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You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky - Michael Scott
— The Office (U.S.) ‧ 2005
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Borrowed inspiration becomes self-promotion through one extra signature. Michael treats repeating the advice as if it entitles him to share authorship.
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In context
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In Michael Scott Paper Company, Michael displays an inspirational quotation credited first to Wayne Gretzky and then to himself. The doubled attribution is the joke: copying the motivational line becomes an act he also wants credit for. Gretzky is the source named by the prop, rather than a speaker appearing in the episode.
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- Season 5 — wording and scene referenceSeason 5Reference checked
- Season 5 — wording and scene referenceSeason 5Reference checked
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