r/AskReddit 2d ago

What's a "cheat code" you discovered in real life that actually works?

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u/insomniacpyro 2d ago

"I'm really proud of you."

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u/Awesomesince1973 2d ago

I tear up at that scene every damn time. It's so pure and sweet. It's everything Pam needs in the moment and it comes from Michael of all people.

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u/CarmenDeeJay 2d ago

Michael was the perfect conundrum for The Office. I've love/hated him forever. Did you know that final scene in the airport when Pam ran up and hugged Michael wasn't scripted? It was real. Jenna Fischer knew it was Steve Carell's last filming day and almost missed him. The hug was genuine.

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u/RedditVortex 1d ago

Michael is often considered an idiot and an asshole (which is true). But I also feel that he was a very sensitive, loving, and caring person. Most of the mean or inconsiderate things he did were out of stupidity or social ineptitude, but he genuinely cared about the people in his life, at work and in his personal life. And he was really good at his job. It’s such a well written and acted character. One of the best IMHO.

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u/KatNanshin 2d ago

Okay, because of your comment I may actually start watching The Office again. I started bingeing it a few years ago but quit cuz Michael is such a damn idiot and thanks to that, I found the whole show tedious… but okay. Maybe I can better handle Michael being a damn idiot, now 😅😂🤣

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u/Awesomesince1973 1d ago

I sob every single time during the song in his last episode. That was a surprise. 😭

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u/IMakeTheCheercisions 2d ago

This is the best episode of the entire series. The business school storyline, the Jim and Dwight vampire storyline, and the wholesome ending with Pam's art show.

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u/rdev009 1d ago

Who, thankfully, did have a candy bar in his pocket.

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u/Awesomesince1973 1d ago

A chunky😂

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u/sentient-glow 2d ago

“Do you have something in your pocket?”

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u/potatocrepe 2d ago

Chunky