Top 10 The Office Running Gags

One of the funniest parts of the show is Jim Halpert pulling elaborate pranks on Dwight Schrute. From putting Dwight's stapler in Jello to making him believe he received a fax from Future Dwight, this is easily the show's most creative gag.

I love the show when I watch it, but admittedly, I have not seen very many episodes. I am aware of Jim's pranks, and even for a novice like me, they deserve the top spot.

The first prank is my favorite (stapler in Jello). It set the tone for the later pranks.

This is no doubt a fan favorite and the longest-running gag in The Office. Whenever someone says something that could be interpreted sexually, Michael Scott jumps in and says, "That's what she said!" The writers didn't create the joke, but the show definitely popularized it.

It definitely popularized the joke. Great list, especially since I've recently gotten into The Office.

Michael, you came! That's what she said!

Michael is usually very nice to his coworkers, with one exception: Toby Flenderson, the human resources representative of the paper company. Michael hates Toby because his job is to ensure nothing happens in the office that could get the company in trouble. Michael, being the kind of boss who doesn't shy away from making jokes and being inappropriate, obviously dislikes poor Toby.

Michael's reaction to Toby replacing Holly and taking back his old job is priceless.

When things get crazy, weird, or funny, Jim is always there to look directly at the camera, usually with a look that reflects what the viewer is probably feeling. This gag has resulted in some very memorable scenes.

Haha, he's so hilarious when it comes to awkward moments.

Dwight is Dunder Mifflin's resident suck-up. He is hardworking and has earned the title of best salesman, but one thing is for sure: he wants more responsibilities and the power that comes with them. That's why he likes to brag that he is "Assistant Regional Manager," but Michael and Jim are quick to remind him that he is only "Assistant to the Regional Manager," a less important position.

Creed is a weird and mysterious character in The Office. But he's not just a character. He's also a running gag. He always has strange anecdotes about his past, which makes the viewer question if Creed Bratton is his real name. He doesn't even seem to know what his job consists of.

Michael always goes out of his way to include Ryan in things he isn't involved with and tries to find excuses to talk to or about him with coworkers. He even goes as far as to copy Ryan. Michael seems to view Ryan as cool, hip, and good-looking. Knowing Michael's character, it's safe to say he wants to be seen in the same way.

Angela is the uptight character on the show, but one of her funniest traits is her excessive love for her cats, which led to some hilarious moments.

When Jim moved to another branch of the Dunder Mifflin paper company, he ate a tuna sandwich on his first day. This prompted Andy to call him "Big Tuna" or other variations seen in different episodes. This gag is usually very creative, like one instance where Andy hugs Jim and says, "Oh! Tuna wrap!"

The relationship between Kelly and Ryan is portrayed as very unstable. Ryan was just in it for fun the first time, but Kelly always hints that she wants a serious romance with Ryan. Ryan, on the other hand, always seems like he just wants to break it off.