The One Thing You Never Noticed In "The Office"

Classic Michael Scott, really.

So you've heard of The Office. Ran for nine seasons on NBC, totally awesome, based on a sitcom from the UK?

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Thought so.

You might also know that for seven seasons, the main character of the series was (according to Netflix) "deluded boss Michael Scott."

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Oh, so precious and deluded.

If you know all that, there's a chance you know that for 11 years, Michael was working on an action/adventure movie, Threat Level Midnight.

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In this movie, Michael played Michael Scarn, his secret agent alter ego who went into retirement after the murder of his wife, Catherine Zeta Scarn. But now he's back to save a hockey stadium.

But remember years before the movie was ready, when Michael was dating Jan?

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How could you forget Jan Levinson?

When Michael and Jan first started dating, things weren't going well. After a mishap at a party for David Wallace, Michael said these words to her:

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OK, Michael. Sure

But, it turns out this wasn't just a weird thing Michael said. It was a deep desire.

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I was just as surprised as you are.

In Threat Level Midnight, Michael Scarn reflects on his memories with his late wife, which include THE KETCHUP FIGHTS.

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In all their tomato-y glory.

There's one way Michael got to live out his fantasy.

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Oh, Michael. You're too cute.

Threat Level Midnight for Best Picture!

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