At one moment he was so happy to be an American he saluted the flag. Then, a moment later, he was so happy to be going to the deli for a roast beef double ham 'n mayo deluxe sandwich, he saluted the deli sign.
I wonder how Bob Odenkirk would have done if he was Michael? I could picture it, and I know I'd love it. But I wonder how popular the show would become sans Steve Carell.
I can't imagine the torture of 41 hours like that. I bet he quit smoking after that.