Community - Danny Pudi on Abed's Hidden Emotions

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Cast member Danny Pudi (Abed Nadir) talks about playing an idiosyncratic character and the unique friendship of Abed and Troy Barnes (played by Donald Glover). The cast debates whether either of them could handle a girlfriend.
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[@rohitkale7370]

Its a crime that Danny Pudi did not win any awards for Abed... This Series was indeed ahead of its time....

[@TiaMitra]

Streets ahead

[@halemae5558]

Streets ahead

[@AmaraEmme]

Danny must have an incredible amount of empathy to be able to play someone who’s so different from himself, and an insane work ethic to be able to learn all the references he’s unfamiliar with and perfect a demeanor that’s so different from his own. He’s so underrated

[@bobjuniorman5352]

Abed is probably the most original character in all of television.

[@luisabeato3946]

@@TypicallyThomas Totally agree! I think that one of the things making him special is definitely that he says things you would usually think while watching, as you said.

[@eddygci8]

I think his just seems the most *natural*

[@marinasantos1111]

@@kareberntsen7834 it's not about his aspergers... it's about who he is

[@Leifisnotaleaf]

@@marinasantos1111 abed is autistic, you can’t separate the autism from the person. Abed’s being autistic is what makes him who he is. Every autistic person beholds themselves around their being autistic because that how our neurotype works (I am autistic and Abed was written by an autistic person, which is why his character is so accurate)

[@jenm1]

@@Leifisnotaleaf Yes, but it's not the entirety of his personhood. That's like saying the burger he ate once as a 10 yr old defines him. It's just differing degrees of influence.

[@arthas640]

Abed has to be one of the most beloved characters by the autistic community thanks to how well hes written and how well Danny Pudi portrayed the character

[@brojoez]

"I had a wife once, and now I have a charred mannequin leg." Brilliant.

[@EverHungry8FryingPan]

Danny Pudi is an incredibly attractive man

[@notaburneraccount]

😍!!!!

[@annastasiawoor3923]

YES

[@sierra3644]

im in love with him

[@jenm1]

and ridiculously talented

[@troyandabed8798]

Crushing on him rn!!!

[@tstamakiberry114]

It's funny how Danny is the one to play Abed but he laughs so much, how cute! I'm honestly surprised that any of them can keep straight faces through this show, it's too funny

[@bigbanana94]

They don't, there's a ridiculous amount of bloopers and they are just off the group laughing or Chevy forgetting his lines (or falling asleep). If you watch the Rapping Dean clip (Dean's dressed as a peanut candy bar thing), when they turn around Gillian (Britta) is right in the verge of cracking up.

[@dudiaz]

Abed plays this actor so well.

[@makaylashaw8501]

Ha

[@thebluegal7774]

😂😂

[@grassj6002]

The absolute RESPECT Danny has when talking about Abed is so pure 🥺 Danny Pudi is one of (if not the only) neurotypical actor(s) I and the rest of the neurodivergent community would gladly allow and accept to play a neurodivergent character, simply because he truly understands Abed and (his version of) the mindset of an autistic person. It's so refreshing to see someone who doesn't think autistic people are all lacking in emotions and empathy, but are instead capable (and often dependent on) our relationships with others and are real people with humanity and not robots. Love you, Danny Pudi ❤️😊🥰

[@gott957]

i want that secret service girl to come back and watch abed have dinner. that part was brilliant.

[@erickbreckenridge9057]

I love brown Joey, he's my favorite character.

[@petalburgresident1541]

*brown Jamie Lee Curtis

[@cakeflaps]

Cipher they’re referencing the next line, in that episode.

[@donnie9551]

@Cipher your a fucking idiot you know that?

[@sylvia5400]

@@donnie9551 I don't think that's the next line

[@CAPNBEANS]

This is actually a super good explanation of like how my emotions are at least. I cant speak for every autistic person but like im often so sort of trying to keep track of watching everything thats going on socially that it's difficult sometimes to react in an organic way. It's a myth that we have no emotions and no empathy. Some of us actually feel more probably, but it's very overwhelming.

[@alli.4259]

Cheryl G thanks for sharing your perspective! Abed is one of my favorite characters in television ever, and I’ve always perceived his character as very emotional. Every storyline they give him shows so much self-awareness when he analyzes his feelings. There’s a lot of wisdom to be gained from Abed’s character.

[@elizabethdesruisseau7826]

I love this comment, it really gives me a new perspective on autism and Abed too

[@newt9578]

im autistic too and i feel the same.. abed is a great portrayal of having to manually figure out how to respond to social situations (usually via framing it through a movie/tv reference) while others are just able to do it automatically. which for me makes me feel more like an observer than an active participant..... abed is my favorite fictional portrayal of autism honestly.

[@alli.4259]

newt! what are some other portrayals that you really like?

[@newt9578]

@@alli.4259 i honestly can't think of any others that i "really like," since they tend to be pretty stereotypical, but i dont have many issues with netflix's atypical (i can't remember the main guy's name) or sean from the good doctor. abed's really the only canonically autistic character that i relate to wholeheatedly though--probably because dan harmon himself is autistic so he can write him more accurately. apparently the 2017 power rangers movie has a well-done autistic character, though i havent seen it yet.

[@Car_Uma]

I can't look at Danny Pudi without thinking it's Abed portraying a Hollywood actor

[@lllxcl]

I like Danny so much!! He Really has some unique attraction.

[@reginaldfairfield]

李弘扬 he's so cute!

[@elizabethdesruisseau7826]

Why does this man not have 10000 awards smh

[@leonartmann]

Am I the only one who thinks that Ken looks like Chang under cover in these interviews?

[@Rctdcttecededtef]

The way he looked at pudi made me think this

[@caffeinatednation8885]

Abed - I mean, Danny - has a fantastic smile and laugh.

[@bielsabas4407]

I love his laugh, idk how to describe it like just sheer overflow of happiness without regard to how others might perceive it. It's like he's just happy, pretty difficult to not be compelled to feel happy as well lol

[@falasteeeen]

Danny Pudi plays Abed magnificently. I honestly can't get over how talented the cast is!

[@jettison27]

Omg Danny is the cutest thing! I love the way he talked about Abed's character

[@HTX_c]

I wanna hug him!! He’s precious af ❤️

[@AmaraEmme]

Danny must have an incredible amount of empathy to be able to play someone who’s so different from himself, and an insane work ethic to be able to learn all the references he’s unfamiliar with and perfect a demeanor that’s so different from his own. He’s so underrated

[@joshuavanderzwaag2485]

Danny Pudi is the Kepler-452b of stardom. Hard to find, but each time well worth the discovery.

[@callycap3]

1:23 - that head turn is almost scripted.

[@madhousemortuary]

troy and abed in the MOR-ning

[@TiaMitra]

does anyone else feel like abed is doing a bit and pretending to be a normal guy named danny pudi ? :i

[@soomascorner]

110%

[@sssophie9292]

Haha 👌😁

[@alinktoth389]

u watch too much television

[@TiaMitra]

Alink Toth that I do :")

[@ramiorgle3803]

+Belle of Bengal OMG yesss!!!!! It feels so weird seeing him act normal. it reminds me of his birthday episode when he invited jeff to dinner. im just waiting for him to make the movie reference and be back to Abed.

[@mysterymind239]

Danny Pudi has the cutest laugh.

[@teekanne15]

I like how this show makes you love an sympathise with charackters that are so far aways from the typical hollywood rolemodel. Compared to many other shows it teaches people that you dont have to be a supermodel and/or super successfull to have an amazing life. That chracters that are actually a bit strange are much more lovable than watching someone beein unrealisticly perfect

[@Jove_0.1]

I've watched EVERY movie Danny has ever been in and I have a massive crush on him

[@10outofTenley]

My good gosh. First time seeing Abed as not Abed. This is beautiful. And he's so clever and insightful! Actors never cease to amaze me.

[@notaburneraccount]

I finished community yesterday and I miss Danny t_t

[@Anna-hj9oh]

He’s on ducktales !

[@BitterSweetKana]

The fact that Donald doesn't show up for these things (previous engagements and what not because he's -so- busy) is what makes the fans worry that he doesn't care much about Community anymore, he's more interested in his music and his comedy, which is great for him, completely, but it's also a little sad for us, because Troy is my favourite, closely followed by Abed. So it's great that Danny is still so in love with Community.

[@Jakachuuu]

I'm watching every one of these videos just to hear Ken laugh.

[@miguelmalando7066]

I felt a connection with abed tbh I’m always saying what’s on my mind , and if someone is uncomfortable I will have to address the issue and I don’t see feelings the way they are I feel like there has be logic behind anything and if there isn’t I won’t be at peace

[@avastarr6126]

"I had a wife, and now I have a charred manikin leg!"

[@almondtart]

Brie Larson in Community was probably pne of the best things to happen to Abed, I'm so proud of Abed aw

[@BearWindAppleyard]

It's like Abed is playing this famous actor Danny Pudi

[@roosh13]

I'm in LOVE with this series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BaffledAlways]

you're streets ahead

[@Cluver_03]

Danny Pudi is awesome

[@TheBwArtist]

it chang-ed my life.

[@GamerbidsGaming]

That sudden jump into character from Ken when Danny was talking about Chang

[@HTX_c]

We didn’t deserve community 🥺❤️

[@snappycatchy]

"I used to have a wife, now I have a charred mannequin leg" . That's a country song my friend.

[@iP0Dtouchreviewer]

My #4 Show of All-Time is Community. IT IS SPECTACULAR IT IS JUST SO FUNNY AND WITTY AND PURE GENIUS there has not been a comedy this good since Arrested Development

[@mistahoody]

6 seasons and a movie!

[@usernothere900]

Community Easter Eggs and Details: kzbin.info/aero/PLfBt5gG2lF1GuW2bx5Tz08U9ZxKBA5IXo

[@lAeitrreD]

6 seasons and a Movie!

[@notdeadyet334]

Its so weird to see abed with emotions

[@K.Arashi]

That was adorable.

[@Daniel-kp1lz]

List is probably the funniest cast board thing ive ever seen

[@AlbarionRed007]

Pudi is Abed playing Pudi. Think about it.

[@andrewbogaski1779]

Cool. Cool cool cool.

[@gerardsmith4647]

3:04 Gillian britta’d the joke by not saying it loud enough, Alison got the laughs😢

[@klx6265]

#Six seasons and a movie! :D

[@ghxst-xn]

Of course the moment Joel speaks he creates an applause

[@RyAnPoWnZyOu]

So true omg

[@kiwigardnersonn]

ken jeong's laugh face XD

[@nomatheso]

exactly! that's what I was thinking... why has this comment gotten so much hate? They aren't exactly the same, but they both have a crazy bromance with a million inside jokes. I love both shows and both characters!

[@timothythetoolmantaylor1393]

2:40 What about Turk and JD from Scrubs? It's likely Abed and Troys friendship was inspired by those two. I mean, it's a pretty easy thing to hypothesis with all the heavy Cougar Town references mostly from Abed. Scrubs and Cougar Town are made by the same dude. I do see some Bill Lawrence influence in Community.

[@sagenebula]

I think there's more sincerity and comfort in Troy and Abed's relationship. The fact that JD and Turk were so close was constantly, CONSTANTLY used to make jokes about how they were in love with each other or must be gay, and their "Guy Love" song was a giant NO HOMO stamped onto their relationship. Meanwhile, while a few characters make comments about Troy and Abed being in love, neither are ever bothered by this ("They're just jealous"), and other characters respect the special bond they share. Also, there were times when Turk would join other characters in dogpiling on JD, whereas Troy and Abed never had moments that made you wonder why they cared. idk, Troy and Abed just feel more sincere than JD and Turk to me.

[@ravi3shekh1]

Shawn and Gus

[@skelitonizer]

god hes so cute

[@Safiro416]

I love this show! & Danny is so normal!

[@prsoad777]

This is me at 36 realizing I'm abed. . .

[@MrCeebs48]

that... was so meta

[@AlexandraMeier28]

ily abed

[@SWarrenJP]

Exactly what I was thinking, lol. Not as eccentric and different as Troy and Abed but definitely the same epic bromance.

[@gabriellewrren]

troy and abed remind me of turk and j.d from scrubs...

[@BitterSweetKana]

So shouldn't Donald be making the most of it? It's not like he's going to be ever lacking in opportunities when Community does inevitably end. It would just be really nice if he showed up, because he does have a natural gift with comedy and that hilarious atmosphere fits in with the group so well. I just miss seeing him doing stuff for Community.

[@GardenGnome118118]

'Never been a relationship like Troy and Abed'...? watch Scrubs much?

[@sapir4738]

1:24 ALL 4 PEOPLE MOVE THEIR HEADS AT THE SAME TIME!!

[@Toki52]

Kia went crazy with that commercial

[@Chrocheify]

She really Brittas everything

[@lutalice]

great moderator

[@Edited6]

Chang has a charred mannequin leg? I wonder what Dan did to it and how it got passed down.

[@RaDy123lOl]

It is movie inside of movie of the movie.

[@ShinnyCharSiewPau]

R.I.P Veronica

[@comradelinguine9053]

Cool *_Cool cool cool_*

[@101tmann]

A7X!!

[@xDafac]

why is troy never in these intwerviews?

[@doug9134]

xDafac took 6 years for u to get a response but he could’ve been on tour or something cause he’s a rapper as well as an actor

[@Freenure]

Your former study group.

[@IPlayCrossFire]

''Pakki language'' I'm glad you're going to be our future

[@paperchasindude6578]

1:24 they turned at the Same time

[@crossropemademedoit]

Abed ± Troy = Chandler + Joey

[@auho_wxo]

thereal vividvisionaries first off, it's troy and abed. and second, they are millions of times better than chandler and joey, please never compare them again.

[@_AmirNazar]

Although I agree we shouldn't compare them, Troy and Abed are not "a million times" better than Chandler and Joey. They're both great bromances in their own way.

[@auho_wxo]

***** bromance is a rather problematic notion for me, deeply homophobic, it implies that men cannot be close without clarifying their heterosexuality. instead, troy and abed are like a couple more than any other parties of the show. and, I'm sorry, but Joey is really stupid, he's obsessed with food and the only thing he talks about is sex and actually in a sexist way. whom did he remind you of? I can admit that chandler is a very interesting character, but still NOTHING like troy or abed! anyway, i find them so much better.

[@aishah7730]

auho i bet you have a tumblr

[@auho_wxo]

indean! whatacoincidean.tumblr.com

[@piercehawthorne7624]

Where am I at?

[@stef96lol]

ABED can laugh :O

[@nathaliavergara7934]

i agree, maybe abed was the emotional one!! He couldnt be understood by others, but that doesnt means that he has no emotions #andamovie

[@lewisfoster2524]

Turk and JD have a relationship like Troy and Abed...

[@katnevershutsup]

it sorta freaks me out seeing Abed- sorry, Danny, acting normal o.o

[@papercutproductions]

Ken Jeong looks like he's having a mild panic attack.

[@elizabethblack2714]

Bear, don't pierce

[@beafbuger]

i am abed

[@OMGSAMCOPSEY]

I assume she never left

[@watchableraven3517]

THATS NOT ABED

[@Migueldelamorte]

How Abed convinced everyone to do this?

[@proflonghair07]

Where's Troy?

[@Hammerheadcomedy]

saying streets ahead, so not streets ahead, way to britta your comment

[@abcwyzful]

lol. Actually Pudi is Pudi playing Abed playing Pudi :D

[@Polacovidz]

Dude... Don't...

[@pWnographist]

#4? You must watch alot of tv shows.

[@pWnographist]

Isn't that why were watching this video? lol

[@demaxi1]

lol calm it down pierce

[@InsertSarcasmHere]

Not even close buddy, not even close.

[@MaggieOAT]

:P