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[s1e2] Diversity Day Online

The episode centers on an HR-mandated diversity seminar led by (played by Larry Wilmore), a consultant brought in after Michael Scott performed a controversial Chris Rock routine in the office. Michael, convinced he is a natural educator, eventually hijacks the session to lead his own "Diversity Tomorrow" program.

Beyond the cringe-comedy of the seminar, "Diversity Day" established several series staples: The Office TV Show Character Development and Sales Dynamics [S1E2] Diversity Day

The highlight is his "game" where employees wear cards with various ethnicities on their foreheads and must guess who they are based on their coworkers' use of stereotypes: The episode centers on an HR-mandated diversity seminar

: In a moment of sheer obliviousness, Michael suggests that Oscar Martinez —who is Mexican-American—should be called something "less offensive" than Mexican. Key Character Milestones Key Character Milestones