This one is simple: One of the characters from the "office" category (e.g. Ben, Chen, Melvin, Boss, Sanderson, etc) must appear in your comic, and never speak.  They can appear in one panel, two panels, even all three, but in all appearances, that character must have zero speech balloons whatsoever.

1) Other "office" characters appearing in the strip can speak, so long as they aren't the designated "non-speaker"

2) Characters from any set can be used, so long as a character from the "office" category makes an appearance.

3) The title of the strip must also be a reference to an Academy Award winning movie (any category).  A convenient list can be found here.

4) Bonus points awarded for incorporating anything from "Silence Of The Lambs" (e.g. psychoanalysis, murder, the FBI, rare insects, locking people in your basement, etc)

Here is a modest example:

Judging will happen at some point on or after July 22nd

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"He was cursed with a horrorshow of a face, like Guiseppe Archbold doing a study of mollusk tumors."

RCL no. 2585 by RandomComicLayoutGuy 7-14-11

...and that's when I grew a deep appreciation for Jodie Foster. You know who Jodie Foster is, right Melvin? She starred in "The Silence of the Lambs"... You knew that, right Melvin? Uh, are you okay, Melvin? Melvin..? Say something! Can't... Breathe... Dammit, Melvin... Did you tie your tie too tight again, you fucking moron?

RCL no. 2586 by RandomComicLayoutGuy 7-14-11

Did you hear the Jerry Brown just signed a law making schools teach gay history? What the hell is gay history? Why do we need to know some historical figure's orientation? I can just hear the teacher... "John Masterson not only perfected a new form of cold fusion, but he also liked to suck cock and take it up the ass!" So... What do you think about all of this, Ted? Ted..? ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

They don't have a name for what he is. by mandingo 7-14-11

same stilettos.

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what if nigger meant kite

shameless Beetle Bailey borrowing ...

Saving General Lee by Namgubed 7-15-11

Leaders lead! Uh-oh! I think he's gonna say it. Followers follow! Yeah, he's definitely gonna say it. ... Generally speaking. He said it.

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"There's no point in beating a dead horse ... except, of course, for the pure joy of it." - A. Whitney Brown

A Downturn For Alan by biped 7-28-07

Sir--please assume your crash position as you were clearly instructed to do mere moments ago. Well, that's just about the sorriest excuse for a crash position I ever saw. Hey, everybody--check out this loser's shitty crash position. Sorry, no job openings for you at this time, Mr. Splet. Or should I say--"Mr. Shitty Crash Position."

Alan Doesn't Work Here Anymore by biped 7-14-11

I need some legal advice. My stewardess union is considering a class action suit against--oh, it's you. But, Mr. Splet is a model employee with impeccable credentials. May I ask why you want another lawyer? Beat it, Splet. Or should I say--"Mr. Shitty Crash Position."

Crouching Alan, Hidden Crash Position by biped 7-15-11

Well Splet, I don't see how you having a "shitty crash position" should affect your job as a janitor. Here, you can start by mopping up my piss splatter. Vomit clean-up on aisle--oh, my god! You were the "shitty crash position" loser on doomed Flight 409! LOOK, EVERYBODY!!! IT'S "MR. SHITTY CRASH POSITION" AND HE'S DOING HIS SHITTY CRASH POSITION!!!

No Country For Alan Splet by biped 7-15-11

Mr. Splet, we'd like to interview you about how having a "shitty crash position" has ruined your life. Your plane fare has been arranged. Sir, you'll have to assume your--oh, it's you again. Well, don't bother. You can serve as a negative example for everyone else. And you were the only survivor? My god...the guilt must be unbearable.

The Silence of the Splets by biped 7-15-11

Class, Mr. Alan Splet has agreed to teach us all the new "Splet Crash Position", which recently saved his life during a terrible air disaster. ...and, since the adoption of the revolutionary new "Splet Crash Position", air disaster fatalities have increased a whopping 100%. Whew...sounds like they should call it the "Shitty Crash Position", ha ha. And in a related story, Alan Splet has disappeared and is hoped dead. It puts the lotion on its skin, or else it gets the--WHOA! Aren't you the "shitty crash position" guy?

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Legend, oh legend, the third wheel legend...always in the way.

RCL no. 2587 by RandomComicLayoutGuy 7-16-11

What?

CC 481: FAVAS NEVER HAD BRAINS TO BEGIN WITH! by bigworm 7-17-11

Did you eat my brains? Once. Ooohhhhh... that turns me on! Are you getting serious again? I'm not sure, but I think my favas are.

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bigworm

CC 481 "Silence of the Limbs" by ragu4u 7-17-11

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CC 481: THE SECRET'S IN HIS DENTURES by bigworm 7-18-11

Have you seen my brains... ...between your teeth?

This one follows the rules a little more than my first one.

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bigworm

One Flew Over the Office Desk by four_legged_tripod 7-18-11

Launch! You missed me again! That's your 27th bird today. You really are addicted to this "Angry Birds" game aren't you?

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"Humiliation is humiliation only when you choose to suffer." ~ Chuck Palahniuk, Choke

Brokeback Mountain of Paperwork by HCRoyall 7-20-11

As you can see, we've been understaffed for a while and the paperwork has gotten away from us as far as fling is concerned. As for medical benefits, we have an in-house doc, but his bedside manner could use a little work. Pro-tip? If he tells you to put the lotion on your skin, put the fucking lotion on your skin.

Rosemary's Maternity Leave by HCRoyall 7-20-11

Hey, Dave? Look, I'm sorry we locked you in the basement all night. It was a joke, and Sanderson was supposed to let you out after 20 minutes. We were going to buy you a few drinks afterward, but.. are you even listening? Your walkie working, Dave? You just took a shit on my desk, didn't you Dave?

The Curious Case of Chuck from Accounting by HCRoyall 7-20-11

Hear anything from Chuck today? No, but I heard he had a hot date last night. Oh ho! He must have hit a grand slam then. I bet we'll hear a great story when he comes back. Yeah! Good thing for him he's got so much sick leave built up. Look, it's not that I don't appreciate the suggestions, but it's a little weird for you to help me find a wine to go with your liver.

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It was such a waste of everyone’s time and money that even the Tokyo stadium’s rape robots apologized– something they were programmed specifically never to do.

The Sunshine Boy by choadwarrior 7-22-11

The secret to my success is that I've always surrounded myself with people who have skills that I don't. I know what you're thinking: "He's young, talented, and a great boss. He is as good looking as he is brilliant. What could I possibly have that he doesn't?" Maturity.

Network by choadwarrior 7-23-11

I see you friended me on Facebook. Maybe "friended" isn't the right word for it. I see you random-guy-at-worked me on Facebook.

CC481: 2011: A 'Spacecase'... Odd Is He! by bigworm 7-25-11

Hal! Hal!!! HAL!!! I know you're in here Hal! I can hear you breathing! Stop playing games Hal! AHA! There you are! I knew you were there the whole time!

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bigworm

Lots of great entries in this contest, definitely.  However, I have to give a silent nod to mandingo, for what was a great surprise ending, given the premise.  Take it away!!!

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"He was cursed with a horrorshow of a face, like Guiseppe Archbold doing a study of mollusk tumors."

sankee, sankee. i'll think of a new one here just as soon as this GODDAMN GOD AWFUL NEVER ENDING LONG ASS MOTHERFUCKING sentence ends

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what if nigger meant kite