Michael Scott: The Man Who Makes Me Laugh and Worry in Equal Measure

If I had to pick one TV character who makes me laugh out loud while also making me a little concerned for his well-being, it would be Michael Scott from The Office. There’s just something about him that’s so chaotic, so misguided, and yet so endearing. I’ve watched The Office more times than I care to admit, and every time, I find myself on the same rollercoaster ride of emotions when it comes to Michael. He’s ridiculously funny, but if we’re being honest, his behavior is pretty concerning too.

Michael Scott, the Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch, is a character who seems like he should be completely unlikable. He’s tone-deaf, clueless, and often crosses lines that no one should cross. But here’s the thing: we still root for him. There’s an undeniable charm that comes with his misguided attempts to be everyone’s best friend, mentor, and sometimes even father figure. The question is, why do we find him so lovable when everything he does seems to scream, “This is a bad idea”?