Character Analysis
Carol Stills
Played by Nancy Carell
9 jokes across 2 episodes of The Office
2.3
9
6.9
6.9
Cringe/Discomfort
Carol delivers 9 scored jokes across 2 episodes of The Office, averaging 6.9 on craft and 6.9 on impact for a career WAR of 2.3. Their comedy leans toward cringe/discomfort. The highest-scoring line is below.
Funniest Carol Lines
Michael · Carol:Michael presents the Photoshopped Christmas card: himself inserted into Carol's ski trip photo with her ex-husband and kids
Michael · Carol:Carol says 'Can we talk about this in private?' (twice, because Michael doesn't hear); Michael says 'I didn't hear you?' — then the mic thud as she has to do it again.
Jan · Carol:Jan's interrogation of Carol about where she's staying — working through every hotel ('Radisson? Super 8? Motel 6? Best Western? Holiday Inn? The Hyatt in Wilkes-Barre?') — ending with 'Are you staying with Michael?'
Michael · Carol:You walk out that door, and it is over. / I know.
Jan · Carol:Jan introduces herself to Carol as 'Michael's boss' — the hierarchy clarification as its own power move
All Jokes — 14 total
Michael · Carol:Michael skates up to Carol (his realtor) and asks 'Was this place on the market or...?' Carol clarifies she doesn't just sell real estate — her daughter has a skating lesson.
Michael · Carol:Carol says 'My daughter has a skating lesson.' Michael asks 'Oh, these all your kids?' She says 'No, just the front two.'
Michael · Carol:Michael asks Carol's daughters 'You want to go for a ride?' and proceeds to skate them around the rink, pulling children while showing off for Carol.
Michael · Carol:Michael offers to take Carol's kids for 'a ride' on skates, pulls them along the rink
Michael · Carol · Jan · Pam:Michael invites Carol to Casino Night mid-call, then Jan calls on line two, and Michael invites her too — double-booking two dates in real time
Michael · Jan · Carol:Jan arriving and Michael's awkward 'open relationship' explanation to Carol
Jan · Carol:Jan introduces herself to Carol as 'Michael's boss' — the hierarchy clarification as its own power move
Jan · Carol:Jan's interrogation of Carol about where she's staying — working through every hotel ('Radisson? Super 8? Motel 6? Best Western? Holiday Inn? The Hyatt in Wilkes-Barre?') — ending with 'Are you staying with Michael?'
Michael · Carol:Carol says 'Can we talk about this in private?' (twice, because Michael doesn't hear); Michael says 'I didn't hear you?' — then the mic thud as she has to do it again.
Michael · Carol:After Carol rejects the proposal: 'This is our ninth date, Michael.' / Michael: 'Well, yeah. But I... I feel like I've known you many lifetimes. Maybe I'm Hindu after all. Okay, I'm not Hindu, but...'
Carol · Michael:Hey, dummy, get in the car. / I'm a drunk driver. / Yes, you are. / Here, let me take that thing. Just get in the car.
Michael · Carol:The Photoshop Christmas card ski trip reveal
Michael · Carol:Michael presents the Photoshopped Christmas card: himself inserted into Carol's ski trip photo with her ex-husband and kids
Michael · Carol:You walk out that door, and it is over. / I know.