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The worst thing about prison was the Dementors.
— The Office (U.S.) · 2005
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
A borrowed fantasy threat punctures an attempt to sound worldly. Michael needs the performance to carry authority precisely where his knowledge runs out.
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In context
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In The Convict, Michael invents Prison Mike to frighten employees out of thinking prison might be preferable to their workplace. His performance borrows a menace from Harry Potter while claiming to report prison experience. The conference-room lecture exposes how little he knows about the subject.
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