Community 3x4 REACTION!! "Remedial Chaos Theory"

[@BlindWave]

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[@bumblebeeyellowdragon]

Are you going to be doing RWBY Volume 9 as it's out now?

[@tempsitch5632]

Let him finish !

[@yinandyangmix]

Something underrated about this episode is how much it says about each character. You learn so much based off who's missing from the group to get the pizza. Troy's absence is violent chaos. Abed's absence is anger and meanness. Jeff's absence leads to everyone feeling a little more relaxed. I especially love the detail at the end that Troy perfectly sets up the airplane bathroom comment, but Pierce doesn't even mention Eartha Kitt.

[@TheBloobster]

This is what makes it one of the greatest written sitcom episodes of all time. In 23 minutes, they tell us exactly how 7 different people's absences reflect upon their friend group... 7 characters are developed in 2 min each, all while being hilarious. It's top notch writing. Jeff is the true buzzkill.

[@mattomoros]

Pierce tells the Eartha Kitt story every time because he wants to impress Jeff, but when Jeff's not there, he doesn't feel the need to do it.

[@THECABEMAN97]

Funny enough, this was the first episode of Community I ever watched and you’re 100% right. Its a fantastic episode to show you each of the characters and their dynamics

[@neb2504]

Phew, good thing Troy will never leave the group *sweats nervously*

[@jonascox7834]

@@TheBloobster Jeff truly is. Which is funny after the season 3 premiere where Jeff becomes the new Pierce. The thing is they're all pretty insane, Pierce is just really public with his thoughts and comments so he's become a scapegoat. Jeff is different because he's seen as so cool by the group, they want to please him as opposed to Pierce, but oftentimes Jeff can be just as closeminded and mean as Pierce

[@ProQuo360]

The Annie’s got a Gun joke never fails to make me laugh. 😂

[@syabilaazri7834]

Seriously, they dont think that should be a "check off gun"?

[@chaoswraith]

@@syabilaazri7834 i hope you did that to "Chekhov's" gun on purpose lol

[@Max25670]

@@chaoswraith Guess he might need an "escape goat"

[@fakecubed]

She lives in a bad neighborhood. I'm glad she has a gun to defend herself with.

[@jonjohns8145]

I just Realized that "Evil Blind Wave" would all have to be Clean shaven. 🤯

[@danduhlion]

Holy Multi-Verse!!! 🤯🤯🤯

[@iGaveLiaHIV]

no just black felt goatees over their facial hair

[@cheekyboomboom8973]

I like what the episode portrays about Jeff as a character, where Jeff's inherent focus on being cool by way of "doing nothing" is actually making him a bit of the new buzzkill of the group (and not as much Britta). He's clearly the one who started and is pushing the idea that Shirley's identity cant be baking, he shuts down Britta from singing, he puts down Troy's excitement at becoming an adult, etc. and so it's only in the timeline where he leaves that everyone else is suddenly having fun and enjoying the party. Then inversely, it's fitting that the timelines when Troy and Abed leave that cause the most strife or negativity amongst the group.

[@brewdaly1873]

It also kind of plays back to what Abed told him in season 1, in Investigative Journalism. Jeff is the Hawkeye, he's a leader. He usually has to be the serious one. But that's not always needed, he gets a lot of things wrong, and he also can be a conniving sonuvabitch.

[@mathewdebol923]

I love that, when Jeff leaves, everyone can be more comfortable with themselves and each other. Pierce doesn’t to reference Eartha Kitt even with the actual set up to name drop. Britta doesn’t feel the need to immediately toke up when Jeff stifles her singing. Abed quickly welcomes Annie to come live with them. I think my only critique of this episode’s effect on the show is that we don’t explore the darkest timeline enough or properly. Though I do love every instance that we do

[@hanmitch457]

I actually partly agree. I felt like Jeff's role in the group was always the "Dad", so to me it made sense that the kids were more aloof and foolhardy when the dad isnt around (Cause conventionally dads are buzzkills). We furthermore see that when jeff returns he breaks into a genuine smile, reinforcing the trope that in the end the "dad" just wants his family to be happy. I also agree with the statement about Troy and abed (especially troy), we see this in the episode with troys bday as well when hes the one who held the group toghether like glue.....

[@heesoo18]

This is what it looks like when writing is firing on all cylinders… love that Aaron guessed every number wrong lol

[@mian6788]

he got 5 right :)))

[@heesoo18]

Hahah the last number left…

[@Exile97]

there’s an alternate timeline where he got each one right… but calvin died :(

[@jhfred]

About Troy eating the troll: There’s a Norwegian fairytale where a boy called «Ashlad» (Askeladden) is captured by a troll. To get free, the boy suggested a eating competition, to see who could eat the most. Since the Troll couldn’t see very well, the boy put his backpack on his stomach, and putt all the porridge in there. When the troll said he couldn’t eat anymore, the boy said: «Why don’t you do like me, and cut a hole in your stomach so there’s room for more?» The boy had cut a hole in his backpack. Seeing this, the troll did the same, and died. This is a really shorten version of the story, but in my head, Troy had heard this story, but had forgotten everything, but remembered «Troll» and «Eating».

[@PerovNigma]

* cut a hole

[@Isshindzahul]

I find super cute the detail of everyone being a little kinder with each other for the benefit of Abed, I don’t think is usually stated how much he affects the group dynamic.

[@KayaaaaDe]

That's why things went downhill in Abed's absence. That's kinda wholesome.

[@pumpedupbricks]

“Ropes? Vines! Vines? LET HIM FINISH!” is one of my all time favourite Britta lines.

[@fakecubed]

They do the "let him finish" joke a fair bit on the show.

[@Faction.Paradox]

What can be said about this ep that hasn't been already. A true classic that gets better every time you watch it. Also "Clearly you don’t understand anything, about defeating trolls." is such an underrated response.

[@SytoAkira]

One of the most iconic episode of the show.

[@lenusniq_9746]

One of the most iconic episodes of the TV shows in general.

[@StormageddonTMS]

Arguably the best, at least imo

[@SytoAkira]

@@lenusniq_9746 i believe so too...

[@jazzhead394]

Aaron gets the pizza in every timeline

[@HectorTWE]

Just to clear the air regarding Jeff being called the new buzzkill based on this episode, Dan Harmon clarified in a PaleyFest panel after season 3 that the episode (and Jeff's arc) is the reflection on a leader in the group. Most of the times the leader is necessary to the functioning of the group but sometimes he has to step back to allow them to let loose. Of course, Dan worded it much better. The video is on youtube somewhere, shouldn't be hard to find

[@Bobsmith-xq2pr]

Yeah, it honestly seems there's a sort of pressure that each of the group seems to be feeling, a pressure to impress Jeff and gain approval, stemming from his roll as a leader. Pierce's prank on Troy only ends positively when Jeff was around to watch, (Troy's talk with Britta in the bathroom afterwards really emphasizes this, and Pierce wants approval from Jeff in almost all regards), we can see how Britta falls in line every time Jeff tells her to stop singing, Annie is still starstruck by Jeff and spends most of the timelines trying to help him. The only person not trying to impress Jeff is Shirley tbh, and Jeff spends time trying to actively control her.

[@hanmitch457]

Yeah i mentioned in another thread but Jeff was always the dad of the group and conventionally dads are disciplinarians and hence considered to be buzzkills ...

[@MercenaryX84]

My favorite episode of the series. Troy's absence really leads to absolute chaos amongst the group, while Abed's leads to hostility and anger. Those two are majorly essential to the group in order to maintain true peace. The Troy gif is the best meme of the series and I've had that moment before in my life

[@HectorTWE]

Love the group dance at the end there, so wholesome. Annie's in particular is so adorable. Love the episode, arguably the best ever

[@TheUltraYusuf]

A perfect episode. Genuinely insane how creative it is.

[@mathewdebol923]

I like to think that all Abed posses some level of multiversal awareness… Abed Prime sensed that the greatest threat to his and every other universe had just been unleashed

[@AM-jx3zf]

He does

[@WarrenVanWyck15]

I love Jeff's line, "Oh, like it matters who goes." As if that wasn't the entire point of the episode. LOL

[@FunkyJune]

This episode pretty much popularized the whole concept of multiple timelines into mainstream media. No seriously look it up, it's a whole thing. Bless you Community for existing

[@Yeen66]

rip jojo i guess

[@jaredanders8222]

It’s the same crew as avengers endgame

[@FunkyJune]

@@Yeen66 While I love Jojo, it wasn't mainstream until the anime came out

[@loganbw]

@@jaredanders8222 Nope. This episode was directed by Jeff Melman & written by Chris McKenna. McKenna was one of the two co-writers of _Spider-Man: No Way Home_ though. The Russos pretty much left _Community_ after Feige saw the S2 paintball finale.

[@FlyingwithFire]

its because she was using baking to avoid confronting the problems in her life

[@mintyfresh3533]

My favorite setup from this episode is the first three who go pick up the pizza mention how awful and creepy the delivery guy was, then when it's Britta's turn she comes back with him and says they're in love. Just perfect.

[@jackflash8218]

Agreed. One of my favorite bits from the episode. Also, Abed's "we ordered REAL pizza."

[@OnionKnightRises]

Yeah, having info from the other timeline bits that the characters don't in their own was really good. Like, the gun bit was so confusing for them in the darkest timeline, but we knew the gun was there, that's so good.

[@AlisonBrieVids]

Pretty much the perfect episode! Also, the beginning of Annie's Move that leads to my favorite trio in sitcoms!

[@tonymeyers9079]

This is highly regarded as the overall best episode of Community ever.

[@forgetmenotjimmy]

This reaction didn't disappoint! Great episode and great reaction. And to answer the question "who doesn't want fresh baked stuff?" Jeff. Jeff doesn't. My theory he's pushing everyone to discourage Shirley's baking because he wants to avoid the awkwardness of not eating them because you know, he has to watch his figure.

[@jackflash8218]

Exactly. Too insecure to just eat a damn pie and gain a couple, & too insecure to be the only weirdo not eating a free, fresh-baked pie.

[@Binkley-rj6gf]

Nominated for an Emmy for comedy writing, I was surprised that it didn't win. Just so well structured, clever, funny, etc. Most interesting insight into the characters - Troy leaves, MAXIMUM conflict between the characters, their world falls tragically apart and goes down the worst timeline v. Jeff leaves, everyone's in perfect harmony, no character conflict, all having fun.

[@mr.knockknock3705]

Who did win?

[@jackflash8218]

Of all the characters, Troy is the most "go with the flow" type. These types can often be the "glue that holds the group together" because of their willingness to support every member of the group. The other members of the group all have VERY strong ideas about how things should go, with Jeff arguably being the most domineering or controlling. That leadership mentality can be a real benefit, or a hindrance, for a group. When Jeff came back & saw everyone at peace & having fun, he didn't get mad, he smiled. Lesson: as a leader, know when to loosen up and give people some slack to be their own people. If they're good people, they'll do good things with that freedom.

[@barbaros99]

You guys were having so much fun watching this. It really made the reaction a joy to experience.

[@inmyhead00]

everyone enjoying themselves at the end when Jeff isnt there

[@KSweets23]

Think of it like what abed said. About weathering the future. Jeff isn’t trying to weather the future. He’s trying to control the group. It’s not Jeff leaving that makes everyone enjoy themselves. It’s Jeff letting control of group and deciding to weather the future with the group

[@luvvreni]

i'm sorry but when did youtube add these emojis??

[@dmitriimekh6288]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@jujuomar8303]

​@@luvvreni how did you use them? Can't find them.

[@luvvreni]

@@jujuomar8303 i think it's only available on a computer but there should be a smiley face when you comment and when you press that, it shows the emojis

[@Jptm26]

To me, this is the best episode of the show and one of the best episodes in any sitcom. Super well written to develop the characters and the jokes are incredible

[@lucas33308]

And thus this is probably the episode where Dan Harmon and the Russo brothers thought "this alternate reality stuff is actually fun, this gives some ideas for other shows and movies" lol

[@vanguardduelist]

Just another reason why season 3 is the best community season

[@ibraahiim9922]

Yeah i agree. I feel like that season 2 is the most consistently great season. Like there are 0 misses. But this season has the highest highs and more creative episodes.

[@Zamtitude]

season 4 💀

[@silvasurfa7962]

No, season 2 is the best, finale being the Peak. This fantastic episode unfortunately leads to a path to gas 😎

[@lilbrownbear]

​​@@Zamtitude s4 has some great moments sprinkled throughout. its just not coherent on a whole. truly sucks cause it could've been the best one had they handled Jeff's character, all the romances and the entire dynamic of the group better. Whats the greatest disappointment of that season is its the last one with all the characters together so it demands to hold higher expectations before they change the status quo but they just rly fumbled the ball

[@TheRRP88]

This is one of my favorite episodes. There’s even a joke about which number episode this one fell into from the first scene. Also after this episode “Daybreak” became the tune for all of time

[@thedarkknight2221]

One of the greatest episodes of tv ever made! And incredibly relevant, because all throughout 2020 SO many people, myself included, said we were in the Darkest Timeline. And to this day I can’t hear Roxanne without thinking of this episode.

[@cliveybear]

This is still my most favorite episode of any series ever.

[@arkleuss]

the only timeline where britta didnt smoke was the last one when she could vibe to Roxanne

[@countyfacts6920]

6:08 "I finally get context!". Those out of context Community videos are insane

[@final_queer]

this is my favorite episode of any sitcom ever. I've been patiently waiting for y'all to get to it. 😁😁😁

[@TheMaaaario]

This is by far one of the best TV episodes ever, gets better with every rewatch and ofc the first time just blows your mind, literally

[@asgarion9938]

Jeff always being hit shows the principle of constants and variables, although the creation of a different reality may change the outcome of events and even appearance of the specific timeline, there will always be something tying them together, other than the division point of course.

[@WoodsToLiveBy]

This was the first episode of Community I ever watched. I had no idea who the characters were or their history and quirks, but I found it so brilliant that it inspired me to watch several other episodes and then begin the entire series from the beginning, and by Season 2 I was a die-hard fan. Thanks for the great reactions!

[@viviansmiley2]

I actually bought the exact same Norwegian troll doll for my brother (a huge Community and Donald Glover fan) for Christmas last year. He reeeaaaaaaally didn’t appreciate it.

[@dannydashtv9418]

8:35 Pierce throws away the present then 8:38 he throws it away in the back ground again while everyone else is dancing, this is one of the few continuity errors I’ve caught myself

[@marquis911]

I think he was trying to stomp it down because it didn't fully fit in the bin the first time.

[@dannydashtv9418]

@@marquis911 yeah but if you watch the full clip in the episode he picks it up and then puts it back agains the wall where the trash is in the first shot, if he was just stomping it in I don’t think he would have pick it out of the trash then put it back in again

[@marquis911]

@@dannydashtv9418 You saw how the box barely fit inside the bin. He was trying harder to get it to fit in by squashing it down to size.

[@liamblackmore3829]

BEST SITCOM EPISODE IN HISTORy, I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@Exile97]

Literally from episode 1 ive been waiting for yall to get to the DICE EPISODE!!!!!!!

[@Dannydarko27]

Aw, these sweet summer children didn't realize what Britta was doing in the bathroom till it was shown 😅

[@c.decker3046]

I just know that somewhere in the dark depths of his heart Jeff enjoyed Annie's "dad" comment lol

[@lshe97]

Loved their reaction to finally seeing where that gif came from 😂😂

[@MrCoolAttitude]

Iconic episode of an already iconic show.

[@Dylan_Platt]

"Clearly you don't understand anything about defeating trolls" is maybe the funniest thing anybody's ever said ever. Also, putting this out right now: Eric would look totally rad with a blue streak.

[@netflixxthings4547]

only god understands how excited i am for this one

[@ttt2080]

One of the greatest episodes of television ever. At least in this timeline.

[@amy_grace]

It's never going to be as good as Season 4, Episode 9 of Firefly...

[@ESJonas]

This is really one of the best episodes for me and THE best for many fans. It's purely a character study.

[@monsterking1973]

This is not only the first episode I saw of community but it was also the episode that got me got me hooked on the series

[@eschatological]

I think it's somewhat telling that the main universe is when Jeff is held accountable and punished for his scheming, and the worst timeline is when Troy temporarily leaves the group. Also notable that when Abed leaves, everyone clashes and is angry at each other.

[@comicenthusiast]

For awhile, Joel McHale and Ken Jeong (Jeff and Chang) had a podcast called "The Darkest Timeline", and I think it was largely about fan theories about Community!

[@RampantFirefly]

Best ever example of Chekhov’s gun.

[@matthewfriedman7036]

I've been patiently waiting for this episode for you guys. So good!

[@dm_dude]

I just imagined Aaron with Taliesin Jaffes hair. And the image in my head is glorious.

[@Lostwenfound]

One of the best episodes of the entire series!

[@SmoofDizzle]

Heck yes one of my favorite episodes in this show!!

[@sarahabbas1452]

0:37 just spat my drink out

[@seebee925]

*Jeff: "Oh, like it matters who goes."*

[@DRMCTCHR]

Not seen a single comment over the beautiful use of the song 'Roxanne' by The Police. The lyrics of the song go *'Roxanne, you don't have to put on the red light.'* Other than the time he went for pizza, Jeff would yell at Britta when she began to sing along to it. Effectively putting Jeff in the position of 'Roxanne', being revealed as the true 'buzzkill' of the group by the end when everyone is having a good time dancing along.

[@MegumiMary]

easily my favorite episode

[@jamieowen4]

I thought we still had a long time to wait for this master piece of an episode. Im happy its here

[@aar1551patd5115fob]

This is one of the other top tier episodes that I've been waiting for them to react to. This is one of the best episodes of TV I've ever seen, and it's a bottle episode even

[@TheOtherMrEd]

The thing I love about this episode is that it has zero body fat. Every line establishes something relevant to a subsequent scene. Annie complains about the weird pizza guy, the liquor, the troll... It's hard to come up with a better-written, single episode of television.

[@araani8740]

9:36 just noticed that Ian Duncan is a real person who worked on the show that they named John Oliver's character after haha

[@revel7426]

One of the best episodes of television

[@ArunaUtd]

One of the best episodes in television history. Absolutely 10/10 everything!

[@ramontrevi10]

Yep, you just watched the best Community episode and one of the best sitcoms episodes ever

[@evenglare]

This is possibly the single greatest piece of TV media ever created.

[@jayel1116]

Cruel Brown Wave!!!You seem to like everything i like, Community is one of the most underrated things out there.

[@TheZorginator1]

Man, welcome to the stretch of episodes that all knock it out of the park. Seriously, these next few episodes are one of the greatest streaks in any show of amazing television.

[@tome6213]

IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!

[@hallyhop]

This is the episode I’ve been waiting for you guys to react to!!

[@ayanchoudhury6697]

Finally. It is here. Greatest sitcom episode of all time!!

[@tonydataiga]

I think the "pie pushing" thing is about her using her baked goods to guilt trip and then manipulate people.

[@fakecubed]

I think it's also meta, in that Shirley is the least developed character on the show, and basically is just the mom who bakes things a lot of the time.

[@RedMoon814]

Yay! My fav episode finally arrived :D less than a week from my birthday, no less

[@sonicboomkj]

To be honest, I was really expecting this video to be longer for this episode.

[@markmasigan4211]

Did anyone notice after a few moments britta threw the cigarette you can hear sirens, britta started a fire.

[@reasthope]

I’ve been waiting for this one! All time favourite episode

[@philongfire]

Peak television.

[@dylandaly2002]

Not only my favorite episode of the series but imo one of the best episodes in television history! Edit: Your reactions to 6:09 were perfect 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Narutoanime16g]

The gun in Annie’s purse cracks me up 😂 how did Jeff lose an arm in the darkest timeline so many questions . Love it & love that Abed is aware of the different timelines

[@watchtower0988]

yeeeeeesss. ive been waiting so long for this episode to come up. love it.

[@waywardwatcher2053]

The interesting thing about the timelines is that they’re simulated by Abeds imagination , so by analyzing them from that perspective you can interpret his thoughts on them and what he thinks would happen if any one of them grew distant If Annie or Pierce leave the group is more or less fine If Shirley leaves she’ll get her feelings hurt If Britta leaves she’ll make bad choices All pretty basic but I the Troy and Abed timeline leaves are really fascinating If Troy leaves everything spirals out of control because Troy is Abeds best friend and losing him is his worst case scenario But if Abed leaves(loses touch) everyone grows to resent each other and he can’t even see that when he returns because he has difficulty relating to other people

[@sammy_1178]

what about jeff?

[@waywardwatcher2053]

@@sammy_1178 we don’t see Jeff’s because him getting the pizza is what really happens so Abed never imagines that

[@DavyEddyBenny]

A meme on its natural habitat, quite nice to have context to that scene.

[@Uatu-the-Watcher]

The best episode of the series.

[@LivingRangerKey]

One of the best episodes of television ever

[@LeeHarrison89]

Easily one of the best episodes of Community.

[@jwkoelker]

OMG You're at the timeline episode!!!!

[@zhollywood8019]

I've been waiting for this episode!!

[@sntxrrr]

One of the best Community episodes, an all out classic!

[@church_keys3286]

This is absolutely my favorite episode.

[@rockyshields9122]

One of the greatest episodes of TV period. Everything worked

[@HeiressOfLoganbeeren]

It's hereeee

[@emilsvitols2579]

And so the Darkest timeline has begun

[@RevanXIII]

see y'all in 8 days for the next community episode

[@FluffyUnicornEX]

YESSS MY FAVORITE EPISODE

[@spaghetti5810]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS EPISODE