The Office’s Jell-O Prank Hits an Italian Hotel

The classic prank from the US sitcom ‘The Office’ has made its way to Italy, with Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute) receiving room service with a knife and fork encased in Jell-O. The prank, originally from the UK version of the show, involves encasing everyday objects in Jell-O. Wilson’s co-stars and Netflix Italia chimed in on Instagram to appreciate the humor. Despite being off the air for over 10 years, ‘The Office’ continues to resonate with audiences, with Netflix reporting 602 million minutes of viewing time this year.

Rainn Wilson’s Room Service Encounter Echoes Iconic ‘The Office’ Moment

Rainn Wilson, known for his portrayal of Dwight Schrute in ‘The Office,’ recently shared an image of a room service meal that paid homage to a memorable prank from the show. The tray featured a fork and knife suspended in Jell-O, reminiscent of a scene where Wilson’s character finds similar items in his desk drawer. The hotel responded with a heart-eyes emoji, acknowledging his reference to the sitcom. ‘The Office,’ which ran for nine seasons, continues to be popular in reruns, inspiring fans like an Alaska flight attendant who expressed gratitude for the show’s impact on her. Wilson also encountered a fellow passenger watching ‘The Office’ on a plane, emphasizing the show’s enduring appeal.

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