The Dance Recital | Community

[@FlynnBTerrens]

"Culturally, its unacceptable, but it's theatrical dynamite" Pierce, you wonderful meme machine

[@Hoops_Fan]

Gillian Jacobs said that she did multiple takes and hit the pianist with her head gear every single time (2:35). He just adjusted well and played his part. 🎹

[@drethethinker6418]

This episode shows just how much potential Troy and Britta had before they were brutally murdered by the season four writers.

[@kendallbellors6102]

oh man now that is sad amazing but still sad

[@analcommando1124]

gas leaks make relationships hard.

[@StupendousMan.]

Yeah but I do think that the episode when they break up is great

[@drethethinker6418]

@@StupendousMan. thats fine. It makes no sense considering how they were setting up Troy to be more of a man only for him to further regress into childishness

[@StupendousMan.]

@@drethethinker6418 yeah I agree they do make him kinda back pedal.

[@alliswede42]

I know this is totally random, but as a professional accompanist, I really have to give props to the pianist who vamped expertly while Britta had her breakdown and then segued into the modern piece 🎹

[@cvalencia150493]

Nice

[@lksout2436]

🎩🎩⏭️⏭️🏧🏧

[@areligaming6263]

I especially love how he was able to add the drums and guitar 😁😂 jk

[@melvin4976]

Lol the writing in the ramp up in the script might have helped

[@bongodave13]

@@areligaming6263 Such talent!

[@tillettman]

Lol, if only Pierce was as quick witted when the gang was joke-watching the Kickpuncher movies.

[@priyachoudhary9896]

Ooooof

[@mondler107]

I said he likes GREAT JOKES! 😂

[@Joe_Parmesan]

@@mondler107 Don't flatter him...

[@sairaghava1568]

02:04 "Oooohh... Plot Twist" I'm Dead!! 🤣🤣

[@lksout2436]

😀😀😀

[@josemaria8177]

Say what you want about Pierce, but his comments made this scene much better. You might even say that his comments were streets ahead

[@lksout2436]

👓👓⏭️⏭️🏧🏧

[@martino087]

SSSH!

[@TheFiddleFaddle]

@@martino087 SSHHH SHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! 😠

[@martino087]

@@TheFiddleFaddle everyone can hear him!!

[@stephieirene1]

I don't think Pierce was the problem so much as Chevy Chase. Because, honestly, these comments were the only good thing in the performance.

[@frostea7043]

Troy and Britta's relationship were crafted carefully since the beginning. Shame that Harmon didn't get to continue season 4 the way he wanted.

[@repulser93]

If only he hadn’t harassed Megan Ganz…

[@MaxAurnhammer]

@@repulser93 He wasn’t fired because of Megan Ganz. She came forward about her experiences with him after the show had ended.

[@repulser93]

@@MaxAurnhammer Actually, I recall that was one of the reasons for his firing… It just so happens to be the only one that was justified.

[@TheFiddleFaddle]

@@MaxAurnhammer It was factually one of the major reasons he was fired. He said as much in his very public apology to her.

[@TheFiddleFaddle]

@@MaxAurnhammer "...I lied to myself the entire time about it. And I lost my job. I ruined my show. I betrayed the audience. I destroyed everything and I damaged her internal compass. And I moved on. I’ve never done it before and I will never do it again, but I certainly wouldn’t have been able to do it if I had any respect for women."

[@AmaraEmme]

The dance class/acting class stories and the bathroom scene in Remedial Chaos Theory show how Britta and Troy both struggle with their respective gender stereotype and how they both feel the need to appear invulnerable. Jeff and Pierce also struggle with these issues, but what sets Troy and Britta apart is that they can talk to each other about it. When Britta notices Troy struggling with these issues, like when she catches him attending a dance class, Troy responds with honesty- he doesn’t shut people out the way Jeff and Pierce do. And the other thing that sets Troy apart from Jeff and Pierce is that his kindness pushes him to do brave things, like in this clip. I think my biggest gripe with season 4 is that the writers forgot that at his core, Troy is empathetic and caring, and that’s what makes him heroic. It’s what gives him the patience to deal with Abed when he’s acting up. It’s what makes him loyal to the toxic study group, because he sees the good/doesn’t see the bad in all of them (exemplified when he explains to Annie how well he knows her). And it’s what makes him great with Britta, because when he showed her kindness in this clip, it set off a feedback loop where they brought out the kindness, vulnerability, and consequent emotional growth in each other. They noticed each other struggling with the same things, they felt comfortable enough to confide in each other, which brought them closer. Repeat. So when they made gas leak Troy a meme machine that was only nice to Abed and was especially mean to Britta, it sucked.

[@crazeladd]

You raise some good points; I never even realized that gas leak Troy REALLY was off when interacting with Britta as compared to when they were in this scene and Remindal Chaos Theory.

[@Joe_Parmesan]

Well said. The characterization felt a bit off the mark for everyone, except Shirley and Jeff. Pierce was mainly kept as a background character, but he was surprisingly okay, while Troy, Abed, Annie, and Britta all lost considerable depth, especially Annie and Abed. Annie became so attached to Jeff, to the point where they seemed like they were boyfriend and girlfriend more than Troy and Britta ever did during that season. In addition, Abed sort of became a shell of his usual character.

[@DeOneandLonely]

“Abed’s really good at inviting people.” Abed invited more people to the study group, so yes, yes he is.

[@mondler107]

That moment where Britta first notices them holding hands hits me in the feels, every time 🥺

[@Hoops_Fan]

Off topic, but have a great new year.

[@mondler107]

@@Hoops_Fan Awe thank you so much!! I hope you have a great new year as well!! 🥰

[@OzymandiasWasRight]

No, that's absolutely valid. That feeling is one of the most soul shattering experiences in life. Painful yet so humiliating you often can't even react. Often having a crush is about quietly hoping for miracles. Sure it's stupid, but most daydreams are stupid. Then a couple longshot scenarios start to seem believable or even likely, and you don't even realize it's too late. It's holding hands, an inside joke, or some other random unexpected affection and suddenly you realize the fantasy was all you had. If there's a moment that makes you feel more lonely, along with being a complete idiot, I can't think of it.

[@creativefennecfox8470]

Troy with the dance save

[@aikonoklas]

definitely one of my favourite community episodes.

[@vhilofaye1618]

- "Such a creative way to tell the world you're gay!"

[@charleslarrivee2908]

Britta and Troy haters: "They were so weird together...they had no chemistry...putting them together was another S4 misfire..." This episode: "Am I a joke to you?" (Obviously they're not romantically inclined towards each other like they would be in S3, but it's clear they have great chemistry, bring out the best in each other and genuinely enjoy each others' company. S1-3 laid the groundwork, S4 completely dropped the ball, but S5 gave them a worthy sendoff 🥰)

[@priyachoudhary9896]

I did see them romantically better than Jeff and Britta

[@youngtoonfish6891]

@@priyachoudhary9896 romantically, everything is better than Jeff and Britta 😂

[@priyachoudhary9896]

@@youngtoonfish6891 yeah... I just don't know why they pushed the whole Jeff being in love desperation in S5... It was out of nowhere and felt rush, I don't think anyone should be with Jeff in the study group though the show never really gave him any serious partner at all

[@youngtoonfish6891]

@@priyachoudhary9896 I‘m glad they didn’t

[@midomidusunsel]

I love their chemistry here... If only they weren't messed up

[@Zanesh]

Lol I'll take a goober Shirley 😂 gotta get em while they're goobey

[@OrpheusWasAPoorBoy]

"Culturally, it's unacceptable, but it's theatrical dynamite!" -Dear Evan Hansen

[@pilomilo1]

I hope this channel uploads for the rest of eternity

[@akinkunmimarytemitope2537]

The first time i watched the show the Troy and Britta dynamics was a little weird, but after carefully watching it a few times over, they totally made sense together, while it lasted.

[@thedoctor4327]

Love that “Something Modern” tune that plays during Troy and Britta’s dance 🙂. Anyone know if it’s a real song in the show’s soundtrack?

[@AmaraEmme]

Ludwig Goransson composed all the instrumental music in the show. He’s also Donald Glover‘s musical partner and composed the score for Black Panther. He’s a genius!

[@AgentSmith939]

Short answer: No

[@mascadadelpantion8018]

Best couple ever

[@alexf9901]

I would love to see the rehearsal/outtakes from this scene!

[@youngtoonfish6891]

Shhh shhh shhh 😂 I love pierce at that moment 😂

[@Joe_Parmesan]

lol me too, along with his reaction to first seeing Britta - "Good lord..."

[@MattyReverse]

Oh, Britta's on this?

[@lksout2436]

Yes

[@priyachoudhary9896]

No offense but you have uncanny resemblance to professor P professorson

[@pavel_blinchik]

2:35 Naruto and Sasuke VS Momoshiki)))

[@m.a8243]

2:35 what is this music ? ANY one ?😢

[@ajaxmuse]

I hope it's a real song

[@ameliafernandez5776]

​​@@ajaxmusee tooo.. i am just commenting here just in case someone replies with the song 🙏

[@Bvk604]

@@ameliafernandez5776 e to

[@kofibrooks1845]

Troy def wanted to be in theatre club in HS he’s too precise 😂

[@songarakram]

Minus the love triangle bit, this scene is almost identical to a Recess episode.

[@DHynes5]

Oh yeah, I haven't thought about that! That's true they kinda were identical without the love triangle

[@muhammadaidilbinjuhari6754]

Pierce was so funny here! Hahahaha

[@kyleinocencio3634]

Jealous Annie is always funny to me

[@charleslarrivee2908]

S1 Annie: panics whenever Troy shows interest in another girl S3 Annie: actively ships Britta and Troy. So smol 🥰

[@bugrasevinc9696]

MOVIE

[@mikewilliams6025]

WATER IT.

[@Adipod47]

"Get em while they're gooby"

[@Poketrainer92]

Professor 7 and # 2

[@dirtydish6642]

Oh, Britta's in this?

[@mstrikesback168]

Yeah

[@equilibriumgaming9727]

Day 143 of asking for a community movie. What a creative way to tell the world that you’re gay

[@lksout2436]

👓👓⏭️⏭️🏧🏧

[@analcommando1124]

I've given up hope :(

[@LRwhalien]

Shh shh shh shh shh!

[@vasyan123]

Britta is the best

[@aikonoklas]

idk why but i really feel for britta in this scene..

[@vargdegard321]

I need to know the music when Britta and Troy dance together

[@ajaxmuse]

Me too

[@tomblah]

I know the stakes aren't really that high, but somehow that just makes it more nerve wracking

[@MasterSword596]

Stealing this from another comment section but that revamp theme could totally be a final fantasy or kingdom hearts battle theme

[@repulser93]

So if they ever took TroBed to it natural conclusion and made them a couple for the movie, I will support it 100%. That said, I won’t complain if BritTroy gets resurrected.

[@Janexcalibur]

Oh, those days when Jeff & Britta, Annie & Troy were sources of romantic tension.

[@berserk____1878]

Culturally it's unacceptable but it's theatrical dynamite.

[@nappyninja]

community

[@Pokephantom]

theatrical dynamite