The Office Christmas Special
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The special starts with a disclaimer from the BBC indicating that the extended episode revisits the office crew _________ years after the close of the second season.
One
Two
Three
ANSWER: This is confusing because Tim later jokes with Dawn that he's still waiting for her to give him sales report print-outs he requested two years ago. I'll trust the (very official looking) disclaimer from the show's intro. This is confusing because Tim later jokes with Dawn that he's still waiting for her to give him sales report print-outs he requested two years ago. I'll trust the (very official looking) disclaimer from the show's intro.
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Which of the following characters does David dress down at the Christmas Party?
Neil Godwin
Chris Finch
Gareth Keenan
ANSWER: Finchy lobs a derogatory remark at David regarding his new gal, and David finally stands up for himself. Finchy lobs a derogatory remark at David regarding his new gal, and David finally stands up for himself.
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What does Tim get Dawn for her Secret Santa gift?
Art supplies
Hat FM
An engagement ring
ANSWER: An oil painting set to be precise. An oil painting set to be precise.
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Does Monkey Allen attend the Christmas Party?
Yes
No
ANSWER: He even has a date...whom David insults as she walks into the building. David tells Monkey Allen's date that he (David) is expecting a blind date, and was scared that it might be her (Monkey Allen's date). Ouch. He even has a date...whom David insults as she walks into the building. David tells Monkey Allen's date that he (David) is expecting a blind date, and was scared that it might be her (Monkey Allen's date). Ouch.
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When David appears as a contestant on "The Love Lottery" at a bar during one of his PAs (public appearances), what film character does he dress up as?
Austin Powers
James Bond
The Tin Man
ANSWER: David does not win a date with the female contestant, and gets angry when she doesn't know who he is. David does not win a date with the female contestant, and gets angry when she doesn't know who he is.
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During the brainstorming session for the Wernham Hogg Christmas party, what does Keith say he wants?
An Ali G appearance
"Songs"
"Girls"
ANSWER: Keith insults the women on the party planning committee by saying he wants "Other girls" than the ones in the office. ("Pretty girls.") Keith insults the women on the party planning committee by saying he wants "Other girls" than the ones in the office. ("Pretty girls.")
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David produces a music video with the winnings from his lawsuit against Wernam Hogg. What song does David perform?
"No Woman, No Cry"
"If You Don't Know Me By Now"
"Fields of Gold"
ANSWER: David's remake of the Simply Red song is unbelievable. David tells Gareth (and the cameras) that the video cost 42,000 pounds to create, and he sold around 150 albums (mostly pity-buys). Check it out:
David's remake of the Simply Red song is unbelievable. David tells Gareth (and the cameras) that the video cost 42,000 pounds to create, and he sold around 150 albums (mostly pity-buys). Check it out:
David's remake of the Simply Red song is unbelievable. David tells Gareth (and the cameras) that the video cost 42,000 pounds to create, and he sold around 150 albums (mostly pity-buys). Check it out:
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It is revealed early on that Dawn and Lee have been living in "the States" since we last saw them. Where in the States are they living?
Mount Tabor, New Jersey
Duck, North Carolina
Tampa, Florida
ANSWER: Dawn and Lee have been staying with Lee's sister and husband (rent free) in Tampa. Dawn and Lee have been staying with Lee's sister and husband (rent free) in Tampa.
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When David and Gareth are first reunited in the special, they argue. What do they argue about?
Whether there will ever be a boy born who can swim faster than a shark
The inappropriateness of David's unannounced visits
Which is the better management strategy: humor or discipline
ANSWER: Gareth thinks David should call ahead before showing up. David disagrees. Gareth thinks David should call ahead before showing up. David disagrees.
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David tells one of his "introductions" from the internet dating service that he's a "rep"...a more impressive-sounding euphemism for door-to-door salesman. What good is David hawking for his new gig?
Magazines
Paper products manufactured by a competing firm
Office cleaning supplies
ANSWER: David makes a sale the only time you see him making at pitch to a potential customer. David makes a sale the only time you see him making at pitch to a potential customer.
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David claims to get recognized as a celebrity on the streets, but things get awkward when people shout things out to him. Which of the following phrases has he NOT heard shouted at him from his "fans"?
Mr. Toad
Pug-Nosed Gimp
Lard Boy
ANSWER: Mr. Toad was a nickname given to him by his co-workers when the Swindon and Slough branches merged during the second season. Brent does not mention this moniker as something that gets shouted out to him on the street. Mr. Toad was a nickname given to him by his co-workers when the Swindon and Slough branches merged during the second season. Brent does not mention this moniker as something that gets shouted out to him on the street.
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In the episode's final segment, how does David tell the cameras he would like to be remembered?
"As the man who put a smile on the face of all who he met."
"As a chilled-out entertainer with a vicious sense of humor."
"A comedian, philosopher, poet, singer-songwriter with superior management skills."