It's been ten years since The Office closed its doors at Scranton, yet the enjoyment and conversation surrounding the show never seems to dwindle. 23 years since the show started is enough time to separate generations, but the beauty of the American mockumentary lies in the fact nearly anyone of any age can relate to it. As a boss at the Dunder Mifflin paper company, Michael Scott, played by Steve Carell, kept viewers laughing for a large part of the series through his gob-smacking antics, outlandish attention-seeking, and inappropriate behavior, which all boiled down to him simply needing to be loved. His employees, who were portrayed by a captivating cast, all brought their own idiosyncrasies and purposes, among whom was Jim Halpert.
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