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| Original = Dec 3, 2009
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''Scott's Tots'' was the 12th episode of the sixth season and the 113th episode of ''[[The Office]]'' overall. It was written by Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky and was directed by [[B.J. Novak]], marking his directoral debut.
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'''"Scott's Tots"''' is the twelfth episode of the sixth season and the 112th episode of ''[[The Office]]'' overall. It was written by Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky and was directed by [[B.J. Novak]], marking his directorial debut. It originally aired on December 3, 2009. It was viewed by 8.10 million people.
   
 
==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
In the cold open, [[Michael]] talks to Andy about his "baby voice" which Michael tells him, "makes him looks like he hires babies." Andy then tells him that some office employees find his Elvis imitation annoying, but tells him that he, himself likes the voice. Michael and Andy then finish talking to each other in Elvis and baby voices once again.
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In the cold open, [[Michael]] talks to Andy about his "baby voice" which Michael tells him, "makes him look like he hires babies." Andy then tells him that some office employees find his Elvis imitation annoying, but tells him that he, himself likes the voice. Michael and Andy then finish talking to each other in Elvis and baby voices once again.
   
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[[Andy]] tells [[Jim]] that morale is not good in the office and then suggests setting up an employee of the month program. Jim decides to adopt the plan, and Andy is thrilled. While [[Erin]] tries to organize Michael's computer by deleting e-mails, Jim comes into his office to tell him that an employee of the month program would be a good idea, and Michael accepts the idea, after thinking he would be given the award. Michael also tells Jim that he made a horrible decision, and tells Erin to go away.
In the episode, Michael is forced to 'face the music' after he made a promise to a group of third graders (that he would pay their college tuition) and he cannot deliver. He takes [[Erin]] reluctantly saying he misses [[Pam]]. The class is outraged when he cannot pay but offers them lithium batteries instead. However, one of the students comes out telling Michael what he did was messed up, and Michael offers to pay for his books a value of $4,000 ($1,000 a year). Erin then cheers him up by saying that without him, many of the children would have dropped out and that there are other options for him. Michael then says that he thinks that she is doing a great job, and sings with Erin, the song that the "Scott's Tots" group sang for him.
 
   
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Meanwhile, [[Dwight]] is trying to get Andy to believe that the employee of the month was his idea so that his plan can't get traced back to him. Dwight explains that Jim will later be fired by [[David Wallace]]. Dwight tries to convince Jim that he should get the employee of the month award and gives Jim a rundown of all the people in the office's work ethic. Jim decides to take it, however Dwight made sure that the people with the highest numbers are Jim and [[Pam]].
Meanwhile, at the office, [[Jim]] takes an idea from [[Andy]], really [[Dwight]] for an employee of the month program. Dwight, however tricks him into accidentally picking himself (Employee Number 9), and Dwight bought a cake with Jim's face on it, although Jim is unaware that he bought it, and the office thinks that Jim really bought the cake.Jim apologizes and then randomly picks another employee, who Andy reveals and [[Pam]]. When [[Pam]] is told by the office that can't be possible, she says she doubled her sales, which Andy replied, "From what 2 to 4." Pam, in a talking head, said, "Yup." Finally, Dwight pretends to be [[Toby]], [[Stanley]], and [[Kevin]] and calls [[David Wallace]], which leads David to call Jim. At first, David yells at Jim, telling him that they are going to have a separate discussion about his job. However, he stops and says that he is sorry and that they are "still on for dinner."
 
   
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Erin asks Michael about Scott's Tots. [[Stanley]] begins to laugh and asks if it's been ten years already. It is revealed that, 10 years ago, in a moment of weakness while visiting an elementary school, Michael promised a group of third-graders college tuition if they graduated from high school. It had been a serious offer. Michael had assumed his salary would increase over time and he would be able to afford the tuition. Pam tells Michael he did a "terrible, terrible thing" and refuses to accompany him to the school, a visit he's been putting off for weeks. She's no longer the receptionist and tells Erin that she must make sure Michael shows up. Michael and Erin go to the school and see a girl, [[Mikela]], who is thrilled to see Michael. It is clear that Michael has invested emotionally in these kids, knowing their names, going to their plays and other activities and even had a reading room at the school named after him. Michael heads into the classroom, and sees people clapping for him.
In the tag, [[Ryan]], who was put in the closet by Jim in ''[[Shareholder Meeting]],'' tells Dwight that he found Dwight's "Diabolical Plan" book, and Dwight asks him what he wants. Ryan tells him that he wants the same thing, for Jim to be fired.
 
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Michael is then given a presentation where a bunch of the "tots" are thanking them because they are going to graduate this year. They sing an impromptu song, and Michael awkwardly claps, but begins to realize the scope of his promise. A teacher calls Michael a dream-maker and gets emotional. A kid tells Michael that he wants to be a president and also tells Michael that he is his hero. Michael starts to cry. Michael stands up and tries to tell the tots that he cannot pay for their tuition, however, they take it as a joke. When Michael insists that he cannot pay for the tuition, they become extremely angry. Michael offers them lithium computer batteries.
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Meanwhile, Dwight goes up to [[Kevin]] and [[Oscar]] and collects twenty dollars from each of them for the employee of the month award, which Jim had never agreed upon. When the time comes to pull the number, he ends up pulling his own. He tries to explain it was a mistake as he cannot be the Employee of the Month, then draws Pam's number next. Pam has no problem believing she deserves the award as she's doubled her sales from two to four. The others protest what they believe is a rigged process in the Halperts' favor. Jim also denies there was ever a monetary award involved.
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To make matters worse, Dwight ordered a custom cake, saying "It could only be you," which the employees believe Jim ordered for himself. After Dwight calls David Wallace posing as Stanley, [[Toby]], and [[Kevin]] to complain, Wallace lectures Jim, then apologizes. Later on, Dwight listens to his hidden recording device (a fountain pen in Jim's office) in hopes of hearing David Wallace reprimand Jim. Instead, Dwight hears David encouraging Jim's work, saying that he's got a great deal on his mind and knows Jim is doing his best, and they will be meeting for dinner soon. Dwight is stunned.
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A student tells Michael that what he did was wrong. Michael promises to pay for his books and writes him a post-dated check. In the car, Erin starts to sing the "Hey Mr. Scott" tune and Michael tells her to stop. Erin tells Michael that the group of Scott's Tots has a greater graduating rate than other classes, and his promise (although he did not deliver) helped to motivate the students to complete school. Michael apologizes to Erin, and asks her about her goals with Dunder Mifflin, where she explains that she wants to try accounting, although she is doubtful of her math skills. Michael explains that he hired Kevin as an accountant, even when he applied in the warehouse because he had a "feeling about him". Michael then tells Erin that he has a feeling about her too, and the two begin to sing "Hey Mr. Scott" for the rest of the ride.
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[[Ryan]] finds a copy of the [[Diabolical Plan]] in the copier and tells Dwight he wants to take down Jim Halpert. They agree to work together to do this.
   
 
==Amusing Details==
 
==Amusing Details==
 
* Jim's cake says "It could only be you" at the bottom.
* Michael remembers all of the kids names in the "Scott's Tots" group, except one. Considering that he last saw them ten years ago, he has a very good memory of them.
 
 
* The song that was made by the "Scott's Tots" class was, "Hey, Mr. Scott, what chu gonna do, what chu gonna do? Make our dreams come true."
* Jim's cake says "It could only be you" at the bottom.
 
 
* Pam was eating yogurt, a callback from the [[Pilot]] when Pam admits that she loves mixed berries yogurt.
* The song that was made by the "Scott's Tots" class was, "Hey, Mr. Scott, what chu gonna do, what chu gonna do to make our dreams come true."
 
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* When Erin is dragging the suitcase to go with Michael, it is very reminiscent of the receptionist in the [[The Office UK|British ''Office'']], [[Dawn Tinsley]] dragging her suitcase to [[David Brent]]'s [[motivation]] seminar, as well as the earlier reference to the UK version of Pam doing the same in Lecture Circuit.
* Pam Beesly's was eating yogurt, a callback from the [[Pilot]] when Pam admits that she loves mixed berries yogurt.
 
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* Michael has a good remembrance of people's names. For example, Michael remembered [[Sprinkles]]' name {{4x01}} and also remembered the name of a former client. {{4x02}}
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* When confronting Jim in the break room, Dwight pulls out mustard, jelly, and BBQ sauce from the fridge.
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==Cultural References==
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* The song performed by "Scott's Tots" is sung to ''[[Wikipedia:Bad Boys (Inner Circle song)|Bad Boys]]'', the theme of the television program ''[[Wikipedia:COPS (TV series)|COPS]]''. The original lyrics are "Bad boys, bad boys. What you gonna do? What you gonna do when they come for you?"
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*[[wikipedia:Elvis Presley|Elvis Presley]] was a very famous American musician and actor.
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*[[wikipedia:Bear Sterns|Bear Sterns]] was a global investment bank. It was bought out by JP Morgan Chase during the 2008-2010 Recession.
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*[[wikipedia:Lehman Brothers|Lehman Brothers]] was a global financial-services firm that declared bankruptcy in 2008.
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*[[wikipedia:Enron|Enron]] was an energy company that declared bankruptcy, to the surprise of many, and became part of a major accounting scandal.
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*[[wikipedia:AIG|AIG]] is an American insurance corporation bought out by the government.
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* ''Tots'' is short for a toddler, or a child from ages 2–4.
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==Goofs==
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* When Michael and Erin are seen walking into the classroom, a placard reading "PE3" can be seen on the wall by the classroom door. In the room, the whiteboard in the back AND a poster on the wall describe alternative energy sources, pointing to a science classroom. Posters in the front describe text-to-self connections and reading comprehension.  
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==Connections to Previous Episodes==
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* In Season 1, there is an "employee of the month" plaque on the wall near the main door. That spot is later occupied by Pam's watercolor. 
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* This is the second time Michael assumed he can win an award. In "[[Hot Girl]]," Michael also thinks he could win the espresso machine for best salesman, even though [[Jan]] says it is only for the salespeople and not the managers.
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* The [[Diabolical Plan]] is later used in "[[Manager and Salesman]]."
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==Quotes==
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''For quotes see: [[Scott's Tots Quotes]].''
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==Newspaper Article==
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'''Local Businessman Pledges College Tuition to Third Graders'''
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BY RANDY SHEMANSKI THE SCRANTON TIMES
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SCRANTON — This year's "Career Week" at Daniel J. Flood Elementary was not just the customary gathering of community professionals talking about their line of work and offering guidance to spry youngsters. Local employees and business owners were in attendance, and several speeches were given. But one person outshone the rest by offering much more than a mere presentation about his career. Michael G. Scott, Regional Manager at Dunder Mifflin, is a modest guy who likes to wear jeans, cherishes his "World’s Best Boss" mug, and lacks a college education. He thought about playing for the NHL, but decided against it because he wanted to settle down with a family. And although he may not have that family yet, he has offered his leadership and his pocketbook to 15 third graders with dreams of going to college someday — something Scott never had the chance to do.
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"I've fallen in love with these cherubs, and I don't want them to become victims of the system,” Scott said. "I told them if they graduated high school, I would pay for their college educations." "Scott's Tot's" may have been a program started impulsively, but Scott doesn’t regret it. "Just seeing the sunshine spurting out of the kids' and parents' faces," he said, "is enough for me to keep the program going for years. I bet if colleges saw that, they'd let them in for free. Hmm, maybe I should make some phone calls."
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Talib Johnson, a student in Alice Kay's class, has dreams of becoming a doctor. Talib's mother has already been trying to save for the daunting $120,000 dollar cost of medical school, and she was not sure if it would ever be a reality. But now that Scott has offered to pick up the tab, Mrs. Johnson said that Talib would undoubtedly be going to an Ivy League university. Scott was impressed, but encouraged Talib to consider the paper business.
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[[File:Scott's tots newspaper2.jpg|thumb|250px|Scott's Tots in third grade.]]
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[[Mikela Lasker]] has aspirations of becoming a veterinarian. "I really love science and animals, and I want to take care of sick ones," she said. Just like Talib's mother, Mikela's parents were concerned about the high price of veterinary school. "She's got to get a bachelor's degree first, and then go on to vet school," Mr. Lasker said. "Her mother and I have tried to save, but we both really enjoy drinking Italian wine, and that takes a huge chunk out of our weekly income."
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But now, thanks to Scott, the Laskers can continue to indulge in spirits, carefree. Scott was very surprised to learn that Mikela's veterinary degree would have to be earned separately from her undergraduate degree. When asked if he would be willing to foot the bill for postgraduate education as well, Scott at first seemed hesitant, but then replied with, "Sure, what the hell."
   
 
==Cast==
 
==Cast==
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===Main Cast===
 
* [[Steve Carell]] as [[Michael Scott]]
 
* [[Steve Carell]] as [[Michael Scott]]
 
* [[Rainn Wilson]] as [[Dwight Schrute]]
 
* [[Rainn Wilson]] as [[Dwight Schrute]]
 
* [[John Krasinski]] as [[Jim Halpert]]
 
* [[John Krasinski]] as [[Jim Halpert]]
* [[Jenna Fischer]] as [[Pam Beesly]]
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* [[Jenna Fischer]] as [[Pam Halpert]]
 
* [[B.J. Novak]] as [[Ryan Howard]]
 
* [[B.J. Novak]] as [[Ryan Howard]]
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===Supporting Cast===
 
* [[Ed Helms]] as [[Andy Bernard]]
 
* [[Ed Helms]] as [[Andy Bernard]]
* [[Kate Flannery]] as [[Meredith Palmer]]
 
* [[Angela Kinsey]] as [[Angela Martin]]
 
* [[Brian Baumgartner]] as [[Kevin Malone]]
 
 
* [[Leslie David Baker]] as [[Stanley Hudson]]
 
* [[Leslie David Baker]] as [[Stanley Hudson]]
* [[Phyllis Smith]] as [[Phyllis Vance]]
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* [[Brian Baumgartner]] as [[Kevin Malone]]
 
* [[Creed Bratton (actor)]] as [[Creed Bratton]]
 
* [[Kate Flannery]] as [[Meredith Palmer]]
 
* [[Mindy Kaling]] as [[Kelly Kapoor]]
 
* [[Mindy Kaling]] as [[Kelly Kapoor]]
* [[Oscar Nunez]] as [[Oscar Martinez]]
 
* [[Paul Lieberstein]] as [[Toby Flenderson]]
 
* [[Creed Bratton]] as [[Creed Bratton]]
 
 
* [[Ellie Kemper]] as [[Erin Hannon]]
 
* [[Ellie Kemper]] as [[Erin Hannon]]
 
* [[Angela Kinsey]] as [[Angela Martin]]
 
* [[Oscar Nunez]] as [[Oscar Martinez]]
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* [[Phyllis Smith]] as [[Phyllis Vance]]
   
==Guest Cast==
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===Recurring Cast===
* Andy Buckley as [[David Wallace]]
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* [[Andy Buckley]] as [[David Wallace]] (Voice Only)
* Suzanne Watson as [[Stephanie]]
 
* Isheba Reene as ???
 
   
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===Guest Cast===
 
* Suzanne Watson as [[Stephanie]]
 
* Isheba Reene as [[Mikela]]
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* Kwame Boateng as [[Derrick]]
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* Monnae Michaell as School Staff Member
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* Charlie Sanders as Delivery Man
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* Fredrick Burns as Student
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* Micah Williams as Student
   
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For the group see: Scott's Tots (Group).



"Scott's Tots" is the twelfth episode of the sixth season and the 112th episode of The Office overall. It was written by Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky and was directed by B.J. Novak, marking his directorial debut. It originally aired on December 3, 2009. It was viewed by 8.10 million people.

Synopsis

In the cold open, Michael talks to Andy about his "baby voice" which Michael tells him, "makes him look like he hires babies." Andy then tells him that some office employees find his Elvis imitation annoying, but tells him that he, himself likes the voice. Michael and Andy then finish talking to each other in Elvis and baby voices once again.

Andy tells Jim that morale is not good in the office and then suggests setting up an employee of the month program. Jim decides to adopt the plan, and Andy is thrilled. While Erin tries to organize Michael's computer by deleting e-mails, Jim comes into his office to tell him that an employee of the month program would be a good idea, and Michael accepts the idea, after thinking he would be given the award. Michael also tells Jim that he made a horrible decision, and tells Erin to go away.

Meanwhile, Dwight is trying to get Andy to believe that the employee of the month was his idea so that his plan can't get traced back to him. Dwight explains that Jim will later be fired by David Wallace. Dwight tries to convince Jim that he should get the employee of the month award and gives Jim a rundown of all the people in the office's work ethic. Jim decides to take it, however Dwight made sure that the people with the highest numbers are Jim and Pam.

Erin asks Michael about Scott's Tots. Stanley begins to laugh and asks if it's been ten years already. It is revealed that, 10 years ago, in a moment of weakness while visiting an elementary school, Michael promised a group of third-graders college tuition if they graduated from high school. It had been a serious offer. Michael had assumed his salary would increase over time and he would be able to afford the tuition. Pam tells Michael he did a "terrible, terrible thing" and refuses to accompany him to the school, a visit he's been putting off for weeks. She's no longer the receptionist and tells Erin that she must make sure Michael shows up. Michael and Erin go to the school and see a girl, Mikela, who is thrilled to see Michael. It is clear that Michael has invested emotionally in these kids, knowing their names, going to their plays and other activities and even had a reading room at the school named after him. Michael heads into the classroom, and sees people clapping for him.

Michael is then given a presentation where a bunch of the "tots" are thanking them because they are going to graduate this year. They sing an impromptu song, and Michael awkwardly claps, but begins to realize the scope of his promise. A teacher calls Michael a dream-maker and gets emotional. A kid tells Michael that he wants to be a president and also tells Michael that he is his hero. Michael starts to cry. Michael stands up and tries to tell the tots that he cannot pay for their tuition, however, they take it as a joke. When Michael insists that he cannot pay for the tuition, they become extremely angry. Michael offers them lithium computer batteries.

Meanwhile, Dwight goes up to Kevin and Oscar and collects twenty dollars from each of them for the employee of the month award, which Jim had never agreed upon. When the time comes to pull the number, he ends up pulling his own. He tries to explain it was a mistake as he cannot be the Employee of the Month, then draws Pam's number next. Pam has no problem believing she deserves the award as she's doubled her sales from two to four. The others protest what they believe is a rigged process in the Halperts' favor. Jim also denies there was ever a monetary award involved.

To make matters worse, Dwight ordered a custom cake, saying "It could only be you," which the employees believe Jim ordered for himself. After Dwight calls David Wallace posing as Stanley, Toby, and Kevin to complain, Wallace lectures Jim, then apologizes. Later on, Dwight listens to his hidden recording device (a fountain pen in Jim's office) in hopes of hearing David Wallace reprimand Jim. Instead, Dwight hears David encouraging Jim's work, saying that he's got a great deal on his mind and knows Jim is doing his best, and they will be meeting for dinner soon. Dwight is stunned.

A student tells Michael that what he did was wrong. Michael promises to pay for his books and writes him a post-dated check. In the car, Erin starts to sing the "Hey Mr. Scott" tune and Michael tells her to stop. Erin tells Michael that the group of Scott's Tots has a greater graduating rate than other classes, and his promise (although he did not deliver) helped to motivate the students to complete school. Michael apologizes to Erin, and asks her about her goals with Dunder Mifflin, where she explains that she wants to try accounting, although she is doubtful of her math skills. Michael explains that he hired Kevin as an accountant, even when he applied in the warehouse because he had a "feeling about him". Michael then tells Erin that he has a feeling about her too, and the two begin to sing "Hey Mr. Scott" for the rest of the ride.

Ryan finds a copy of the Diabolical Plan in the copier and tells Dwight he wants to take down Jim Halpert. They agree to work together to do this.

Amusing Details

  • Jim's cake says "It could only be you" at the bottom.
  • The song that was made by the "Scott's Tots" class was, "Hey, Mr. Scott, what chu gonna do, what chu gonna do? Make our dreams come true."
  • Pam was eating yogurt, a callback from the Pilot when Pam admits that she loves mixed berries yogurt.
  • When Erin is dragging the suitcase to go with Michael, it is very reminiscent of the receptionist in the British Office, Dawn Tinsley dragging her suitcase to David Brent's motivation seminar, as well as the earlier reference to the UK version of Pam doing the same in Lecture Circuit.
  • Michael has a good remembrance of people's names. For example, Michael remembered Sprinkles' name ("Fun Run") and also remembered the name of a former client. ("Fun Run")
  • When confronting Jim in the break room, Dwight pulls out mustard, jelly, and BBQ sauce from the fridge.

Cultural References

  • The song performed by "Scott's Tots" is sung to Bad Boys, the theme of the television program COPS. The original lyrics are "Bad boys, bad boys. What you gonna do? What you gonna do when they come for you?"
  • Elvis Presley was a very famous American musician and actor.
  • Bear Sterns was a global investment bank. It was bought out by JP Morgan Chase during the 2008-2010 Recession.
  • Lehman Brothers was a global financial-services firm that declared bankruptcy in 2008.
  • Enron was an energy company that declared bankruptcy, to the surprise of many, and became part of a major accounting scandal.
  • AIG is an American insurance corporation bought out by the government.
  • Tots is short for a toddler, or a child from ages 2–4.

Goofs

  • When Michael and Erin are seen walking into the classroom, a placard reading "PE3" can be seen on the wall by the classroom door. In the room, the whiteboard in the back AND a poster on the wall describe alternative energy sources, pointing to a science classroom. Posters in the front describe text-to-self connections and reading comprehension.  

Connections to Previous Episodes

  • In Season 1, there is an "employee of the month" plaque on the wall near the main door. That spot is later occupied by Pam's watercolor. 
  • This is the second time Michael assumed he can win an award. In "Hot Girl," Michael also thinks he could win the espresso machine for best salesman, even though Jan says it is only for the salespeople and not the managers.
  • The Diabolical Plan is later used in "Manager and Salesman."

Quotes

For quotes see: Scott's Tots Quotes.

Newspaper Article

Local Businessman Pledges College Tuition to Third Graders

BY RANDY SHEMANSKI THE SCRANTON TIMES

SCRANTON — This year's "Career Week" at Daniel J. Flood Elementary was not just the customary gathering of community professionals talking about their line of work and offering guidance to spry youngsters. Local employees and business owners were in attendance, and several speeches were given. But one person outshone the rest by offering much more than a mere presentation about his career. Michael G. Scott, Regional Manager at Dunder Mifflin, is a modest guy who likes to wear jeans, cherishes his "World’s Best Boss" mug, and lacks a college education. He thought about playing for the NHL, but decided against it because he wanted to settle down with a family. And although he may not have that family yet, he has offered his leadership and his pocketbook to 15 third graders with dreams of going to college someday — something Scott never had the chance to do.

"I've fallen in love with these cherubs, and I don't want them to become victims of the system,” Scott said. "I told them if they graduated high school, I would pay for their college educations." "Scott's Tot's" may have been a program started impulsively, but Scott doesn’t regret it. "Just seeing the sunshine spurting out of the kids' and parents' faces," he said, "is enough for me to keep the program going for years. I bet if colleges saw that, they'd let them in for free. Hmm, maybe I should make some phone calls."

Talib Johnson, a student in Alice Kay's class, has dreams of becoming a doctor. Talib's mother has already been trying to save for the daunting $120,000 dollar cost of medical school, and she was not sure if it would ever be a reality. But now that Scott has offered to pick up the tab, Mrs. Johnson said that Talib would undoubtedly be going to an Ivy League university. Scott was impressed, but encouraged Talib to consider the paper business.

Scott's tots newspaper2

Scott's Tots in third grade.

Mikela Lasker has aspirations of becoming a veterinarian. "I really love science and animals, and I want to take care of sick ones," she said. Just like Talib's mother, Mikela's parents were concerned about the high price of veterinary school. "She's got to get a bachelor's degree first, and then go on to vet school," Mr. Lasker said. "Her mother and I have tried to save, but we both really enjoy drinking Italian wine, and that takes a huge chunk out of our weekly income."

But now, thanks to Scott, the Laskers can continue to indulge in spirits, carefree. Scott was very surprised to learn that Mikela's veterinary degree would have to be earned separately from her undergraduate degree. When asked if he would be willing to foot the bill for postgraduate education as well, Scott at first seemed hesitant, but then replied with, "Sure, what the hell."

Cast

Main Cast

Supporting Cast

Recurring Cast

Guest Cast

  • Suzanne Watson as Stephanie
  • Isheba Reene as Mikela
  • Kwame Boateng as Derrick
  • Monnae Michaell as School Staff Member
  • Charlie Sanders as Delivery Man
  • Fredrick Burns as Student
  • Micah Williams as Student