do not do that thing.
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8. Don’t Be An Idiot

Two men in an office setting having a conversation. The man on the left asks, "What is the most inspiring thing I ever said to you?" The man on the right responds, "Don't be an idiot. Changed my life." The text "@friends.at.theoffice 3.16" is watermarked on the image.
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9. You Can’t Eat Cats Kevin

A scene from a TV show with a man in a suit talking to the camera, shown in four frames. The captions read: "Angela's cats are cute," "So cute that you just want to eat 'em," "But you can't eat cats," and "You can't eat cats, Kevin.
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10. I Declare Bankruptcy

A man in a suit is standing in an office supply room, looking shocked and yelling with his mouth wide open. The caption at the bottom of the image reads, "I DECLARE BANKRUPCY" in bold, yellow letters.
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11. How The Turntables Turn

Three office workers are seen standing and looking forward. One man on the left is wearing a suit and tie, the woman in the center is wearing a blazer, and the man on the right has his arms folded, wearing a dress shirt and tie. The subtitle reads, "Well, well, well, how the turntables...".
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12. I Have Flaws

A man in a suit and tie, sitting in an office environment, with the quote: "I have flaws. What are they? I sing in the shower. Sometimes I spend too much time volunteering. Occasionally I'll hit somebody with my car.”
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13. “Dwight”

A man wearing glasses and a suit holds up a sign that reads "DWIGHT," with each letter representing an adjective: "Determined, Worker, Intense, Good Worker, Hard Worker, Terrific." The sign includes a photo of himself labeled "DWIGHT SCHRUTE.
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14. I Hate When You Leave

A man in a suit is looking at a woman as she walks away in the top image, with subtitles saying "Hate to see you leave but love to watch you go." In the bottom image, the man faces forward, and the subtitles read "'Cause of your butt.
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15. Nate Needs His Resume

A man sits in an office wearing a shirt with the name tag "Nate" and a "Dunder Mifflin" logo. A caption reads: "Do we get our resumes back or do you keep them? Because I only have the one, and I have a chili recipe on the back that I really wanna keep.
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16. I Hope I Find It Along The Way

A man in a suit and tie is speaking in an office setting, with blinds and windows in the background. Below him is a quote: "Sometimes I'll start a sentence and I don't even know where it's going. I just hope I find it along the way." - Michael Scott.
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17. In A Much More Real Sense

A man in a suit with a perplexed expression sits in an office with window blinds behind him. Top text: "And I knew exactly what to do." Bottom text: "But in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do.
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18. I Want People To Fear How Much They Love Me

A man in a suit is sitting in an office, speaking seriously. Text above his head reads, "WOULD I RATHER BE FEARED OR LOVED? EASY." The text below reads, "BOTH. I WANT PEOPLE TO BE AFRAID OF HOW MUCH THEY LOVE ME.
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19. Preparation Is Key

A four-panel image from a TV show. In the first and third panels, a woman with dark hair and glasses speaks enthusiastically, saying, "This day is bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S." In the second and fourth panels, a blonde woman responds calmly, "I don't have a headache," and "I'm just preparing.
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20. Is That Love?

A man in a collared shirt and tie is speaking. Subtitles read, "I'd rather she be alone than with somebody. Is that love?" The background has a poster with the word "SH" visible.
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