The Office's Best Cold Open Happened In Season 5 & Accidentally Became The Show's Most Iconic Meme

The Office had a lot of great cold opens, but the most hilarious one came from season 5 in a scene where almost every frame became a meme.

April 10, 2025 · 1 min · 58 words · Kelly Brown

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When the fire spreads, the office is launched into chaos as everyone scrambles to get out.

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Perhaps the best example of that is Michaels Oh my god!

The Office Poster Michael Scott

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reaction to the fire drill, after which the entire situation escalates.

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