Episode 17: Dwight's Speech -

At the convention, Michael attempts to "warm up" the crowd but fails miserably with unfunny jokes. When a terrified Dwight finally takes the stage, he leans into Jim's aggressive, authoritarian advice. To everyone's shock, his pounding fists and shouts of captivate the audience, transforming him from a nervous wreck into a populist hero. Subplots and Emotional Stakes

Seeing an opportunity for a prank, Jim Halpert provides Dwight with "advice" in the form of notes derived from the rhetoric of famous , including Benito Mussolini , Joseph Stalin , and Vladimir Lenin . Jim also includes quotes from The Communist Manifesto . Episode 17: Dwight's Speech

A minor B-plot involves the office staff clashing over the thermostat settings . At the convention, Michael attempts to "warm up"