Pretend Quote by Anne Eliot
““We'll need to clarify for the record, that I'm a pretend girlfriend. Pretend,” she demands. “Got it? If you're giving me that goofy look because you think there are going to be benefits as part of this deal, you can just hold it right there! Pretend girlfriend. Say it with me.” I shake my head at her outrageous comments. “Please. I've got that understood.” “Good.””
About This Quote
Source Film: The Office (US), Season 5 Episode 14, 2009
A character insists on a clear, humorous boundary about a fake relationship, emphasizing honesty and role-play limits.
In simple terms: She wants to keep the pretend role obvious and not be misled.
Key Takeaway
Maintain clear boundaries in role‑play situations.
Themes
communication
boundaries
humor
roleplay
Mood
playhearted
playful
Type
comedic
dialogue
When to use this quote
- office banter
- dating jokes
- team building exercises
Key Concepts
social dynamics
misunderstanding
consent
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure jokes stay respectful?
- When does role‑play become confusing?
A Different Perspective
The joke may downplay genuine feelings that could arise.
![“I get cast gay a fair amount throughout my life. It's not the first time. Matt [Letscher] was kind of like, 'Jeff, um, I'm gonna pretend this is real easy and not a problem, but I've never done this at all.' And so you know, we were awkward for a while. And then he said, 'Let's go for it. Come on…” quote by Jeff Perry](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e74/jeff-perry-25386_amount_i-get-cast-gay-a-fair-amount-throughout_819900.jpg)
