tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post558499049030381568..comments2024-03-25T19:18:14.047-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: Community, "Basic Genealogy": Now switch!Alan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-48920675366403111532010-03-16T16:36:07.804-04:002010-03-16T16:36:07.804-04:00I'm a big fan of this show. I watched the pool...I'm a big fan of this show. I watched the pool episode on demand a week late and watched basic genealogy the night after it aired...talk about a let down. I laughed so hard during the pool episode. This one left me stone cold. Bummer.bbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-90865352908557221572010-03-13T16:36:12.813-05:002010-03-13T16:36:12.813-05:00Good to see Community appeals to granny lesbian s&...Good to see Community appeals to granny lesbian s&m lovers. Not everyone can love Modern Family. Happy that the rest of us can watch a show like Community.Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-61756540531519763222010-03-13T10:06:50.565-05:002010-03-13T10:06:50.565-05:00I have to give credit to the producers for having ...I have to give credit to the producers for having the courage to do the spanking scene and do it realistically, and not off camera. It was long, but quite amazing to see on TV that is much too much politically correct all of the time. And Gillian did a great job reacting to the switching -- she looked experienced! LOLboaterwaltnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-29179329263405004982010-03-13T02:09:36.876-05:002010-03-13T02:09:36.876-05:00Yeah, this is a weird thing to say, which is why I...Yeah, this is a weird thing to say, which is why I'm going anon with it. But I have never been nearly as turned on by a sitcom as I was during the Britta switch scene. I had to pause the episode and catch my breath. Wow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-20727185238879407962010-03-13T01:38:40.142-05:002010-03-13T01:38:40.142-05:00I normally like Britta, but I absolutely hated the...I normally like Britta, but I absolutely hated the whole switch thing. That horrible scene also went on way too long, and pretty much ruined the episode for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-81079932125391381882010-03-12T23:10:27.295-05:002010-03-12T23:10:27.295-05:00Oh, and Senor Chang saying he ate his twin in uter...Oh, and Senor Chang saying he ate his twin in utero was already used on The Office back in season 3's grief counseling episode - Dwight said he didn't regret it because he now has the strength of a grown man and a little baby.<br /><br />Loved this ep, but yeah, the flipped order was odd.David Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09335200873939884814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-27353083968979113942010-03-12T23:05:32.472-05:002010-03-12T23:05:32.472-05:00i also loved Shirley's "you're like a...i also loved Shirley's "you're like a black ghost" and "grrrreeetings" (with hand flips) when she made Abel's burqa-clad cousin.David Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09335200873939884814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-65143594314961173242010-03-12T23:02:28.420-05:002010-03-12T23:02:28.420-05:00I didn't see anyone comment on another major &...I didn't see anyone comment on another major "Glee" connection tonight, which was that Abed's dad is the same actor who plays that show's Principal Figgins (Iqbal Theba). How convenient for him if they use the same set.David Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09335200873939884814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-51570838007228031862010-03-12T19:03:48.391-05:002010-03-12T19:03:48.391-05:00@ Anon 4:49, I noticed the continuity lapse as wel...@ Anon 4:49, I noticed the continuity lapse as well. During the Pool scene when the whole school was watching I kept wondering why Slater wasn't there or being mentioned. They must have flip flopped those two episodes.<br /><br />I find myself watching Community episodes multiple times online, its great entertainment. I like that although Winger is the central character the writers do a good job of keeping everyone involved in the action. Thats one of the challenges with The Office, the Jim/Pam story line tends to overtake the Stanley, Meredith, Creed and Kevin moments, which are some of the best.<br /><br />Alison Brie has the most express face since Maura Tierney, I love watching her reactions, even when she's in the background she always brings it. <br /><br />and Kudos to the writers and Ken Jeong for creating Senor Chang- a bitter, sadistic, Asian guy teaching spanish at a community college.. pure genius. his class scenes are always a highlight. Loved Troy addressing Chang as "El Tigre", referencing Chang's introduction scene where he told the class his name in Spanish was El Tigre! Chino!<br /><br />Alan, any insight into the order of the lst two episodes being switched? As always, great review.perimeterposthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16803761356048465807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-80789964731091536812010-03-12T18:33:40.426-05:002010-03-12T18:33:40.426-05:00Put it this way: Entourage was still nominated for...<i>Put it this way: Entourage was still nominated for Best Comedy last year.</i><br /><br />It's dangerous, I know, but my hopes are officially up. Jeremy Piven's snub gives me hope for Community or Parks and Rec or both sneaking into the Supporting Actor race. These actors are too good not to be up for a pointless award.Josh Elwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12703550752411261367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1879057338243021022010-03-12T18:30:40.909-05:002010-03-12T18:30:40.909-05:00I hated the spanking scene, it ran too long. Other...I hated the spanking scene, it ran too long. Other than that I liked the episode.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-64717513339385158992010-03-12T17:59:53.869-05:002010-03-12T17:59:53.869-05:00Out of last year's batch (Cryer, Dillon, NPH, ...<i>Out of last year's batch (Cryer, Dillon, NPH, McBrayer, Morgan, Wilson), I'd think (hope?) Cryer, Dillon and McBrayer are most vulnerable to Chase, Stonestreet and Offerman.</i><br /><br />I'd say you shouldn't get your hopes up. Modern Family will probably slip into several categories by virtue of being a hit - and therefore, the latest "Savior of Comedy" torch-bearer. But great as Community and Parks & Rec have been, it's incredibly hard to get shows/people out of certain categories once they're in. <br /><br />Put it this way: <i>Entourage</i> was still nominated for Best Comedy last year. <br /><br />With the Emmys, you wanna prepare for the worst, and try to remember Ron F'ing Swanson's philosophy about the pointlessness of awards.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-67600689173890409892010-03-12T17:54:07.154-05:002010-03-12T17:54:07.154-05:00I love Community but I didn't love this episod...I love Community but I didn't love this episode. Or rather I didn't like the Brita/Troy storyline. A grown woman allowing herself to be whipped? It's not funny. It's disturbing.<br /><br />I'm not a Brita hater either. She's fine. She's no Annie, but she's fine.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019880958697449440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-39264596475357491372010-03-12T16:49:06.793-05:002010-03-12T16:49:06.793-05:00Continuity question:
Last week, Jeff said to a ma...Continuity question:<br /><br />Last week, Jeff said to a man he had met his son at family day and that he knew about this man's gambling problems.<br /><br />Was this the correct order of the episodes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-73054589558936451122010-03-12T14:50:00.585-05:002010-03-12T14:50:00.585-05:00I was mostly amused by the episode, but man, I hat...I was mostly amused by the episode, but man, I hated Britta and the switch. It turned her into a total idiot. Hated that plot like mad.jenmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647726303564119010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-45913393712518868052010-03-12T14:14:50.037-05:002010-03-12T14:14:50.037-05:00That was Katharine McPhee? I didn't recognize...That was Katharine McPhee? I didn't recognize her at all. She did a great job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-30651554535990437062010-03-12T13:53:09.426-05:002010-03-12T13:53:09.426-05:00Has it been discussed in past Community threads wh...Has it been discussed in past Community threads where this show has the best chance at an Emmy nod? <br /><br />Pudi, Glover and Chase are my personal stand outs, but the Supporting Actor race looks crowded with Parks and Rec's Offerman and Ansari and every male on Modern Family crowding the category. Thoughts? Out of last year's batch (Cryer, Dillon, NPH, McBrayer, Morgan, Wilson), I'd think (hope?) Cryer, Dillon and McBrayer are most vulnerable to Chase, Stonestreet and Offerman.Josh Elwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12703550752411261367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-17086756075492046452010-03-12T13:47:10.888-05:002010-03-12T13:47:10.888-05:00I really enjoyed Jeff saying "I got a thing&q...I really enjoyed Jeff saying "I got a thing" to Pierc, one of my favorite Caddy Shack lines, and Pieces facial response was right on. If only Jeff looked down at a watch-less wrist to complete the parody.SCHEIDELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621004791773315676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-46221586103115565392010-03-12T13:46:16.099-05:002010-03-12T13:46:16.099-05:00I think the grandmother heard Britta say, "Yo...I think the grandmother heard Britta say, "You're right, Troy, she is a monster!" Which, of course, means Troy said she was a monster.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908772176091447980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-78654479804674429842010-03-12T12:10:29.013-05:002010-03-12T12:10:29.013-05:00I found the set up to the spanking scene to be fun...I found the set up to the spanking scene to be funnier than the actual spanking. Much like Pam punching Michael in the Office, we could tell where this was headed while Britta kept looking for a switch. The only question was if she'd bend Britta over, or chase her around in her wheelchair.<br /><br />And why did Nanna ask Troy to get the second switch? I couldn't tell if it was because Britta said Troy was right, or because she thought she heard Britta say Troy was white.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-5566182546218291932010-03-12T11:25:54.099-05:002010-03-12T11:25:54.099-05:0030 Rock used the windmill joke in Hardball (still ...30 Rock used the windmill joke in Hardball (still its best episode, I think).<br /><br />Couldn't believe the spanking scene. I can't decide if I laughed out of shock or because it was funny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-46708663523371100262010-03-12T10:51:30.169-05:002010-03-12T10:51:30.169-05:00The Britta spanking scene was a fetish scene on pa...The Britta spanking scene was a fetish scene on par with the worst of Fear Factor. It was funny at first, and then uncomfortable, and then, just plain weird.RBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-72296595039345680862010-03-12T10:49:25.713-05:002010-03-12T10:49:25.713-05:00Could someone explain Troy's line about "...<i>Could someone explain Troy's line about "My mom told me there would be white people like this. Coffee grinders, [something], pretending to ride in steamboats." (I think that was it).</i><br /><br />The idea is that white people - or, at least, a subset of them exemplified by Britta - tend to fetishize things from the past that have outlived their usefulness or appropriateness, whether it's obsolete technology or overly-stern grandmothers. <a href="http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/" rel="nofollow">Stuff White People Like</a> has a long list of such things.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-35866065820187429812010-03-12T10:46:56.324-05:002010-03-12T10:46:56.324-05:00Andy referencing HIMYM on tonight's Office,
T...<i>Andy referencing HIMYM on tonight's Office,</i><br /><br />Thank you!!! I knew there had been a third show referencing another show (Scrubs and BBT and Community the other two). I woke up this morning and couldn't remember which was the third. The Office.<br /><br />Odd that all shows would air in the same week?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-83189155419150086422010-03-12T10:31:13.186-05:002010-03-12T10:31:13.186-05:00I liked Rabbi Chang in full regalia saying "S...I liked Rabbi Chang in full regalia saying "Senor Chang? Do you realize how ridiculous that sounds?"JMnoreply@blogger.com