Question 1

What unscripted moment in Office Space became one of its most memorable scenes?

Accepted Answer

The "P.C. Load Letter" scene was not scripted. David Herman was interrupted by the printer jamming and didn't understand the error message.

Question 2

How did the film's success impact a real office supply company?

Accepted Answer

After the film's release, Swingline began receiving requests for red staplers like Milton's. They had stopped offering red years before but decided to reintroduce the color.

Question 3

What real-life inspiration led to the creation of Milton's character?

Accepted Answer

Milton was based on a former co-worker of Mike Judge's who complained about being forced to move his desk too many times and threatened to quit.

Question 4

Why was Jennifer Aniston cast in Office Space despite the rest of the cast being relatively unknown?

Accepted Answer

20th Century Fox agreed to produce the movie only if Mike Judge cast at least one famous name. Jennifer Aniston was cast as Joanna, allowing Judge to use other less-known actors.

Question 5

What scene was cut from the film because an actor felt it disrupted his character's consistency?

Accepted Answer

A scene showing Lumbergh reacting angrily to his Porsche getting towed was cut. Gary Cole felt the Lumbergh character needed to remain at the same emotional state at all times.

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