The episode also utilizes the ensemble to ground the absurdity of the main plot:

: Michael attempts to wheel Phyllis's father down the aisle, but when the elderly man stands up to walk the final few feet, Michael is visibly annoyed at losing the spotlight.

: During the reception, Michael delivers an overlong, inappropriate toast where he questions Phyllis's chastity. This behavior ultimately leads Bob Vance to physically remove him from the hall. Emotional Parallels: Pam and Roy

The narrative core of the episode revolves around Michael’s role as the "Father of the Bride" stand-in. Michael is so desperate to be the center of attention that he treats the wedding as his own personal stage:

"the Office" Phyllis' Wedding(2007) -

The episode also utilizes the ensemble to ground the absurdity of the main plot:

: Michael attempts to wheel Phyllis's father down the aisle, but when the elderly man stands up to walk the final few feet, Michael is visibly annoyed at losing the spotlight. "The Office" Phyllis' Wedding(2007)

: During the reception, Michael delivers an overlong, inappropriate toast where he questions Phyllis's chastity. This behavior ultimately leads Bob Vance to physically remove him from the hall. Emotional Parallels: Pam and Roy The episode also utilizes the ensemble to ground

The narrative core of the episode revolves around Michael’s role as the "Father of the Bride" stand-in. Michael is so desperate to be the center of attention that he treats the wedding as his own personal stage: Michael delivers an overlong