S02E01 · SCENE 4/20 · 03:55
The Dundies · Dunder Mifflin Office
Jan Denies Funding

Jan tells Michael corporate won't fund the Dundies party.

03:55→05:38
in the episode · 1m 43s · S02E01
Jan Denies Funding

What happens

03:55–05:38

Michael calls Jan to invite her to the Dundies, but she informs him corporate will not pay for the party. Michael pleads and argues, but Jan is firm.

WhereDunder Mifflin Office
DriverMichael
Positionact1 · complication
ThreadThe Dundies Awards

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04:24

‫"You only have the budget for one office ‫party a year, so, we're not paying for this."

05:19

‫It is, uh, loosely based on Carnac, ‫one of Carson's classic characters.

05:28

‫The PLO, the IRA and the hot dog stand ‫behind the warehouse.

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Scene DNA

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deal0.6
humiliation0.4
awkward0.3
phone call

Beats

04:06Jan refuses to fund the Dundies.

Scene in the episode

03:55–05:38
A · The Dundies Awards
B · Bathroom Wall Mystery
C · Pam and Jim's Connection

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