Ongoing Community Discussion Thread - Page 73

bigdaddy · March 8 2013, 02:27 AM

This show is a mess, for every decent / good episode there are 2-3 horrible ones.

Tonight's wasn't funny at all!

Kelly Jacobs was on The Late Late Show and Craig is like "The wonderful Community that NBC treats like fucking shit".

That's funnier than the show.

Rowan Sjet · March 10 2013, 12:46 AM

I really disagree, I thought this episode was pretty damn good, at least compared to the rest of the season so far. Both plots actually worked; the Jeff's Dad stuff came together well at the end (Jeff's half-brother was a bit eh but provided a couple funny bits with Britta) and I found the 'Shawshank' plot playing on how crazy 'meta' (thanks Pierce!) Community can get hilarious. Oh Abed!

Guy Gardener · March 10 2013, 01:13 AM

The daily show last night that were talking about pope stuff, and one of the reporters couldn't get his lingo straight...

"That thing with the wine and crackers?"

"Communion?"

"No, that thing with the wine and crackers!"

"Communion!"

"No not the Joel McHale show, that thing with the wine and crackers!"

Kosh Naranek · March 11 2013, 04:39 PM

Now I am really hoping for a Diehard Christmas episode.

tighr · March 11 2013, 06:03 PM

Kosh Naranek wrote:

Now I am really hoping for a Diehard Christmas episode.

It's Always Sunny... did a Die Hard episode. I won't be that upset if Community doesn't, especially because in the current state of the show I'll probably be disappointed.

Rowan Sjet · March 11 2013, 06:13 PM

^ If they do and it does, there's always Chuck's Die Hard ep to fall back on as well.

Rowan Sjet · March 17 2013, 11:15 AM

Fuck Chang. Seriously.

M'rk, son of Mogh · March 17 2013, 05:17 PM

But that was the first episode of the season I really enjoyed!

Rowan Sjet · March 17 2013, 06:05 PM

I don't know how. This basically took the worst aspects of Community and combined them with the worst clichés of sitcoms to produce the one episode this season I actually hated, it was that bad. Even the Hunger Deans I just found boring.

Plus, I'm pretty sure this is the ep that lead to Chevy saying the N-Word on set. The shit he was given to do was fucking awful.

And fucking Chang! Seriously.

bigdaddy · March 17 2013, 08:15 PM

Rowan Sjet wrote:

Plus, I'm pretty sure this is the ep that lead to Chevy saying the N-Word on set. The shit he was given to do was fucking awful.

I agree. I'm never on Chevy side, but this episode was insane. It just felt like a retread of all kinds of bad.

Just get rid of Chang! He isnt needed, save the money.

M'rk, son of Mogh · March 17 2013, 09:37 PM

Strange that up to this point, I was wondering if I was even going to keep watching the show, the season had been so unfunny.

But I laughed the most with this one. It felt the least forced to me, opposed to the other episodes which seemed to try way too hard to be different in that great way Community often excelled at.

Mark_Nguyen · April 9 2013, 09:48 PM

It's wierd how interest in Community has dropped so much this season. I wouldn't call the show BAD, but somehow it's no longer GREAT. Just can't nail specific reasons down though - all the individual elements feel like Community and should be hilarious, but somehow it's just not adding up IMO. I'll finish off the season for sure.

In related news, here's an almost two-hour podcast of "Improv Nerd with Jimmy Carrane", featuring Dan Harmon. The show is generally about improv theatre stuff, but naturally with Dan Harmon on the show (he has a large improv history, which I didn't know) it's mostly about Community. He goes on at great length on the show, starting with his removal from it. A long, but good listen for insight into the show. Especially if you're into improv like me.

http://feralaudio.com/40-dan-harmon/

Mark

shivkala · April 9 2013, 10:24 PM

I thought "Herstory of Dance" was pretty good. On par with some of the lesser episodes from previous seasons. What struck me though, is with this one and last one, they are making Pierce likable. Last week, Jeff actually felt bad for how he treated Pierce and this week, Pierce came to the rescue.

Professor Zoom · April 9 2013, 10:55 PM

Mark_Nguyen wrote:

It's wierd how interest in Community has dropped so much this season. I wouldn't call the show BAD, but somehow it's no longer GREAT. Just can't nail specific reasons down though - all the individual elements feel like Community and should be hilarious, but somehow it's just not adding up IMO. I'll finish off the season for sure.

I'm debating that. Last week's episode is still sitting on the DVR. I just... meh. It feels like a hollow version, everyone is going through the motions.

Eh. I think I'll stop. It's not like it's coming back.

In related news, here's an almost two-hour podcast of "Improv Nerd with Jimmy Carrane", featuring Dan Harmon. The show is generally about improv theatre stuff, but naturally with Dan Harmon on the show (he has a large improv history, which I didn't know) it's mostly about Community. He goes on at great length on the show, starting with his removal from it. A long, but good listen for insight into the show. Especially if you're into improv like me.

http://feralaudio.com/40-dan-harmon/

Mark

I met check that out.

bigdaddy · April 10 2013, 05:06 AM

I have no interest in watching the episodes, they no longer have heart or meaning, they are just flat.

March 8 2013, 02:27 AM	#1081
bigdaddy Vice Admiral Location: Space Massachusetts	Re: Ongoing Community Discussion Thread This show is a mess, for every decent / good episode there are 2-3 horrible ones. Tonight's wasn't funny at all! Kelly Jacobs was on The Late Late Show and Craig is like "The wonderful Community that NBC treats like fucking shit". That's funnier than the show. __________________ "Bqhatevwr" - Former Senator Scott Brown Last edited by bigdaddy; March 8 2013 at 07:33 AM.

March 10 2013, 12:46 AM	#1082
Rowan Sjet Commodore Location: Away!	Re: Ongoing Community Discussion Thread I really disagree, I thought this episode was pretty damn good, at least compared to the rest of the season so far. Both plots actually worked; the Jeff's Dad stuff came together well at the end (Jeff's half-brother was a bit eh but provided a couple funny bits with Britta) and I found the 'Shawshank' plot playing on how crazy 'meta' (thanks Pierce!) Community can get hilarious. Oh Abed! __________________ And the sign said, "Long haired freaky people need not apply..."

March 10 2013, 01:13 AM	#1083
Guy Gardener Admiral Location: In the lap of squalor I assure you.	Re: Ongoing Community Discussion Thread The daily show last night that were talking about pope stuff, and one of the reporters couldn't get his lingo straight... "That thing with the wine and crackers?" "Communion?" "No, that thing with the wine and crackers!" "Communion!" "No not the Joel McHale show, that thing with the wine and crackers!" __________________ "Glitter is the herpes of arts and craft." Troy Yingst. My Life as Liz

March 11 2013, 04:39 PM	#1084
Kosh Naranek Captain Location: Elwood P. Dowd's House	Re: Ongoing Community Discussion Thread Now I am really hoping for a Diehard Christmas episode. __________________ "In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant." Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me. - Elwood P. Dowd from Harvey

March 11 2013, 06:13 PM	#1086
Rowan Sjet Commodore Location: Away!	Re: Ongoing Community Discussion Thread ^ If they do and it does, there's always Chuck's Die Hard ep to fall back on as well. __________________ And the sign said, "Long haired freaky people need not apply..."

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March 17 2013, 11:15 AM	#1087
Rowan Sjet Commodore Location: Away!	Re: Ongoing Community Discussion Thread Fuck Chang. Seriously. __________________ And the sign said, "Long haired freaky people need not apply..."

March 17 2013, 05:17 PM	#1088
M'rk, son of Mogh Rear Admiral Location: Ontario, Canada	Re: Ongoing Community Discussion Thread But that was the first episode of the season I really enjoyed!

March 17 2013, 06:05 PM	#1089
Rowan Sjet Commodore Location: Away!	Re: Ongoing Community Discussion Thread I don't know how. This basically took the worst aspects of Community and combined them with the worst clichés of sitcoms to produce the one episode this season I actually hated, it was that bad. Even the Hunger Deans I just found boring. Plus, I'm pretty sure this is the ep that lead to Chevy saying the N-Word on set. The shit he was given to do was fucking awful. And fucking Chang! Seriously. __________________ And the sign said, "Long haired freaky people need not apply..."

March 17 2013, 09:37 PM	#1091
M'rk, son of Mogh Rear Admiral Location: Ontario, Canada	Re: Ongoing Community Discussion Thread Strange that up to this point, I was wondering if I was even going to keep watching the show, the season had been so unfunny. But I laughed the most with this one. It felt the least forced to me, opposed to the other episodes which seemed to try way too hard to be different in that great way Community often excelled at.

April 9 2013, 09:48 PM	#1092
Mark_Nguyen Commodore Location: Calgary, Alberta	Re: Ongoing Community Discussion Thread It's wierd how interest in Community has dropped so much this season. I wouldn't call the show BAD, but somehow it's no longer GREAT. Just can't nail specific reasons down though - all the individual elements feel like Community and should be hilarious, but somehow it's just not adding up IMO. I'll finish off the season for sure. In related news, here's an almost two-hour podcast of "Improv Nerd with Jimmy Carrane", featuring Dan Harmon. The show is generally about improv theatre stuff, but naturally with Dan Harmon on the show (he has a large improv history, which I didn't know) it's mostly about Community. He goes on at great length on the show, starting with his removal from it. A long, but good listen for insight into the show. Especially if you're into improv like me. http://feralaudio.com/40-dan-harmon/ Mark __________________ Mark Nguyen - Producer The 404s - Improv Comedy Group Oh, I like that Trek thing too...

April 9 2013, 10:24 PM	#1093
shivkala Rear Admiral Location: Patrolling Sector 2814	Re: Ongoing Community Discussion Thread I thought "Herstory of Dance" was pretty good. On par with some of the lesser episodes from previous seasons. What struck me though, is with this one and last one, they are making Pierce likable. Last week, Jeff actually felt bad for how he treated Pierce and this week, Pierce came to the rescue. __________________ "When I reach for the edge of the universe, I do it knowing that along some paths of cosmic discovery, there are times when, at least for now, one must be content to love the questions themselves." --Neil deGrasse Tyson

April 10 2013, 05:06 AM	#1095
bigdaddy Vice Admiral Location: Space Massachusetts	Re: Ongoing Community Discussion Thread I have no interest in watching the episodes, they no longer have heart or meaning, they are just flat. __________________ "Bqhatevwr" - Former Senator Scott Brown