The theme comes from the American version of The Office, the NBC workplace comedy that ran from 2005 to 2013 and was adapted from the British series of the same name. It plays over the show's opening credits, accompanying shots of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and quickly became shorthand for the series itself. As clips, reaction videos and office parodies spread online, the short instrumental took on a second life beyond the show, signalling mockumentary humour even when no characters appear. Its simple, upbeat melody is why editors still reach for it for work-related jokes.