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Kelly invites the entire staff to a celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. Michael mistakenly believes it to be an Indian version of Halloween. In Stamford, Jim decides to bicycle to work. Andy turns a late night of paperwork into an excuse to drink. Karen, unbeknownst to Jim and Andy, pours her shots into her wastebasket. Ryan fails to make a favorable impression on Kelly's parents, who in turn try to set up Kelly with a young doctor. Initially reluctant to attend the festival, Pam gives in and ends up enjoying herself. Inspired by a conversation with Kelly's parents about Hindu marriage customs, Michael publicly proposes to Carol. Uncomfortable, Carol declines his offer and leaves the room. She later explains that this is only their ninth date, and drives home, leaving Michael to find a ride. Pam sends a text message to Jim, who does not answer because he is passed out on his desk. At the end of the evening, Michael mistakenly thinks that he and Pam have a connection, and is rejected when he tries to kiss her. She gives him a ride home on the condition that he sit in the back seat. Jim tries to ride his bike home but is too drunk. An amused Karen gives Jim a ride.

Pop Culture Connections - Outgoing

It refers to these television series...

Cheers

This Television Series is referred to by Diwali part of The Office Season 3
Andy tells Jim that he and Karen have a "Roller-coastery friendship. Hot. Cold. On again. Off again. Sexual tension filled type of deal. It's very Sam and Diane."
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Sex and the City

This Television Series is referred to by Diwali part of The Office Season 3
Pam, Phyllis and Meredith discuss going to Kelly's Diwali later that evening. Pam tells them she isn't sure if she'll make it because she's tired. Meredith asks if she wants to make Appletinis and watch 'Sex and the City' at her place.
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Taxicab Confessions

This Television Series is referred to by Diwali part of The Office Season 3
Pam drives Michael home after the Diwali. Michael tells Pam that the shoes he is wearing are not his. He then says "This is just like that show 'Taxicab Confessions'.". Pam threatens to stop the car if he says one more word.
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The Simpsons

This Television Series is referred to by Diwali part of The Office Season 3
Michael calls a meeting to discuss Kelly's Diwali. He begins to list famous people of Indian descent, naming Apu, from 'The Simpsons'.
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It refers to these movies...

Signs

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This Movie is referred to by Diwali part of The Office Season 3
Michael calls a meeting to discuss Kelly's Diwali. He begins to list famous people of Indian descent, M. Night Shyamalan being one of them. He then begins to name movies made by this famous director. He begins to say 'Signs', but he is interrupted by Dwight saying "I see dead people", a line from the film 'The Sixth Sense'.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
part of The Lord of the Rings

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This Movie is referred to by Diwali part of The Office Season 3
Michael calls a meeting so Kelly can explain to the office about the origins of Diwali. Kelly isn't sure of the details, but Dwight begins an in-depth explanation of what Diwali is all about. Michael interrupts him saying, "All right, all right, all right, all right. This isn't 'Lord of the Rings'."

The Sixth Sense

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This Movie is referred to by Diwali part of The Office Season 3
Michael calls a meeting to discuss Kelly's Diwali. He begins to list famous people of Indian descent, M. Night Shyamalan being one of them. He then begins to name movies made by this famous director. 'The Sixth Sense' was one of the films on his list.
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The Village

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This Movie is referred to by Diwali part of The Office Season 3
Michael calls a meeting to discuss Kelly's Diwali. He begins to list famous people of Indian descent, M. Night Shyamalan being one of them. He then begins to list movies made by this famous filmmaker, starting with 'The Village'.
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Unbreakable

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This Movie is referred to by Diwali part of The Office Season 3
Michael calls a meeting to discuss Kelly's Diwali. He begins to list famous people of Indian descent, M. Night Shyamalan being one of them. He then begins to name movies made by this famous director. 'Unbreakable' was one of the films on his list.
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It plays these songs...

Closer To Fine
performed by Indigo Girls

This Song is played in Diwali part of The Office Season 3
The Stamford branch is working late. It's getting very late, and after several hours of drinking while working, Andy starts singing the song 'Closer to Fine'. Jim soon joins in and sings along with him.

The Chanukah Song
performed by Adam Sandler

This Song is played in Diwali part of The Office Season 3
At the end of the episode, Michael sings his own song about Diwali (titled The Diwali Song), using the music from 'The Chanukah Song' by Adam Sandler.

It refers to these books...

Kama Sutra
written by

This Book is referred to by Diwali part of The Office Season 3
Michael calls a meeting to discuss Kelly's Diwali. He offers examples of famous people of Indian descent, and all other things related to India that he can think of. He tells everyone "And another thing about the Indian people... they love sex positions. I present to you the Kama Sutra. I mean look at that. Who's seen that before?".

Other Connections and Related Pop Culture

The Office Season 3

# Title Air Date
The Office
3:1 Gay Witch Hunt Sep 21, 2006
3:2 The Convention Sep 26, 2006
3:3 The Coup Oct 5, 2006
3:4 Grief Counseling Oct 12, 2006
3:5 Initiation Oct 19, 2006
3:6 Diwali Nov 2, 2006
3:7 Branch Closing Nov 9, 2006
3:8 The Merger Nov 16, 2006
3:9 The Convict Nov 30, 2006
3:10 A Benihana Christmas Dec 14, 2006
3:11 Back From Vacation Jan 4, 2007
3:12 Traveling Salesman Jan 11, 2007
3:13 The Return Jan 18, 2007
3:14 Ben Franklin Feb 1, 2007
3:15 Phyllis' Wedding Feb 8, 2007
3:16 Business School Feb 15, 2007
3:17 Cocktails Feb 22, 2007
3:18 The Negotiation Apr 5, 2007
3:19 Safety Training Apr 12, 2007
3:20 Product Recall Apr 26, 2007
3:21 Women's Appreciation May 3, 2007
3:22 Beach Games May 10, 2007
3:23 The Job May 17, 2007

Dahlia
performed by Jennifer Left

Daley

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Dallas

Dallas

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Deal

Delia
performed by Blind Willie McTell

Dell

Dial

Dilly
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Dole

Doll
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