The Surplus
Meme It!David Wallace:[on speakerphone] Michael.
Michael:Hey David- [begins coughing violently] I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm eating tiramisu. Some of the chocolate powder just went down my throat. I'm stopping now.
David Wallace:Is this why you're calling me?
Michael:No, no, no, no, no. No. I'm calling- [coughs again] I'm sorry.
David Wallace:Okay.
Michael:Mm. I'm calling because, um, we have a stupid budget surplus, and people-everybody wants something different.
David Wallace:You want me to weigh in on a minor budget issue?
Michael:No, no, no. I want you to make the decision so I'm not the bad guy.
David Wallace:Well if I were you, I would just return the surplus and take the bonus.
Michael:The what now?
David Wallace:Branch managers who come in under budget get 15% of the savings.
Michael:...Like a tip? [calculates amount] $645?!