“Dating Her is Like Wearing Hot Lava.”: These Wild Facts About Celebrities Left Us Speechless

Steve Carell built Michael Scott into one of television’s most painfully awkward characters, but one famous Office moment went even further than planned. In the episode “Gay Witch Hunt,” Michael kisses Oscar in front of the office. Carell improvised the kiss, catching the cast off guard for real.

That surprise helped make the scene feel painfully uncomfortable, which was exactly the point. The actors’ reactions had an extra layer of shock because they were not fully expecting it. Carell turned one spontaneous choice into one of the most jaw-dropping moments in the entire series.