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The Office - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Throughout the series, there are subtle clues and a running subplot suggesting that Toby Flenderson might be the infamous "Scranton Strangler."
This is a popular fan theory. The clues include Toby's absence from the office on the day of the police chase for the strangler, his detailed knowledge of the case, and his visible discomfort when the topic is brought up. When he serves as a juror on the case, he expresses guilt that they may have convicted an innocent man, which some fans interpret as his own guilt. The writers never confirmed this, leaving it as a dark, ambiguous running gag for observant fans to debate.
In several episodes, a small doll of Homer Simpson can be seen on a filing cabinet.
This is a nod to the show's developer and executive producer, Greg Daniels, who was a veteran writer for "The Simpsons" before adapting "The Office" for American television.
The character of Mose Schrute, Dwight's bizarre cousin, was played by Michael Schur.
Michael Schur was one of the key writers and producers for "The Office." He later went on to co-create "Parks and Recreation" (which was originally conceived as a spin-off of "The Office") and create "The Good Place" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," becoming one of the most acclaimed comedy creators in television.
In Season 7, Ricky Gervais, the creator of the original UK "The Office," makes a brief cameo as his character David Brent.
In the episode "The Seminar," Michael Scott bumps into David Brent outside an elevator. The two bosses share a brief, awkward, and comically similar conversation, creating a meta-moment that bridges the UK and US versions of the show.