Dwight Schrute from 'The Office' mocked in 'totally unhinged' speech by NEA president.

Over the weekend, the president of the National Education Association (NEA) was ridiculed for delivering a "completely unhinged" speech that resembled a comedy skit from a well-known American TV show.

At the NEA's Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly (RA) in Philadelphia, NEA President Becky Pringle passionately advocated for winning "all the things" by wildly gesticulating and shouting on stage. Some attendees thought her behavior resembled an iconic scene from "The Office" featuring Dwight Schrute.

In the pursuit of equity, Pringle advocated for transformative social justice change in the education system during the screechy speech.

"Pringle stated that the goal is to unite not only members but the entire nation to reclaim public education as a common good and transform it into a racially and socially just and equitable system. Despite the efforts to remove a tyrannical, deceitful, and corrupt White House, the reality is that the seeds sown during that time continue to germinate."

We are the ones who shape the nation's hope and dreams, hold onto the belief in the possible, and continue the work of those who came before us. As NEA Delegates, we must keep going and do this work.

""We must win all the things for our students," Pringle emphasized, repeating her statement."

Corey DeAngelis, a school choice advocate, criticized her speech, describing it as "off-the-rails" and comparing it to a scene from "The Office."

"Corey DeAngelis stated on Planet Chronicle Digital that these power-hungry control freaks believe they own children and are part of a cult that worships the government and despises parents. He urged defunding teachers unions and allowing funds to follow the child. Becky Pringle, in a desperate attempt to maintain control over others' children, pulled a Dwight Schrute."

The inspiration for Dwight's speech came from the exaggerated style of Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.

History is driven by blood, as Schrute stated in the episode. This struggle has been a lifetime, an endless battle. It is an honor to fight, and we are warriors. Rise and be worthy of this momentous occasion! No revolution is successful unless it can defend itself. We must never surrender, for it is only through unity, TOGETHER, that we will triumph!

Pringle's speech was criticized for having similar screechy riffs and mannerisms as he proposed transforming the education system with social justice.

Jason Bedrick, a Heritage Foundation research fellow, stated on Planet Chronicle Digital that her passionate, divisive speech was essentially an endorsement for school choice.

"Pringle's speech claimed the NEA would continue to trust in the public's confidence in them, but record-low polls show otherwise. Despite her theatrical performance, Pringle's union's actions have contributed to the poor state of education in the country, including keeping schools closed for too long during COVID and protecting bad teachers from accountability, all at the expense of students' learning."

Matt Dole, a political consultant, arrived at a similar conclusion, thinking that the fictional Schrute was Pringle's "speech coach."

It wasn't the first time critics drew the comparison.

In his RA speech last year, Jack Crowe from the National Review stated that based on her speech, Pringle sees herself as a revolutionary.

Pringle, echoing Dwight Schrute's sentiments, encourages her colleagues not to improve the nation's reading and math scores, but instead to "fight for freedom," as the National Review reported.

The NEA did not respond to Planet Chronicle Digital's request for comment.