principal ava running abbott elementary for 11 minutes

[@nocctea]

this is probably the only mockumentary style show where having a documentary crew MAKES SENSE! it makes so much sense why ava would bring one to the school lmaoo

[@conniechoward]

Lol right

[@Hamlet.act3.scene3.line87]

Absolutely, and also it seems like it is possible that a team would actually film it

[@kevinrosario2729]

An underfunded school in the inner city with an incompetent principal would be very realistic as a real documentary

[@sabinabrown8017]

Trailor park boys

[@dingus2k]

I also love that it’s not too reliant on talking head interviews and that it takes into account how much teachers actually would have to sit down in front of the camera. They do interviews sometimes just walking through the hall

[@hannah6race]

She the funniest character to me but Gregory’s faces are so funnyyyyy lmaoo

[@jacquesmoise4613]

FACTS ! Lmfao

[@RENTBOYBEAUTY]

Lmaoooo definitely the funniest character

[@cb4life100]

Also his dancing 💃

[@whoknowsbettytoo]

😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@curstinw6420]

"YALL GETTING THS RIGHT?!?" had me on the floor 💀🪦🥀

[@SoCalDreamer91]

“She can act! She couldn’t do it and then I pulled out a dollar and that little girl became Viola Davis!” 😂😂😂

[@JackPavarotti]

Epic!

[@chrris10_productions62]

😂😂😂😂

[@duboi82]

Read this as that part was playin 😅

[@simonstuart2003]

😂😂😂😂

[@Keezie27]

That line took me out😄😄😄

[@hihihihere12]

"Black?!" "It's actually pronounced Zack!" The delivery made this one of my favorite lines of all time.

[@vidinhadovini]

"cmon y'all were thinking the same" lol

[@MsArtemis01]

@@vidinhadovini 😅

[@byronheath2800]

In that line alone, you could tell that Jacob has went home and told Zach all about the crazy antics that she says and does that by the time he actually met her in person, he already knew who she was without a doubt.

[@msd7544]

By the way he had that line ready to go, it feels like this wasn’t his first time getting this reaction 😭

[@Justonekaye87]

This is my favorite quote of hers, i replayed that scene so many times lmaooo

[@bluebellegreen2804]

Ava turning the, "hello" sign around to face her is absolutely BRILLIANT.

[@lacyj9928]

Yes! That really shows her perception of her job

[@greysonvallas2634]

I realized she had it turned to her before but Janine turned it to her then Ava turned it back to herself

[@HouseMDaddict]

Exactly! When Janine thought she was helping her by turning it around and Ava was "Nope, I only day hello to me"

[@thededegangmom1094]

She’s soo inappropriate lol I thought my coworkers ordered me a stripper lmao

[@deandrecone3613]

“ She Pale like a zombie, You know they eat the hottest people first”. “ Let me back my tasty ass up”. 😂😂😂 I can’t with Ava.

[@crissoa]

😭😭

[@moefowler6781]

The way I hollered at that part!!! 😂🤣😂🤣😩😭😂

[@preposteroussvideos]

TEARS

[@grumpee8432]

Favorite line all season.

[@immawatchanotheronegirl2189]

My favorite part omg

[@rannierunsfast]

One of the few instances that I don't want character development where they humanize and make her nicer. I hope she keeps being a terrible person lol

[@emilyconstance6347]

she doesn't necessarily have to become nicer to show character development - i think she can stay who she is but just become more responsible, maybe in a more subtle or even invisible way - just doing small things the show doesn't focus on or the other characters don't notice that are actually helpful for the school, while still being "classic Ava" to everyone else

[@rannierunsfast]

@@emilyconstance6347 Nah. Keep her completely useless

[@mindingmynerves7267]

EXACTLY! That episode where I started have sympathy for her was not ok.

[@janisBFF]

One of the funniest characters I’ve ever seen lmao

[@MichaelMengo]

Your comment took me out

[@relaxationstation7634]

You just KNOW Principal Ava has fantastic social media accounts

[@philim9267]

I know her twitter would killll me 😭😭😭

[@skyfalldeadpool1633]

😂😂😂she is probably the funniest and unhinged

[@Surreality22992]

The "Somebody get me a chair" moment was the exact moment I knew that this show is something special

[@MarjorieStewartBaxter]

*FRESH chair 😂

[@arain764niara]

That late?

[@inanotherlife9199]

I didn't quite get that chair joke in the show. Can you explain?

[@GoodGameCinema]

@@inanotherlife9199 she wanted a fresh chair so she could fall out of her seat laughing

[@kenfunny3008]

@@inanotherlife9199 I think she wanted to do a LMAO bit.

[@melmichael1865]

“What is this an iPhone 9? It’s like a Walkman. I don’t know nun about this. That’s before my time” 😭😂😂😂 took me OUT

[@pablotaco2987]

LMFAOOO TOOK ME OUTTTT

[@steviemack6969]

Deaaaadddd!!! She is EVERYTHING

[@preposteroussvideos]

Flatline

[@sagittariusbeauty]

😂 What's a walkman? Is that the tape cassette thing with the headphones attached? I was born in December 1997 so I'm confused lol

[@2im36]

@@sagittariusbeauty yeah it is

[@redfirefixfox9611]

“He mumbled and I didn’t hear it” the writers deserve an Emmy for that line alone 🤣 Edit: Congrats Quinta on that Emmy!!!

[@preposteroussvideos]

I dieddd

[@ednamercy5512]

Emmy has been secured! Congrats Quinta!

[@JackPavarotti]

What’s HR? 😭😂😂

[@zeuspagan5946]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 that line got me tickled

[@jredbean9552]

can I get explanation for this punch line? 😬🥺

[@Jayeeda_]

the way she always dragging janine🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@awkwardsanchez6231]

Lmaooo

[@vukkicos5688]

Ava: "If you cant tell, Janine is already dragging herself, that is why she has such a bad posture. I'm just here helpin her do it better y'all"

[@Art_museum28]

Pretty sure her saying Janine’s pregnant is on her daily to-do list at this point

[@mahdireza5695]

I feel so bad for Janine, I love her sm but everytime Ava is mean to her, it's purely comedy gold 😂

[@cfguy135]

The fact that Ava has seen “Train to Busan” killllls me 😂😂

[@Whackadoo1]

She is nuts, but she has great taste in horror movies. We must stan her. 🤣

[@hhh1234h]

The impact Train to Busan had on making people scared of zombies again 😭

[@peepspeeps3561]

train to busan 🔥 battle royale 🔥 whos with me

[@animeghost888]

Hands down best zombie film. Also, glad people know the main character outside of Squid games now 🥰

[@nperk1]

Train to Busan is a great zombie movie. Love that movie. That’s a good time right there.

[@Josh-dz3ep]

"Worse he mumbled and I didn't hear it." Me taking orders to the kitchen at my job

[@laurenreinhold7266]

So accurate 😂

[@KRL]

😂😂😂

[@ak-xp4hp]

"You know they eat the hottest people first. Lemme back my tasty ass up" 🤣

[@Sam-0827]

That line deserves an award 😂😭😭😭😭

[@caratsomnia8110]

I mean u gotta admire her confidence🤣

[@miannalee1616]

My fav part 😂

[@sailorneen]

This took me out!!! 🤣🤣

[@GoodGameCinema]

Legit laughed out loud... af

[@ddd4550]

The fact that she flips the Hello sign towards herself like a "hello😏" screams ICON behaviour

[@sarasha92]

I die each time I see it. 😂😂😂

[@lovecindy2661]

That is actually my favorite moment. It’s so subtle you can easily miss it, however it displays Ava’s whole personality within a 1 second clip.

[@theclairewhy]

time stamp?

[@lovecindy2661]

@@theclairewhy lol it’s such a short clip it’ll take forever to find. Just look for the clips from the social media fundraising episode

[@mrskim8190]

@@theclairewhy 3:16 in case you haven’t found it yet

[@jayar7436]

That little boy checked Ava (“But you don’t do anything”), then she told the other teachers, “He getting too smart.”

[@sxm76]

The way her smile disappeared from her face was hilarious

[@2im36]

Thank you for the recap for our blind viewers 🙏

[@channellchilds6224]

I 2nd everything you stated 😅😂🤣😅👏🤝👏

[@edwardsimmons3190]

When he said that, I got so weak 😂😂😂😂☠️☠️☠️

[@DinoCalifornia]

Ava as a doomsday prepper is exactly the kind of unexpected character trait that keeps this show so fresh.

[@healthykrissy212]

Ava is the “Michael Scott” of Abbott! I love her so much 🤣

[@apok1980]

Kind of, Michael Scott cares what people think about him. Principal Ava is living her best life and she could care less what anyone thinks.

[@Zipperskull_]

I LITERALLY thought the same 😂 lmao she reminds me of him but less offensive.

[@thatdrawingguydanny]

RIGHTTTTTTTT

[@zaink.7243]

Don’t insult her😂

[@TheKensta88]

Yeah, except I actually find her funny.

[@iwillnotgo]

"Y'ALL R GETTING THIS, RIGHT?" OMG 😭😭

[@melissaloney30]

“Young Idris” 🤣🤣😭😭😭

[@Drieloaded340]

One of my favorite parts from the show 🤣🤣🤣💀

[@Athenagoddessxoxo]

chocolate drop 😂

[@drew2c659]

While Ava’s character is of course exaggerated…having a new principal that is BAD at her job is unfortunately the reality for a lot of schools. I love this show for making fun of our terrible reality lol 😂

[@isattathecreator]

She literally my sons old schools principal except it’s funny on tv and drag worthy in person 😂

[@erikapapi]

Former teacher here. The first episode or two I was triggered and now I’m all in. Lol they’re doing a great job.

[@lovethetruth953]

@@isattathecreator i’m a weirdo. are you studying for the lsat??

[@isattathecreator]

@@lovethetruth953 huh? I didn’t call you a weirdo

[@lovethetruth953]

@@isattathecreator i never said you did hun. i’m applying that idea of myself because i asked about the lsat randomly… it was a joke

[@AbsolPowers]

idk how to put it but despite her being the "incompetent boss" trope for a lot of workplace comedies she feels so different from the rest.

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

All the others are usually yt and she’s a BLK Woman. Plus brings unique takes on BLK Culture and other personality traits.

[@iwakeupandboomimarat]

plus i feel like a lot of incompetent bosses r just stupid with nothing else to them, while avas more stuck up and self centered

[@hollywoodshopaholic]

Maybe because she's actually quite the realist and knows how to survive through sweet smarts. Her actions might seem bizarre but follow a very practical worldview

[@Unfazed1888]

The writers don't go the extra mile to make her character funny or arrogant. This is who she is, she doesn't need to do something convoluted or have the greatest comedic timing for people to like her character, and I love it.

[@sammiepittman3130]

She had that one line where she said to Janine “Girl you know I just be talking you ain’t figure that out yet?” 😂. She’s incompetent at being a principle but she’s got street smarts and clap backs that can punch a hole through the earth. She has big sister energy, which can be useful for when dealing with kids that age.

[@tabitcha]

10:28 "Oh my god, what did he just say to you? That if you do well you're going to get fired?" "Worse. He mumbled and I didn't hear it." FAVORITE moment, especially with how genuinely worried she looked after he whispered to her

[@jyeishareyes3629]

Lmfao yo the context makes it really funny lmfao like why is she like that

[@sandythemaster6898]

Gregory in the background: 😳

[@yarakfouri2945]

The two funniest / stand-out moments of the show: 1) Ava being shocked that students come to school at 7:30 every morning. 2) Ava not knowing what HR is. Janelle is a great comedian. They could not have chosen a better actor to portray Ava.

[@nelsongonzalez7125]

For me is the twins and that he muttered

[@remyfacade]

For me it was sitting in the chair just to fallout laughing and " worst, he mumbled and I didn't hear him"

[@Gman1998]

That part always get me lol

[@roc2588]

It's her slowly sauntering into the room with that dollar and the scene where she falls out the chair.

[@Im.Intelligence]

The Zombie moment for me😂 “Lettme back my tasty ass up” 🤣🤣🤣

[@playmate-e6f]

she has the same energy as Wendy Williams

[@lydialacey]

SHE DOES

[@Yasmeentea]

My problematic fave

[@Cwestlov]

If Wendy had a brain, sure

[@ambre4144]

Omg this is SPOT ON

[@rimmynatural3238]

WOOOOOW she does though 😂😂😂

[@cche16]

everything she says and does has me busting out laughing. she's the star of the show

[@noahyvr3739]

she's SO funny. "whats unique is that she's bad at her job" had me howling

[@fittomakeup9890]

Me too, I died laughing 😂😂😂

[@edithputhy4948]

an incompetent principal? that's the opposite of unique

[@mrspeaker89]

"Girl who told you to send a email?" "YOU DID!" 😂😂😂

[@babyandy6607]

"Like Charles Xavier, but with legs... and hundreds of gifted kids I didn't give birth to." Oh my god I love Ava

[@blaccyue3273]

this had me screaming as an X-Men fanboy i was not expecting it lmao

[@theagilediva]

Take that Crystal *plucks picture of sorority sisters* 💙

[@TiktokIsTheNewWelfare]

@@theagilediva that part

[@LaDomiiT.O]

I haven’t laughed this hard with a sitcom since the office

[@chelseagrupee6604]

I swear this show is black people office

[@GHOST91141]

Facts 😆😆

[@paolaa4889]

Omg we have the same name!

[@Yulandapotee423]

I watch both shows to calm my nerves 😂😂😂

[@davidcusma8855]

​@@GHOST911410

[@karenburroughs6395]

Everyone should have been nominated for an Emmy! The way they play off each other with the facial expressions and one liners is EVERYTHING!

[@KNightRider504]

I think there's a good chance all of them will be nominated with the show having a full 20+ episodes. Wouldn't be surprised if the janitor pulled off a surprise nomination, tbh.

[@jyeishareyes3629]

@@KNightRider504 even his character actually adds to the show Lmfaoo he gives good advice too. He told Gregory that sometimes a dream can be just as much of a distraction as it is a goal 😂 idk why that shocked me but I’m like wow that was pretty solid 😂

[@user-br1mq1ue9b]

"Black???" "It's actually pronounced Zack...you must be Ava" "You were all thinking it, don't look at me like that" FAV SCENE

[@LockedInNOW]

“ I don’t mess with gym teachera, their voices never really matches their faces “ Lmaooo !

[@tw5963]

Her gossiping with the kids sent me 😭😭😭

[@boknowsx]

When she walked in the gym and said “Tea for Tacos” and the little girl started spilling i DIEDDD

[@1boxingfan944]

Lmao not the Wi-Fi "BadBitchesOnly" 🤣🤣🤣

[@jamiepond6013]

that "meow ya'll!" as she gets on the bus is killing me 😭😭

[@magicman-tw9qg]

😂😂😭😭😭Her best line

[@caratsomnia8110]

2:10 Ava: We don't wanna get sticky do we?😏 Gregory: Ya'll getting this right?! Lord Ava is such a hot mess but I'm pretty sure that's the whole damn reason we love her anyway🤣

[@peskypigeonx]

Ava wants a hot mess

[@DChillen2011]

"What big cats are we gonna see first?"...her walking on the bus in cheetah print lol

[@blvckpeach6090]

Ava: “Meow Y’all!” 💅🏾

[@nicolenomsandlovu3800]

'These are only fans numbers, I usually have to show feet to go this viral...' I had to watch this a few times! She's so funny

[@jayar7436]

This made me laugh so much!

[@C00kie__]

"it's actually pronounced 'Zach'" 💀💀💀

[@andrev5992]

“…you must be Ava.”

[@sonicclincy]

"y'all all was thinking it"

[@princesskenny5270]

Ahe makes the show for me. Incredibly hilarious character, great physical comedy and also great acting 👏

[@SurgeryIsWoke]

"I don't need all them bills comin'" 🤣

[@mssmith8923]

😂😂I was looking for this ! She right tho😭

[@LeolaGlamour]

😂 cursing out that man for no reason

[@TiktokIsTheNewWelfare]

@@LeolaGlamour oh it’s for a reason he can leave those bills at the corny post office instead of bringing or doing what they did with ballots throw them away😂😂😂😂

[@Jayeeda_]

i mean her changing the rims on the bus is pretty iconic if u ask me😂😂😂😂

[@DoseofDi]

I was waiting on that! 😂 the poses!

[@christinapetty215]

the fact that she is just so horrible as a principal kinda makes the show. I work in a school, so I find this show hilarious and at times relatable. Keep posting more content!!!

[@CluelessClozie]

How is she simultaneously the worst human alive and the best?! 😂🤣 such talented cast and writing!

[@eddyawesomes]

I love this so much. I love how they show black people just existing and not all being about trauma.

[@louisjgroup1973]

What were you gifted at, "being annoying!" Ava is an unbelievably ridiculous and funny character!

[@NaturAliseCo]

This one 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ceal_wairimu]

how Janine says no after that cracks me up 🤣

[@whitedarkness11756]

Ava was one of those characters that I did not appreciate at the start of the first episode, but who I fell in love with by the end of it. She's incredible and she knows it. I need that energy in my life.

[@bmb2210]

“I believe the children are our future-ahhh🎶” 😂💀🤣 Something is wrong with her 😭

[@megaoldskool76]

It’s “futurerrr”🤣 She got that from “In living Color” when David Allen Grier and Kim Wayans player “Cepheus and Reesie”.

[@bmb2210]

@@megaoldskool76 The twinkle little star song ⭐️😭💀😂😂

[@megaoldskool76]

@@bmb2210 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 They crack me up!!!!

[@jesswhycamarz]

No matter how many times I watch that scene I burst into laughter

[@indakut]

Yeah that line sent me especially the ending future aaah

[@k10batmama]

She is literally my favorite character on TV. I love that they keep her character not overdevelped. She literally slays every epsiode and is curing depression with her comedy. Shes so so funny

[@slimtee2]

I had a coworker just like Ava, you either love her or hate her. There was no in between. I loved how her supervisor would steer clear of her. I was on the floor when he tried to avoid seeing her. 😂 😂😂

[@fittomakeup9890]

😂😂😂

[@staycgirlsitsgoingdown2]

She’s one of the worst people I’ve ever seen. I love her

[@devinmills7757]

Parks and Rec fan??? Abbott jumped into my top 5, I can't get enough of it... and Ava.

[@AfricanHeavyMetalGuy]

"Give me a chair" *Immediately falls out of it with laughter* *Stands up* *Hears something else that cracks her up* *Give me a fresh chair* Ava is already one of the funniest sitcom characters of all-time and it's only been 23 episodes. Terrific writing and terrific actress.

[@Tonia682]

As a teacher Ava would drive me crazy, but, on this show she is comedy gold!!!!! Luv her!!!

[@chrris10_productions62]

“The last time I woke up this early was so I could cuss out the mailman, I don’t need all them bills “ choked on my water 😭😭😭

[@Dlwinborne]

Genius writing for an actress/comedienne who delivers flawlessly! Simply Sublime!

[@loveleighloveoffical]

“Ya’ll are getting this right?”

[@linzeeb4]

Janelle is a fucking PHENOMENAL comedic actor. Whenever I go back and watch her stand up I'm almost surprised that she's hilarious in ways that don't feel like Ava at all. But I can't get enough of this character! 😂😂😂

[@zopeace9209]

When she sat down in the chair only to fall out of it got me 🤣🤣

[@fittomakeup9890]

Hilarious 😂😂☠️☠️. I die everytime I think about that scene.

[@ZbJeeBies]

her and barb give me the most laughs oh my gooooood 💀 this show deserves ALL the awards

[@ringarounddarosie]

Yes! Ava and Barb are my favorite as well.

[@HP1818]

“Bad bitches only” 😂😂😂

[@brittney2505]

I love that Janelle James makes her role look effortless which is such a big up to the writing team/ Quinta. Every time Ava hits the scene I know I’m gonna be giggling. 1111

[@dangokissu]

@ 9:36 “I’ve done everything I possibly can to make my phone think I’m 22! I haven’t used capital letters in years!!” 😭😭😭😭

[@laureltaitano]

7:06 The Mormon joke had me on the floor

[@scoddij1214]

“Worse, he mumbled and I didn’t hear it” 😂😂😂

[@Lee-oj3ro]

I am so sad that she did not win the Emmy, but I was also rooting for Sheryl

[@kluger2222]

me too..

[@BeJewelledBudgets]

I love me some sheryl too but if we talking about character I think the principle role is way more inconic.

[@ibeatpudding]

“What is this? An iPhone 9?! I don’t know nothin’ about this.” is an underrated line. Even funnier knowing they skipped that number altogether. 😂

[@L7631]

Mother KNOWS how to throw shade someone immediately. The chair scene where she purposely sits and falls off laughing is epicccc 😂❤

[@1boxingfan944]

This cast is Golden!! I love every single character!

[@KeKe4Christ]

love Ava but Gregory’s faces really be sending me 😂😂😂😂😂

[@drigonfirefox]

I love her in the bunker. "Train to busan zombies are coming"-proceeds to wrap duct tape around a flashlight for no reason.

[@janieswurld491]

She's not a good person but I do appreciate the small moments where we see her human side, like with her Grandma. Definitely one of the funniest characters!

[@reinerb.mugarura8033]

We need ten seasons by December of this show. Its soo awesome

[@gloclipp]

7:55 “you know that man don’t come out during the daytime”😭😭

[@pikablu9375]

She’s so funny, I’m so glad more people are talking about this show it’s great. She usually makes me laugh the most 😂

[@nimbus_r]

Her making a 5 year old read for her and being totally engaged and more focused than ever is so damn funny

[@SomethingSomethingg]

Am I the only one who forgets what a horrible person she is because she's so lovable? lol

[@malin434]

she’s so unserious, love her

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

"Well you doing it well" "Do you want to get stickyyyy" "Who told you to send me email" "Can you twerk" "I usually have to show feet to go this viral." 🤣🤣🤣

[@lm8499]

“Certainly wasn’t academics. I hate school.” Screaming😂

[@dimas44444]

I remember hating her character in the first 3 episode. But then I love how bad she is as the season goes! 😅

[@raincitywoman]

"Can you twerk? It don't look like you can, but I could be wrong" LOL

[@maihaiki888]

"This it is it, y'all. The end times!" This is one of my favorite moments from season 1 😭

[@GeorgiaMostly]

That day soon come!! 😂❤

[@J.J.-xg5jh]

LITERALLY ME.

[@vivianr86]

She's my favorite character. She has all the funny lines :)

[@abhy301]

3:48 "Now, she can act. She couldn't do it, then I pulled out a dollar, and that little girl is Viola Davis"

[@jayanderson7508]

That 13/12 joke was too savage and I feel like it was improved for some reason

[@d.eliiii]

"It's me, Ava." *giggles* 3:43 I don't know why I found that sooo endearing 😍😍

[@jessym5583]

“Do you want to go out with me and celebrate?”, “girl you know I can’t be seen in public with you” 😂

[@darkprincess1366]

she is hilarious I love her. This whole cast is amazing

[@herosmerlose5784]

The “BLACK?!” was the single funniest moment of the entire season

[@totalrevengeance]

I love how she looks into the camera wayyyy more than any other character haha it really adds to her personality

[@andrewglauberman5764]

Honestly she’s me if I ever became a principal

[@MarkTaylorsVersion]

"So, he knew you and was like... more" PLEEEASE THAT LINE AND HER DELIVERY NEVER FAIL TO MAKE ME LAUGH😭

[@artisthonyajta]

5:55 LMFAOO?? It’s no reason she is this funny 😭

[@cutie.the.beauty]

That "Oh, she French?" killed me 😭😭

[@toomessy]

She should've won an Emmy too, and I live by that.

[@ozoz3444]

Janelle James deserves an emmy for this show as well, I hope they all take turns in winning emmys. All the characters are so sharp but Ava.... is on another level 😂

[@AlexLopez-hn5ru]

7:10 when Barbara gave it to her I SCREEEAAAMMMEEEDDDD

[@benjaminmiller936]

something about the way she said "i haven't used capital letters in years" had me guffawing.

[@SaharaColeman]

Lmfaooo 1 minute in and I’m already dying at everyone’s character! “No press is bad press” Never seen this show but now I want to watch! 🤣😂

[@thatgirlamber14]

It will change you 😂! It's such a good show

[@lasvina3610]

@@thatgirlamber14 what show is this??? I can't find it

[@feimale]

@@lasvina3610 Abbott Elementary, it's amazing.

[@sophieamandaleitontoomey9343]

The Train to Busan reference… That’s how you know this show is legit.