SEX!!!!
Now that I have your attention.
Let’s talk about the greatest, funniest show to ever hit the face of this universe. No, I’m not talking about Friends, cause I’m not one of those basic people that incorrectly have that opinion. I’m talking about the people person’s paper people. I’m talking about The Office.
On March 24, people everywhere celebrated the 15th anniversary of the beloved mockumentary. Whether it was the inappropriate jokes or the iconic Jim look, there was always something to love about the show. At the center of its heart was none other than Michael Scott (some may know him as Steve Carell).
No matter how insensitive, selfish or childish he was, you just couldn’t help but fall in love with the character. Which is why it was so heartbreaking when Steve Carell left the show towards the end of the seventh season. I remember watching “Goodbye Michael” when it aired and feeling the gravity of the episode. The show was never going to be the same.
The departure of the show’s key center piece was never fully brought to light; however, a new source suggests shocking information. In a new book by Andy Greene titled The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s, it suggests that the reason behind Steve Carell’s departure was actually due to NBC deciding not to bring him back. According to interviews in the book, the uncertainty of Carell’s future with the show came at a time when a new president was appointed to NBC who was apparently “not as big a fan of The Office”, which contributed to Carell’s eventual departure.
Ultimately, I don’t know what to make of all this. From what I have heard, everything seems based on vague/sketchy accounts from a few of the shows crew members. It’s also hard to believe that news like this wouldn’t have been revealed sooner, especially with how much the shows fanbase has grown since the series finale. Unless NBC or Steve Carell come forward to tell the story, I don’t think we’ll ever know if these claims are true.
I absolutely love The Office. I’ve watched it more times than I can count. I can pretty much connect any situation to an event, line or scene of the show. I’ve said “that’s what she said” so many times that now friends and family of mine say it involuntarily.
(Now time for a shameless plug) I love the show so much that I’ve created a podcast about it. The Dundie: An Office Battle Royale where my friend/co-host, Eduardo Vaca and I pit two episodes against each other every week until we find the best episode worthy of claiming: THE DUNDIE! It’s got everything, laughs, tears, love, and definitely some hot takes on the show that may surprise you. We are even planning to read Greene’s book and discuss it for a future episode. Make sure to find it wherever you listen to your podcasts. After you hear it and realize the level of expertise that we have on the show, do us a huge favor and leave a written review on Apple Podcast because it helps a ton. (Okay, plug over).
I really hope these rumors between Carell and NBC are not true, because it will only make his departure hurt that much more. But for now, I will keep doing what I’ve always been doing, watching The Office and watching Michael Scott at the center of it… well most of it. The reason I do this? Simply because he’s the best; he’ll never leave me disappointed and at the end of it all, I know I’ll be left smiling, satisfied.
“That’s what she said!”