Halloween
Meme It!Michael:I mean you hear about layoffs in the news, but when you actually have to do it yourself, it is heavy stuff. It's... these are people's lives you're talking about.
Pam:[entering] You wanted me?
Michael:Yes.
Pam:[notices Michael's costume] Papier-mache?
Michael:Yes.
Pam:Hmm.
Michael:Yeeesh.
Pam:Mm-hmm.
Michael:Um, Pam, I have to let somebody go today. This is, uh, the hardest thing I've ever had to do.
Pam:Why did you put it off until Halloween?
Michael:Because it's very scary stuff.
Pam:I think it's gonna put a damper on the party a little.
Michael:You're worried about the party? There's a man's life at stake here.
Pam:So it's a man?
Michael:No. Or a woman. A human life. If you had to guess, who it would be based on their job performance... and who you think deserved to be fired - who would that be?
Pam:I just answer the phone.
Michael:And... sometimes you just let it go to voicemail.
Pam:You're costume is fantastic! [laughs]
Michael:I know. I sent away for it in July from a catalog. [bobs his head around, causing the costume head to jiggle around]
Pam:Oh no, don't, don't, don't, don't. [Michael laughs] Aah! [laughs, then leaves] Okay...
Michael:Oh, man. Okay, I have to fire somebody.