Scott's Tots - Beyond the Meme - S6E12

[@ImpIndustries]

My favorite Michael Scott quote in the entirety of the office is "I've made a lot of empty promises but that one was by far the most generous"

[@mrillis9259]

Yupp

[@bloodygoat6941]

That sentence was actually quoted in a German Newspaper a few days ago.

[@veryfrozen3271]

@@bloodygoat6941 was it a hosptial who said that? 🤣

[@bloodygoat6941]

@@veryfrozen3271 A virologist who understated the number of people who would protest against the vaccination

[@IronPsyde]

@@bloodygoat6941 It just sucks because they ruined their credibility. Now if an actual deadly disease comes along the vast majority are not going to wear a mask ever again or trust anything they say.

[@JP-wq8ou]

I don’t care what anyone’s says, “Hold on, they’re lithium” is one of the best lines in the show.

[@10KProductions]

Hard agree

[@staarfall98]

Definitely, I loved that Borderlands 3 used it for red text of a legendary weapon called “AAA”. I remember laughing so hard when I first got it.

[@campbell1543]

I just hollered 😂😂

[@prestonspears6078]

Save bandit was great too

[@kobba8813]

Seconded. He was so earnest about it😂😂

[@justintime1343]

I give Michael props for having the nerve to let those kids down in person, face-to-face.

[@russBwright]

Great point! That shows true character for me.

[@vieolop]

Stanley's reaction in episode gets me every time. He knew from the beginning it was gonna be a disaster.

[@FrankMontes24]

The fact that he saved the newspaper article from that day is just pure gold 😂😂 he was waiting for that day

[@niteblooms]

bless his heart honestly. he deals with alot from michael but that day he wasent the one taking the crap.

[@russBwright]

Yeah and he also has learned to laugh at himself for sticking around with Michael as his boss for the last 10+ years as well.

[@lsilvaeditor]

Honestly, the Jim storyline might bothers me more than Michael's. I don't understand how everyone in the office (apart from Angela and Andy) believed Jim would purposefully make himself or Pam the employee of the month. He may prank Dwight a lot, but he is pretty laid back with everyone else. Even when Jim punished Ryan, he did it calmly. But in this episode, he looked like a deer caught in headlights when confronted. It was just out of character for half of the cast to believe Jim was dumb enough to make himself the EOTM and then immediately get called out on it and then have Pam be BOTH the second and third EOTM? And then have a cake delivered?! It's such an obvious trap, it hurts that even Oscar fell for it.

[@bigwilly43729]

The office workers will routinely fall for any trap where looks like they might be losing something, no matter how ridiculous it may seem. There's also a bit of mild resentment towards Jim because he still manages to get promoted several times, despite his constant pranking, slacking off & not taking his work seriously. Every time Michael leaves the office & Jim is put in charge, or even when Jim becomes co-manager, something goes awry and it blows up in his face, even when he has the best intentions in mind. So as crazy as it sounds, I could see them going along with it. They strangely don't like Michael, but also don't want the change that would come with someone else being manager.

[@lsilvaeditor]

​@@bigwilly43729 I guess, it was just so obviously out of character for Jim to pull that stunt, because in another episode, Jim makes Andy believed he is depressed and the office tells Andy, 'I think Jim is just messing with you.' So his co-workers know who Jim is and how he sells a prank, but in this episode, Jim looks really confused and distressed and nobody questions it. I mean, they could have made it more believable, by just having him and Pam's name on the list (make up some weird reason why he only has the top two best sales numbers instead of everyone in the office) and when he asks someone to search for the third best employee on the computer, *that's* when the cake arrives and then everyone is too mad to do the search.

[@Kammithekiller]

ah i came here to say this- the entire Jim story in this episode is SO painful to watch

[@diegosotomiranda4107]

Tbh your giving Jim too much credit, one of his most prominent flaws it's his lack of resolution and avoid confrontation, we are talking about the same guy who lied to his wife about his dreamjob, the guy that was busted by his ex gf in a costume hiding in a car, was hiding to Roy in The Office, got himself in troubles with Charles miner cause he used a tuxedo and couldnt come with an excuse, the guy who needed dwight to avoid Cathy whonwas obviously wanting him, and he being married couldnt grow the supine to be just clear about the situation when he hasnt anything to loose, just being on Cathy Bad side, so i would Say theres nothing out of character for Jim in that regard, when it is jokes or sarcástica remarks he's quick and sharp, when it's serious topics and personal confrontation he's basically a confused deer most of the times

[@danconnolly737]

you do know this is not real right its just a show

[@gretchenbockenfeld]

The only scene that makes me really look away (literally, i cant look) is kevins face after he drops his chili, the pain on his face looks so real, it hurts me to look at him out of pity, id rather watch tots a hundred times than watching that scene again.

[@GlowySweetFabulous]

Same and it's gross

[@tonic316]

The chilli cold opener is top 5 cold opens. I laugh my ass off every time.

[@bre1836]

Oh my goodness you're right. That one was even worse!!! The way he scrambles to clean it up from the floor oh my lordy lord.

[@karlimo4034]

"The secret is to undercook the onions"

[@neilgovender7450]

I love Stanley here. Stanley more than anyone sees Michael as the buffoon that he is and the fact that he kept the newspaper for 10 years which is probably longer than any of his marriages because he just knew. Love it

[@clarkmichaels822]

Stanley is such a non-character. I remember the scene with the office Olympics. Jim asks him what game Stanley likes to play in the office and he says 'working hard to provide for my family'. Stanley said that. Mister crosswords. Mister runs out of the office at 5 pm. He's also a petty asshole, holding onto a newspaper for 10 years just to laugh at Michael... And the classroom of students he screwed over. Stanley knew it was going to fail, that it was going to devastate a bunch of kids... And he sat on it for a laugh. Dickhead.

[@colesandrich4707]

I don’t care what y’all say the most cringe moment was when Toby touched Pam’s knee

[@rightweaponry908]

I feel like jim not saying anything is what made me cringe the most, he always leaves people, even his girlfriend, in the most awkward situations because he cant ever be direct, it's weird

[@songbird6414]

Bingo that always makes me physically turtle away from the screen

[@djCatScanRL]

🙄 nah, that was Hilarious. Then scales the fence like an Olympian lmao 🏃🏼‍♂️

[@locobob]

While it was definitely cringe, tots is more impactful because of the buildup. The hand-on-knee comes out of nowhere and is more shocking than anything else. The slow motion car crash analogy is excellent. Watching a busy Indian intersection is way more tense than one of those shocking crash scenes that come out of nowhere.

[@PureBoi]

This man gave a warning for spoilers on a show that ended 8 years ago. Absolute legend.

[@5thkiechannel]

I never understood the “it’s x years old, why are you giving a spoiler warning?” Some people just got into this genre. Some people just got into tv shows. Some people just got into live action shows Some people have had the box sets on their wish lists for 3 christmases now. The earth is full of things. It’s incredibly likely that not everyone has experience every piece of popular media. I still haven’t seen nor been spoiled for any lord of the rings movies yet, nor have I been spoiled nor played Final Fantasy 7, nor listened to any Beatles album, but that’s because I’ve been focusing on seeing shows over other media. Only now have I been finally experiencing different stuff in media so yeah I appreciate the spoiler warnings Tl;dr not everyone has seen everything no matter how old it is.

[@PureBoi]

@@5thkiechannel what's a TI;dr?

[@5thkiechannel]

@@PureBoi it stands for too long; didn’t read. In essence it’s just a substitute for saying “summary”

[@PureBoi]

@@5thkiechannel ah oke

[@YazzPott]

@@5thkiechannelthis is why you look up stuff about a show, especially video essays, *after* you finish it ahaha

[@LauraJenkinsthebest]

My biggest problem with the premise is that no teacher bothered to check with Michael to make sure he was going to give them the money. They made shirts and songs and big plans on a promise made many years ago!

[@rebasmith7471]

I said same the teachers the school and parents never checked or advised kids to looking for other scholarships or aide

[@SceneWins]

My exact problem with this. It’s super/cringe but I can take that,.,.it’s how manufactured it is.

[@candycane1744]

The teachers probably knew what was going on but they kept their mouth shut

[@LB-gz3ke]

Individual teachers wouldn't be responsible for students' college plans. I would say a guidance counselor should have been coordinating with Michael on how the funds would be distributed, etc.

[@FluffeeSMASH]

@@simond7225 Michael apparently did keep in contact with them. He knew the first girl played the saxophone and apparently went to her eight grade recital and was able to identify and name a significant portion of the class.

[@pokerace420]

This episode starts the father daughter relationship with Erin and Michael, Scott's totts is a gem. Stanley's laugh, "hold on their lithium" "your gonna make me say it" Scotts totts is a gem.

[@Rillorolla]

“Just minding your business and Scott’s Tots happens”, is the most relatable thing I’ve ever heard.

[@anjailbakeer]

You broke this down perfectly. I wanna add that I dont hate this episode. I just cant watch it. There are tons of great pieces of media i dont want to watch over and over again like certain law and order svu episodes, schindler's list, the part of Cast Away after he leaves the island, the green mile, requiem for a dream. I love all of these bits of media but they just make me so deeply uncomfortable. I love michael too much to forgive him for the implications of scott's tots... Those kids... He most likely messed up all of their lives. He could have admitted that he couldnt pay for their college during their junior year so they had all of senior year to prepare financially. I mean fasfa grants r first come first serve and they r at least in their last semester. Its deeper than cringe, for sure. My only relief comes from reminding myself that its fictional tbh. Eta: i actually think this is a masterpiece because it accessed a terrible emotion that i rarely feel... Again its not really cringe, for me. Its some mixture of annoyance, frustration, sadness, and "wtf".

[@johnparker4484]

I don’t understand the deep hate a lot of people have this episode. It cracks me up.

[@abbynormal8702]

This is actually one of my favorites.

[@BunnyChamberX]

The deep hate is for Michael Scott. Its a fantastic episode! It does its job all too well.

[@lisacamp9557]

It is just too cringy for all the wrong reasons. It's perfect, but I can't watch it. I skip it every time. I know micheal is supposed to be cringy, but that episode takes it to the next level.

[@CanItAlready]

I feel too bad for the kids that I know aren't real to find it funny. And nothing but contempt for Michael.

[@AlanaBananaCanada]

Me too what the heck!

[@craigrussell3062]

I love the moment at the end where Erin starts singing the "Hey Mister Scott" song in the car, just joyful and carefree and not at all weighed down by what just happened. She's a friggin orphan who grew up in the system, she doesn't feel sorry for these kids who have homes and parents. Her slightly unhinged, cynical/whimsical view of the world is the best thing about the second half of The Office.

[@Salari]

Embrace the cringe. Excellent analysis; I also thoroughly enjoyed writing something on this - hence why I probably went on a bit too long, so thank you for giving me the chance.

[@tracymonroe6001]

Earned yourself some new subs, no doubt. I loved your analysis.

[@fae206]

I love that at least one of the Scott’s tots was later seen as a greendale student on community

[@RandomSkyeRoses]

What episode did that happen?

[@Nick_CF]

I just caught her on it a week ago and now I canr remember what episode. Thank God for Greendale

[@fae206]

@@RandomSkyeRoses sorry just saw this comment now. I’m thinking it was the one where they tried to land arty the whale or something but I’m not sure, you can look it up

[@theprotagonist6057]

This episode was funny to me honestly the B plot with Dwight setting up Jim is more cringe to me, I guess I'm used to Micheal fucking up to the point where it's just not shocking anymore

[@ObiWanGinobiliTopFan]

"It's unfortunate that Michael lied to those kids and crushed their dreams for the future. Perhaps it's time I introduce them to a little show called Battlestar Galactica. It always helps ease my pain whenever Michael crushes my dreams." 😐 - Dwight K. Schrute

[@ValensBellator]

“Shame” and “embarrassment” are certainly both aspects of this, but it’s *guilt* that I most feel vicariously through what Michael did by letting all of those kids down. The guilt felt when letting others down… that’s the worst sensation imo

[@kimsomniac2144]

I get the cringe, but it's worth it. When Erin tells Michael about the graduation rate, it gets me everytime. Plus every teen I know, that graduates high school, gets a "Scott's Tots" shirt from me for a gag gift, even my son.

[@ValensBellator]

I always avoid this episode as it hurts too much. I actually felt anxious even clicking on this video *about* Scott’s Tots 😂

[@casicadaminuto1]

This episode has one of the most adorable moment of the whole series for me: the moment they're driving back from school and Erin starts rapping the line "Hey mr. Scott, what you gonna do?". So cute.

[@elenav.5470]

as a high school student whose parents didn’t/couldn’t afford to save for my college… yeah, this one really hurts

[@notimportant3686]

it's the discomfort...it's the mental discomfort that we can almost perceive physically

[@StudentCleric]

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[@Mulverine]

Really cool to hear. Good luck on your finals!

[@Ellis_Hugh]

Stanley's laugh here is just golden...

[@psychedelicfeline6164]

Maybe it's because I am a big fan of cringe that I love Scott's Tots so much.

[@squiddyft.insecurities3549]

as u should

[@nefariouswatcher]

My reaction to the whole episode is literally the same as Stanley's. I love it!

[@Nick_CF]

"Hold on....there lithium" lol....my favorite episode next to Dinner Party

[@JustTryingToYoutube]

People hate this episode because the Facebook groups told them too lol getting upset about cringe humour on a show fully about cringe humour is crazy, I love the episode

[@animationsiguess1954]

Around my 3rd rewatch I started to like the episode but, at my first watch I just skipped most of the episode because of how much I wanted to die watching it.

[@kylelowe4618]

Stanley's laugh gets me rolling every time. The few times throughout the series he breaks out in laughter are amazing. It's the most infectious laugh I've ever heard

[@maniacmatt7340]

The entire school incident is cringe and tough to watch, but compiling it with the Jim, Dwight chaos, I cant find a place to release any cringe until it's over.

[@kendeng9828]

Thank you for the 2 to 4. I predicted a 4/5 and I got it. Glad to see you putting some RESPSVT on Scott's Tots.

[@punkmonstermoose]

I try hard to see things from others’ shoes, and I still don’t understand how this bothers people… genuinely hilarious episode!

[@MortalMercenarae]

I love how this is a fundraiser to put kids through school. Meta af, and a good cause.

[@JesseTribble]

Thank you for having me!

[@ronroyce6]

That's what your beverage said

[@cyanrazorCel]

When someone tries to tell me that Tesla cars are good for the environment, I say "Hold on, they're lithium"!

[@dakotabennington6052]

Love that inbetweeners was brought up. I might be the biggest American inbetweeners fan in the US (that is my “background noise” show) I know scary right. But the difference is that from the beginning of the show the cringe is dialed up to 10 and we very rarely see a real emotional moment from the 4 boys. In The Office we see ,through six season, these characters become real people with real emotions. Then Scott’s Tot’s happen and we are forced to watch character we know have real feelings get brutalized with cringe…I think that is what makes this episode so difficult.

[@bigwilly43729]

This might be your best episode yet. I really liked the breakdowns from the other KZbinrs; the British (?) guy nailed it perfectly. When this was on Netflix, I'd skip over it though. I shouldn't have, but I just struggle to get through it. Even though the show was starting to show cracks by this point, this was pretty much a solid encapsulation of Michael Scott's journey and probably his lowest point in the series.

[@madamedelite]

For me, as a public school teacher I find "Scott's Tots' so painful. Yeah, I know it's fictional. But children's hopes being shattered isn't. I sadly see it. As one of the KZbinrs said in the video. It's one thing when Michael's silly plans or promises screw with the adults in the office. But these are children, not employees..but the Jim plot line doesn't bother me. After all the stuff Jim did to Dwight, its kind of great Dwight has gotten so savvy. Go Dwight.

[@senorsnout4417]

Why do people act like Dwight is some kind of poor, defenseless, innocent victim of mean ol' Jim's bullying, and not a ruthless, selfish, power-hungry, sycophantic jackass for most of the series, who has repeatedly been shown to not only be petty and lacking in empathy, but downright *cruel*? Dwight deserves every ounce of pranking he gets from Jim.

[@TheRepublicOfJohn]

The 'Kevin's chili' cold-open and Phyllis' wedding are physically painful for me. This episode is uncomfortable but nothing tortuous.

[@mississippiking1366]

I recently introduced my mom to The Office…. This was her favorite episode

[@Trey2dope]

True superfans don't skip this episode or Dinner Party

[@rookandpawn]

I think a lot of the cringe actually comes from the connotations with white guilt. Reparations and slavery after all, this is a white man promising black youth in the inner city. And then they put a comedic twist on this all which is absolutely hilarious and daring. It's honestly one of the funniest things you could even think of or imagine. Truly the show is remarkable

[@alicesherson4894]

the song they sing is still stuck into my head to this day

[@jeremytassin7978]

I just wanted to say, I think Dwight is insufferable in this episode. I think this was one of your best videos. I was looking forward to it. Did not disappoint!

[@lNoWayAroundItl]

Salari's interpretation is spot on for what I took out of this episode. It is an amazingly cringe episode for so many reasons. I usually skip but will have to re-watch to take it all in again.

[@roracle]

Listening to your guests painted every cringe moment from the show my brain could remember and I started laughing out loud at these millisecond moments where things go from serious to ridiculous. It's a reminder why it's still a great show.

[@Anderson0490]

I must be a miserable person, because I love this episode

[@TheRealDardanius]

Yessss been waiting for this viddd

[@davidmoncholi6746]

Me too

[@SteffBrockley]

It probably seems silly, but I think the funniest line in this episode is from Angela when she reads out Jim’s cake, “It could only be you”. Not only the idea of someone sending a cake to themselves to prop up their own ego, or the fact it has their face on it, or that they’re so pathetic to send a special message to themselves saying “it could only be you”, but the fact Dwight thought of that as a step that an ego maniac would take and that it actually worked and was believable to everyone cracks me up each time.

[@ryanmattison2044]

I don't love Scott's Tots, but I will watch it. I don't believe in skipping. Rhe fact that people are so bothered by it actually makes it more watchable

[@kitten-whisperer]

Jesus why does everyone say this is the most cringe episode? I swear like 2 people said and it just snow balled to the point where everyone just blindly agrees with it. How in the hell is this worse than Michael dragging a wheel chair down the aisle and then getting thrown out by Bob and screaming "I HATE YOU!!!!" Like a toddler throwing a tantrum would?

[@TheKingSource]

That employee of the week was so BS! JIM always saw through Dwight's plots. He would've know there was more on the list then those eligible and done his own list. JIM WAS TO SMART TO FALL FOR THAT TRAP!

[@mikescully6972]

I loved this episode, it’s old school humor, that has been destroyed by wokeness, it’s funny and you know it if you’re over 40, but at the end of the day there’s a moral, and it wasn’t cruel as some folks might think

[@erichmyles4481]

how was this old school, and why would this upset woke people? lmao yall just be sayin shit

[@LeftyDefty]

this entire episode has nothing to do with “wokeness” its second hand embarrassment

[@mikescully6972]

@@LeftyDefty my reference to wokeness is the state comedy currently, not this episode

[@spacecats3649]

I thought it was endearing episode - because it shows who Michael really is. He's a good guy and want to make people happy but that is also his downfall. Besides, at the end of the episode it showed some maturity and growth from Erin. She said that most of the kids probably wouldn't dream so big and they can pay college thru other ways. So, Michael actually inspired them to think big like he's trying and pick yourself up and move on.

[@TrekoGames]

someone in a facebook group told me that "it's unwatchable because those kids will now not have an education and being a person who still pays student loans, i can relate to how the kids felt" or something like that. It's so stupid, to me this is not even the worst thing michael did. Scotts tots is literally one of my favorite episodes.

[@lyylski]

I wish anyone would have mentioned Dwight's impressions of other The Office characters. His Toby is perfect.

[@rubberlover666]

Love this episode. It’s like being beheaded by a slowly descending guillotine. If anything, Michael got off way too easy for this, and there are some gross racist undertones not fairly addressed in this episode but it’s still a master class in cringe comedy.

[@ShawnBWilkerson]

I feel like this story was taken from my life. In fifth grade Larry Ellison of Oracle came to my school and promised every kid in my class a personal laptop computer at their desk by graduation. Never happened. My best friend was on the news catching a pass from Steve Young..I have a Polaroid somewhere

[@jonathanchavira8270]

Idk, this was probably one of my favorite episodes, it's the bizzareness and irony, and how people actually do/have done this 😂😂, like in a retrospect the entire episode is a comedic masterpiece to cringe humor 😂😂

[@MsClaudiaDuran]

Hot Take: The administration is partially responsible. TEN YEARS and not ONCE did anyone ask if money was in escrow, if/how the kids would receive a check, if Micheal was going to cover campus visits and SAT tests (which are typically taken a year in advance)? Michael drives an average car, wears an average suit, hasn't gotten a promotion in his decade as regional manager, and yet the school named a reading room after him?? That's typically reserved for the affluent who make a six-to-seven-figure donation, and only AFTER the money has already been used. Yes, Michael shouldn't have promised these kids a full scholarship, but the administration should have done their homework. Otherwise, any schmuck can waltz in, make an empty promise, and get a building named after him.

[@EverydayLinguistics]

Knowing Mike, he would probably string them along somehow. I mean, he believed he would have the money by the time he was 40 (maybe he will in his 50s, I don't know). They probably did not want to upset Mike, considering he was expected to pay so much for those kids. It is a rare gift, and they didn't realize it was too good to be true. They were victims of Mike's stupidity I think.

[@bek8445]

This episode is one of my favorites. I grew up watching the office and I feel desensitized to the “cringe”. Of course a few episodes had some cringy moments. (I thought so as a 9 year old) but now watching it, all the “cringe” makes me laugh almost hysterically. Cringe comedy is satire and it’s beautiful, the people who don’t like this sort of comedy just can’t understand it.

[@PipeGuy64Bit]

I remember seeing a clip of the beginning of the episode on KZbin... There were people in the comments that thought it was wrong of Pam to rightfully call out Michael???

[@ancel4452]

Pam could pick a quarter up off the sidewalk and people would call her anti-honeless 🙄

[@squiddyft.insecurities3549]

@@ancel4452 i’m not sure how that applies to the homeless but a for effort

[@randallflagg3700]

@@squiddyft.insecurities3549 - Because had she not picked it up, a homeless woman (yes, they exist too, check your privilege) might have been a quarter richer a few minutes later.

[@squiddyft.insecurities3549]

@@randallflagg3700 what about the transgender homeless? are you not gonna mention them too? ur absolutely a horrible and disgusting vile being

[@squiddyft.insecurities3549]

@@randallflagg3700 i’m reading this comment while sitting in my one million dollar mansion drinking the most exquisite wine, Domaine Leroy Musigny Grand Cru 💅🥰🍷

[@turtle4614]

This one did not affect me like it did others apparently. The dinner date for me is the one episode that riggers everything for me. Anxiety at max the whole episode, yet I can't stop laughing.

[@bradsmithstudios8881]

My favorite part was Erin singing along with the hey Mr Scott song.

[@jameslinscheid8265]

I thought I was a terrible person for liking this episode, I'm glad I'm not the only one

[@ddyert]

Scott’s Tots is one of the only episodes I can remember exactly where I was the first time I saw it. And I found it HILARIOUS. Still do. Funny concept. Funny execution.

[@ghhn4505]

Honestly, besides one of the person's thoughts (can't remember the name, don't want to single them out), this was a pretty nuanced take on the complex issues facing the school system. I'm glad you respectfully touched on them without resorting to shit flinging and needlessly blaming a party or group or whatever. Most of the time, the issues in our country are caused by dozens if not hundreds of small, complex reasons rather than one big thing to put a target on for clout and twitter points, good job.

[@godpristine]

i’m a huge office fan and i gotta say i’m kinda shocked to hear about the hatred of this episode! it’s one of my favs, i think it is sooo funny. literally i laugh like Stanley the entire time lmfaoo. the first time i saw this episode i literally screamed laughing when the kids did the “hey mr. scott” dance. it’s sooo hilariously bad, if it’s on i will watch and laugh every time lol

[@ramboy17]

Wow 17k subs, nice job. Hope life is treating you well.

[@Mulverine]

Yeah, coming along - hit me up some time!

[@ashrafy55]

You deserve way more subscribers... There are so many dumb channels that put way less effort into their content but have a ton of subscribers... You make entertaining vids on such a beloved topic. Just have to reach more people somehow so they know ur channel exists... I'm pretty sure the office was the most streamed comedy show last year ... Keep up the good work.

[@sebastianchhakchhuak1107]

I legitimately thought people saying they skip Scott's Tots because of the cringe was a joke, I didn't know that there was an actual negative connotation towards the episode. It's actually an extremely fun watch for me BECAUSE of the cringe, are Americans super sensitive to cringe or am i just a masochist?

[@andalistark5416]

Alright, Chris. I’m gonna finish watching this episode cuz i like YOU. But man, (much like Erin) I just don’t GET it!! I am curious as to how Tots, considering the existence of, say, Employee Transfer (s5e6) or the *entire* first season… how does Tots even register a blip on the cringe radar!?! Tots gives us fantastic insight into the geography of Michael Scott’s heart in relation to his brain. It reminds us how valuable it is just to have someone believe in you. & it kicks off that fatherly role Michael develops toward little orphan Erin. Scott’s Tots is one of the funniest AND feelsiest episodes in existence!! I love it.

[@Mulverine]

I think there needs to be a website where people can visualize how the rank cringe episodes of the office.

[@nicholasbento3257]

I think this episode is hilarious, just finished watching your video and about to go watch it right now

[@rubyw.4900]

I like that you included a way to help with this issue, but the best way to help underprivileged kids with education actually isn’t scholarships. those just reinforce the idea that a poor/poc student must be exceptional to be afforded the same resources taken for granted by white/upper class students, as well as causing tokenism. The best way to truly even the playing field is to advocate for free secondary education for all, something our government easily has the power and $$ to do. In terms of high school, advocating for better funding in lower income areas is also way more effective across the board than offering a few scholarships to “exceptional” students.

[@SleeperGuy23]

True. I’ve actually found his wishy washy response to the -GASP- politics really annoying. And to seriously suggest private education like the whole point of purposely handicapping education is so that education can be privatized. He’s your basic petty bourgeoise liberal that doesn’t understand the impacts of what he’s actually suggesting.

[@PrimetimeX]

Except free secondary education is also not going to be for everyone. In most countries that have it like Germany, China, or Korea; students must be exemplary in their test scores as colleges have no intention of educating an underachieving student. If you arent smart enough or good enough for scholarship, you wouldnt be good enough to qualify to enroll in State education institutions

[@renel8964]

"This is probably going to be a lot longer of an episode" (Looks at time stamp) 39:45 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@willendres6092]

I can’t watch it. I have the office on all of the time. Just playing in the background. Every time Scott’s Tots start I run to the controller to switch.

[@Fluffypro]

I don’t think this episode has as much cringe as other moments because Michael has well intentions. He was just swept up in the moment. He didn’t know this promise would go on for two years. Also the school board could have checked if he could really afford this.

[@TheNorthie]

I love this episode just for the cringe. Michael always wanted this to happen to him: given attention, his name celebrated, and performances done for him. But even he knows he doesn’t deserve this. The only other time we see all this happening for Michael is when he leaves for Colorado. And then he deserve all that attention and praise

[@ozharms]

HEY MR. SCOTT. WHATCHA GONNA DO? WHATCHA GONNA DO MAKE OUR DREAMS COME TRUE!

[@vincentgiordano7510]

This episode is pure genius.

[@Felipera_]

You don't need to have watched this episode prior. As soon as you see that newspaper article your heart skips a beat.

[@MostSaltyGamer]

Alright, this is the breakdown I needed to fix the trauma I have with this episode. Thank you!

[@russBwright]

The 2-4 clip in the rating section is gold!

[@Infernos94]

Scotts tots is probably my favorite episode no joke

[@WanquanLoot]

Tank you Mistew Elvis... Definitely a 4/5

[@cloaking111]

I really loved this episode! Everybody messes up, Micheal Messed up bad. The thing is, it is a sitcom and you know it is supposed to be funny to a degree, and to me it's just far enough from reality to be able to walk away. The next episode would just be silly or wholesome antics. If it hurts, well I feel for you

[@rezakupper2965]

I think people are severely overreacting. I never thought of Scott’s Tots as a hard-to-watch episode. It’s just sad to see how he disappointed so many children

[@chrishall2594]

This episode hurts so bad

[@Robert___98]

Top 10 episode, idc.

[@karstynmcdaniel]

8:59 is it just me or does anyone else also skip Pam’s moms birthday where Michael breaks up with her. I cannot watch it

[@NoNameNo.5]

Does that English dude ACTUALLY believe that an African American has to work TWICE as hard as a white dude and will only get HALF as far!?

[@cliffurao8773]

Are some clips from the Superfan episodes? Like the one where Toby and Ryan (apparently) have a mild skirmish in the annexe?

[@ashrafy55]

People are nuts talking about skipping this episode... Very original and funny.This is what makes the office such a good show. People are way too sensitive nowadays. This isn't real life. You're supposed to look at Michael's flaws and ignorance laugh at how silly he is. Don't have to make something out of nothing... Keep making office vids Mulverine.

[@squiddyft.insecurities3549]

yeah… they’re taking all this way too seriously.

[@adamlaski9128]

As most people have “skip this episode” episodes in any show they binge repeatedly, this is one of mine for the office. Not sure why exactly but I just don’t enjoy it Edit: Should’ve watched the whole video before I commented and definitely didn’t know there were so many others that skip it

[@lordnemo6401]

probably the reason i didn't find this episode so cringe like the rest of the fandom is probably because im from denmark where school is free

[@disableddanny96]

When I first became disabled my yoga therapist straight up lied to me and said I could be a police officer. That hope is what has led to my recovery

[@jakehollingworth4226]

I don’t find this episode that cringy.. I just think it’s hysterical!!

[@jidelk]

I've also skipped it, didn't know it was a trend