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43 Underrated 'The Office' Jokes That Deserve Your Attention

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NBC's The Office has become a staple of bingeworthy television, with jokes so well known that even people who haven't watched the show can recognize bits from it, such as "That's what she said." Of course, fans know that you can find A+ The Office jokes in every episode, no matter how small.


This list is celebrating the more obscure, yet no less funny, jokes that make The Office the beloved comedy it is. This doesn't celebrate any particular character over another, as The Office had such a wonderful ensemble cast. Scroll on below to relive some of the low-key funniest moments from the NBC hit. The rankings on this list are the results of the voting that took place on Ranker.com.


1. This 'Women's Appreciation Day' Conversation


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Season three, episode 21: "Women's Appreciation"


2. Kevin's (Almost) Got Game


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Season six, episode five: "Niagara: Part 2"


3. Darryl's Little Secret


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Season nine, episode eight: "The Target"


4. The 'Helpful' Phrases Darryl Teaches Michael


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Season three, episode 18: "The Negotiation"


5. The Problem With Mini-Cupcakes


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Season nine, episode nine: "Dwight Christmas"


6. Good Timing


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Season nine, episode five: "Here Comes Treble"


7. Dwight's Lack Of Pop Culture Knowledge


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Season seven, episode 18: "Todd Packer"


8. Gabe's Weird Locker Room Talk


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Season eight, episode six: "Doomsday"


9. Words Of Wisdom


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Season three, episode 12: "Traveling Salesmen"


10. Fire Sherri


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Season two, episode five: "Halloween"


11. Michael's Phone Etiquette


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Season one, episode one: "Pilot"


12. Kevin's Christmas Present


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Season two, episode 10: "Christmas Party"


13. Dwight's Cholesterol


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Season one, episode three: "Health Care"


14. Stanley's Need For Cake


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Season four, episode seven: "Survivor Man"


15. Darryl Winding Michael Up


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Season four, episode nine: "Local Ad"


16. Angela Doesn't Like To Gamble


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Season one, episode four: "The Alliance"


17. Creed Already Has His Tombstone


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Season seven, episode 12: "Classy Christmas: Part 2"


18. How Angela Prepares


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Season three, episode 21: "Product Recall"


19. Michael's Go-Bag For Pam's Delivery


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Michael: Go-bag! Where's my go-bag?

Erin: There's nothing in it. 

Michael: You are telling me now there's nothing in it? Should I bring a dictionary to the hospital? 

Oscar: The hospital will provide dictionaries. Bring a thesaurus. 


Season six, episode 17: "Delivery: Part 1"


20. Kevin's 'Friend' Wendy


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Season four, episode 10: "The Chair Model"


21. Dwight's Missing Desk


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Season two, episode six: "The Fight"


22. Dwight's Anatomy Lesson


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Season one, episode three: "Health Care"


23. When Phyllis Started Listening To The 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Audiobook At Work


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Season nine, episode 18: "Promos"


24. The Thing About Bear Attacks


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Jim: Ever see that movie?

Dwight: I saw Wedding Crashers accidentally. I had a ticket for Grizzly Man and went into the wrong theater. After an hour, I figured it out, but I kept waiting. That's the thing about bear attacks. They come when you least expect it. 


Season three, episode 15: "Phyllis's Wedding"


25. Apparently Michael Hates Snakes


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Season seven, episode 14: "The Search"


26. Halloween Spirit


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Season nine, episode five: "Here Comes Treble"


27. Michael Loves Turtles


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Season seven, episode 19: "Training Day"


28. When The Christmas Party Wasn't Going The Way Michael Wanted


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Season two, episode 10: "Christmas Party"


29. When Michael Finds Out Jan Is Pregnant


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Season four, episode 14: "Goodbye, Toby"


30. Crentist The Dentist


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Season three, episode three: "The Coup"


31. One Step Ahead


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Season three, episode eight: "The Merger"


32. Groundhog Day


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Season five, episode 11: "Moroccan Christmas"


33. Good Grief!


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Season three, episode four: "Grief Counseling"


34. Michael Thinking Your Head Can Absorb Calories


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Season four, episode 15: "Night Out"


35. Florida Stanley


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Season eight, episode 15: "Tallahassee"


36. Can't Argue With That


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Season four, episode five: "Launch Party"


37. Jan's Reasonable Request


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Michael: Are you wearing new perfume today?

Jan: How is that a business question?

Michael: Well, you're wearing it at the office. And... It... I'm sorry, no offense, but it's really sexy.

Jan: Please don't smell me, Michael. 


Season two, episode eight: "Performance Review"


38. How Kevin Thinks Paper Is Made


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Season eight, episode six: "Doomsday"


39. Kelly's 'Emergency'


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Season three, episode 15: "Phyllis's Wedding"


40. Andy's Apology


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Season three, episode 13: "The Return"


41. When Jim Tried Andy's Joke


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Season three, episode 21: "Product Recall"


42. Michael's 'The Six Million Dollar Man' Impression


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Season one, episode one: "Pilot"


43. Erin Has A Way With Words


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Season nine, episode five: "Here Comes Treble"



This was originally published on Ranker.com.

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