@daily._.clipz5 — 11x breakout

Loading video…

Michael did WHAT?! 😂

@daily._.clipz5

12.4K followers · usually 3.2K views a post

Views

32.8K

Likes

1.4K

Comments

Why it worked

This clip likely performed well due to its relatable humor derived from a common workplace sitcom trope: a boss's incompetence leading to a dangerous situation, juxtaposed with the employee's dry wit and sarcasm. The inclusion of a specific, memorable incident and the underlying threat of the baler add to the comedic tension.

Summary

This clip from The Office shows Darryl explaining a dangerous incident where Michael kicked a ladder out from under him, causing him to fall and injure his ankle. Darryl then expresses his fear for his coworkers' safety around the baler.

Structure

1Darryl explains safety training procedures.
2Darryl recounts an incident where Michael caused him to fall.
3Darryl expresses concern about the dangerous baler.
4Michael makes a joke about the number of people who get injured.
5Darryl offers to let Michael be one of the injured.

Product placement

Dunder Mifflin: This is the name of the paper company where the show takes place. It appears on the uniform of Darryl. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. Olympic wire and equipment inc.: This is the name of the company that manufactured the baler. It appears on the baler. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

On-screen text

Michael did WHAT?! 😂 WE DO SAFETY TRAINING GREG DANIELS EVERY YEAR OR AFTER AN ACCIDENT WE'VE NEVER MADE IT A FULL YEAR THIS PARTICULAR TIME I WAS REACHING FOR A SUPPLY BOX ON A TOP SHELF WHEN ONE OFFICE WORKER WHO SHALL REMAIN NAMELESS KICKED THE LADDER OUT FROM UNDER ME AND YELLED "HEY DARRYL HOW'S IT HANGING?" AND I FELL AND BUSTED MY ANKLE I'M LEGITIMATELY SCARED FOR MY WORKERS THE BALER CAN FLATTEN A CAR ENGINE IT CAN CUT OFF YOUR ENTIRE BODY WITHOUT SKIPPING A BEAT HOW MANY PEOPLE A YEAR DO YOU THINK GET THEIR ARMS CUT OFF IN A BALER I HARDLY KNOW HER DAMN IT PAY ATTENTION ANYBODY WANNA TAKE A GUESS OVER 50 YOU REALLY WANNA BET ANYBODY EVER SINCE MARCH MADNESS ENDED I AM SO BORED 10 PEOPLE MICHAEL 10 WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE ONE OF THEM DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT

Original caption

#Comedy #fyp #Funny #theoffice