Community - 3x10 Regional Holiday Music - Group Reaction

The Dark Knight returns in this episode of Community, and Jeff and Shirley bond in an Anime crossover!
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[@solidcreature5950]

Troy's rapping is good.. I wish he'd make a career out of it

[@iwillbelunaticx]

ever heared of childish Gambino?

[@animelvr99]

@@iwillbelunaticx r/whooooosh

[@iwillbelunaticx]

@@animelvr99 jupp...got whooooshed... xD

[@animelvr99]

@@iwillbelunaticx it happens to the best of us lol

[@akhilnair1137]

@@iwillbelunaticx r/wooooosh 😂😂

[@emmaks8293]

This has added humour if you’ve ever seen even 5 minutes of the tv show GLEE. It was a very deliberate parody - from the “we sing what we mean instead of making a face!” to the random piano guy. In fact, the whole Study Group Hates Glee Club became an ongoing joke because the cast of Community had a one-sided rivalry against the cast of Glee. Community and Glee were filmed on opposite lots, and the Community cast were humorously bitter about Glee’s rating success versus Community’s lack thereof. Thus the “Glee Club Sucks!” jokes began ... with Greendale’s Glee Club all getting killed. Cast members of Glee (Kevin McHale and Amber Riley) even watched this episode and tweeted about how hilarious(ly accurate) it was.

[@emmaks8293]

all the references (off the top of my head): - Mr Radison aka Mr Rad = Mr Schuester aka Mr Schue (always with the damn sweater vest dhdjfn) - Random piano man aka Brad The Piano Guy - The room was redone to be laid out the same way as the music room in GLEE - The acapella sound bite transitions - tropes like the music continuing even though they’re no longer playing instruments, bursting into song out of nowhere, people who claim Glee Club sucks eventually joining, the spinning cameras - REGIONALS - “mashups”

[@libtardiacitizen]

Glee was cancer

[@operatorlink]

Annie's pretty young. We try not to sexualise her.

[@pajander]

Yes that was a joke they did 10 years ago.

[@eolsunder]

and they realized after a half dozen episodes that there wasn't any way they couldn't sexualize her, so they smartly decided to let her hair down, her boobs out, and sexualize her to death.

[@undersolo]

Too late...

[@marinatedweasel5424]

james friel Go right ahead, I enjoy it

[@sdagoth3037]

Well, to be fair she's supposed be 20 in this instead of 18 when that joke was made. Still not legal drinking age though, and that realization just made me feel really old.

[@Goomyx1492]

This whole episode is just a deconstruction of the show Glee lol

[@potatofamine3119]

How did they not get that? I didn't watch it and still couldn't avoid it!

[@brandiboyd4181]

For people who make living deconstructing pop culture, they sure missed a big one! Lol. So much Glee.

[@Jjop017]

Maybe they forgot Glee was a thing. I know I did until I watch an episode.

[@Jeremy-jm3fe]

I don't blame them for not knowing. Glee has been lost to the sands of time, I barley remember that horrible show as it is.

[@casualpotato44]

Ikr. So much Glee. "Regionals", the music cues and transitions, and the first song has the word glee repeated at least ten times.

[@kevingreenfield4815]

I liked that the glee teacher pointed and said "Kings of Leon" since they're the only band that didn't allow having their music in Glee

[@bernardsoul5186]

Now, THAT's trivia!

[@emilianorusso9937]

The Red Hot Chili Peppers too !

[@chevand8]

Just to add a little extra context to this-- as everyone else has already mentioned, this episode was Dan Harmon's way of poking fun at Glee. At the time this episode was done, Glee's co-creator Ryan Murphy had established a reputation for badgering musicians to get them to allow their music to be used for his show, and sharply excoriating any artist who declined. That Kings of Leon line that Mr. Rad uses to distract everyone and escape at the end of the episode-- that was a not-so-subtle reference to the feud that had ignited between Murphy and the Kings of Leon when the band refused to allow their music to be used for Glee. Murphy said some pretty terrible things about the band, including accusing them of homophobia. So this episode was basically Dan Harmon taking issue with what he saw as bullying and abusive behavior behind the scenes at Glee.

[@philipkay8372]

They’re making fun of the show glee, there’s a lot of parodies and jokes about the show, so it’s even funnier if you’ve seen the show

[@nightwingjosh8491]

yeah, i get more of the jokes having watched the 1st two seasons of glee

[@AubreySciFi]

Annie was spoofing "Betty Boop" with her song. And was pretty spot on to that classic animated character I thought.

[@bernardsoul5186]

Seriously, I'm the same age as them and I remember her from the old toons I watched as a kid

[@TheRealIronMan]

When Annie was singing the guys were like "em..." Marketa was like "ew..." lol

[@Crescentknight8189]

Tony Stark meanwhile Suraj is having a wonderful time 😂😂😂

[@eolsunder]

and pretty much every other straight guy

[@MrZAP17]

@@eolsunder Nah Marketa is right. It's creepy how sexuality is infantilized. It plays off tropes of helplessness and immaturity being sexy, basically saying childishness is sexy. That's just a weird and unsettling gender dynamic. Though in this case it's alright because it was deliberately played up as a parody of that kind of thing; it was supposed to be taken as weird.

[@myFElovemimi]

@@eolsunder and gay/bi girl :p

[@wernerbeinhart2320]

@@gideoniskemp so what was the deeper meaning?

[@FlowerPower-wd1tp]

Everyone knows sectionals comes BEFORE regionals

[@Melanie-jy2nw]

And then it’s nationals! No such thing as semi’s. 😂

[@lombax316]

The Normies have really been backsliding in catching on to pop culture references and recurring gags. With all the talk of glee, how did they miss the blatant parody of Glee? How many times are they gonna forget that Inspector Spacetime is a parody of Doctor Who? How are they surprised that Troy can rap? He's played by Childish Gambino!!!

[@jc3drums916]

Their knowledge of pop culture is extremely selective, and I suspect mostly focused on recent things. It's great that they're watching the show and they like it so much, which is a testament to Dan Harmon and the writers that the show is so enjoyable even when one doesn't understand all the layers, but it's also a little sad seeing how many things they don't get. It might as well become a drinking game.

[@nan8975]

Maybe they don't recognize the other stuff but they already mentioned that Inspector Spacetime is like Doctor Who in a previous episode. Suraj mentions it again this episode @ 14:57

[@PizzaHutCEO]

If you watch 19:04 without realizing that they know who Childish Gambino is, you’re streets behind

[@tqt08]

“Oh...brittas in this” is one of the best lines!

[@andressotil4671]

I say that whenever I see her actress in something

[@skyblu81]

A lot of peoples first taste of Childish Gambino

[@jerodast]

He is Jehovah's most secret witness.

[@ctcentralinfo]

@10:30 Invasion of the body snatchers actually. Also Annie is doing a Betty Boop impersonation.

[@DerMoerpler]

On my first watch I was so focused on the episode making fun of Glee that I only caught the Invasion of the Body Snatchers reference when they recreated that final scene with Britta and Jeff. This show is a film nerds wet dream.

[@jerodast]

To be fair he references Body Snatchers in the follow up discussion.

[@tahashrif8434]

Knowing Jeff, Annie just asked him nicely after the song and he was in

[@charlesgonzalez1406]

She just flashed her Disney face to him

[@BaldwinIV_of_Jerusalem]

she probably got embarrassed and did the disney face. then he felt bad so he had no choice

[@mondler107]

Of course, because disappointing Annie is choking the Little Mermaid with a bike chain

[@dapeach06]

The inspector SpaceTime holiday special joke is both making fun of the terrible Star Wars holiday special, which George Lucas and all of the actors involved have disavowed, and the fact that doctor who always does Christmas specials

[@LC__15]

Only New Doctor Who [2005 onwards] does Christmas Specials

[@DerpMuse]

@@LC__15 Why do you spout misinformation? Please stop because you are so misinformed its not even funny. There is a super FAMOUS Christmas Special from Classic Who from 1965 called *"The Feast of Steven"* famous for being a Dalek sci fi telling of the feast from the noncanon book of steven in the bible. Its famous being that it was one of the rarest episodes out there since the BBC lost the film roll. and only British colonies of Africa who had a radio tower for being a medium broadcaster in that country were able to record the film. Thats why there was a treasure trove of classic who found in Africa recently.

[@Hanmacx]

Last year didn't had one because it is so #CurrentYear now!

[@hansschmid5639]

12:31 I can't believe this is the first time I noticed that this is a body snatcher reference. Man, its not even hidden or anything, how the hell didn't I make the connection before lol

[@DerMoerpler]

The same thing happened to me. You think the episode is only about Glee so you don't expect an homage to a completely unrelated sci-fi horror movie from 40 years ago until they hit you over the head with it.

[@Kno_Buddy]

Abed’s version of Batman was $300 because it was also signed and had a personal message from Christian Bale.

[@LadyVenomWay]

"It was almost like being on ecstasy, only that instead of having pointless conversations and dancing like idiots...wait, it was exactly like being on ecstasy!" LOL!!!

[@watershipdowneyjr]

You can see Marketa's soul die a little everytime Mr. RAD opens his mouth haha

[@philipkay8372]

Derek Garrard you have to admit he’s does an amazing job at this role

[@funkystyle7249]

Community makes fun of Glee alot mainly because they both aired at the same time slot and Glee had more viewers. Lol.

[@Karragh]

I'm sure this was a tough episode to edit down to 10 minutes of shown content, but I wish my favourite joke had made it in. When Professor Rad stands up to sing with Abed and Abed asks "why is your piano still playing"

[@quick2bud]

Can we get a Marketa scream warning? Yall headphone users know what Im saying.

[@QuestionableLifeChoices]

Annie's voice was like the "santa, baby" song. Like, exactly. It's a a weird sexy baby voice, which also furthers the "shes young, we try not to sexualize here" joke lol

[@bernardsoul5186]

No, it was Betty Boop, you don't know shit.

[@dapeach06]

The $300 Batman DVD had exclusive extras and a personalized message by Christian Bale. Considering what people pay for autographs at Comic Cons, that isnt too out there

[@Kuzna22]

Glee the TV show in a nutshell!

[@criptor1996]

That Body Snatchers reference killed me

[@gpaje]

I love the attention to detail, especially when Annie shows up behind the blankets during the rap song and then back to the real world at 7m 44 sec.

[@jerodast]

7:44

[@aozf05]

It's so satisfying to me that even though Glee was a huge thing when it was on the air, Community is the one that endures. Also, the regionals joke gets me every time because the first season of Glee did the exact same thing and it bugged me.

[@TJGibson0]

The "Bubie" joke when Troy said "What about the other one" is because Troy thought she said "Boobie" hence his reaction when she said the other one is dead

[@Jeremy-jm3fe]

TJ Gibson That joke was so obvious, I'm surprised they didn't laugh

[@jerodast]

@@Jeremy-jm3fe They did laugh! After the episode was over when someone explained the joke to them :P It is weird for two guys who...pretty clearly are fans of Annie, to not see the "booby" pun haha.

[@katiehough2499]

Never knew till this reaction though that a bubie means a relative, I thought maybe she had a boyfriend.

[@gideoniskemp]

Yea for nerds they are dumbasses

[@r.j.9822]

Yea i got that one instantly cuz she pronounced it weird

[@osumarko]

When Community was on the air, it was during the same time slot as Glee. That's why Community would regularly poke fun at Glee.

[@strangerjones5576]

i love the "invasion of the body snatchers" homage with jeff and britta

[@fester2306]

Abed's copy of Batman Returns had a personalized message and autograph from Christian Bale. That's why it was $300. Not sure how you missed that.

[@Jay-kx4jf]

god all the references to glee are so spot on, even the transition sound effects.

[@phousefilms]

Lol, Jeff turning to sing to Britta is like "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"ending.

[@talynstarburst2l2l2l]

That’s what that was! Now I get it lol

[@jeffborowiak8992]

There was also songs in the Christmas episode last season.

[@dapeach06]

"Sad quick Christmas song..."

[@TheSuperNats]

This episode is wayyy funnier if you’ve seen Glee. They parody it Perfectly!

[@maxhaley1968]

Taran Killam is so great in this episode

[@travisspazz1624]

"This is what we do now, this is who we are."

[@lowbudgetcomicsthings7068]

She britta'd the performance

[@jerodast]

Not in that costume she didn't.

[@lucy-eu4vx]

as a huge fan of glee the best part of this episode is the background music it’s absolutely perfect

[@AubreySciFi]

@12:27 is a spoof of the end of "Invasion of the Bodysnatchers" (1978).

[@vasu7]

The Pianist is actually from Glee

[@raquelsaraiva5374]

No he wasn't. He just looked like him.

[@Marina-cq2yt]

The shirley trap was hilaaaaarious!

[@csabin17]

One of my favorite episodes of the series. All of the Christmas Community episodes are great.

[@endamcnabola]

You can say "You're welcome" as amny times as you want, Pierce, but you'll never beat Dwayne Johnson.

[@Mokkari77]

The "Inspector Spacetime Holiday Special" is a reference of the 1978 TV Star Wars Holiday Special which is AWFUL. You really have to watch it to see how terrible it is!

[@DerMoerpler]

To this day I wonder what the hell they were thinking, or more accurately what drugs they took making that special. It's like a 97 minute slow-motion trainwreck.

[@JackDManheim]

14:21 "WHAT?!?!" - This is why I love reaction shows.

[@mr.moviemafia]

It was $300 because of Christian Bale’s personalized autograph “Abed is Batman now”

[@mehlev]

It's crazy how you guys are film majors and you NEVER get the references 🤣🤣 so many episode themes go totally over your heads lol

[@gideoniskemp]

isn't that the fun part next to marketa hating jeff😂😂😂😂💀💀💀

[@thatquietkid]

This show loved taking shots at Glee and having seen the show it was well deserved

[@swimminlikeapig]

I love that they added a Donald rap in this episode. I'm not even a hip hop guy but I love me some Donald. He's so good

[@Dannydarko27]

I always catch myself singing "Chang" and now I remember why 😂🤣

[@rustcole9011]

9:11 do you see that? 🙉🙊🙈

[@zachsutton9866]

Didn't even catch it the first time I saw the episode 🤣

[@cynaracherrycaryccc]

they are making fun of glee who they actually filmed next door to during their time on the paramount lot.

[@EzioHanitore]

The cadence you were talking about i believe is the Trans-Atlantic accent which is a made up accent that was supposed to combine some british and america english sensibilities into one "proper" american accent that they would use in all movies and radio back in the day

[@minski76]

7:13 Donald Glover should really try to do music. He might be mostly successful....

[@ziggystarlord]

Childish Gambino

[@wiiviewer]

The info in the video is wrong.

[@omarjaviergomez9959]

I hope they make it to regionals.

[@wickedshadesproductions5254]

What are regionals

[@KillDjay]

Rewatching these community reactions and realizing just how much Suraj thirsted over Annie is hilarious. I loovvveee it. Especially because I thirst over him and then watch him thirst over her. It’s very meta lol.

[@aydinbiber7616]

The Annie part is the most replayed on this video. Just pointing that out.

[@CameronMetrejean]

I think Annie’s song was supposed to be somewhat in the style of something like Santa Baby

[@ezrawyrd9275]

Marketa's pained reactions throughout this ep were golden

[@matthewfortuna3443]

This is one of my favorite community episodes

[@whedonobsessed]

Everyone's reaction during Annie's bit is so great

[@yoitsFEARS]

One of my top 10 episodes

[@Shoofyou10]

My cousin Steve actually wrote this episode of community. It’s clear that these guys never saw the show Glee.

[@thespectaculargamernerd8114]

Really? Cool.

[@davejay6855]

12:28 He managed to knock over tiny football looking object onto the Inspector Spacetime phone booth just by shouting, “he’s wearing a sweater-vest!”... That is raw talent...

[@phousefilms]

Lmao at the "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"scene.

[@elinecote]

You should watch the bloopers of this season, they are amazing!

[@jpetersgoyanks]

9:10 Britta, Annie & Shirley do hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil to Troy & Abed singing. Hilarious!

[@derinedala5032]

For context, I believe Glee was competing with Community on a different channel at the time.

[@DrGregoryHouseIT]

Glee was on FOX.

[@scottschofield5000]

That Baby Boomer number is dead on perfect.

[@Antony_Oscar]

This is one of my favourite episodes.

[@Joggi98]

Me, everytime I watch an episode of Community: "Oh, Britta's in this?"

[@AKABoondock19]

AND YOU HAVENT EVEN SEEN THE BEST RAP IN COMMUNITY YET!! IT COMES LATER!!!!

[@aidaaman1742]

dean?

[@animelvr99]

@@aidaaman1742 of course

[@ivoemo7047]

BARACK OBAMA IS SCAARRED OF ME.

[@wmorrison02]

The Inspector Spacetime Special is a spoof of the Star Wars Christmas special.

[@jubabhowells6031]

*Annie in a sexy Christmas costume* Suraj: I mean I like it Me: Me too Suraj . . . me too . . .

[@kyleboffa793]

10:11 'it's like a virus' that sends you to a happier place

[@ARMAN25]

Love the Invasion of the Body Snatchers reference at 12:32.

[@adleranderson6797]

21:16 -- I. LOVE, that you tried to sing the outro. I found it rather...whimsical! BTW, Nice improvisation skills.

[@battenentertainment2452]

Everyone keeps asking what is regionals When the real question Is What Does Abed Mean By “If Years Were Seasons This December Would Be The December Of Our December”

[@dylancuthbert4289]

This is my favorite episode

[@Mathee]

Hey if you guys like the concept of a malevolent force that spreads like a virus and forces people to sing, a popular group called Starkid made a musical about it called "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals" which you can watch on youtube

[@deadmeat1240]

You were looking for "Betty Boop" style. Like Madonna's version of "Santa Baby."

[@etthelost]

Invasion of the body snatchers reference at 12:31

[@awilmart]

What is it with Alison Brie and Christmas music? Seriously, look up Alison Brie Santa Baby, it will blow your mind.

[@doomday6053]

the musical movie Lala land wins 6 oscars...

[@Simon-A.-Tan]

Suraj was waaaaaaaayyyy too much into Alison Brie's 'Betty Boop'-act. 😅

[@TyminatorsongsOfficialChannel]

Donald Glover Is Childish Gambino

[@Nueztoy]

11:04 I know, right?

[@chavernac]

12:25 Body Snatchers

[@MrUndersolo]

1978 version!

[@chiizuboru]

One of my favourite episodes!

[@kualarompin589]

This is my favourite Glee episode! And I don't even watch Glee :D

[@joseph.westbury]

This reminds me of a musical called the guy who didn't like musicals which is about an apocalypse of singing zombies

[@ricamus]

While watching this reaction I realized that more people need to watch/react to Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Hilarious and clever show with several original songs every episode.

[@pennavedc]

Merry xmas normies!!

[@tennoboi655]

It's hilarious how Suraj Gets Whenever Anything Gets Sexual 😂

[@got2bjosh]

16:46 17:00-17:15 Preach

[@Bashuraptor]

The terrible Christmas special is a reference to the Star Wars Christmas special.