S03E15 · SCENE 1/17 · 00:00
Ben Franklin · Office bullpen
Michael institutes prima nocta
Michael announces a wedding rule that offends everyone.
00:00→01:31
in the episode · 1m 31s · S03E15

What happens
00:00–01:31Michael announces he is instituting prima nocta for Phyllis' wedding. Dwight and Jim recall the term from Braveheart and think Michael is hitting on Phyllis. Michael apologizes and clarifies his intent. He then describes the separate parties for men and women.
Key lines
from this scene00:10So I am instituting prima nocta.
00:21is when the king got to deflower every new bride on her wedding night.
01:13Not... Not... It's not gay. It's just a...
01:23An hour-long shower with guys.
Scene DNA
weights 0–1coined phrase
Beats
00:10Michael institutes prima nocta.
Scene in the episode
00:00–01:31Clips from this episode
fan uploads · YouTube · matched by frameIncludes this scene · Jim's Best Pranks Against Dwight - The Office US · The Office
The Office Wedding (Phyllis & Michael) · KeepsAllYourFoodCold
Walking Phyllis Down the Aisle - The Office US · The Office
Kevin is a Secret Genius [nOt ClIcKbAiT] - The Office US · The Office
Funny Moments ‘The Office’- Michael Gives A Wedding Toast · Fun Clips Factory
Who's in it
MS
Michael Scott152 episodes · drives 1262 scenes
DS
Dwight Schrute184 episodes · drives 491 scenes
JH
Jim Halpert184 episodes · drives 443 scenes
PB
Pam Beesly184 episodes · drives 289 scenes
KF
Karen Filippelli39 episodes · drives 5 scenes
RH
Ryan Howard166 episodes · drives 46 scenes
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