Birthdate: March 15, 1964, at 11:23 a.m.
Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, Scottish, and (according to him) "Native American Indian"
Hometown: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hobby: Magic tricks
Romantic interests: Mostly Jan Levinson, his boss; also Carol, the realtor; the waitress from Benihana; Ryan the temp
Favorite punchline: "That's what she said."
Car: Sebring

The thing that makes Michael Scott so funny is that he is usually not trying to be mean (unless he's talking to Toby) or offensive. He thinks he's a wise boss, trying to teach, motivate, and entertain his employees. Instead, his ignorance, desire to be popular, and enthusiasm, combine to produce some outstandingly inappropriate comments!

For example...

Michael: [after the role-playing exercise] Man, I should've gotten some food.
Kevin: [still role-playing as an Italian] Maybe some spaghetti.
Michael: Okay, Kevin, you can take off that thing. That would really, really show him up, wouldn't it? If I brought in some burritos or some "colored greens" or some pad thai. I love pad thai.
Stanley: It's "collard greens."
Michael: What?
Stanley: It's "collard greens."
Michael: No, that doesn't really make any sense. Because you don't call them "collared" people. That's offensive.
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Oscar: [of Mexican descent] I can play [basketball] if you need any help.
Michael: I will use your talents come baseball season, my friend. Or if we box.
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Michael: [at the Dundie awards] This year's "Busiest Beaver" award goes to Phyllis Lapin!
Phyllis: This says "Bushiest Beaver."
Michael: I told them "Busiest"...idiots.