Wherein we find the ultimate meaning of the story laid bare, as exemplified by the Red Swingline. From the ashes, it rises... a fiery red phoenix of hope and glory. Then it gets a job in construction or something.

SEQUENCE 3: THE STAPLER AFTERMATH
1) From the Ashes
In the aftermath of the mysterious fire at the Initech building, nothing remains.
2) Or Does It?
Once cleverly concealed by the prop department, the Red Swingline is revealed.
3) Wait a Minute!
Peter fishes the stapler from Lawrence's shovel. "Let me take a look at that."
4) Good Guy Peter
"I think I know someone who might want this." Red Swingline, triumphant.
MORE STAPLERS IN FILM + MEDIA
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1988)
Clark Griswold gets a little careless hanging lights in this comedy classic.
Office Space (1999)
Mike Judge lampoons office culture and inadvertantly creates the most famous stapler in history.
Two Week's Notice (2004)
Hugh Grant & Sandra Bullock argue over a magic disappearing stapler.
WayDownTown (2000)
Crazy Candians going slowly insane over a bet to see who can stay inside the longest. Somewhat disturbing.