This episode of the office sticks out as one of the best episodes of season 5. Michael Scott who switches up things up a bit (as usual) inserts golden tickets (Reference to Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) that have ten percent discount coupons into several paper filled containers in the warehouse. Somehow they all end up in one container and the customer calls overjoyed that he has fifty percent off of his paper supplies. Of course corporate hears about it and David Wallace checks in...annoyed. Well things turn out for the good and the company that got the five coupons decides to cut all other supliers and go completely with Dunder Mifflin. David Wallace is completely ecstatic and is so glad and proud of Dwight. Let's retrace a bit...when David got mad at Michael, Michael blamed the inspiration of the ticket on Dwight so Dwight received all the praise instead of Michael. Michael of course explains to David that it was in fact his ingenious idea not Dwights. The reason I enjoyed this episode so much was that it had an excellent plot and was executed really well along with the pacing. This is why I see it as a standout episode!
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Golden Ticket (#5.17)
ComedyFan201013 January 2019
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Michael comes up with an idea that turns out different than it was and asks Dwight to blame it on him.
What a great episode! The idea is really good and how Michael was trying to make Dwight take the blame was really good. What was even better was how he acted when the idea ended up in profit and Dwight was getting all the credit. Oh was he upset, the acting there was perfect!
What a great episode! The idea is really good and how Michael was trying to make Dwight take the blame was really good. What was even better was how he acted when the idea ended up in profit and Dwight was getting all the credit. Oh was he upset, the acting there was perfect!
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Edvis-19976 November 2021
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That started really good, I was like, wow, Michael came with a good idea? That's something new and very odd. And then we see what happened else, lol. It was very sad that Michael tried to Frame Dwight but I predicted in my head that this idea will turn in a good way after all.
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mategeland26 October 2021
Michael shows his true colours
Fab3rge10 August 2021
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Michael Scott, as a man, is wonderful. He has a good heart, although usually misplaced.
Michael Scott should not, however, be in management. Or at least, he needs some serious people skills training.
What I love about his character is, you can see characteristics from every bad manager you've ever had, rolled up into one mess-of-a-man.
He says he wants to be respected, but does little contribution around the workplace to warrant any. And he wants to be loved - as a man and a manager -but shows he's prepared to throw his most loyal supporter under the bus, to save his own backside. And he shows no shame or regret in doing so (not immediately anyway... maybe in the future episodes?).
On a side note, even though they have their differences, I loved how Jim stands up for Dwight. He's showing REAL management qualities there.
When this sort of thing happens IRL (ie your manager tries to chuck YOU under the bus to save themselves), you probably have much less empathy, and lose any shred of respect you have left for them. What I liked most about this episode is that normally you're rooting for Michael, and in this one you find yourself embarrassed and appalled by his behaviour. But most of us viewers have more appreciation of his better qualities, and hope he can change.
How many (ex) managers can you say that about in your own experience?
Michael Scott should not, however, be in management. Or at least, he needs some serious people skills training.
What I love about his character is, you can see characteristics from every bad manager you've ever had, rolled up into one mess-of-a-man.
He says he wants to be respected, but does little contribution around the workplace to warrant any. And he wants to be loved - as a man and a manager -but shows he's prepared to throw his most loyal supporter under the bus, to save his own backside. And he shows no shame or regret in doing so (not immediately anyway... maybe in the future episodes?).
On a side note, even though they have their differences, I loved how Jim stands up for Dwight. He's showing REAL management qualities there.
When this sort of thing happens IRL (ie your manager tries to chuck YOU under the bus to save themselves), you probably have much less empathy, and lose any shred of respect you have left for them. What I liked most about this episode is that normally you're rooting for Michael, and in this one you find yourself embarrassed and appalled by his behaviour. But most of us viewers have more appreciation of his better qualities, and hope he can change.
How many (ex) managers can you say that about in your own experience?
Nicholas,Nicholas,Nicholas
sabian-361994 January 2021
Michael Scott is a total weasel
peacefrog-358226 May 2022
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Michael Scott is a total weasel. How else can you describe a boss who stabbed his employee/best work friend in the back by trying to blame him for his own idea when he thought it failed and it blows up in Michael's face when it's a success, then tries to reclaim credit? Michael had a stroke when Dwight went to Jan behind his back to try to take Michael's job. But Michael is just as guilty of the same kind of betrayal. And after all is said and done, Michael remains completely clueless about his disgusting behavior, just like he never learns anything from experience throughout the entire series. A very childish mentality.
I didn't even smile.
wallace-mikewallace18 June 2021
How people can enjoy a show where the main protagonist is a double crossing back stabber is beyond me. "I want all of the credit. And none of the blame" isn't funny coming from a boss. The whole is just mean. It's not silly, or witty. It's just mean.
Looks like Michael had a few tickets up his sleeve!
maine_31013 March 2009
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Somehow I knew the tickets going to the same company would be good in the end. Michael was trying too hard to put the blame on Dwight and it soon back fired. I must admit, I felt sorry for Michael when the tables turned on him and Dwight began to take credit for his idea. You would think the company benefiting from the idea would be good news enough, but Michael had to reclaim his credit even after he was so willing to put Dwight's job at risk.
I got a laugh from Michael listening in on the glorified conversation in the conference room for Dwight, breathing in the receiver. Dwight reading out why he loves Willy Wonka and making up tales as to why he came up with the idea.
I also loved how they included Darryl, he was missing for a little while. "You!" Michael exclaims, trying to place the blame on Darryl; anyone but yourself hm Michael. To think if he just stuck with the blame, he would also claim credit.
What's up with Andy giving advice to Kevin... about dating? "Ooh I like our dress, but I'd like it more if you had prettier hair" Was that supposed to be a pick-up line? If Andy didn't take his own advice, maybe relationships would be different for him. What did Angela see in him, then again...
A good installment for the Office, though the laughing didn't bring tears it was still interesting to watch.
David: "Pam, don't send me those notes"
Just had to include that liner.
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Two and a Half out of Five Stars
C+
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I got a laugh from Michael listening in on the glorified conversation in the conference room for Dwight, breathing in the receiver. Dwight reading out why he loves Willy Wonka and making up tales as to why he came up with the idea.
I also loved how they included Darryl, he was missing for a little while. "You!" Michael exclaims, trying to place the blame on Darryl; anyone but yourself hm Michael. To think if he just stuck with the blame, he would also claim credit.
What's up with Andy giving advice to Kevin... about dating? "Ooh I like our dress, but I'd like it more if you had prettier hair" Was that supposed to be a pick-up line? If Andy didn't take his own advice, maybe relationships would be different for him. What did Angela see in him, then again...
A good installment for the Office, though the laughing didn't bring tears it was still interesting to watch.
David: "Pam, don't send me those notes"
Just had to include that liner.
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Two and a Half out of Five Stars
C+
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Ideas and Credit
vivianla3 January 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Michael has an idea to slip golden tickets into shipment. Blue Cross, received all five tickets and there is no limit stated on them. David Wallace calls many times to reach Michael. Michael is in hot water and wants Dwight to take the fall. David Wallace comes into the office and then praises Dwight for his idea because Blue Cross was so excited about the golden tickets they decided to make Dunder Mifflin their sole supplier for office products. Michael tries to urge Dwight to tell David it was actually his idea but Dwight does not. Michael then bursts out with the truth. David Wallace decides to walk out and to go back to NYC.
Kevin wants to ask Lynne out and receives different advice from Andy, Jim, and Pam. Andy says how can they take advice from two hottest individuals in a relationship?
Kevin wants to ask Lynne out and receives different advice from Andy, Jim, and Pam. Andy says how can they take advice from two hottest individuals in a relationship?
Weak, weak, weak...
nicolas-papoutsas9 May 2020
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