Look at 1:07 So he comes to Dunder Mifflin, applies for a job and he points at Jim like „ok son, your turn to ask me a question”. He really is a man of great confidence. Absolutely love it.
i had a teacher like that. dude got 3 phd, was in his seventies, spoke 4 languages, owned every room he entered and could not be bothered with small things, like sharing our grades with us. it was torture to be his student and i had nightmares with him. is truly a lot for a 19 year old. he was not a jerk or mean with us, since we barely existed to him.
@@ehonda7831 What? Do you know what a PhD is? To get a PhD you have to contribute an original research thesis to the academic community of a particular field. It has to be accepted as sound for you to get a PhD. The original contribution to the academic field means you have objectively added something more and new to society through your research. It may be a niche topic but you have contributed something unique and irreplaceable to society. And then to become a teacher means that you have decided to take your expertise and give it to younger generations. Teaching manner is personal preference but the guy could've just retired and sat on his ass all day instead he's working as an educator in his 70s. I'm sorry but your comment just drips with insecurity.
@@Mardello1 The standards for a PhD have slipped dramatically. An "original research thesis" requires people to make more and more tenuous abstractions, very few of which actually improve the lives of... anyone. Saying something "unique and irreplaceable" is inherently valuable simply for existing is an absurdity only a sheltered acedemic could believe.
its very much the same as in the Belgian "version" (if you can call it that) of the Office. Bucky Laplasse and Robert California are bascally the same person, except bucky is more of a sociopath
I used Robert's quote in an interview justifying the many career shifts i had, and it did workout for me and they were stunned. I really want to thank the script writer. Update (Jan 22): I am still working at that company, 4 years almost, got promoted twice. First promotion was to move to the headquarters, second one is a senior title. I'll share if there is any update.
@@MrAbbas16 the HR lady asked why did you change careers multiple times , and my answer was its not a career shift, actually am doing the same thing but in a different context. then i finished with Robert California quote starting from " i sit across of a man .. wants to be younger to be loved to be respected" until "there is no such thing as a product" .
'Do I look like someone who would waste my own time?' I'd love to use that in an interview just once, but I have a feeling it would come across as bigheaded.
You definitely should not use that line in an actual interview. However, depending on the vibe and your situation you may get the message across by answering the same question with "One of my strong qualities is being efficient in all aspects of my job. If you think I'm overqualified then this would be a good opportunity to put my major skill into use". Then dare them to give you a problem to solve. Of course, you don't have to solve it correctly if you can exude the confidence of Robert California.
Robert tells Jim that Jim will never be flattened by anyone in a conversation. And then he proceeds to completely flatten him in a conversation. This guy don't play.
Fascinating thing is both Michael and Robert share the same perspective about business. It's not about the selling a product, it's about the human experience.
Not really. If Michael was an interviewer, California would never be hired after saying "There is no such thing as a product". Michael believed in a product, he loved paper, and disliked modern technology. California does not care about the product. That's a huge difference.
@@rafaprost3915 no he will be hired. he will figure out Michael's personality and what he wants and he will get job. robert California was the type of guy who can figure things out and use them to his advantage and to be fair it didn't need much to impress a guy like Michael. just praise him and u r hired
Gasgano What’s decent about flirting with an engaged receptionist? Or constant bullying of a colleague? Or being in a relationship to make someone jealous? People are so blind of Jim’s looks without analyzing his true character.
r carlo that's a very hateful view on his situations. Flirting is not cheating and not morally wrong by any means, especially not if the receiving person endorses it. Then bullying isn't only far reached but completely ignoring that his "victim" is not only doing it himself but can defend himself good enough. And the relationship with Karen was not primarily to make pam jealous. So quit your bias
"Flirting to an engaged is not cheating" that right there means the rest of your argument is crap. People like being flirted genius specially the ladies and most specially if a 6'3" good looking fellow. You're basically saying bullying is okay as long as the victim fights back? Really? Not to make Pam jealous? Explain why Jim broke up with Katy (Amy Adams) for no reason right after Roy set a wedding date? Explain why after Pam told everyone in the campfire that she broke off the wedding because of Jim, he immediately breaks up with Karen and sets up a date with Pam? Your point of view is shallow.
r carlo yeah I'm already done talking to you. Take that as a win, I don't care. You should change your tone if you want discussions and maybe don't tell your opposition that what they say is crap or win by semantics. Have a nice day.
Jim's natural behavior is to bully. When he transferred to Stamford, he still pranks Dwight miles away - the fax from future and gaydar. He then did his classic stapler on gelo to Andy. And when he was informed by Gabe of a company policy regarding commissions that he disliked, he edited Joe Bennett's audiobook as form of revenge. Oh, did I forget to mention that he purposely leaned in so that Michael falls in the koi pond? This is after he helped him how to be a manager, remember the increase salary episode? He also constantly lies and comes up with unlimited excuses whenever Michael invites him for dinner. And for what? The truth is you like Jim simply because he has good looks and smiles to the camera whenever something foolish is said or happens. This is why I like Robert California because he is immune from Jim - the interview and Yeah, I know that I've won even before getting into this argument. It's right for you to withdraw from someone who's seen The Office everyday for the past 5 years and basically know every character like the back of his hand.
For all salesman, negotiators out there, this is a negotiation master class. What he said is absolutely right, who’s sitting across the table is usually looking for respect and recognition, to be heard. It’s not about the product.
I can understand why James Spader was cast as the voice actor for Ultron....He oozes confidence very similar to Tony Stark except its more charismatic.
The funniest part is, Robert Californias character alone is extremely 2 dimensional, but it’s Spaders performance that really makes this character so iconic
He can talk about how he had sex with my girlfriend and I will listen to him and end up agreeing that what he did was right and I should thank him for doing it
Going to an interview
In my head: Robert California
In reality: Toby
Bro, if I don't relate to this. 😂
I spat out my drink reading this ahaha
"Hi, I'm Tony"
Going to approach a hot redhead
In my head: Dwight
Reality: Toby, talking about the Scranton strangler
Gold. 😂
"You can answer me"
"Yes"
"That was your choice not mine"
😂
No, it was Robert’s choice. He planned and controlled everything there.
😩💀
Basically he said you can, not you have to sooo
steamrolled 😂
The old Marco Pierre White school of thought 'I did not make Gordon cry. He made himself cry'.
love how Jim is scared of his personality
More like intimidated
@@OneFromNothing English is not your first language is it?
@@wolverineiscool7161 its not the same though
You know who isn't? My man Dwight. FACT.
He should have been terrified not scared
Whoever cast James Spader for this role certainly earned their wage that day
I'm not convinced that that person wasn't James Spader himself
@@Alexander-ds5kzyeah he probably wasn’t even cast, he probably just decided that he’d be in the show
James Spader could tell me that Earth is square and I would believe him.
I wouldn't but I'd be too scared to tell him
There's NO such thing... as a spherical planet... don't EVER think there is.
@@jdgamboa5201 What is there then?
@@Horzinicla 00:40
@@Horzinicla sex, everything is sex.
So remember when Robert talked Jo Bennet, the former CEO of Sabre, out of her job?
I'd really like to see that conversation
lazy writers just wanted to justify the absence of that amazing actress
Watch "The Secretary" your question will be answered
@@dricebaillet6745 was a really great joke though. Would have loved to see the conversation but I don't think it's possible to write it xD
Brilliant gag but it sounds like the actor who played Jo was unavailable for season 8
Maybe Peacock TV will dig that out.
James Spader voice is fkng gold. Like a white Morgan Freeman
Nico Reveco oh my god😂😂😂😂😂
I said this days ago
He's the fucking lizard king afterall
James spader has a sexy voice
I really like his voice more and he has slightly different voice. morgan is legend tho.
lmao when he was considering dominating the camerman too
No. They were underpaid
He probably did and the cameraman cut the part where it happened
Look at 1:07
So he comes to Dunder Mifflin, applies for a job and he points at Jim like „ok son, your turn to ask me a question”. He really is a man of great confidence. Absolutely love it.
1:09 "You're up kid" without saying a word.
qwertyuiopqwerty112 he’s telling the interviewers what to do without speaking a word. Complete control of the room. It’s quite impressive.
So nobody els from atleast 60 people wanted to say anything els after that
@@JimmyMcGillsg at least*
@@JimmyMcGillsg else* else* you idiot
@@iamapokerface8992 are you ok?
the moment you realize he was ultron even in the office
You mean he was James Spader in Ultron
I think he left this show for Age of Ultron
I thought he could have been ultron for a second. Then I realised he was.
Who's ultron
@@googleinc6033 a supervillain from Marvel. He played Ultron in Avengers Age of Ultron.
i had a teacher like that. dude got 3 phd, was in his seventies, spoke 4 languages, owned every room he entered and could not be bothered with small things, like sharing our grades with us. it was torture to be his student and i had nightmares with him. is truly a lot for a 19 year old. he was not a jerk or mean with us, since we barely existed to him.
People like this are much less useful to the society than others or themselves think they are.
@@ehonda7831 What? Do you know what a PhD is? To get a PhD you have to contribute an original research thesis to the academic community of a particular field. It has to be accepted as sound for you to get a PhD. The original contribution to the academic field means you have objectively added something more and new to society through your research. It may be a niche topic but you have contributed something unique and irreplaceable to society. And then to become a teacher means that you have decided to take your expertise and give it to younger generations. Teaching manner is personal preference but the guy could've just retired and sat on his ass all day instead he's working as an educator in his 70s. I'm sorry but your comment just drips with insecurity.
@@Mardello1 The standards for a PhD have slipped dramatically. An "original research thesis" requires people to make more and more tenuous abstractions, very few of which actually improve the lives of... anyone. Saying something "unique and irreplaceable" is inherently valuable simply for existing is an absurdity only a sheltered acedemic could believe.
liar
@@Mardello1 Mad
You can answer me...
Lmao ... how does that chair even support those balls
Lmfao
i dont think he was even on a chair
The chair was broken but was too scared to fall apart
Bro this man was so dominant he took Jim's signature look to the audience and used it himself to let us know he's running conversation
And yet Dwight was alpha enough to ask him to gtfo
I love his look to the camera at the end of the interview. "Look how easy this is."
I read it as more of "And what about you? look. As though daring even a fly on the wall to challenge his intellectual dominance.
More like "You're next"
Man, this feels like a supervillain applying for a day job. I guess that is basically what happened here :p
well he is Ultron
@@max_galingumas9409 he has the perfect voice.
its very much the same as in the Belgian "version" (if you can call it that) of the Office. Bucky Laplasse and Robert California are bascally the same person, except bucky is more of a sociopath
Well his Reymond Reddington
@@max_galingumas9409 he wasnt ultron
Can we all just agree that having Robert California's personality is possibly one of our goals in life?
Hell yeah, i've just came to this video to rehearsal his style, speak and body language.
I just did, it's done.
Yes!
Learn about frame control
If that personality translates to ineffectiveness, then NO.
He was a terrible CEO who failed at his job.
Love this character
soon ran out of steam once he was put in charge though
^ Not really
would you agree with me Jim?
yes
YES, you do
There's a lot of looking at the camera in this show but james spader's one here at 2:05 is possibly the best.
Michael's subtle egotistical looks were the best, was just natural!
mick maus it is at least a very memorable one :)
2:20 when he just struts out staring the camera down.
Hes like "Im done with these three what about the camera guy?"
Yeah because it’s like he’s looking at the camera and THEN THE CAMERAMAN
I used Robert's quote in an interview justifying the many career shifts i had, and it did workout for me and they were stunned. I really want to thank the script writer.
Update (Jan 22):
I am still working at that company, 4 years almost, got promoted twice.
First promotion was to move to the headquarters, second one is a senior title.
I'll share if there is any update.
what did you say?
bump!
Stop trying to figure him out
Which quote?
@@MrAbbas16 the HR lady asked why did you change careers multiple times , and my answer was its not a career shift, actually am doing the same thing but in a different context.
then i finished with Robert California quote starting from " i sit across of a man .. wants to be younger to be loved to be respected" until "there is no such thing as a product" .
"I saw an episode on Sesame Street"
I dont think anybody burned Dwight so hard ever lol.
Yes thats the most brilliant belittlement
I don't get it
@@leviread3354 its like saying 'how paper is made' is for kids because its simple stuff
@@leviread3354 Dwight was trying to sound superior over something even a child should know.
@@leviread3354 besides Dwight has commented before that he loves that show
1:10 Robert nods to Jim. Jim shivers in the presence of this man-god, as anyone would.
ok
the deliveries of those "I just did." and "It's done." are perfect
Dude used Jim's trademark camera mugging against him. Legend.
Rewatching this scene makes me want to see James Spader as a Batman villain. He’s just this scary and creepy genius that always has complete control.
I see him being a good Batman villain as he played ultron very well
Professor Pyg or even clue master
James Spader: *is cast as Batman villain*
all those who have played Batman: f.f.f.f.f.f.
@@mattgillet6917 Hugo Strange
@@Calh92 that's a good one, he would also have an amazing voice for Mr freeze
'Do I look like someone who would waste my own time?' I'd love to use that in an interview just once, but I have a feeling it would come across as bigheaded.
You gotta have enough credentials to pull that off
It works if you apply for a job that is way above your actuall skills category.
You definitely should not use that line in an actual interview. However, depending on the vibe and your situation you may get the message across by answering the same question with "One of my strong qualities is being efficient in all aspects of my job. If you think I'm overqualified then this would be a good opportunity to put my major skill into use".
Then dare them to give you a problem to solve. Of course, you don't have to solve it correctly if you can exude the confidence of Robert California.
I probably wouldn't attempt to use a sitcom character who exists for comic relief as a basis for how to convey myself in an interview.
And when they say no, you reply that they're wrong and you waste all your time
Robert tells Jim that Jim will never be flattened by anyone in a conversation. And then he proceeds to completely flatten him in a conversation. This guy don't play.
and jim doesn't even realise 😂😂
That character is a masterpiece and James Spader the perfect actor for it. I mean how is he not acting like this every day in normal life?
Watch The Blacklist
May be a masterpiece but one so unfitting for this show. Season 8 was horrible.
@@pepingrillin3995 I don’t think he was cast in the role. I think he just wandered on set and started talking.
I was waiting for the moment when Dembe enters the room because Elizabeth Keen got into some trouble again...
Me too hahahaahahahahah
The comment I was looking for lol😂
Fascinating thing is both Michael and Robert share the same perspective about business. It's not about the selling a product, it's about the human experience.
That's true! And yet they express it so differently. I wonder what their interaction would look like!
Not really. If Michael was an interviewer, California would never be hired after saying "There is no such thing as a product". Michael believed in a product, he loved paper, and disliked modern technology. California does not care about the product. That's a huge difference.
@@rafaprost3915 no he will be hired. he will figure out Michael's personality and what he wants and he will get job. robert California was the type of guy who can figure things out and use them to his advantage and to be fair it didn't need much to impress a guy like Michael. just praise him and u r hired
"I can tell just from the small interaction we've had already you won't be flattened by anybody. You want to agree with me Jim?"
" ʸᵉˢ "
I love how socially unaware Dwight is to be intimidated by Robert.
That cut at 3:46! Dwight’s face matches so perfectly it’s amazing!
I think this is one of 10 best scenes from the office. Mr. California is off the charts here.
James Spader owns whatever room he finds himself in. Dude is too much talent for television.
This guy makes me uncomfortable even though I know he's just acting and none of this is real, wtf.
everything is.... *S E X*
It sounds like a David cronenberg quote... And James Spader was in Crash, 1996. A movie directed by cronenberg.
3:08 - 3:30 always cracks me up. The chaotic randomness always gets to me.
Wish he stayed and appeared more, he was the best part of post-Michael The Office
"-Do I look like a man who would waste my own time?" And he talks no more to Gabe.
Genious screenwriting
The way he walks out of that interview clearly shows his authority
I like how he is the one to prompt Jim to ask his question
I would like to have Jim's care and decency but also Robert's charisma and intelligence. You could not beat that.
Gasgano What’s decent about flirting with an engaged receptionist? Or constant bullying of a colleague? Or being in a relationship to make someone jealous?
People are so blind of Jim’s looks without analyzing his true character.
r carlo that's a very hateful view on his situations. Flirting is not cheating and not morally wrong by any means, especially not if the receiving person endorses it. Then bullying isn't only far reached but completely ignoring that his "victim" is not only doing it himself but can defend himself good enough. And the relationship with Karen was not primarily to make pam jealous. So quit your bias
"Flirting to an engaged is not cheating" that right there means the rest of your argument is crap. People like being flirted genius specially the ladies and most specially if a 6'3" good looking fellow.
You're basically saying bullying is okay as long as the victim fights back? Really?
Not to make Pam jealous? Explain why Jim broke up with Katy (Amy Adams) for no reason right after Roy set a wedding date? Explain why after Pam told everyone in the campfire that she broke off the wedding because of Jim, he immediately breaks up with Karen and sets up a date with Pam?
Your point of view is shallow.
r carlo yeah I'm already done talking to you. Take that as a win, I don't care. You should change your tone if you want discussions and maybe don't tell your opposition that what they say is crap or win by semantics. Have a nice day.
Jim's natural behavior is to bully. When he transferred to Stamford, he still pranks Dwight miles away - the fax from future and gaydar. He then did his classic stapler on gelo to Andy. And when he was informed by Gabe of a company policy regarding commissions that he disliked, he edited Joe Bennett's audiobook as form of revenge.
Oh, did I forget to mention that he purposely leaned in so that Michael falls in the koi pond? This is after he helped him how to be a manager, remember the increase salary episode? He also constantly lies and comes up with unlimited excuses whenever Michael invites him for dinner. And for what?
The truth is you like Jim simply because he has good looks and smiles to the camera whenever something foolish is said or happens. This is why I like Robert California because he is immune from Jim - the interview and
Yeah, I know that I've won even before getting into this argument. It's right for you to withdraw from someone who's seen The Office everyday for the past 5 years and basically know every character like the back of his hand.
do i look like a man who'll waste his own time.
best answer ever.
The look he gives Jim expecting his question next 😂
I love how insulted Dwight gets when Robert brings up sesame street
Jim's acting is perfect here, the Interview question is so sub-par compared to Robert California and Jim knew it as he was asking the question.
He is such a terrific actor
The more ive watched this throughout the years, the more i understand how true it is what he's saying...
That is some brilliant piece of acting. From all four - especially Spader. So awkward to watch, but you can't look away.
I love that he is just ticking them of one by one and when there is no one left to beat he turns to the cameraman.
The way he looks at the camera like "I see everything. There are worlds beyond my own. Worlds that need… me."
The face of Toby when he says Yes 🤣🤣🤣
😭🤣
Spader is an amazing actor......he can literally do anything.
He was amazing in the film White Palace.
Mr Calafornia taking control of the whole interview and then some .
"i interviewed your interviewing"
The more I watched The Office, the more all characters of season 7-8 grew on me. I think they were all good addition to the cast.
I love that once he was done with Gabe, he just looked at Jim and nodded like "your turn"
For all salesman, negotiators out there, this is a negotiation master class. What he said is absolutely right, who’s sitting across the table is usually looking for respect and recognition, to be heard. It’s not about the product.
The nod at Jim kills me. Like he’s saying: “Dazzle me with your question…”.
That zoom in at 0:34 cracked me up!
1:09 is gold! He owned them!
02:01 "Yes, you do" and then look at the cam and that smile... GOLD.
So good. What an actor
I can understand why James Spader was cast as the voice actor for Ultron....He oozes confidence very similar to Tony Stark except its more charismatic.
Even the way the sits is so confident
The way he nods at Jim. Go on, it's your turn. 😄
it's done. I know you now, I know your nature. I'm done. Not worth continuing.
Omg! I encountered so many Roberts over the phone when I used to work for a call center.
BEST SCENE OF THE OFFICE
3:05 just cracks me up yet scares the shit out of me 🤣🤣🤣
When he looks at the camera, mentally dominating us as the audience... so good.
2:59 me when the employer gives me that second glance after reviewing my CV.
The commencement of Reddington's criminal career?
Jim is scared of Robert because he is turning into Ultron.
I'm terrified and intrigued at the same time.
Jim Carrey does a cameo in this ep and I fckn love it!
Robert's judgmental look that lingers on Toby after his thirsty-ass "yes" is absolute gold and masterfully acted
Watching this before my interview
That Dwight and Robert interaction was gold lol
This is how Neil Breen thinks he acts.
I love how Spader moves his head as Robert.
"yyeAs"
~toby flenderson
Best salesman ever! 2024 still watching, anyone else?
Love how he looks at the camera after he knows hes won the conversation and if the crew will be the next to talk
Best interview I ever seen.
Jim's face during the entire interview! 😂😂😂
Gabe : I almost think you are overqualified as salesman.
Next episode, he becomes CEO.
As an adult I think about the steamrolling scene a lot
This was so good
Ultron running Dunder Mifflin is hilarious.
The funniest part is, Robert Californias character alone is extremely 2 dimensional, but it’s Spaders performance that really makes this character so iconic
I swear Robert California would beat Ultron in a fight
I dont think this interview would have gone this smoothly for Rob if Dwight attended it.
He can talk about how he had sex with my girlfriend and I will listen to him and end up agreeing that what he did was right and I should thank him for doing it
this lives rent free in my brain
The look into the camera after the questions gets me everytime!
Such a huge personality and stage presence this bro has.
He a main character wherever he lands, now that slaps!
Gabe's face at 1:55 always gets me
😂😂😂😂😂