The Office: 10 Most Relatable Phyllis Quotes

Phyllis Vance is one of the most underrated characters on The Office. While the main characters like Dwight and Michael are often noted for being hilarious, some of the side characters on the show have some truly relatable and funny moments. Phyllis can be both really sweet and caring, but also rather cutting and condescending. This mix of traits makes her one of the most hysterical, likable characters on the series at times. She definitely puts up with a lot from her co-workers, and she isn’t afraid to talk about that sometimes. Here are the ten most relatable Phyllis quotes from The Office.

10 “I’M GLAD MICHAEL’S GETTING HELP. HE HAS A LOT OF ISSUES, AND HE’S STUPID.”

After the unfortunate incident where Michael spanks his nephew who is interning for the branch, he has to do therapy sessions with Toby, which he isn’t happy about. Phyllis, however, is pretty glad that Michael is finally getting some professional help. In this moment, Phyllis is definitely super relatable, as anyone watching the series would agree that Michael definitely has a lot of issues and needs a lot of help. The way Phyllis says this line is also really funny.

9 “I DON’T THINK IT’S BLACKMAIL. ANGELA JUST DOES WHAT I ASK HER TO DO SO I WON’T TELL EVERYONE THAT SHE’S CHEATING ON ANDY WITH DWIGHT.”

One of the most hilarious and ridiculous storylines that Phyllis ever gets on the show is when she becomes head of the Party Planning Committee. She is able to retain the position after she catches Angela cheating on Andy with Dwight, and is thrilled to finally be able to get back at Angela after all these years. However, Phyllis insists it’s not blackmail even though it definitely is. She continues saying, “I think for it to be blackmail, it would have to be a formal letter.”

8 “WE HAVE A GYM AT HOME. IT’S CALLED THE BEDROOM.”

One of the greatest things about Phyllis is how she is very confident about herself and her sex life. She is often rather open about how healthy an intimate life she has with her husband Bob Vance. This is definitely great to see because it clearly makes Phyllis happy. This quote is just one of many lines that Phyllis says about her life in the bedroom with Bob, and it’s definitely super funny and kind of endearing at the same time.

7 “THIS ISN’T YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S CHRISTMAS PARTY.”

During Phyllis’ time as head of the Party Planning Committee, she finally gets the chance to plan the office Christmas party that she’s always wanted. She puts on a party with the theme of Moroccan Christmas, much to Angela’s dismay. Phyllis is definitely feeling the idea of having a less traditional Christmas celebration, even though it has all the trappings of a typical office Christmas party, complete with wild, drunken antics.

6 “AS A PERSON WHO BUYS A LOT OF EROTIC CAKES, IT JUST FEELS GOOD TO BE REPRESENTED ON ONE.”

One of the best and most relatable things about Phyllis is how clear it is that she has a rich life outside of her job. For most of us, our jobs are just one facet of ourselves, and we have lots of hobbies and eccentricities that our co-workers don’t know about. Phyllis occasionally lets some of her sexier hobbies slip out in conversation at work, and this is always really funny. As a figure who seems more sweet and old-fashioned, it’s great how Phyllis totally bucks these stereotypes.

5 “CLOSE YOUR MOUTH SWEETIE. YOU LOOK LIKE A TROUT.”

Another thing that many fans have noted about Phyllis on The Office is how she definitely has a mean streak. While she can be rather nice and she’s often picked on, she’s no pushover. When Pam joins up with the Michael Scott Paper Company, she helps steal clients from her former co-workers. So, when she gets her job back at Dunder Mifflin, Phyllis calls her out on it. It’s definitely kind of awesome to see Phyllis stand up for herself.

4 “I JUST THINK WE ALL DESERVE TO BE WITH SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO BE WITH US.”

This quote is one of Phyllis’ wiser lines. She says this to Dwight after she has been helping him deal with the fact that Angela plans on marrying Andy. Phyllis tries to give him advice about how to get her back but then tells him that if she says no that he needs to move on. While Dwight doesn’t like this advice, it’s definitely helpful. Phyllis is right that we all should be with people who want to be with us, too.

3 “I HAVE AN ICE CREAM CAKE IN THE CAR.”

This is a rather small and underrated Phyllis moment that is super relatable. When Jim and Pam are having their baby Cece, Michael and some of the co-workers from Dunder Mifflin come to see the baby. However, Pam is still in labor. Phyllis says she doesn’t want to wait because she has an ice cream cake in the car and doesn’t want it to melt. This is a small, silly moment and we’re here for it.

2 “MICHAEL, YOU MAKE FUN OF US EVERY DAY.”

During the “Koi Pond” episode, Michael falls into the pond and the entire office is making fun of him. Michael definitely doesn’t take this very well and talks about how there are some teasing should be off limits. Phyllis definitely speaks for the entire office, and the audience, when she calls him out. Michael definitely does make fun of everyone all the time, and he needs to learn to take it if he can dish it out.

1 “YOU HAVE A LOT TO LEARN ABOUT THIS TOWN, SWEETIE.”

This is another example of one of Phyllis’ meaner passive-aggressive lines, but it’s also really relatable. When Karen and the other employees transfer from Stamford, Phyllis is there to tell her what things are like in Scranton. She isn’t pleased when Karen doesn’t know who her husband Bob Vance is, and she isn’t afraid to tell her as much.

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