The Office (US) S1 E2 - 'Diversity Day' Mini-Review


Gookie-Gookie.

Control freak Michael takes over the Diversity Day training when he deems it not good enough. Instead, we are shown an incredibly offensive and inappropriate talk about equality in the workplace. It's a very funny ride, amplified by the fact that Michael genuinely doesn't realise just how racist he is being whilst attempting to reduce racism. We are treated to some quality one-liners too, particularly some solid moments with Mr Brown and Stanley as they react to Michael's inadvertently rude comments. This episode improved upon the pilot by further implementing the background characters, providing a more varied palette from which the show-runners can work.

 BEST MOMENTS:

  • "Too soon for Arabs"
  • Michael's suspicion over 'Mr Brown'! Just brilliant!
  • Jim gets a rod on after Pam lies on his shoulder. It's adorable, but also gives me the feeling that this is going to be a VERY long will they/won't they ordeal!
  • Of course, honorable mention to Kelly slapping Michael after his incredulous performance of a stereotypical Indian corner shop owner
DID YOU KNOW?!*
  • NBC webcasted this episode on March 16, 2005 on MySpace to promote the show's then-upcoming premiere. This was NBC's first-ever online debut of a complete episode of a network series, and also included a trimmed-down webisode version of the episode for on-demand viewing on MySpace the following day
  • First episode to feature Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson) and Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer).
  • Steve Carrell and Larry Wilmore both served as correspondents for The Daily Show
RATING: 7.7/10





*Trivia taken from IMDB

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