Japan on The Office
This post could also be called “Michael Scott’s Cultural Misunderstandings.” Yes, I’ve got 2 more clips from the US version of the The Office that relate to Japan. Wrong, but funny. And the suicide bit does play on a common misconception, anyway. The concierge-cum-geisha, though? I dunno about that. Ha ha. Oh, Michael Scott, how you sadden and delight me simultaneously with your incredible awkwardness. These clips were taken from Episode 7 of Season 5, “Business Trip.”More please!
To conclude, here is the wisdom gained about things Japanese from these clips:
“In Japan, you must always commit suicide to avoid embarrassment.”
“A concierge is the Winnipeg equivalent of a geisha. This is a woman who has been trained in the fine art of fanciness and pleasure. And when you meet one, it is intoxicating. Just what the doctor ordered.”
If you missed the last clip, where some Japanese is spoken (poorly) on The Office, go check it out!
