We'll miss you, Michael

The end of the most recent season of The Office, a hit NBC television show, was faced with sending off the main character, and then finding a worthy replacement. How could such a popular and loved show be put in such a position?

It all started as a witty, British comedy ten years ago. Ricky Gervais, who is more notoriously known for his harsh humor remarks in the states, directed this sitcom that changed television by breaking the fourth wall and pulling the laugh track out from under its viewers.

In 2005, it took a hop and a skip over the pond and graced American television sets with a quick wit and dry humor that made viewers think.

This motley crew, who were cast surprisingly close to their British counterparts on the show, work at the paper distributing company Dunder Mifflin in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Just based off of those facts, one would think that this show is not the most interesting show on television. However, the writing and the acting come together in ways that create characters that make you laugh out loud and that you love to hate. From cubicle pranks to relationships to "The Dundies", this show takes its viewers through all the ups and downs of life- inside the office and out.

Michael Scott (Steve Carell)

Michael is the former manager of Dunder Mifflin at the Scranton branch after almost 20 years of paper distributing service. Steve Carell wound up leaving the series after seven seasons to spend more time with his children, but as the plot was pieced together for his character, Michael moves to Colorado to stay with the love of his life, Holly. This office was held together by the manager, Michael Scott, and this show was held together by the glue that is Steve Carell. Besides buying himself the "WORLD'S BEST BOSS" mug that he is holding in the above picture, Michael Scott has partaken in activities over the years that are silly and very typical of his character, to name a couple:

In this most recent season of The Office, the employees created a short film, starring Michael's alter-ego, Michael Scarn. The film, Threat Level Midnight, shows the "serious side" of Michael as well as featuring other members of the office as actors and producers.

Michael Scott, as part of his manager duties, attempts to have the office act as more of a family and brings them all together at their favorite restaurant for the annual "Dundies". The Dundies are a set of trophy awards that recognize each person in the office, while sometimes that awards don't make sense or are offensive, Michael really has the best intention.

In an earlier season, Michael tries his hand in dinner party hosting with his, now ex-, girlfriend. It doesn't go too smoothly:

At the end of that clip you see the ex- throwing something at the TV, that something was a Dundie award. However, the most notable part of that clip would have to be when Michael proclaims, "THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!". This character has coined that phrase, and now you can find it in frat houses and casual conversations anywhere.

While all good things must come to an end, this departure was especially bittersweet.

The Michael Scott hijinks will surely be missed, and as the hunt continues to find his replacement, one can only hope that he or she will be as endearing and hilarious as their predecessor.

Possible replacements have included Will Ferrell, Jim Carrey, and Ray Romano. Rumors have it that James Spader will be filling in these shoes. In my opinion, it could be anyone and they would never match the master of management in delivery or heart of Steve Carell. So, we'll miss you, Michael.