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If you want the rainbow, you've gotta put up with the rain. Do you know which 'philosopher' said that? Dolly Parton.
— The Office • 2001
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The joke pairs a grand label with a piece of popular wisdom. Brent’s need to sound inspirational becomes part of what the documentary reveals about him.
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In context
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In Interview, Brent borrows the familiar rainbow-and-rain saying as advice. He asks which philosopher said it before naming Dolly Parton. His delivery turns a piece of popular wisdom into the kind of grand insight he wants to display for the documentary camera.
Sources (3)
- The Office (UK), Series 2 “Interview” — wording and scene referenceThe Office (UK), Series 2 “Interview”Reference checked
- The Office (UK), Series 2 “Interview” — wording and scene referenceThe Office (UK), Series 2 “Interview”Reference checked
- The Office (UK), Series 2 “Interview” — wording and scene referenceThe Office (UK), Series 2 “Interview”Reference checked
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