Dan Erickson, creator of 'Severance,' draws inspiration from his dismal corporate experiences, prominently evident in the show's absurd imagery, such as a watermelon resembling a severed head. In episode 5 of season 2, this bizarre fruit sculpture symbolizes a funeral for Irving B., blending corporate rituals with dark humor. Erickson reflects on the surreal traditions within office culture, emphasizing how common elements like melon parties influenced the narrative, revealing the underlying absurdities of corporate life that permeate the series.
"The genesis of the watermelon goes back to when I was working in a series of corporate jobs - the watermelon spread was a common trope."
"In the writers room, we had a long conversation about what this event would look like - it's sort of somewhere half between a funeral and a retirement party."
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