Toby explains his answer to Dwight’s question.

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Toby Flenderson

Technically, I am in Human Resources, and Dwight was asking about human anatomy. I'm just sad the public school system failed him so badly.

— The Office (U.S.) • 2005

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What it means

Our interpretation.

Toby uses a literal overlap in job titles to deliver an understated insult. His calm explanation makes Dwight’s ignorance the joke without needing an outburst.

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