You Will Be Scared Of How Much You Love This Michael Scott Quiz
- by Lucas Wesley
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For seven years, Steve Carell treated TV audiences around the world to a truly unique character, who proudly stated his goal of making everyone afraid of how much they loved him. To many viewers watching The Office, Michael Scott achieved that status many times over, with fans of the show laughing uproariously almost every time he opened his mouth. Of course, he did so by being the least socially aware human ever to grace the small screen, making life absolute hell for his employees and underlings at Dunder Mifflin. Or, as Michael calls them, his best friends in the whole world, because as far as he’s concerned, there’s not really a difference.
The thing about Michael is that no matter how clueless or irritating he could be, at his core was always a lonely soul wishing desperately that he could find a likeminded individual who wanted to share his company. While the millions of viewers watching The office would have gladly filled that hole in his life, Michael was without hope until his last few months on the show, which naturally only served to make him all that much funnier in his sadness.
We’ve all chuckled at a that’s what she said or two, but only true fans paid close attention to every last part of Michael’s life and history. To scare us with how much you love the guy, keep reading and take our quiz so you can find out how much you really know about Michael Scott.
To whom does Michael get married?
Having desperately sought love for his entire life, Michael finally found the woman of his dreams at the end of season four. And then, she was taken away from him almost immediately, due to Dunder Mifflin’s inter-office dating policies. Luckily, Michael didn’t give up, nor did he ever stop thinking about her, so the second she came back into his life, they rekindled their relationship and cemented they had been soup snakes all along. The only thing left was marriage, so Michael proposed in the annex and she happily accepted. What was her name?
What street-wise character does Michael use to teach his staff about incarceration?
When Michael learns one of his employees spent a few years in prison before turning their life around and entering the paper business, his natural reaction is mostly one of panic. However, the mere fact a former inmate is in his ranks isn’t even the worst part—apparently, some of the other staff members have been joking about how prison might be better than Dunder Mifflin. To right the wrongs and teach them just how horrible jail is, Michael dons a character that reminds them about the worst part about prison—the Dementors. What does he call his do-rag clad creation?
Which of the following phrases is NOT taught to Michael by Darryl?
Michael’s employees all have their own unique ways of dealing with his eccentricities, and we gotta say, Darryl Philbin’s looks like the most fun. Playing with his boss’s often unintentional racism, Darryl decided to teach Mike a few “black people phrases” to help him sound more him and streetwise. Unfortunately, Michael has no idea Darryl is actually making these expressions up, solely because he finds it hilarious that his boss would make a fool of himself by saying them. Which of these terms wasn’t one of Darryl’s inventions?
What high tech warehouse equipment does Michael repeatedly beg to use?
Being the Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin, Michael Scott naturally believes he should be able to do whatever he wants inside his office. For the most part, he’s able to do just that, which is why it bothers him so much that Darryl and the other warehouse workers refuse to let this recklessness run free on their turf. Of course, it’s definitely for the better that they do so, as Michael’s limited access to their tools is still enough for him to cause accidents every time he ventures downstairs.
What does Michael name his computer friend?
Everyone who owns a computer inevitably experiences the joy of discovering their first text-to-speech program. Unfortunately for Michael’s employees, he came upon this knowledge while behind his desk, and his next step was to create a fake face and personality for his computer. He also gave his new friend a name and introduced him to Jim and Pam, which turned out to be his downfall when the two noticed Michael’s constant spelling errors gave his computer a weird speech impediment. Michael got over it quick, though, remembering its always funny to make a machine say “boobs.”
What name does Michael give his online dating profile?
By the time The Office was over, Michael eventually found his true and lived with her happily ever after, but that didn’t happen until the end of season seven. Until then, he went on plenty of dates with multiple different girlfriends, none who could quite fill the empty hole in his heart. Like many others in the modern age, Michael even resorted to online dating, although it was equally unhelpful in his search for romance. Part of the problem may have been his questionable user name—what was it?
How many kids did young Michael say he wanted on Fundle Bundle?
Michael Scott always wanted to be a star, and its possible this desire started when he was a young child making a guest appearance on the children’s show Fundle Bundle. Interviewed by roving reporter Edward R. Meow, Michael proudly told the world his favorite class in school was recess and announced the one thing he wanted to be as an adult was a parent. In fact, Michael wanted a whole lot more kids than is reasonably possible. He eventually had a few kids with Holly, but probably not anywhere near his original goal. What was it?
Who was the Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin Scranton before Michael?
Before Michael Scott became the Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin Scranton, he was merely the company’s best salesman. Of course, before even that could happen, he needed to get hired in the first place. Obviously, the fact Michael eventually ascended to the position once held by the person who introduced him to the company means his original employer isn’t around all that much, having retired before The Office began its run. He does appear a few times in name and reference, though, so attentive fans should definitely know his name.
What employee at Michael’s high school was the person he hung out with the most?
All Michael wants of most people he meets is their undying devoted friendship, and unfortunately, they in turn feel like that’s way too much to ask. This trend has followed poor Michael throughout all his life, starting back when he was a student in high school and his classmates had no interest in talking to him. To stave off the loneliness, Michael soon made close friends with an unlikely ally, who he once hated for reasons that aren’t entirely clear.
Which sport is Michael surprisingly good at?
The mere fact Michael Scott is inept in most if not all social scenarios doesn’t necessarily mean he’s physically uncoordinated, as well. Turns out the guy is actually pretty great at one sport in particular, showing off his skills on more than one occasion. In fact, Michael is so fond of his sport of choice his character Michael Scarn is likewise a minor expert in the field, allowing him to indulge in his own talents on camera in several extended sequences.
What body part does Michael burn on a George Foreman Grill?
Of all the absurdly boneheaded moves Michael Scott made during his time on television, arguably the dumbest thing he ever did was managing to burn himself on a George Foreman Grill literally seconds after he woke up. The mere convolution requires to even have such a device in his bedroom was almost impossible, and yet the way Michael tells the story, it was the most painfully obvious mistake he ever made. The worst part of it all is the body part Michael burned, because once again, it made absolutely no sense how such a thing could ever happen.
Who does Michael unknowingly out as gay?
In defense of Michael Scott, for as annoying and irritating as his actions often are, the man is never actually spiteful or mean to others on purpose. Even his most offensive jokes are made entirely from a place of love, and the idea they could actually hurt someone once drove the man to tears. The incident in question came shortly after he used a certain f-word in a comedy routine that lead to one of his employees revealing they were gay in a round about way. Who was it?
Who does Michael run over with his car?
Forget about the many ways Michael Scott embarrassed, insulted, or offended his employees—the real danger of working with him is physical, as noted when he once ran over one of his employees with his car. Okay, so it wasn’t on purpose, and Michael was seriously concerned with the broken pelvis he caused, but still. The man was so distracted talking to a camera and confusing Lady Gaga with Britney Spears he didn’t notice his car was headed at a human being at high speeds. That’s enough to scare us away from almost any job out there.
What does Michael name the fundraiser he holds after the office gets robbed?
In Michael’s own words, it is not known how many office robberies occur every second because there is no Wikipedia entry for office robbery statistics. Despite a fan effort to change this fact, Wikipedia still lacks this information, but what we do know is that the offices of Dunder Mifflin once got robbed after Michael and Holly forgot to lock the doors. To make up for their losses, Michael held a charity fundraiser that somehow turned into a roast. What did he call it?
Which role does Michael play in his movie, Threat Level Midnight?
In season two, The Office revealed to fans that Michael Scott used his free time to write an incredible screenplay for the action film Threat Level Midnight. Five years later, his script had become a reality, with Michael himself naturally playing the starring role. Throughout the course of his film, Michael marries Catherine Zeta-Jones, builds an assistant robot, and gets double-crossed by the President of the United States. And then, because he’s just the same as the man playing the role, he decides to work with the POTUS again immediately after he gets tricked. What was his name?
What is Michael’s middle name?
Unless you happen to see their ID, it’s entirely possible to go through life without ever learning your closest friend’s middle names. This is doubly true for movie and TV characters, many of whom don’t even have middle names to begin with. We promise this isn’t a trick question, and that Michael’s middle name does indeed come up in The Office a number of times. However, what we’re saying is that if you don’t know the answer to this one, it’s really not that big a deal.
What does Michael buy Ryan for Christmas?
It seems like every time two or more TV characters put a price limit on a gift exchange, one of them will inevitably go way above and beyond the agreed upon amount with an extravagant present. On The Office, Michael fills this role during an otherwise run-of-the-mill game of Secret Santa, most likely as an attempt to impress his pick for hottest guy in the office, Ryan Howard. Michael’s gift isn’t just a little bit above the $20 limit, it’s 20 times that amount, making it a hot target item when he turns the game into Yankee Swap. What was the gift?
Who bought Michael his “World’s Best Boss” mug?
From the very first episode of The Office onward, Michael Scott is constantly seen drinking out of his favorite mug. He doesn’t lug the cup around simply due to addiction to coffee, nor the fact he later reveals there’s occasionally a splash of gin in the glass now and then, but rather out of pride based on the expression written on it. Not until it gets replaced by a similar Dundie Award does Michael have any interest in drinking out of something else.
What film does Michael let the office watch on Movie Monday?
Although the phrase “somebody has a case of the Mondays” comes from a different pop culture staple about office life, Michael Scott is nonetheless familiar with the expression and what it means to company moral. Luckily, unlike the emotionless boss in Office Space, Michael actually has a solution to the problem: screening various classic movies and episodes of Entourage in 30 minute increments every Monday morning. Honestly, compared to Michael’s other time wasting distractions, this one might not be that bad, but it still gets him in trouble with Jan when she catches them watching a specific movie.
Which one of Michael’s employees went to the same high school as him?
Everyone in the office has known Michael for different amounts of times, and has thus formed highly unique and specialized relationships with the man they call their boss. It isn’t necessarily the case that the longer they knew him, the less they like him. However, it probably is true that the person who knew him the longest knew his darkest secrets, especially since they witnessed Michael firsthand while they went to the same high school. Though he regularly denies they’re the same age, who may well have been in Michael’s science class?
What comedian does Michael to make him require diversity training?
Few people celebrate the news that their company is forcing the staff through diversity training, important though it may be to ensure everyone in the office feels comfortable. Michael Scott in particular is the sort of person who would get really annoyed when people try to stop making him tell “hilarious” racial jokes made famous by various comedians, and indeed, he doesn’t appreciate it all that much when they do just that after he recites an extremely offensive routine. Context is everything, and Dunder Mifflin isn’t the same as a comedy club, so his staff had big problems with what Michael said. Who was he quoting?
What is Jan and Michael’s safe word?
In every way that Michael’s relationship with Holly is a perfect match, his prior courtship with Jan was an absolute mess. Their constant arguing was terrifying in and of itself, but the worst part of the picture had to be their shocking and scandalous sex life, which is mostly too PG-13 for us to discuss in these pages. What we can say is that things get hot and heavy enough to require a safe word, although Michael is quick to point out Jan often pretends she doesn’t hear him when he screams it out during love making sessions.
Which of the following is not a character Michael plays for his staff?
There’s no denying that Michael Scott is a natural born entertainer, although some of his employees may wish he weren’t Throughout the course of The Office, the man dons a number of creative roles when trying to teach lessons, business related or otherwise, some of which are funny, and others of which are, well, just racist. Given enough time, Michael probably would have come up with a character for every last situation possible, but leaving the show in seven seasons cut off his potential to create new ones. Which of the following did he never play?
What is Michael’s “favorite New York pizza joint?”
Spending most of his life in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Michael Scott doesn’t get to appreciate the thrills of a major city like New York all that often. For this reason, each trip to corporate offices in the Big Apple double as a quite jaunt in tourism, where Mike gets to hang out at all his favorite New York spots. This naturally includes what he believes is the best pizza in the whole world, as only New York can offer. Well, New York and the hundreds of cities around the country that also have a franchise of the mega chain restaurant Michael bizarrely thinks is local.
Which celebrity does Michael think he sees when visiting New York City?
As if the pizza weren’t enough, Michael Scott also sees his visits to New York City as great opportunities for meeting celebrities. So intent is Michael at seeing some stars that he actually appears to hang out in front of 30 Rock, presumably to meet the cast of Saturday Night Live or some other sitcom filmed in that area. He even thinks he sees someone special, but it turns out to be a mere look alike. Worse than that disappointment is the fact his confusion caused him to miss Conan O’Brien briskly pass him by.
Which athlete’s words does Michael quote as his own on Michael Scott Paper Company’s white board?
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” These words were first spoken about the sports world, literally referring to shots as attempts at scoring points, yet they apply to business, politics, philosophy, and indeed, life itself. Michael Scott knew this when he heard it, which is why he wrote it on the walls of his short-lived Michael Scott Paper Company. However, Michael didn’t quite understand how sourcing and attribution worked, quoting himself as having said the quote. Who actually said it first?
What percentage Native American heritage does Michael claim to have?
Truth be told, there’s no real reason for us to deny the fact Michael Scott is indeed partially a Native American. Sure, he doesn’t necessarily look the part, but it’s entirely possible Sequoia or Sioux blood may exist somewhere in his family history. On the other hand, the percentage of his blood he claims is Native calls the situation into question, because Oscar Martinez is correct in pointing out the fraction he claims doesn’t make any sense. They don’t, but hey, a lot of Michael’s idiosyncrasies are a mystery.
What article of clothing does Michael take from a woman he met at a blood drive?
Whenever he’s not in an active relationship, Michael Scott has a tendency to fall in love with just about every woman he meets. Never is this more apparent than the time he immediately felt extremely strong emotions for a woman who happened to be donating blood at the same general time he did. Granted, this came right after he and Holly were forced to briefly call it off, leaving him emotionally vulnerable for any positive female attention. Still, taking a piece of her clothing and treating it like a treasure was a bit much for a person he knew for a few short minutes.
Which married Sid & Dexter manager does Michael briefly date?
Being separated from Holly wasn’t going to stop Michael Scott’s love life outright, though it did eventually introduced the world to Date Mike. Initially, Date Mike is pleased to introduce himself to a friend of Pam and Jim who “laughs at everything,” which they accurately believe will make her and Michael hit it off. However, Date Mike isn’t quite so charming, causing the intended date to run away in fear. Luckily, the manager at the bar takes a strange liking to him and they soon date, despite the fact she happens to be married.
How old was Michael when he lost his virginity?
Throughout most of The Office, things are pretty bad for Michael Scott on a romantic level, but the truth is, the guy has had it worse. Though the smooches are few and far between, Michael nonetheless dates a number of women while he serves as Dunder Mifflin’s Regional Manager. In addition to his eventual wife Holly, Michael also dates Jan, Carol, Donna, Helene, and that may not be all. However, it took quite some time for Michael to find his footing with the opposite sex, not losing his virginity until a relatively old age. What was it?
Which of the following horror movies did Michael claim he learned a lot of lessons from?
An ardent student of cinema, Michael Scott has probably seen more movies than most people taking this quiz about his life. That isn’t to say he necessarily watches the classics, though, as we feel like films such as The Godfather or A Streetcar Named Desire are probably a little bit off his radar. Michael’s more the type of guy who intently studies High School Musical looking for deeper meaning in the posters hanging on Vanessa Hudgens’s locker. Or, perhaps, trying to find out everything there is to know about David Arquette’s performance in which horror film?
Who is Michael’s favorite actress?
Anyone who watches the amount of movies Michael Scott consumes is bound to have a favorite actor or actress, but most of us don’t take it as far as the Dunder Mifflin Regional Manager. Much to the chagrin of his employees, while Michael watches the films of his preferred leading lady, he also has a habit of taking up her characteristics. This is outrageously annoying to Pam specifically, especially when Michael unknowingly watches movies where she played a villain. Which Prada wearing devil is Michael obsessed with?
Who is Michael’s much hated stepfather?
Believe it or not, Michael Scott’s mother somehow never makes an appearance on The Office. However, the woman who raised the Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin does indeed get mentioned many times throughout the series, usually by her son, but also by several of his employees. In a rare emotional conversation with his enemy Toby, Michael also makes mention of a stepfather who married his mother when he was a child. As is often the case with children when their parents remarry, Michael hated his stepfather from day one and these feelings never seemed to go away. What is the man’s name?
Who is Michael’s nephew, who he briefly hires as an intern?
In season nine, The Office suddenly introduced an extended family for Dwight Schrute, shocking many fans who felt it didn’t make much sense. Apparently, they weren’t paying attention when the same thing happened to Michael in season seven, when an unknown half-sister was suddenly introduced without much fanfare. We didn’t actually see Michael’s sibling, but we did meet her very spoiled son. In fact, it was Michael’s nephew who got the two of them talking again after some 15 years of icy silence, as he gave the young man his first job as an intern. What was his name?
Which friend of Michael’s grandmother got in the way of their friendship?
When Michael Scott says he’s a man dedicated to family, he’s not just talking about the fact he wants hundreds of kids. Michael also cares deeply for his mother, grandmother, and seldom seen sister, with Nana in particular holding a special place in his heart as one of his best friends. Unfortunately, as has gone the trend in Michael’s life, Nana eventually met a friend in her nursing home who he felt was taking up too much of her time. What was this elderly ally’s name?
Outside of which restaurant to Michael and Jan share their first kiss?
Of the many words that could be used to describe Michael’s long and troubled relationship with his boss Jan, the first that came to mind was probably “surprising.” This is definitely what Michael’s staff thought when they caught Jan taking a cab to the office wearing the same clothes she wore the night before, and the further the relationship progressed, the more shocking it was. The Dunder Mifflin crew don’t even know how out of nowhere their first kiss was, with Jan planting a big one on Michael’s face as a reward for a job well done with a big money client. Where did it happen?
What is the only thing Pam writes down when Jan asks her to outline Michael’s day?
According to a pie chart helpfully supplied by Jim Halpert, Michael spends about 1% of his time doing actual work. 19% is spent on procrastination, while a whopping 80% goes to his favorite task, “distracting others.” Accurate though this is, Michael’s boss Jan wanted a slightly more specific outline of what it was he did all day, asking Pam to keep a written record of his actions for her review. For several hours, the list was blank, and when Michael finally did something, it wasn’t exactly hard work. What was it?
Who says their goodbye to Michael at their airport?
Michael Scott’s marriage to Holly Flax was a joyous occasion for the entire office, yet one that came with a bittersweet ending in the fact it meant the lovebirds were leaving Pennsylvania and moving to Colorado. Despite their issues in the past, Michael’s employees were all sad to see him go, and Michael himself was probably most emotional of all, unable to even tell them the day he was leaving without bursting into tears. For this reason, he tried to sneak out earlier than expected, only for one employee to learn his plans and tearfully say goodbye to him at the airport. Who was it?
What’s the first thing Michael says to Jim and Dwight after not seeing them for years?
Two years after Michael left The Office, he made a bombastic comeback in the series finale to serve as the “bestest mensch” during Dwight and Angela’s wedding. Lying in wait until the perfect moment, Michael only appears for a few seconds in the episode, uttering but a handful of lines that nonetheless perfectly encapsulated everything he meant to the show. Best of all was the first sentence he said to his former employees after years of radio silence. What was it?
True or False: Steve Carell won an Emmy for portraying Michael Scott.
Ultimately, Steve Carell’s performance as Michael Scott may well go down in history as one of the best in television history. Few other actors could so brilliantly portray Michael’s epic loneliness in spite of his unbridled confidence, nor could they make it so blisteringly funny at all times. For this reason, Carell and The Office in general won dozens of awards across it’s nine season run. Included in the bunch was a handful of Emmys, but was the award for Best Actor ever one of them?