6 Hidden Gems in The Office That Prove Even the Most Annoying Characters Have a Heart of Gold

By Eleanor Brightstone | Created on 2025-04-10 08:55:57

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As I sit at my desk, sipping on my coffee and pretending to care about TPS reports, I can't help but think about some of the most annoying characters in Dunder Mifflin Scranton. I mean, let's be real, there are some real winners (and losers) in this office. But as much as I love to poke fun at Dwight's ridiculousness or Ryan's entitled attitude, deep down, even these guys have a heart of gold.

The Prankster: Dwight Schrute

I know what you're thinking - how could anyone possibly find something redeeming about Dwight? But let me tell you, beneath all the bluster and bravado, Dwight has a soft spot for his colleagues. Okay, maybe not so much for me (I mean, have you seen the way he looks at my stapler?), but trust me, he's got a good heart. Just think about it - when Michael left the office, did Dwight get all bitter and vindictive like some of us might have? Nope. He took charge and became an honorary assistant (to the) regional manager. That takes guts, folks.

The Overachiever: Angela Martin

Angela's a tough nut to crack, I'll give her that. She's always so prim and proper, it's like she's trying to be the office's very own librarian. But beneath all that starched collar and judgmental gaze lies a heart of gold. Just ask Andy - Angela might not have been the first one he thought of when he got down on bended knee (or in this case, stood awkwardly behind a plant), but she was willing to take a chance on him. That takes courage, folks.

The Goofball: Creed Bratton

Creed's like the office's own personal weirdo. He's always coming up with these harebrained schemes or making us wonder what exactly is going on in that head of his (besides a few stray hairs, perhaps?). But despite being our resident oddball, Creed's got a good heart. Think about it - he might not be the most reliable employee (okay, maybe not at all), but when we needed someone to fill in as an actor for a company commercial, who did Michael call? That's right, Creed. The guy's got range.

The Overly Competitive: Toby Flenderson

Toby - the office's resident buzzkill (just kidding, he's not that bad). Seriously though, Toby might come across as a total killjoy, always going on about policies and procedures and whatnot. But trust me, deep down, Toby wants to be liked. He just doesn't know how to show it. Remember when we all got together for the Christmas party? Toby was the one who actually showed up on time (and didn't get kicked out by Michael). That takes effort, folks.

The Underachiever: Kevin Malone

Kevin's like the office's own personal lovable doofus. He might not be the sharpest tool in the shed (okay, maybe he is), but despite his lack of, well, let's call it "cerebral prowess," Kevin's got a good heart. Just think about all the times he's tried to help out with various projects or tasks around the office - even if they don't always work out as planned (remember that whole thing with the copier?). The guy means well.

The Straight-Arrow: Kelly Kapoor

Kelly's like the office's resident drama queen (just kidding, sort of). She might get on our nerves sometimes with her incessant gossiping or fashion disasters, but beneath all that sparkle and shine lies a heart of gold. Think about it - when Michael needed someone to be his "work wife," who did he call? That's right, Kelly. She might not always know what's going on (or care), but she's got our backs.

Conclusion:

Somewhere in the midst of all the chaos and absurdity that is Dunder Mifflin Scranton, these characters - even the most annoying ones among us - have shown glimmers of heart. Maybe it's not always easy to see (I mean, we're talking about Dwight here), but trust me, they've got it in there somewhere. So next time you find yourself rolling your eyes at Angela's judgmental gaze or Creed's harebrained schemes, just remember: even the most annoying characters have a heart of gold.



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