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When he learns that Phyllis was flashed in the parking lot, Michael holds a misguided seminar on women's issues. He concludes by offering to take the women to the Mall at Steamtown. Dwight orders Pam to interview Phyllis and make a sketch of "the pervert". Pam draws a picture of Dwight with a mustache and without glasses. Andy assists an oblivious Dwight in posting fliers with the "predator's" face. At the mall, Michael relates his discomfort with his relationship with Jan. All of the women point out reasons for them to break up, except for Karen, who suggests that maybe they are "just having a rough patch", obviously alluding to her own unstable relationship. Pam shoots the idea down by stating that "maybe you're just wrong for each other". Karen visibly takes this statement personally. Michael thanks them for their help by treating them to one item each at Victoria's Secret. Pam is visibly upset when she overhears Phyllis helping Karen pick out a sexy outfit for Jim. Pam buys a robe because she is "between boyfriends" but can cut the robe into new hand towels. Later, she takes a step toward asserting herself by changing a flat tire on Meredith's car. At the office, Kevin sneaks into the women's bathroom and discovers a plush waiting room. The other men soon join him. Upon returning to the office, Michael calls Jan to end their relationship, unwisely doing so by leaving a voice mail message. Jan walks into his office to apologize in person for their earlier conversation, but when she receives Michael's voice mail, she storms out of the office.

Pop Culture Connections - Outgoing

It refers to these movies...

Alien
part of Alien

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This Movie is referred to by Women's Appreciation part of The Office Season 3
During the women's appreciation meeting, Michael tells everyone that "a penis, when seen in the right context, is the most wonderful sight for a woman. But in the wrong context, it is like a monster movie." Dwight responds saying "Alien. Blagh!"
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The Wizard of Oz
part of Wizard of Oz

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  • Type: Movie
This Movie is referred to by Women's Appreciation part of The Office Season 3
At the end of the episode, Michael recaps his deep appreciation for women - especially the women in his office. He tells the camera what he wishes for each of them. He wishes for Pam to have courage, Kelly to have a brain and Angela to have a heart.

It refers to these songs...

Respect
performed by Aretha Franklin

This Song is referred to by Women's Appreciation part of The Office Season 3
Karen tells Michael that they (women) want to be treated with respect. Michael says to Dwight "R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to me." He then calls a women's appreciation meeting in the conference room.

Other Connections and Related Pop Culture

The Office Season 3

# Title Air Date
The Office
3:1 Gay Witch Hunt Sep 21, 2006
3:2 The Convention Sep 26, 2006
3:3 The Coup Oct 5, 2006
3:4 Grief Counseling Oct 12, 2006
3:5 Initiation Oct 19, 2006
3:6 Diwali Nov 2, 2006
3:7 Branch Closing Nov 9, 2006
3:8 The Merger Nov 16, 2006
3:9 The Convict Nov 30, 2006
3:10 A Benihana Christmas Dec 14, 2006
3:11 Back From Vacation Jan 4, 2007
3:12 Traveling Salesman Jan 11, 2007
3:13 The Return Jan 18, 2007
3:14 Ben Franklin Feb 1, 2007
3:15 Phyllis' Wedding Feb 8, 2007
3:16 Business School Feb 15, 2007
3:17 Cocktails Feb 22, 2007
3:18 The Negotiation Apr 5, 2007
3:19 Safety Training Apr 12, 2007
3:20 Product Recall Apr 26, 2007
3:21 Women's Appreciation May 3, 2007
3:22 Beach Games May 10, 2007
3:23 The Job May 17, 2007

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