Office Memes That Are Secretly Killing Workplace Productivity

Few shows have generated as devoted a fanbase as The Office. It might be a stretch to make the series your entire identity, but the obsession is completely understandable.

While many shows have one or two especially relatable characters, The Office somehow made nearly every character lovable in their own way. These funny Office memes will take you back to the first time you watched the show—and likely convince you to watch it all over again.

Proceed with caution: binge-watching may follow.

When Did Stanley Become the Most Relatable Character?

Instead of a dramatic midlife crisis, we suspect most of us will simply evolve into a blend of Stanley’s calm resignation and Phyllis’s steady practicality.

Facts

There are three kinds of people: those who watch The Office casually, those who watch it like a profession, and those we probably can’t relate to.

We Feel Attacked

If a joke can’t make you pull a Michael Scott face, it’s probably not worth sending.

Worm Guy? No Idea, but Who’s Your Slug Man?

Curious fact-check: you can buy 500 worms online for around $45—about nine cents a worm. Creed always seemed like he had access to some mysterious, slightly illegal supplier.

Creed Was Always the One to Watch

The writers’ choice to never fully explain some of Creed’s antics made him endlessly entertaining.

Why Can’t We Just Have One Unit of Measurement? What Even Is Kelvin?

At least units for mass and length share a common zero. Temperature units? Still confusing.

Not Gonna Lie, This Wouldn’t Be the Worst Way To Go

Imagine getting so engrossed in the show that you forget everything else. If heaven has streaming, that sounds fine to us.

He Has a Point

It’s thoughtful when someone offers a coat, but temperature isn’t inherently a gender issue. Just bring a jacket and let it go.

Our Check Engine Light Needs a Visit From HR

Cars seem convinced we’re all expert mechanics. We looked it up online—nothing is on fire, so what’s the panic?

The Elf Needed to Do Additional Surveillance in the Kitchen, That’s All.

Have you seen Jolly’s flabby little legs? He probably climbed a chandelier and is too sore to get down.

Valid

Would this trick work on toddlers? Maybe once—unless you add snacks as incentives.

How Stitious Are You?

Michael Scott’s “I am very stitious” moment is one of the show’s most enduring memes—and now it’s everywhere.

The Best Christmas Ornament of All Time

Sigh. Click “add to cart.”

Once You’ve Committed, There’s No Going Back

Maturity often looks like interrupting yourself to admit you were wrong. Who knew arguments were meant to solve problems, not to be won?

If the Security Cameras at Self-Checkout Could Go Easy on Our Self-Esteem, We’d Appreciate It

Idea: add subtle flattering filters to self-checkout cameras. Nothing extreme—just a little smoothing. We already impulse-bought candles and a mug; don’t make us feel worse about it.

Even Mariah Is Tired of Hearing It by Now

How Much Work Did Michael Scott Actually Do?

If This ‘Office’ Meme Resonates With You, Consider It a Sign to Find New Friends

When Did Lattes Become Six Dollars Each?

Older Than One, Younger Than Dead.

Dwight Was Simultaneously the Best and Worst Character

Every Time

Come Again?

No Matter How They Say It, ‘You Look Like Your Dad’ Never Hits Right

How Heavily Do You Think Bank Tellers Judge Us?

Now That You Mention It, Why Wasn’t That a Thing?

Feelings Are for the Weak

Michael Scott Memes Are Looking Better Than We Remembered

And Then, You Wake Up in 15-Minute Increments Just in Case

Unpopular Opinion: Dogs Are Cuter Than Babies

Thank Goodness Snacks Have Notoriously Poor Vision

It’s a Rite of Passage for a Special Few

Why Decorate What You Can’t See?

We’re Not Dysfunctional. We’re Emotional Athletes

If You Don’t Like The Office, Don’t Talk to Us

If a Friend Doesn’t Do This, They Are Not Yet a Road Trip Candidate

Andy Was So Annoying, but He’s Grown on Us

Is It a Cold, or Is It Cancer? According to Web MD, It’s Probably Both.

Before Anyone Freaks Out, That Is a Carrot.

If You Haven’t Rewatched the Series at Least Once, Are You Even a Fan?

Michael, No. Where Is HR?

Um. Does This Happen a Lot?

If Watching ‘The Office’ Is a Job, BRB While We Update Our Resumes

Nope. Don’t Like That.

Idea: A Knee Tattoo of Jim Halpert’s Face

Netflix, We’ve Been Together for Years. Get It Together.

And a Reminder That the Entire Cast of ‘The Office’ Had Glow Ups After the Season Finale