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NBC's "The Office" References Harry Potter

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Posted by: Edward
May 11, 2007, 10:02 PM

Many readers have mailed in to let us know that this past Thursday night's episode of NBC's "The Office" featured a number of hilarious references to Harry Potter series. In the episode "Beach Games," a particularly funny moment (to this "Office" fan and many others) was when picking team names for a 'Survivor' like challenge, Hogwarts house "Gryffindor" was chosen and the opposing team picked "Voldemort," much to the first teams protest, followed by chants of "Voldemort! Voldemort!"
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33 Comments

kimberly It's a beautiful thing when fandoms collide. TEAM PAM!
Posted by kimberly on June 13, 2007, 07:59 PM report to moderator
Marisa I love the office! that was so awesome
Posted by Marisa on June 13, 2007, 07:59 PM report to moderator
Felipe There was actually another episode that I saw where the character played by Steve Carell talks about when he supposedly went to prison. They ask him what the worst part about it was and he says that it was the dementors. I don't regularly watch the show, I was just zapping around and then I put NBC and that was going on. I found it pretty hilarious.
Posted by Felipe on June 13, 2007, 07:59 PM report to moderator
Sarah / stampsgal TEAM PAM! "Vol-de-mort! Vol-de-mort!"
Posted by Sarah / stampsgal on June 13, 2007, 07:59 PM report to moderator
MissHagrid But the question is... Did they pronounce "Voldemort" correctly? ;)
Posted by MissHagrid on June 13, 2007, 07:59 PM report to moderator
kaelgirl that was so awesome! I turned on the TV and that scene was playing. I cracked up so hard! "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named?! I wouldn't do that..." "Voldemort-Voldemort!" "Stop it!"
Posted by kaelgirl on June 13, 2007, 07:59 PM report to moderator
Sarah I started laughting so hard when Dwight named his team GRYFFINDOR! I almost fell off my bed when they started chanting vol de mort. It was awesome.
Posted by Sarah on June 13, 2007, 07:59 PM report to moderator
Aubrey Wow. I love the Office, and when this happened, I was in hysterics. The funny thing about it was that when the second team chose "Voldemort" (and yes they said it right) the first team, led by Dwight, a big Star Wars/Harry Potter/Lord of the Rings fan, yelled "HE WHO MUST NOT BE NAMED!" The other team just kept yelling "Voldemort!" to scare him. Ahha. And yes they have referenced dementors before :-)
Posted by Aubrey on June 13, 2007, 07:59 PM report to moderator
Donna I personally thought the best past was when Dwight pinned his opponent to the ground in the Sumo wrestling challenge and shouted "GRYFFINDOR!!!" with his fist in the air. Classic. Loved it.
Posted by Donna on June 13, 2007, 07:59 PM report to moderator
Melody Um, Best News Post EVER!!!! Further evidence that, yes, "The Office" is the best show on television.
Posted by Melody on June 13, 2007, 07:59 PM report to moderator
Shawna "The Office" IS the best show ever! They actually reference Harry Potter stuff a lot. I think this is the third time. The other time was when Michael was talking about going to prison and said Dementors were there. The other time was in the episode "The Fire", which if you haven't watched is hilarious! They play a game where they have to pick three books. Here is how it played out: Dwight Schrute: Question, is there fire wood on the island? Jim Halpert: I guess. Dwight Schrute: Then I would bring an ax, no books. Jim Halpert: It has to be a book Dwight. Dwight Schrute: Fine, Physician's Desk Reference- Jim Halpert: Nice, smart. Dwight Schrute: ...hollowed out, inside-waterproof matches, iodine tablets, beet seeds, protein bars, NASA blanket and, in case I get bored, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. No, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Question, did my shoes come off in the plane crash?
Posted by Shawna on June 13, 2007, 07:59 PM report to moderator
Owen You haven't really seen The Office until you've seen the original BBC version.
Posted by Owen on June 13, 2007, 07:59 PM report to moderator
Heather I hope someone puts this on youtube soon!
Posted by Heather on June 13, 2007, 07:59 PM report to moderator
Debbie I was one of the ones that wrote in to Leaky about it. Saw it last night, was awesome. Laughed and smiled out loud. Great,crazy show.The even more funny part was when Andy fell in the water with his Sumo outfit on, and kept floating.LOL. was great! And yeah for Pam! She finally revealed her feelings to Jim. About time!Also I wrote in that 5 minutes into 'Ghost Whisperer' tonight, was a short International version of the OOTP trailer!First time! Was a great surprise!
Posted by Debbie on June 13, 2007, 07:59 PM report to moderator
Sarah Best shout out EVER! You know Greg Daniels and Jennifer Celotta have to be closet Potter fans!
Posted by Sarah on June 13, 2007, 07:59 PM report to moderator
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