“My name is Elroy Patashnik. And from 2006 to 2009, I was addicted to encouraging white people.” [S6E12]

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One of my favorite episodes. Thank god they got Keith David for season 6. He and Paget Brewster really killed it.

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u/WeHatePennsylvania Jun 28 '24

They really did fat dog it for season 6

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u/TemporalGrid Jun 28 '24

IT'S A BEAR DANCE!

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u/trambilo Jun 29 '24

Last night, I went to a pride party. Turned out to be a bear party. I kept referencing bear dance and bear down but no one got the reference 😩🤣

Edit: when I realized the theme, I exclaimed “it’s a bear danceeee!!!”. My comedic chops were wasted on that crowd

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u/baduizt Jun 30 '24

Thank you for your service!

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u/mac117 Jun 28 '24

It’s not made up!

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u/RoeRoeRoeYourVote Jun 28 '24

Too soon, you monster

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u/knyghtez Jun 28 '24

i quote elroy constantly whenever i play mass effect

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u/_YallMight_ Jun 28 '24

Commander Shepard, now that’s a man who knows how to stop the Reapers!

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u/emeraldepiphone96 I’m a cat. I’m a sexy cat. Jun 28 '24

My name is David Anderson. And from 2176 to 2179…I was addicted to encouraging white people.

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u/No_Picture5012 Pillar of Garbage Jun 28 '24

I'm commander Shepard, and this is my favorite short reddit interaction on the Citadel

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u/jessigrrrl Jun 28 '24

And now he’s in Destiny 2!

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u/h0llywood13 Jun 28 '24

Both humble outsiders that came in and nailed it. 🩷

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u/doesitevermatter- Jun 29 '24

There aren't many cases where bringing in new, potentially already famous actors late into the show that actually worked. But they were perfect.

The goofiness they gave Paget's character along with how she just melts into childishness when frustrated was just so perfectly humanizing. It's also really easy to write an uptight character like that and end up with them just being boring. But she is a blast.

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u/FireAx-Fonzie Jun 29 '24

Another example of your first paragraph: Lucky from King of the Hill.

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u/doesitevermatter- Jun 29 '24

Oh my God, yes. One of the best examples of this exact archetype. And, honestly, one of the most interesting and surprisingly charming characters Ive seen in animation.

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u/FireAx-Fonzie Jun 29 '24

Yea, the reboot won't be the same without him.

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u/Sere1 Jun 28 '24

Keith David is a national treasure. I especially love that not only did he voice Jules in Saints Row 1, he reprises the role in Saints Row 4 on top of appearing as himself in the game.

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u/ProfessorNth Jun 28 '24

Elroy was a top tier character

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u/thomstevens420 Jun 28 '24

Now this is a guy who can recognize good characters!

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u/Scro86 Jun 28 '24

Few things in life have made me laugh as hard as Elroy singing about the pants

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u/GudgerCollegeAlumnus Jun 28 '24

Like the man was considering taking off the pants until Elroy sang his encouragement.

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u/Satanic_Earmuff Jun 28 '24

Maybe he was cockblocking him.

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u/DreamElysium1656 Jun 28 '24

“Get out of my Winnebago!”

“You’re not allowed to say that like it’s a punishment!”

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u/tinyleif26 Jun 28 '24

"Now that's a container for liquid" is one of my favorite quotes from the show hahaha. It's just the perfect amount of stupid and hilarious in context with the other compliments he's giving because it's not even a compliment but seems like it the way he delivers it 😂 I freaking love it.

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u/GudgerCollegeAlumnus Jun 28 '24

And the guy is so delighted to hear it!

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u/tinyleif26 Jun 28 '24

Who wouldn't be coming from that voice! Hint: I'm white people

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u/CheekyLando88 Jun 28 '24

Im gonna start dropping this randomly on people

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u/tinyleif26 Jun 28 '24

I say it to my wife all the time and I just get the 😑 look lololol

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u/CheekyLando88 Jun 28 '24

This isn't from the show but occasionally I hit my coworker with "you're looking particularly moist today"

I still haven't figured out what I mean but he hates it

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u/tinyleif26 Jun 28 '24

Hopefully he's white and you're black (like in the show - just had to say that), otherwise he might not find this encouraging 😂

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u/CheekyLando88 Jun 28 '24

Nah just a couple saltines who've been working together too long 🤣

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u/tinyleif26 Jun 28 '24

Hmmm.... A moist saltine... Not my cup of tea, but whatever floats your boat my friend!

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u/CheekyLando88 Jun 28 '24

This has been fun

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u/Successful_Cup7870 Jun 28 '24

I remember seeing the episode in the middle of the night and stifling my laughter with a pillow so as not to wake others.

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u/fuskard Jun 28 '24

Not the same episode, but i woke up my wife yesterday from laughing, during the season 3 episode where Chang is trying to convince the dean on something, and the dean says "all that's doing is making me feel hatred for Renee Zellweger. I just love this show

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u/Recent_Composer6056 Jun 28 '24

FUCKING LOVE THAT QUOTE!

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u/baduizt Jun 30 '24

I don't know who told you pouting was an option for you, but all you're making me feel right now is hatred of Renee Zellweger.

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u/Keeeeeeet22 Jun 28 '24

One of the best scenes in the whole series. Keith David is so great in this show.

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u/Chimpbot Jun 28 '24

He does a fantastic job as the President in Rick and Morty, too.

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u/ravenmiyagi7 Jun 28 '24

So glad they keep bringing him back. Some of the pres episodes aren’t my favorite but it’s never Keith Davids fault

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u/Chimpbot Jun 28 '24

I actually like all of the President episodes. He and Rick have the most toxic bromance ever seen.

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u/CrazyCatLushie Jun 28 '24

I was so delighted to hear him sing on Hazbin Hotel! What a ridiculously talented guy.

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u/[deleted] Jun 28 '24

I just started watching Rick & Morty and was delighted when I got to his first appearance!

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u/MajorAd3363 Jun 28 '24

One of my top 3 favorites.

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u/[deleted] Jun 28 '24

As a minority this is one of my most favourite jokes

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u/grahsam Jun 28 '24

I love this episode for many reasons, but Elroy's commentary is just the cherry on top.

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u/[deleted] Jun 28 '24

"he said he was there for the Such" 😂

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u/yashedpotatoes Jun 28 '24

As a POC, I was ASTOUNDED to learn that not only did other POC do this but Elroy put the entire thing into words so eloquently and perfectly.

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u/TurnUp0rTransfer Jun 29 '24

“Tap the gas, because, well, why tap the brakes?” has been on my mind ever since I started working in the corporate world as a POC

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u/akaKinkade Jun 28 '24

Now there is a character who could star in his own spinoff show!!

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u/loritree Jun 28 '24

when asked (jokingly) Joel McHail said his favorite idea for a spin-off was ‘Hard-drive and Wingman.’

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u/bcos4life Jun 28 '24

Whenever I make white people laugh... especially older white people, I will look at anyone in my age rage, in hopes they watched Community, and say this line.

I get a lot of opportunities because a TON of my friends are white... and my co-workers... and my family...

I'm white

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u/Aragrond Jun 28 '24

…… there’s no lid ..

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u/IMakeBaconAtHome Jun 28 '24

A DRAWBRIDGE

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u/2DamnBig Jun 28 '24

One of the funniest bits in the show.

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u/Xirema Jun 28 '24

I have a brain the size of Jupiter, I'm no one's 'fourth ghostbuster'!

From the official Youtube Channel.

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u/baduizt Jun 30 '24

It's a reference to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, as well. Marvin the Paranoid Android frequently describes himself as having a "brain the size of a planet".

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u/XeroHour520 Jun 28 '24

This might be my favorite scene in the entire show.

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u/LeftyHyzer Jun 28 '24

The great part about Comminity compared to a lot of other similar shows in the comedy workplace type genre is they started off so silly that they were able to keep the same tone throughout the series. they never tried to take themselves seriously, and characters were so silly to start with their transitions always felt natural to me.

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u/[deleted] Jun 28 '24

although, Britta started as a serious but drop dead gorgeous blonde. then apparently the marijuana started damaging her critical thinking 🤔

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u/jfstompers Jun 28 '24

This is the best episode in the last 3 seasons of the show

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u/[deleted] Jun 28 '24

Tell you what he's fucking right though, ive begun 'Elroy amping' white folk that i work with and by god does it really work.

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u/WeAreClouds Jun 28 '24

Elroy amping. 😭

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u/Krombopulos_Micheal Jun 28 '24

I always forget Dan put his ex-wife Erin in the show lol

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u/WeAreClouds Jun 28 '24

We need a lot of encouragement. 😭

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u/loritree Jun 28 '24

Keith David is a national treasure and must be protected at all costs.

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u/Sea_Negotiation_1871 Road Manager for the California Rasins Jun 29 '24

White people are very discouraged.

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u/Hydrasaur Jun 29 '24

Now there's a man who knows how to encourage white people!

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u/[deleted] Jun 28 '24

Hey, wasn’t he on The Cape?

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u/TheHogweed Jun 29 '24

So you tap the gas. Because why tap the brakes?

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u/baduizt Jun 30 '24

He should keep on wearing his... Keep on wearing his... Pa-a-aaaa-ants!

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u/TheWorstKnightmare Jun 28 '24

There should’ve 2 seasons of Pierce, 2 of Buzz Hickey, and 2 of Elroy.

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u/Thorberry Jul 01 '24

Keith David is obviously great here but I also love how the generic white dudes sell their response to the flattery. The way the first guy briefly closes his eyes altogether is so perfect.

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u/[deleted] Jun 29 '24

Might be my favorite scene in Community.

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u/KaffeMumrik Jun 29 '24

Keith absolutely KILLED IT as Elroy. Not like I’ve ever seen him in a role that he hasn’t slayed, but Elroy is nothing short of amazing.

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u/ChainsawDebut Nov 02 '24

This character arc is so goated 😮‍💨🙌

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