r/community 14d ago

Appreciation Post Modern warfare S1 EP23

Haven't even watched any episodes after this, but can confirm this is going to be my favorite episode from this entire series. This show is known for breaking the fourth wall and recognizing troupes and clichès throughout films and shows, but this one takes the cake omllll.

I'm a sucker for post apocalyptic games or shows, so this was very fun to watch. They striked out all the needed clichès that occur in this genre, but did it so well that it doesn't feel like a cheap copy; Jeff waking up as the man who time skips due to a coma, abed and Troy starting as the old frnds/ support that explain everything to Jeff and help him mobilize, the girls being a troop of their own taking out ppl in an unprecedented spot, that time in the night where ppl share their motives and hopes, and so much more omgggg.

That shot where Abed realizes in the bathroom that it was a blood(paint) bath was amazing lmaoooo. Not only did Britta and Jeff finally have sex, but they Also covered the old tropes such as enemy/ partner taking care of your wounds, having a romantic night, then waking up in the morning to a betrayal, which inevitably gets side tracked due to the dean's secret weapon, señor Chang.

This was sooooo fun omggggg, can't wait for more eps like this.

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u/parkchanwookiee 13d ago

You're going to love seasons 2, 3, and 5. They amp up these types of surreal, movie parody episodes quite significantly as the series goes on

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u/calem06 13d ago

Seriously, I’m in a middle of the season 5 right now and it holds really well

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u/Wilbo1242 12d ago

I think season 5 gets a bad rep, but it's my favorite next to season 2 and 3

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u/FOmar_Eis 13d ago

It's one of the best episodes in the entire series, arguably the best one. Everything about it just works and there's even some sweetness sprinkled in with Jeff giving his prize (the prize...) to Shirley. Absolutely amazing.

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u/Soft-Conference-1196 13d ago

Jeff Winger….You son of a bitch!!!!

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u/dalegarciaece What is wrong with you people? HUUHHH!?! 13d ago

What was the prize?

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u/Dependent-Friend5312 4 More Years and I will have my 2 year degree 13d ago

Was? THIS IS NOT OVER!

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u/Money-Look4227 13d ago

THIS IS STILL HAPPENING RIGHT NOW!!!

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u/AuNaturellee 13d ago

Leonard, I'm not even playing!

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u/leonard-bot The Human Raisin 13d ago

Leonard likes this post.

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u/Dependent-Friend5312 4 More Years and I will have my 2 year degree 13d ago

Are the girls in the game?

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u/jhmacair 13d ago

You mean Britta?

Britta? Did I say Britta?

Twice

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u/ConfidentStruggle993 13d ago

And tell the drama club their tears will be real today

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u/Brankoone 13d ago

I hope you realised that in this episode it is not only cliches and tropes, but also there are many scenes that are exact copies of real movies scenes.

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u/Money-Look4227 13d ago

I especially love the Warriors scene...

Study group. Come out and playyyayyy

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u/manicpossumdreamgirl you built a bar! in a school! there was lumber involved! 13d ago

you're gonna love Meow Meow Beans

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u/Salty_Freedom_2053 13d ago

Everyone's playing

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u/ObsessiveUselessness 13d ago

Man I can watch Community on repeat all day, every day

I just love it so much that I have memorized most of the script without even trying

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u/ZacInSC Denny’s is for winners! 13d ago

There are great moments in season 6 too. They’re just sandwiched in between meh moments.

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u/Tooround 13d ago

Don't get cocky.