Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Announcing how relaxed you are can reveal exactly how much you need approval. Brent’s chosen image matters more to him than what his new colleagues need to hear.
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In context
Spoilers for The OfficeShow the scene
In Merger, Brent addresses the former Swindon employees now joining the Slough branch. He insists that they will never have another boss like him, presenting himself as a relaxed entertainer. The claim sits alongside his awareness that his new audience has not received his jokes as he intended.
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- The Office (UK), Series 2 “Merger” — wording and scene referenceThe Office (UK), Series 2 “Merger”Reference checked
- The Office (UK), Series 2 “Merger” — wording and scene referenceThe Office (UK), Series 2 “Merger”Reference checked
- The Office (UK), Series 2 “Merger” — wording and scene referenceThe Office (UK), Series 2 “Merger”Reference checked
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