In an interesting development, it appears that Michael Scott lands on his feet work-wise, too. After leaving the only job he’d known for roughly two decades, there’s initially no guarantee that Michael would find work again. However, his new pull and popularity due to the show’s fictional documentary-within-a-sitcom are so powerful that Michael gets a job even before his plane even takes off for Boulder.
As Michael’s final day in Dunder Mifflin approached, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper put out a press release announcing Michael’s appointment as the state’s new director of paper distribution for the Department of Natural Resources. The release included a quote from the governor, saying, “Scott’s success in selling paper will help Colorado effectively and efficiently move the large amount of bark beetle lumber from the forest and into the marketplace, creating tons of jobs and making lots of money. This is a unique opportunity to resolve Colorado’s forest health and budget issues.” The announcement detailed Michael’s impending move westward, his past professional accomplishments (including successfully running his own company), and even referenced his unusual approach to management and love for ‘That’s what she said” jokes.
Before you ask, yes, this is real. Don’t believe us? Here’s the link to the press release buried in the dusty archives of the Internet. Another source, the local newspaper The Colorado Independent, also picked up the story on April 1, 2011. Reporter Scot Kersgaard hesitantly passed along the news, adding the disclaimer, “The Colorado Independent received this press release this morning. Frankly, we don’t believe a word of it.”
