# Community - Virtual Systems Analysis - 4/19 **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 20, 2012, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403 "2012-04-20T12:57:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2012, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/21 "2012-04-21T02:18:42Z")
> [@Pashnish\_Ewing](#): > > Well, this _is_ the same guy who thought life turned into claymation in the xmas episode. Yeah, this episode was too similar to that one. At least in the Dungeons & Dragons episode, Abed’s quirks facilitated the story without being the central focus of it. ---
**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2012, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/22 "2012-04-21T05:28:41Z")
> [@lisacurl](#): > > The entire episode was worth it for the effects of truth serum on Troy. _I didn’t get Inception! I DIDN’T GET INCEPTION!_ Loved the episode. After an episode in which the students of Greendal turn into ersatz zombies and they have multiple pillow and paintball wars I’m not concerned with believability. I totally want some Inspector Spacetime merchandise. If I dress for DragonCon (Atlanta sci-fi/fantasy con) it will probably be as I.S. or an I.S. character (since I can’t think of how to make John Goodman’s dean character relevant to a sci-fi/fantasy con). ---
**Author:** ![The\_Controvert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dec6dc/32.png) [@The\_Controvert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Controvert)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2012, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/23 "2012-04-21T06:20:39Z")
I thought this week’s episode was keen. Keen keen keen. ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2012, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/24 "2012-04-21T14:46:28Z")
I thought it was very good, especially the Troy freakout, but when I saw down to watch it I almost sat on my balls. ---
**Author:** ![obfusciatrist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4af34b/32.png) [@obfusciatrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obfusciatrist)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2012, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/25 "2012-04-21T15:28:26Z")
A couple brief parts that I liked a lot wrapped in a lot I liked not at all. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2012, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/26 "2012-04-21T15:31:24Z")
“I love butt stuff.” He and Britta are made for each other. ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2012, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/27 "2012-04-21T16:42:02Z")
Abed’s freak out was also hilarious. It strikes me that I recognized that high-pitched “eeeeeeeee” from somewhere. ---
**Author:** ![lisacurl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/41988e/32.png) [@lisacurl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lisacurl)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2012, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/28 "2012-04-21T18:08:12Z")
> [@quixotic78](#): > > I didn’t like it primarily because now Abed isn’t just some kooky, Aspergersy guy who likes pop culture references – he’s genuinely insane. A room set aside for imaginary playtime is juvenile and weird, but a room set aside for imaginary playtime _that you think is powered by cardboard boxes and paper towel rolls_ is bonafide loony. And, sadly, Troy’s got to also be somewhere past “weird” on the sanity scale, too, because he’s cheerfully along for the ride. It’s sad, I think. I wonder if Abed would recognize the reality of the ‘power source’ outside of the Dreamatorium. I find the character of Abed is pretty spot-on for high-functioning autism coupled with high intelligence. Although the folks in my life who are on the autism spectrum tend to be less physically graceful than Abed, that could just be Danny Pudi’s dance training. He probably couldn’t be physically awkward if he tried. ---
**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2012, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/29 "2012-04-21T19:25:14Z")
I wish that Danny Pudi and Donald Glover could somehow share an Emmy. They play together so well that it’s hard to determine which one should get an award. If the show gets cancelled I still hope (unrealistically) that they continue working together as a comedy team. An article on renewals on ET the other night gave _Community_ high odds of being renewed because 1- It already has a core audience (even if it’s not big) 2- It’s cheaper than many replacement sitcoms would be (especially star vehicles) 3- NBC has set a pretty low bar since they’re in the ratings crapper in general So I’m hoping. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2012, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/30 "2012-04-21T19:47:09Z")
Mostly this week I was bored. It wasn’t really bad. But it wasn’t good. ---
**Author:** ![Quimby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/22d042/32.png) [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2012, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/31 "2012-04-21T22:19:56Z")
> [@RealityChuck](#): > > Abed’s freak out was also hilarious. It strikes me that I recognized that high-pitched “eeeeeeeee” from somewhere. What the sound he made made me think of was the two weirdo “alien” kids in “Just one of the Guys.” At one point the bully grabs them and they make a sound like Abed did. ---
**Author:** ![AlsoNamedBort](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alsonamedbort/32/3213_2.png) [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2012, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/32 "2012-04-22T01:32:25Z")
> [@RealityChuck](#): > > Abed’s freak out was also hilarious. It strikes me that I recognized that high-pitched “eeeeeeeee” from somewhere. I wish that tag had been earlier in the season. Would’ve been a nice little early tease about Abed freaking out over someone messing with a blanket fort. ---
**Author:** ![Monkey\_Chews](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/65b543/32.png) [@Monkey\_Chews](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monkey_Chews)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2012, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/33 "2012-04-22T10:55:02Z")
That was one of the most gorgeous and affecting episodes of television I’ve seen in a long time. Brilliant. One of the most moving episodes of the series - and I don’t generally find it to be a very moving show, I usually like it for it’s cleverness - but this had both. I thought it was really special stuff, one of the best episodes ever. Just… wow. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2012, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/34 "2012-04-22T11:04:24Z")
I wasn’t thrilled with it. It’s still better than a lot of shows though. I’d like to see the show maintain a foothold in reality again. Every show is pure fantasy now, and continuity only consists of direct references to past episodes. If TV wasn’t in a ‘vast wasteland’ state right now the show wouldn’t have much chance of surviving. ---
**Author:** ![MyFootsZZZ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/myfootszzz/32/12580_2.png) [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2012, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/35 "2012-04-22T11:30:17Z")
> [@Monkey\_Chews](#): > > That was one of the most gorgeous and affecting episodes of television I’ve seen in a long time. Brilliant. One of the most moving episodes of the series - and I don’t generally find it to be a very moving show, I usually like it for it’s cleverness - but this had both. I thought it was really special stuff, one of the best episodes ever. > > Just… wow. cool-cool-cool ---
**Author:** ![ftg](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ftg/32/2801_2.png) [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2012, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/36 "2012-04-22T15:06:01Z")
One of the best episodes of television in recent history. If it weren’t for all the other recent great _Community_ episodes it would be the best far and away. Just so many, many things crammed in. Little touches: How they avoided Annie and Jeff (really Abed) actually kissing. The density of little jokes and references was amazing. Britta in love is even more gorgeous than usual. Alison Brie really threw herself into her role(s). The Dean becoming self-aware of his own overdoing things was good. Then having him come back from the bank refreshed in his own delusion was even better. That is how you do these things. Let the characters realize their oddities, but end up relishing them. ---
**Author:** ![RandMcnally](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b782af/32.png) [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2012, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/37 "2012-04-22T16:18:50Z")
So is Annie now over Jeff after her revelation? ---
**Author:** ![gallows\_fodder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8c91f0/32.png) [@gallows\_fodder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gallows_fodder)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2012, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/38 "2012-04-22T17:49:09Z")
I hope so, that’s such an annoying storyline. ---
**Author:** ![Exapno\_Mapcase](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/exapno_mapcase/32/1051_2.png) [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2012, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/39 "2012-04-22T22:09:19Z")
But Britta and Troy is even worse. I’ll follow Community anywhere it goes. It’s only job is to be funny. This episode just wasn’t funny. Normally, that’s a so what. Especially on this show great episodes are followed by weak ones all the time. But I agree with quixotic78 that making Abed seriously insane is a horrible move. ---
**Author:** ![Crawlspace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Crawlspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crawlspace)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2012, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403/40 "2012-04-23T04:31:44Z")
Loved this episode. Literally had me crying with laughter. “I have to go to the bank today! What am I supposed to tell them? That I had good news and bad news?” Annie as Abed as Annie with Abed as Annie as Abed. Troy’s entire breakdown. “I just to know they feel comfortable.” “I’m sorry, your meal isn’t going to be ready for another 30 minutes, I was too busy misunderstanding Die Hard.” Love this show to a degree that isn’t healthy. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-virtual-systems-analysis-4-19/619403.md?page=3)