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Rainn Wilson Says “The Office” Jokes Would Fail Today

6/15/2026

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Rainn Wilson told Fox News Digital that The Office could not be produced today because its incorrect humor would be rejected.
He called the show’s jokes, especially those by Dwight Schrute and Michael Scott, “really inappropriate.”
He described the “Benihana Christmas” episode as “jaw-droppingly horrific” for its racist and insensitive jokes.
Social-media users mocked his comments, prompting a revival of his prior clash with MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle.

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Rainn Wilson told Fox News Digital that The Office could not be produced today because its incorrect humor would be rejected.
He called the show’s jokes, especially those by Dwight Schrute and Michael Scott, “really inappropriate.”
He described the “Benihana Christmas” episode as “jaw-droppingly horrific” for its racist and insensitive jokes.
Social-media users mocked his comments, prompting a revival of his prior clash with MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle.