Yeah, I'm not a temp anymore. I got Jim's uh, old job. Which means at my 10 year high school reunion it will not say "Ryan Howard is a temp." It will say "Ryan Howard is a junior sales associate at a mid-range paper supply firm. ...that'll show 'em. Ryan ryan
[after "the kiss"] You have no idea how long I've wanted to do that. Jim jim
Me too. ...I think we're just drunk. Pam pam
No I'm not drunk. Are you drunk? Jim jim
No... [Jim leans in for another kiss] Jim-- Pam pam
Are you really gonna marry him? [Pam nods] ...Ok. Jim jim
[sobbing] Jim is gone. He's gone. I miss him so much. Ooooh I cry myself to sleep, Jim! [serious] False. I do not miss him. Dwight dwight
No! That is the fun of this place. I call everybody "faggie". Why would anybody find that offensive? Michael michael
OK I think Oscar would just like if you used "lame" or something like that. Toby toby
That's what faggie means! Michael michael
No not really... Toby toby
Apparently you called Oscar "faggie" for liking the movie Shakespeare in Love more than an action movie. Toby toby
It wasn't just an action movie, it was Die Hard! Michael michael
All right Michael, but Oscar's really gay. Toby toby
Exactly! Michael michael
I mean for real. Toby toby
Yeah, I know. Michael michael
No, I mean he's attracted to other men. Toby toby
OK, a little too far, crossed the line. Michael michael
OK, I am telling you, Oscar is an actual homosexual. Yeah, he told me this morning. And, obviously he hopes he can count on your discretion. Toby toby
I would have never called him that if I knew. You don't... You don't call retarded people "retards". It's bad taste. You call your friends "retards" when they're acting retarded. And I consider Oscar a friend. Michael michael
Listen man, I am so sorry. I had no idea. Michael michael
No, it's fine. Oscar oscar
No. No it's not. I feel terrible about it. I have been calling people "faggie" since I was in junior high, and I have never made this mistake. If I don't know how to behave, it is because I am just so far the opposite way, you know? I'm just... I, I can't even imagine... the... thing. Maybe we could go out for a beer sometime. And you could tell me... how... you do that to another dude. Michael michael
That sounds like a great, wonderful idea, let's do that. Oscar oscar
[in reference to Oscar being gay] It explains so much. Angela angela
No, I'm not gay. And I don't understand why anyone would think, that I'm gay... if... [sighs] Uh... yeah I'm gay. Oscar oscar
I can't say whether Dunder Mifflin paper is less flammable, sir, but I can assure that it is certainly not more flammable. Jim jim
Why did I transfer to Stamford? I think that's pretty obvious. I got promoted! And you can't beat that view... right? Jim jim
Hey, Big Tuna! You're single right? Andy andy
Uh-huh, yeah. I am. Jim jim
She's pretty hot huh? [Jim nods] She's completely crazy. Steer clear Big Tuna. Head for open waters. Andy andy
OooOK. Jim jim
OooOK. Andy andy
I ate a tuna sandwich, on my first day. So, Andy started calling me Big Tuna. ...I don't think any of them actually know my real name. Jim jim
Big Tuna is a super ambitious guy, you know? Cut your throat to get ahead kind of guy, but I mean I'm not threatened by him. I went to Cornell, you ever heard of it? [laughs] I graduated in four years. I never studied once. I was drunk the whole time, and I sang in the acappella group, "Here Comes Treble." Andy andy
So, end of day we are going to have a little diversity policy refresher, because of some more problems at the Scranton branch. And I have a list of business startups I got from the chamber. Yes, I am going to need someone to cold call them. Josh josh
Oh, I can do that. Jim jim
Jim's nice enough. I dont... I don't know how well he's fitting in here. He's always looking at the camera like this. [makes classic "Jim"-camera face] What is that? Karen karen
Can you tell who's gay and who's not? Michael michael
Of course. Dwight dwight
What about Oscar? Michael michael
Absolutely not. Dwight dwight
Well, he is. Michael michael
Well, he's not dressed in women's clothes, so... Dwight dwight
[deep sigh] There could be others... I need to know. I don't want to offend anybody else. Michael michael
You could assume everyone is, and not say anything offensive. Dwight dwight
Yeah, I'm sure everyone would appreciate me treating them like they were gay. Michael michael
Hey, what about Angela? She's hard and severe. She could be a gay woman. Michael michael
I really don't think so. Dwight dwight
I don't know, I can imagine her with another woman, can't you? Michael michael
[creepy smile] Dwight dwight
Do some research. Find out if there's a way to tell by just looking at them. Michael michael
Jim told me you could buy gay-dar online. Dwight dwight
That's ridiculous. Michael michael
Yeah probably. He didn't tell the truth a lot. Dwight dwight
[sighs] Let's call him and get the website. Michael michael
Definitely. Dwight dwight
What's gay-dar? Oh, oh, gay-dar, yes! No, uh, I think they have it at Sharper Image. Oh, you know what? I could check for you. No problem. [loudly fake typing] It's sold out! Yeah sorry about that, that's a bummer. Jim jim
Well, they're sold out. Michael michael
Damn. [thinks] I'll try Brookstone. Dwight dwight
I miss that. Jim jim
Chicken or fish? Roy roy
[loud sigh] Chicken. Pam pam
So you havin' a good day? Roy roy
Excellent, thanks. Pam pam
Good, glad. OK. Roy roy
Yeah, I didn't go through with the wedding. I got cold feet, a few days before. And I can't really explain it. I just had to get out of that relationship. We still had to pay for all the food. So we froze it. But I'm, I'm doing well. I have my own apartment. I'm taking art classes. And I have lunch for the next five weeks. Pam pam
After Pam dumped me, I um, I kinda stopped taking care of myself there, and uh, I hit bottom when uh, drunk driving arrest. I've been working out and um, you know, I'm not gonna take her for granted. I gotta win her back. Roy roy
I got them a toaster. They called off the wedding and gave the toaster back to me. I tried to return the toaster to the store, and they said they no longer sold that kind of toaster. So now my house has got two toasters. Stanley stanley
That is so cool that you're gay. I totally underestimated you. Kelly kelly
Yes I'm super cool. I am an accountant at a failing paper supply company, Scranton. Much like, um, sir Ian McClellan. Oscar oscar
Sure, sometimes I watch Will and Grace... and I want to throw up. It's terribly loud. I do like it sometimes when Harry Connick Jr. is on. He's so talented. Angela angela
OK. Who put my calculator in Jello? Good one. But uh, seriously, guys who did this? Seriously guys, who did this? I need to know who put my calculator in Jello, or I'm gonna lose MY FRICKIN' MIND! Andy andy
You know, it's amazing to me that in this day and age, you could be so obtuse about sexual orientation. Jan jan
I watch the L Word. I watch, Queer as F***, so... Michael michael
That's not what it's called. Jan jan
OK, Michael, are you aware that you ousted Oscar today? Toby toby
What? What does that even... Michael michael
Coming out, is a significant moment for a gay person, and they should be allowed to select the timing and manner of announcing it. Jan jan
Well, gay pride, right? Gay pride parade? It's not like gay... shame festival. Michael michael
All right, now Oscar's feeling discriminated against by his co-workers, primarily Angela, and um, that's your fault. Toby toby
I think Angela might be gay. Could Oscar and Angela be having a gay affair? Maybe! Is that what this is about? Michael michael
NO! Jan jan
I don't kn- Michael michael
No, it's not possible. Jan jan
Anything's possible. Michael michael
You know, imagine... you were gay. Jan jan
[laughs] Well, I'm not gay Jan, and you should know that better than anybody! Michael michael
Michael, your immaturity is extremely disappointing and may even lead to a lawsuit which is the absolute last thing this company needs right now. Do you understand? Jan jan
The company has made it my responsibility today to put an end to 100,000 years of being weirded out by gays. Michael michael
Am I the first gay man you ever knew? Oscar oscar
Trick question! Cause you can't always tell, so... how would I know. Is that the right answer? Michael michael
Michael, Dwight's looking at gay pornography on his computer. Pam pam
Uh, Michael knows Pam. He asked me to do this just for him. He has his own reasons. Dwight dwight
[looking at gay porn] Nothing wrong with this stuff. At all. This is fine. You know what. Gay porn, straight porn, it's all goooooood! I don't particularly get into this. But uh, you know what. I totally see the merit! And actually... it is quite beautiful. Michael michael
Ah damn pop-ups. Dwight dwight
What are you doing?! Oscar oscar
Watching some of your friends. Angela angela
[yelling] All right, everybody in the conference room! I don't care if you are gay, or straight, or a lesbian, or overweight! JUST GET IN HERE! RIGHT NOW! Michael michael
Did you know that gay used to mean happy? When I was growing up it meant lame. And now it means a man, who makes love... to other men. Michael michael
We're all homos! Homosapiens. Gays aren't necessarily who you think they are, people. I mean anybody could be gay. Business-men. Like antique dealers, or hairdressers, or... accountants. Oscar, why don't you take this opportunity to officially come out, to everybody here. However you want to do it. Go ahead. Stand up. I'm doing this for you. Michael michael
Yes I'm gay. And I didn't plan on sharing that part of my life with you today, so, whatever. Can I sit down now? Oscar oscar
I'm not offended by homosexuality. In the sixties I made love to many many women, often outdoors, in the mud and the rain. And it was possible a man slipped in, and there would be no way of knowing. Creed creed
Who should be the judges and juries of our society? Michael michael
Judges and juries! Angela angela
Yes, that's a good point. She has a good point. Because gay marriage currently is not legal, under U.S. law. I bet a lot of straight men wish that applied to them. So they could go out there and have some torrid unabashed monkey sex as much as they could. You know? Sounds pretty good, right? Michael michael
That sounds great. Kevin kevin
I think all the other office gays should identify themselves, or I will do it for them. Dwight dwight
No one else in this office is gay. Oscar oscar
What about Phyllis? She makes absolutely no attempt to be feminine! Dwight dwight
I'm getting married to Bob Vance. Phyllis phyllis
That's great. Congratulations Phyllis. That is great, and frankly kiiiiiiiind of amazing! [laughs] See? Everybody has a chance! Michael michael
But still, Phyllis, in college? Did you ever experiment with other women? A lot of women do! Michael michael
No, you knew me in high school. Course, we all thought you were gay in high school. Phyllis phyllis
[laughing] Right! [serious] And I take that as a compliment. Michael michael
Well with your ties and your matching socks and -- Phyllis phyllis
Well, I just like to look good OK, so -- Michael michael
You sound pretty defensive Michael. Oscar oscar
No, I am just coming out myself. I am coming out hetero! Michael michael
I think the problem with this office is that you are sending mixed signals about my being here. Oscar oscar
No no no. The only signal that I am sending is: Gay, good. Michael michael
Look, if I was gay, I would be the most flamboyant gay you have ever seen. I would be leading the parade covered in feathers, and just... I would be waving that rainbow flag. Michael michael
I don't think I can work here any longer. This has been the worst, most backwards day of my life. Oscar oscar
You misunderstand- OK. You know what, OK. I uh, I'm gonna put my money where my mouth is. You ready? I am going to embrace Oscar. You might want to watch this Angela, because you can't catch anything. Here we go. We are going to make a statement. You and I are going to make a statement together. Oscar is my friend -- Michael michael
I would rather not. Oscar oscar
...and I just don't care who sees it, doesn't bother me! Michael michael
No, NO! I don't want to touch you, ever consider that? You're ignorant, and insulting, and small! Oscar oscar
All right, um... sorry. Michael michael
Michael... I'm sorry. That was a good idea. Come on, come on. [Oscar and Michael hug] Oscar oscar
[sobbing] I'm sorry I called you faggie. You're not faggie. You're a a good guy. Michael michael
Michael appears to be gay too. And yet he is my friend. I guess I do have a gay friend. Dwight dwight
[embracing Oscar]You know what, I'm going to raise the stakes. I want you to watch this. And I want you to burn this into your brains. Because this is an image that I want you people to remember for a long time to come. Whenever you come into the office I want you to think about this. [awkwardly kissing Oscar] I did it. See. I'm still here. We're all still here. [everyone claps] Michael michael
[Dwight gets up to kiss Oscar] Oh come on! Dwight! Come on, man! Michael michael
We are not in the playground anymore. There are new rules. We have to be mature. But we can't lose the spirit of child like wonder. What is love... anyway? Maybe it's supposed to break all the rules. Like me and Jan. Or Oscar... and some guy. Life is short. When two people find each other, what should stand in their way? Michael michael
I am glad that today spurred social change. That's part of my job as regional manager. But you know what? Even if it didn't, at least we put this matter to bed. ...that's what she said. Or he said. Michael michael
Oh, there's Gill. Oscar's roommate. I wonder if he knows? Michael michael
I was going to quit. But Jan offered me a three month paid vacation and a company car. All I had to do was sign something saying I won't sue. Gill and I are going to Europe. Kids, sometimes it pays to be gay. Oscar oscar
[reading the note with the gay-dar] "Hope this helps. -Jim" Nice! Dwight dwight
[Dwight is running the gay-dar over Oscar's body] What are you doing?! Oscar oscar
Shhh. Don't be scared. [gay-dar beeps over Oscar's belt buckle, Dwight smiles] It works. [gay-dar goes off next to Dwight's belt buckle] ...oh no. Dwight dwight
[on speakerphone] Okay, what is your goal for after lunch? Jan jan
I will do my job to the best of my abilities. Michael michael
[under breath] Heaven help us. [aloud] Specifically. Jan jan
I will do my regional manager job to the best of my capability. Michael michael
Specifically, Michael. Jan jan
Specifically, Jan, I will make at least ten phone calls to clients. Michael michael
Yes, I have to begin every day by letting Jan know what I intend to accomplish, and then I have to call her at the end of the day to tell her what I did accomplish. But it's not mandatory. It's something that I... wanted to do... and so it's voluntary, really. Even though she... makes me. I think she just wants to hear my voice. Because we're no longer lovers, and she's just hurting. But things are going well with Carol. I've seen her seven times in the last few months, and I'm growing very fond of her kids. Tommy, who I call Tomas, and the little girl... Michael michael
[on speakerphone] Are you on the toilet, Michael? Jan jan
[quietly] No. Michael michael
Well, I know sometimes you are and... that you wouldn't tell me, so I'm just going to assume that you are, and call me back when you're finished. Jan jan
Okay. [Jan hangs up. Toby opens the office door.] Michael michael
Michael? Toby toby
[sigh] Michael michael
Hi, honey. You holding up? Michael michael
Yup. Pam pam
Yeah. Michael michael
I'm... painting my new apartment tonight. Pam pam
Oh, good. By yourself? Michael michael
Yes. Pam pam
Aw. Well, hang in there, okay? You know what? You should get one of this big body pillows. That way you wouldn't miss you-know-who so much. Michael michael
Thanks. Pam pam
Roy. Michael michael
Right. Pam pam
What do I think? I think everybody should stay out of everybody's personal business! Pam pam
Yes, I'm gay. Oscar oscar
[shocked expression] Meredith meredith
Why are all the best-looking single men always gay? Meredith meredith
Hey, Big Tuna. You ever Google "Google"? What do you think would happen? Andy andy
Let's find out. [starts typing] Jim jim
[makes frustrated noises] Andy andy
Oh! Lots of results. Jim jim
I didn't mean you should do it. You were supposed to ponder it. It's... You removed the fun. Thanks a lot, Big Tuna. Andy andy