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[@josemaria8177]

The best part of The Duncan Principle is that Abed being an outlier doens't mean squat for the validity of his study. Every psychological study has at least one subject that doesn't really follow expectations, that's what outliers are. Instead of recognizing this, he just becomes the perfect test subject of his own experiment

[@micahbush5397]

All Abed (and Troy) did was prove that certain factors, like believing that you're helping a friend by continuing to wait, has a substantial impact on how long people are willing wait.

[@kielpogi8062]

​@@micahbush5397 like that experiment where they made mice drown and those saved once before will last longer because they hope for someone to help them

[@malikthemadman]

@@kielpogi8062 I'm sorry what?

[@jamesbarr8218]

In fairness, he does teach at Greendale

[@seanlannigan5109]

I believe there is actually an alternate scene where he realizes his meltdown proved it was still valid.

[@alphacode5]

always loved the duncan rap, because he wasn't just drunkenly calling attention to himself, he was actually taking the heat off Jeff

[@TheNinthGeneration1]

They’re true friends

[@acrylicartworld2024]

right

[@beatrizreis7289]

omg I never noticed that!

[@legoupil1819]

it is, also, the beginning of the dean payday rap

[@luckyDancer100]

0:32 I love the multiple hints that Greendale is basically a military base that’s just pretending it’s a school 😂

[@nullpro7435]

The students *are* technically military reserves!

[@solobossk]

@nullpro7435 Lets say a prayer for peace.

[@schattentaenzerin]

It cracked me up when John, on his show, realized, a decade later, that he was part of a subway sponsored episode 😅

[@oliverse404]

is there a clip of this you could link? I've never seen it

[@schattentaenzerin]

@@oliverse404 There's a whole episode of Last Week Tonight called Subway. It's about at 7:30 minutes. But the whole thing is worth watching for the Korea Sandwich Drama (it makes sense in context. Or does it? 😉)

[@volcanoherogc6057]

When was this?

[@acrylicartworld2024]

hmmm

[@kurtsudheim825]

Played the real long game with that one

[@coffee6058]

I hope he's coming back for the movie, he was one of the funniest characters ever

[@BrianCannan-em1nk]

I hope Hickey comes back for the movie

[@eadaoinmurphy20]

​@@BrianCannan-em1nkI mean I think Hickey died

[@applepeel1662]

​@@eadaoinmurphy20wHAT

[@eadaoinmurphy20]

@@applepeel1662 in season six when all the emails got leaked the lunch lady's said "buzz Hickey memorial"

[@whoareyouyouareclearlylost323]

Well it's fricking John Oliver! If he's included I'll go crazy

[@Bffgjhyfffgg]

The Marigold Incident will forever be one of my favourite TV moments.

[@graham974]

This video reminded me that Ian Duncan walked out of his classroom to avoid writing an exam…and didn’t return for 3 seasons 😂

[@oliverse404]

how dare you skip "it's pronounced aluminium" right after getting electrocuted that's my favorite clip of Duncan

[@Mister_Clipster]

I was looking for that for ages, what episode is that??

[@oliverse404]

@@Mister_Clipster it's s5 e13 "basic sandwich"

[@insertnamehere5193]

@@oliverse404 Basically his exit moment if we're being honest. He doesn't appear the rest of the episode until the group shot in the final scene where he has like one throw-away line toward Jeff and Britta.

[@nicola7021]

It’s so funny & so accurate bcuz I said the exact same thing aloud when I was watching the episode LOL

[@haythebug5290]

I had a chemistry teacher in college from Britain, and he got really frustrated and asked us why everyone was spelling aluminum wrong

[@thorney33]

The show really felt his absence when he wasn't a recurring side character. Brilliant antagonist at times too, like Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas.

[@Arthurvanwinkle69]

He’s actually quite a good psychologist, helps Jeff a lot

[@moonlily1]

He just doesn't apply any of his knowledge to himself.

[@SilverShion]

You missed my favorite duncan quote. "Oh it's nothing ....the steering wheel is just on the wrong side of the car"

[@kel000001]

And “it’s pronounced aluminium”

[@alanharris986]

That buildup for "SOMETHING"...😂😂 😂Really got to me

[@billyeveryteen7328]

I think you mean "SOMETHINP."

[@andreashipp4676]

Lmao!

[@chazzdanger6912]

Duncan’s “Worshipping yourself” speech to Jeff is legitimately very insightful. He might make a decent therapist if he ever got sober

[@sewaprolo]

"My self-published novels aren't gonna publish themselves." 😂

[@divelostmind]

The way he delivers the "I'm angry" in the Annie scene may be one of my favourite comedic moments ever

[@taputechnic]

My fondness for John Oliver is what got me watching Community, and it ended up being one of my favorite comedy shows of all-time.

[@agataswiniarska8930]

2:23 I really like this moment. As absurd as this situation is, Duncan can be a good buddy to Jeff, he took some attention off of him. I would appreciate it if I was put on the spot like that

[@ObaREX]

I know John Oliver isn't much into acting anymore, but I do hope Duncan is in the movie. Dude was a great character that I wish stayed on the show more.

[@KnightoSea]

Duncan’s rap is somehow only the second funniest rap in the show aside from the Peanut bar rap

[@johndaily263]

The Payday rap is the funniest thing I’ve ever seen in a TV show, bar none.

[@Tonyhouse1168]

The Spanish rap with Troy and Abed

[@claud.5664]

FINALLY. I've been searching for a GOOD Ian Duncan compilation, and it's none others than the official Community page to publish it. Makes me happy makes me smile. Hoping to see John Oliver in the movie!

[@jorgereyes1991]

me too I searched the Duncan and Hickey scene recently and couldn't find it on youtube

[@acrylicartworld2024]

@@jorgereyes1991 right

[@jasneetsingh5142]

The way Chang asked what is this, before hitting him in the face is just top tier comedy

[@matthewcull]

Jon Oliver is a gem. Wish he was around more

[@reubennelson4086]

RIP

[@humor1012]

His character is so underrated

[@roboninja565]

"Fawlty Towers, game over, have a nice day." is such a great line

[@evannatland5151]

Annie putting her shoe back on to walk in to the room to say 5 more minutes to abed is actually such a nice little acting touch to signal just how long they’ve been there.

[@RUBIZEN]

Secret Military switchboard....mysterious Zombie taco meat...? Let's hope the movie sheds some light on the Greendale Community College--Black Budget Military connection!!

[@jamesbarr8218]

Don’t forget that all Greendale students are automatically enlisted in the national guard

[@TheNinthGeneration1]

Don’t forget about the free taco meat

[@goofball944700]

bro these are deep lore questions we need answers to i really hope the movie does it for us lol

[@tommerker8063]

i hope they don't, the zombie episode is so great BECAUSE it's so mysterious

[@DonnieDeZahmbe]

Loved how Chang immediately assaulted Duncan upon being suspended by the dean.

[@giaximoi]

if john oliver had continued acting, he would have made a great villain in a psychological horror.

[@Dr.PurpleAllStar]

Duncan isn't in enough episodes honestly

[@nosipho3599]

Lol thanks for this. He's was my absolute favourite recurring characters

[@MikeRiderOOO]

5:15- 5:28 “All life ends in death which we, as a species, are cursed with knowing. Resulting in…Sommmething! Again, this is really not my field.”

[@Sam-0827]

The dean and Duncan’s scene was excellent 😭😂

[@artconfluence8048]

Calling Annie an 8 should be in the "Worst of Ian Duncan"

[@jkta97]

Him going "I'm angry" right after made me laugh so hard.

[@j.fischer707]

well, it's a ten by british standards

[@micahbush5397]

Yeah, Annie is a 10 by any standard, or at least a 9.5.

[@OneofInfinity.]

@@micahbush5397 A 12 out of 10.

[@j.fischer707]

@@micahbush5397 that is true

[@michaelramsey82]

John Oliver is so damn good at looking/acting completely insane. Absolute comedic genius.

[@micahbush5397]

9:12 When Duncan realizes he might be a wizard.

[@WalkmanWillWalkAllOverYou]

Said it before and I'll say it again: I wish we saw more of Professor Ian Duncan.

[@MrMcChuckles95]

"Fine, go kill John Lennon again you loser". Always buckles me 😂

[@caseys2698]

So cold 😂

[@kaymadd]

What does this mean? Not a native speaker and flew over my head

[@MrMcChuckles95]

@@kaymadd he looks like Mark Chapman, the man who shot John Lennon

[@thekingofoktimes]

Season 5 Duncan was the best. Although he didn't appear much every scene with him is comedy gold.

[@TheNinthGeneration1]

It’s pronounced Aluminium

[@TheNinthGeneration1]

It’s pronounced Aluminium

[@Ghadente]

The Arcadia initiated bit was top notch 👌

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

The Rap by Professor Ian Duncan lives rent free in my head daily!!! 🤣😅😂🤣😆

[@j.fischer707]

I didn't care much about Duncan at first but by now I love him so much. Might be my favorite side character

[@Most0riginalUsername]

Great video!! I really really hope he's back for the movie

[@njdevilku1340]

6:13 love the correct use of datum!

[@idanlewenhoff2295]

its just shows how every side character was played to prefection

[@rromero7849]

Chang busting the lamp gets me EVERYTIME 😂

[@dyingwithstyle4505]

The bromance of Jeff and Duncan is a highlight of community

[@colinrobinson2000]

Missed the bit about his shoe laces being untied by English standards but otherwise top notch.

[@cryby865]

I wanna dissect that moment with the dean lmaoooooo

[@ixa14]

Fawlty Towers, game over, have a nice day

[@cloudkitt]

That nonsequitur exchange from Abed assuming what they must be talking about is so good.

[@dannymunch4633]

@@cloudkitt Duncan instantly countering Abed correctly is even better.

[@mitchconner403]

0:12 I am someone that lives in Colorado Springs, and this has happened to me at least six times by now.

[@MoisesPadilla]

00:12 cracks me up every time.

[@byrontheusurper6505]

I love ian so much, favourite character

[@thottywizard]

I had the weirdest and biggest crush on John because of this show

[@sergiorosales8658]

Damn I remember watching the poster for season 5 and thinking now we'll get some pretty nice Duncan moments and oh boy I was right

[@thottywizard]

This compilation was made for me

[@clipboadman1461]

thank you, mans so underrated

[@Jaxymann]

"What's your clearance level!?" "...top..." xD

[@BingBangPoe]

The only issue with Duncan is that he doesn't have enough screentime.

[@IDGAFAS]

I love how he parodies the english in this show

[@Solaris_201]

"Cheers, MASH, Faulty Towers" i think Abed had a moment of realisation that Duncan is very similar to him and Jeff.

[@stephenproulx175]

I never noticed the dean saying help me my friends before the dalmatians come out.

[@Romana6794]

Neither did I... Until you just pointed it out🤣 It's such a pure refrain

[@michaeldelacruzhofer]

I've been waiting for this video

[@acrylicartworld2024]

I hope he will resume his career and lots of laughter is due from him :)

[@indianajones4321]

If he wants to give Darryl an A, he should give Darryl an A

[@acrylicartworld2024]

how

[@thomasmccrary5689]

“Yeah, subjects. Not Rainman”😂😂😂

[@badidea12341]

That inkblot at 1:11 has got me thinking.

[@schattentaenzerin]

!! CHRISTMAS PTERODACTYL !!

[@user-bl7kg7tj1c]

So underrated

[@frederickdouglass7961]

I never realized while watching John Oliver's Last Week Tonight that, he was on Community.

[@tiakitair135]

I broke the Duncan Principle waiting for this one

[@KalenCarslaw]

I've loved John Oliver since I discovered "The Bugle" back in 2008. Cast Andy Zaltzmann and John Oliver in the Movie!

[@astrochiken]

How dare you cut “I love America… I love chalupas.”

[@trevorsmith8950]

5:05 "and ends with...death" *camera cuts to pierce*

[@parul7466]

12:41 just perfect

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

16:20 Just got it lol

[@matthewescudero4287]

What's the joke?

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

@@matthewescudero4287 just the insinuation the cousin is his son

[@pestabbaboso69420.]

English is not my mother language so thanks duncan for help me to understand the british accent

[@neilpemberton5523]

As long as you don't think gravediggers biscuits is a real term.

[@micahbush5397]

0:06 "They come to me for atheistic rants and pictures of my meals." 11:13 "God gave you a British friend and a massive TV for a reason." So is Duncan an atheist or not? Did he become one during his long absence? Or does it depend on his level of inebriation?

[@TheNinthGeneration1]

The atheist rant line happens later in the show, could be he lost his faith. Or it could just be a cultural language thing, lots of atheists in majority theist countries use religious terms that they picked up through being surrounded by it. Though the rants would make sense if he was in his “angry atheist” phase that lots of new atheists go through when they deconvert.

[@micahbush5397]

@@TheNinthGeneration1 Knowing what we do about Duncan, though, I like to think his belief or disbelief varies based on his drinking habits.

[@TheNinthGeneration1]

@@micahbush5397 that is absolutely in character

[@esbirdnerd]

Duncan was the best side character, change my mind.

[@talladeganightsluver11lol29]

FINALLY

[@theruoc147]

I’m happy John found more success with HBO but I wish he could have been in the show like the Dean was. Hopefully he’s able to come back for the movie

[@ajax_galaxy1701b]

The Stansbury connection haha

[@pedro.arce.m]

my favorite character of the show

[@Licensed_To_Chill]

"My self-published novels aren't going to publish themselves..." 🤣🤣🤣

[@ShawnsterVideos]

thank you.

[@rick.d]

amazing thumbnail

[@FM-gu5kt]

9:26 the best thing ever.

[@joyl7842]

I hope he will be in the movie. The make-up and wardrobe departments are gonna have a lot of work to make him look like this again.

[@r0oster.]

hes still fine asf

[@AngeloXification]

"For miracles press 4.." I love that so much

[@sasquatchfilms6588]

marigold not miracles

[@multiplesifl]

12:12 I would have gone Blackadder myself. :b

[@polett_pol]

I love him!!

[@sabreenasyaharudin]

I just know r/pics on Reddit is going to go crazy HAHAHAH

[@heulboje21]

Ah John Oliver, one of my favorite characters in the whole Series, if I'm being honest. Before he turned into a Host for ,,whatever kind of Show Last Week tonight is". I only know it isn't comedy, because after the main story I am usually sad.

[@Saternalia]

10:28 feels like the birth of last week tonight John Oliver

[@katedolly6127]

My favorite underused character 😂😂😂

[@bootlegpbj3767]

11:36 oh how the mighty will have fallen

[@JustSwivel2]

Gravedigger's Biscuits

[@devanwetenkamp4781]

ACB at his best! Hope he's in the movie.

[@luisgaytan2387]

Faulty Towers definitely wins that 🏆

[@alzaresh]

Where the hell is Duncan telling Annie to just pick up her keys in the creepiest way ever?!

[@vanzc7920]

I'm in love with John Oliver