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|writer = Emily Cutler |
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|director = Anthony Russo |
|director = Anthony Russo |
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− | |summary = Annie pushes for her latest crush to join the study group. Meanwhile, Shirley announces that she is pregnant, but is unaware that it could be Chang's baby.}}{{Compact TOC|reception |
+ | |summary = Annie pushes for her latest crush to join the study group. Meanwhile, Shirley announces that she is pregnant, but is unaware that it could be Chang's baby.}}{{Compact TOC|reception=no}} |
==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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+ | {{MainQuote|''You ever find parsley in your teeth that your friends hadn't told you about? Now imagine your teeth are a uterus, and the parsley is a half-Chinese baby.''|[[Pierce Hawthorne]]}} |
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− | {{MainQuote|''Oh I'm serious, baby. I am [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yahoo_Serious Yahoo Serious]. I'm [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirius_FM-1 Serious FM]. Welcome to the world serious of seriousness sponsored by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey_Nut_Cheerios Honey Nut Seerioes]''|[[Jeff]]}} |
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− | + | |text=The study group returns from the winter break and meets up in the study room. Annie mentions she spent the break volunteering with campus cleaning up and has a crush on a new guy. She plays it coy as to who it is and Shirley takes the opportunity to tell everyone that she is back with her husband Andre. They ignore Shirley's news and instead continue to interrogate Annie about her new crush. Chang then makes his presence known from on top of a nearby bookcase. He demands an immediate answer as to whether or not he is in the study group. Jeff tells him no which causes Chang to change his mind and tells them to continue thinking it over. Later in [[Anthropology classroom| Anthropology class]], Britta questions how Shirley can date her ex-husband after what he put her through.}} |
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− | + | |text=While observing their conversation, Troy lets slip to Pierce that he learned about Chang and Shirley hooking up on Halloween. Meanwhile, Annie apologizes to Jeff for the awkwardness of her crush being discussed amongst the group but he tells her he doesn't care. Professor Duncan finally shows up to class and announces his newfound sobriety and his intention to put more focus into teaching the class. As he begins the day's lesson, another latecomer arrives in the form of [[Rich]]. He explains his lateness was due to having been to a graduation for seeing eye dogs that he trained. Jeff's annoyance at seeing his former rival from pottery class increases when Rich is revealed to be Annie's latest crush. Later in the [[cafeteria]], [[Annie]] is gushing about Rich to the rest of the [[study group]] much to Jeff's irritation.}} |
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⚫ | |text=Annie asks that they consider letting Rich join the study group as he could be an asset. Jeff argues that it would be unfair to let Rich join without considering other options first. Annie counters by proposing the study group invite any potential candidates to a mixer where at the end of the night they will vote on a new member. Shirley's ex-husband and current boyfriend [[Andre Bennett]] then shows up. After he leaves to buy them a round of soft serve, Britta cautions Shirley again about getting back with him. Shirley says it's the right thing to do since she is pregnant. After hearing that she is 8 weeks along, Troy and Pierce realize that the conception happened around Halloween. That night, the [[study group]] holds an impromptu mixer to pick a new member inviting their classmates from Anthropology class to [[Group Study Room F]]. Andre is there as well and Troy attempts to find out exactly when he and Shirley hooked up.}} |
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⚫ | |text=Jeff arrives with his attractive candidate, [[Quendra]]. She is upstaged when [[Rich]] shows up bringing bags of home made kettle corn for the party winning over the party goers. Chang walks in on the gathering angered at not having been invited. Jeff is unable to stop Quendra from leaving the party when Pierce makes her an indecent proposal. He is then approached by Annie who suggests the group vote now as the mixer has wound down leaving Rich as the only real choice. After Annie concludes her pitch to the study group for Rich's inclusion, Jeff steps in and offers an alternative choice: [[Ben Chang]]. He presents a persuasive argument that it's better to go with the devil you know than a question mark like Rich who is too good to be true. After the group votes, it's shown to be a tie with Shirley having the deciding vote.}} |
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− | + | |text=Pierce, who was won over by the kettle corn, threatens Shirley to vote for Rich which causes her to vote for Chang. Pierce then reveals that Shirley and Chang had sex on Halloween and she could be carrying his baby. Andre realizes that's why Troy had been grilling him earlier. Shirley looks to Troy for answers and he is forced to admit he got a voice mail sent to him by Chang on [[Epidemiology|Halloween]]. Chang bragged about it and Shirley's voice could be heard in the background. Shirley is shocked but Chang himself further confirms the incident with photos on his cell phone that he now realizes are of her. After she chases him out of the study room she returns to Andre at a loss to explain how this happened. Andre leaves ignoring Shirley's pleas and causes Rich to depart as well. This ends up upsetting not only Annie but Pierce as well.}} |
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⚫ | |text=Some time later, Jeff is in the men's restroom washing up when Annie confronts him over Rich. Jeff states he just dislikes the guy and denies any jealousy of her attraction to him. Annie doesn't buy it and demands Jeff actually own up to his feelings for her. When Jeff deflects her accusation, Annie declares her intentions to ask Rich out before leaving. Britta then walks in and asks that Jeff talk to Andre for Shirley's sake. Despite her reservations about Andre, as Shirley's friend she supports her decision to be with him. Jeff leaves and finds Andre outside of the [[library]] staring out at the pouring rain. Before Jeff can speak, Andre explains that he blames himself for what happened since he was the one who left her. Although his selfishness cost him his family, he explains that the love of a good woman can change a man.}} |
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⚫ | |text=He assures Jeff that no matter who the father of the baby is he won't abandon Shirley and heads back inside. Abed then shows up and tells Jeff that Rich turned Annie down. Jeff suddenly runs off in the rain towards an unknown destination. Back in the study room, Andre lets Shirley know he's not going anywhere. Meanwhile, Jeff eventually reaches someone's doorstep completely drenched. Upon seeing the person, Jeff expresses his admiration and acknowledges their moral superiority. It's then revealed to be Rich whom Jeff pleads with to teach him to be just as good so he can abuse that power. Rich is uneasy with his motivations until Jeff points out that not helping him would go against his nature. Unable to argue with his logic, Rich agrees and invites Jeff into his apartment to dry off.}} |
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⚫ | |text=Troy and Abed are doing their [[Troy and Abed in the Morning!#Season Two|fake morning show]] in the study room with Rich as a special guest. Outside the room a large crowd looks on as Rich demonstrates his kettle corn making techniques. Troy is impressed with a large wooden spoon he is using which he explains he carved from an oak tree that was hit by lightning in his backyard. Jeff then shows up annoyed that Rich is participating in the fake talk show. Rich invites Jeff to join them but he abruptly walks off. Troy, Abed and Rich then say ''"Troy and Abed in the morning"'' in unison to delight of their audience outside.}} |
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*'''And we're back''': The [[study group]] returns from Winter vacation. It is also the return of the show itself from the holiday break. |
*'''And we're back''': The [[study group]] returns from Winter vacation. It is also the return of the show itself from the holiday break. |
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− | *'''Previously''': Chang asked in the [[Season Two]] premiere "[[Anthropology 101]]" about joining the group. He brings up the promise Jeff made to him to consider his membership in this episode. |
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+ | **Chang asked about joining the group at the start of the semester {{source|Anthropology 101}} and brings up the promise Jeff personally made to consider his membership. |
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− | *'''First appearance''': [[Andre Bennett]] makes his debut, as do [[Quendra]] with a QU and [[Fat Neil]] who gets Britta to flash him for concert tickets. |
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+ | **Troy tells Pierce about the voicemail from Halloween {{source|Epidemiology}}, in which Chang bragged about hooking up with Shirley. |
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+ | **Andre and Shirley are officially dating after hooking up during Labor Day of the previous year. |
− | **Annie has a crush on Rich and must deal with Jeff's jealous reaction |
+ | **Annie has a crush on Rich and must deal with Jeff's jealous reaction. |
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+ | **There are multiple editing discontinuities with the chalkboard in the Anthropology classroom: |
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+ | ***When Shirley and Britta comment on Professor Duncan's tardiness, the chalkboard is shown covered in writing which matches that from the episode "[[Anthropology 101]]". Professor Duncan enters a few seconds later and the board has changed to say simply "Anthropology / Introduction to the Study of Man" in the upper right corner. |
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+ | ***Soon after, the word "PENIS" is visible on the chalkboard (4'30") just a few seconds before Prof. [[Ian Duncan]] writes the same word where it had previously appeared. |
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+ | **Jeff mentions that he has known Rich for almost two years but Jeff met Rich near the end of his [[Season One|first year]], in "[[Beginner Pottery]]." This means that Jeff has known Rich for almost one year, not two. |
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*'''Mad skillz''': Rich demonstrates his kettle corn making skills in the [[Community end tags|end tag]]. |
*'''Mad skillz''': Rich demonstrates his kettle corn making skills in the [[Community end tags|end tag]]. |
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+ | **Jeff refers to Abed as "brown Jamie Lee Curtis." In the [[Season Three]] episode "[[Contemporary Impressionists]]", Abed dresses up as Jamie Lee Curtis to pay off his debt to [[The Doppel Gang]]. |
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+ | **While visiting the group at lunch, Andre jokes that Pierce has about two years left to live. Pierce made it three more years before dying, around the time of the [[Season Five]] episode [[Basic Intergluteal Numismatics]]. Actor [[Chevy Chase]] had quit the show after [[Season Four]]. |
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− | | style="border:1px solid black;" |<center>'''Jeff lobbies for Chang to be the newest study group member'''</center>{{Template:Scroll box||content ={{Template:Quote|I want to say some names to you. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Dahmer Jeffrey Dahmer]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_bundy Ted Bundy]. [[Rich]]. What do they have in common? We don't know them very well. What do we know about [[Ben Chang]]? We know he's nuts.|[[Jeff]]}} |
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+ | **Chang delivers his slow clap several times. |
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− | {{Template:Quote|We know he's dangerous, unpredictable, selfish, we know he uses his name to make bad puns.|[[Jeff]]}} |
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+ | *[[Winger speeches#Season Two|Winger speech]]: Jeff delivers two speeches in this episode, one lobbying on Chang's behalf and the other to Rich, seeking help to become perfect. |
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− | {{Template:Quote|Guilty as '''Changed'''.|Chang}} |
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− | {{Template:Quote|Bring it home!|Chang}} |
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+ | **[[Andre Bennett]], first mentioned in [[Eustice Whitman|Professor Whitman]]'s [[Introduction to Film|accounting class]], finally appears as Shirley's ex-husband and current boyfriend. |
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− | {{Template:Quote|We know he smells like Band-Aids,we know he dresses like a Cuban cab driver , we know he exhibits, nay,flaunts proudly obvious symptoms of over a half dozen disorders you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy's pets.|Jeff}} |
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+ | **[[Quendra]] with a "QU" makes her debut as Jeff's nominee for the newest study group member. |
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+ | **[[Fat Neil]] makes his debut in anthropology class, and later providing Britta with concert tickets after she agrees to flash him. |
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− | {{Template:Quote|We know these things about Ben Chang and so much more than we ever wanted to know about him. Why? Because it's there. It's on the surface. What you see may be what you don't want but it's also what you get. Who is this kettle corn popping phantom? This human question mark, this number 8 scoop of vanilla tapioca with a PHD in being swell and a Masters in "Everybody loves me"? Who is it?! We may never know. I only know one thing: Nobody is this good a person...and nobody can get any worse than [[Ben Chang|this]].|Jeff}} |
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+ | **[[Borchert Hall#Season Two|Borchert Hall]] |
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*'''Awww!''': The whole Anthropology class coos when Rich tells Duncan about his work with seeing eye dogs. |
*'''Awww!''': The whole Anthropology class coos when Rich tells Duncan about his work with seeing eye dogs. |
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+ | * '''Name that tune''': Running Though Raining by [[Ludwig Göransson]] plays in this episode, while Jeff is indeed, running in the street, although it is raining. |
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+ | **A former boyfriend of Britta tried to buy her forgiveness with [[w:c:redhotchilipeppers:Red Hot Chili Peppers|Chili Peppers]] tickets. |
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− | *'''Résumé: '''Andre (Played by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm-Jamal_Warner Malcolm Jamal-Warner]) says his father gave him the sweater he is wearing, which is a reference to ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cosby_Show The Cosby Show]'' and the sweaters that the character Cliff Huxtable wore. |
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+ | *'''Parody''': The end of the episode, after Abed tells Jeff about Annie's text, is reminiscent of a common trope in romantic films, in which the male protagonist runs through the rain to find his female love interest, whom he has lost, to deliver a heartfelt message in an attempt to win her over. The audience is meant to assume that Jeff has come to visit Annie's apartment to tell her that he is in love with her, until it is revealed that he is actually speaking to Rich. |
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+ | **While attempting to pry details from Andre about his reconnection with Shirley, Troy briefly impersonates {{wp|Bill Cosby}}, who played Cliff Huxtable on ''[[w:c:thecosbyshoww:The Cosby Show|The Cosby Show]]''. {{wp|Malcolm Jamal-Warner}}, who portrays Andre, previously played Theo Huxtable on ''The Cosby Show''. |
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+ | **Andre tells Jeff that his father gave him the sweater he is wearing. [[w:c:thecosbyshoww:Cliff Huxtable|Cliff Huxtable]], Theo's father on ''The Cosby Show'', was known for his distinctive sweaters. |
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+ | In [http://www.avclub.com/article/dan-harmon-walks-us-through-icommunityis-second-se-57209 an interview with AV club]'s Todd VanDerWerff, ''"Community"'' creator [[Dan Harmon]] referred to this episode as being the most "normal" and as "mainstream" as the show could get. He didn't consider this a negative as he felt the episode was good and stated: ''"It should be held up in approaching any debate where the show should be watered down, weirded out, or a combination of the two."'' |
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==Quotes== |
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Revision as of 04:49, 2 July 2020
Plot
You ever find parsley in your teeth that your friends hadn't told you about? Now imagine your teeth are a uterus, and the parsley is a half-Chinese baby.
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The study group returns from the winter break and meets up in the study room. Annie mentions she spent the break volunteering with campus cleaning up and has a crush on a new guy. She plays it coy as to who it is and Shirley takes the opportunity to tell everyone that she is back with her husband Andre. They ignore Shirley's news and instead continue to interrogate Annie about her new crush. Chang then makes his presence known from on top of a nearby bookcase. He demands an immediate answer as to whether or not he is in the study group. Jeff tells him no which causes Chang to change his mind and tells them to continue thinking it over. Later in Anthropology class, Britta questions how Shirley can date her ex-husband after what he put her through.
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While observing their conversation, Troy lets slip to Pierce that he learned about Chang and Shirley hooking up on Halloween. Meanwhile, Annie apologizes to Jeff for the awkwardness of her crush being discussed amongst the group but he tells her he doesn't care. Professor Duncan finally shows up to class and announces his newfound sobriety and his intention to put more focus into teaching the class. As he begins the day's lesson, another latecomer arrives in the form of Rich. He explains his lateness was due to having been to a graduation for seeing eye dogs that he trained. Jeff's annoyance at seeing his former rival from pottery class increases when Rich is revealed to be Annie's latest crush. Later in the cafeteria, Annie is gushing about Rich to the rest of the study group much to Jeff's irritation.
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Annie asks that they consider letting Rich join the study group as he could be an asset. Jeff argues that it would be unfair to let Rich join without considering other options first. Annie counters by proposing the study group invite any potential candidates to a mixer where at the end of the night they will vote on a new member. Shirley's ex-husband and current boyfriend Andre Bennett then shows up. After he leaves to buy them a round of soft serve, Britta cautions Shirley again about getting back with him. Shirley says it's the right thing to do since she is pregnant. After hearing that she is 8 weeks along, Troy and Pierce realize that the conception happened around Halloween. That night, the study group holds an impromptu mixer to pick a new member inviting their classmates from Anthropology class to Group Study Room F. Andre is there as well and Troy attempts to find out exactly when he and Shirley hooked up.
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Jeff arrives with his attractive candidate, Quendra. She is upstaged when Rich shows up bringing bags of home made kettle corn for the party winning over the party goers. Chang walks in on the gathering angered at not having been invited. Jeff is unable to stop Quendra from leaving the party when Pierce makes her an indecent proposal. He is then approached by Annie who suggests the group vote now as the mixer has wound down leaving Rich as the only real choice. After Annie concludes her pitch to the study group for Rich's inclusion, Jeff steps in and offers an alternative choice: Ben Chang. He presents a persuasive argument that it's better to go with the devil you know than a question mark like Rich who is too good to be true. After the group votes, it's shown to be a tie with Shirley having the deciding vote.
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Pierce, who was won over by the kettle corn, threatens Shirley to vote for Rich which causes her to vote for Chang. Pierce then reveals that Shirley and Chang had sex on Halloween and she could be carrying his baby. Andre realizes that's why Troy had been grilling him earlier. Shirley looks to Troy for answers and he is forced to admit he got a voice mail sent to him by Chang on Halloween. Chang bragged about it and Shirley's voice could be heard in the background. Shirley is shocked but Chang himself further confirms the incident with photos on his cell phone that he now realizes are of her. After she chases him out of the study room she returns to Andre at a loss to explain how this happened. Andre leaves ignoring Shirley's pleas and causes Rich to depart as well. This ends up upsetting not only Annie but Pierce as well.
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Some time later, Jeff is in the men's restroom washing up when Annie confronts him over Rich. Jeff states he just dislikes the guy and denies any jealousy of her attraction to him. Annie doesn't buy it and demands Jeff actually own up to his feelings for her. When Jeff deflects her accusation, Annie declares her intentions to ask Rich out before leaving. Britta then walks in and asks that Jeff talk to Andre for Shirley's sake. Despite her reservations about Andre, as Shirley's friend she supports her decision to be with him. Jeff leaves and finds Andre outside of the library staring out at the pouring rain. Before Jeff can speak, Andre explains that he blames himself for what happened since he was the one who left her. Although his selfishness cost him his family, he explains that the love of a good woman can change a man.
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He assures Jeff that no matter who the father of the baby is he won't abandon Shirley and heads back inside. Abed then shows up and tells Jeff that Rich turned Annie down. Jeff suddenly runs off in the rain towards an unknown destination. Back in the study room, Andre lets Shirley know he's not going anywhere. Meanwhile, Jeff eventually reaches someone's doorstep completely drenched. Upon seeing the person, Jeff expresses his admiration and acknowledges their moral superiority. It's then revealed to be Rich whom Jeff pleads with to teach him to be just as good so he can abuse that power. Rich is uneasy with his motivations until Jeff points out that not helping him would go against his nature. Unable to argue with his logic, Rich agrees and invites Jeff into his apartment to dry off.
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Troy and Abed are doing their fake morning show in the study room with Rich as a special guest. Outside the room a large crowd looks on as Rich demonstrates his kettle corn making techniques. Troy is impressed with a large wooden spoon he is using which he explains he carved from an oak tree that was hit by lightning in his backyard. Jeff then shows up annoyed that Rich is participating in the fake talk show. Rich invites Jeff to join them but he abruptly walks off. Troy, Abed and Rich then say "Troy and Abed in the morning" in unison to delight of their audience outside.
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Pop culture references
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Meta references
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Production
In an interview with AV club's Todd VanDerWerff, "Community" creator Dan Harmon referred to this episode as being the most "normal" and as "mainstream" as the show could get. He didn't consider this a negative as he felt the episode was good and stated: "It should be held up in approaching any debate where the show should be watered down, weirded out, or a combination of the two."
Trivia
- One of the background characters in the Troy and Abed in the Morning! end tag is holding up a poster with a diorama of them. Very Season Two.
Quotes
- “Jeff, you did say we would let him in eventually.”— Annie
- “That was before he started using his name as a pun. It makes me so Changry. God, it's happening to me!”— Jeff
- “Remember that Halloween party that none of us can remember?”— Troy
- “I don't remember anything that we can remember.”— Pierce
- “How old is he again?”— Jeff
- “Thirty-something I'm assuming. He has a land line and uses the word 'album'.”— Annie
- “Pierce, if someone had sex with Chang and they get to not remember that happening, that's a gift from God.”— Troy
Season Two Episodes | ||
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1. "Anthropology 101" |
13. "Celebrity Pharmacology 212" |
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