Community - 1x23 Modern Warfare - Group Reaction

[@cdubbau135]

My favorite part is when Chang walks in like he's Triad with the music and everything. That was awesome.

[@ichiban308]

Like a John Wu movie

[@stevencleere4912]

John Woo/Chow Yun-Fat "The Killer" reference

[@paiwanhan]

The lyrics to the music is actually a poem over 2000 years old sang by an assassin before he set out to assassinate the first emperor of China.

[@samsouyave-murphy986]

Buenos dias, children!

[@ing.josephtoscano1463]

Jajaja that's funny and the best part too

[@WaveGazer]

This episode basically gives you an idea of how future episodes are going to start getting a little weird, but good weird.

[@Arkatox]

I consider the chicken mafia episode to be the one that really starts that.

[@unlimited971]

chang entrance.... a korean spanish teacher with chinese music... you have to give it a slow clap

[@hayeeesheaaa7222]

unlimited971 Chang is Chinese

[@unlimited971]

the actor is american descendant of korean family

[@jaernihiltheus7817]

Looks like someone has Changnesia.

[@vasu7]

Who cares Chang the subect!

[@haymaker710]

He turned the show into a John Woo movie.

[@trentb3148]

The side characters on this show are great, and play into the plot more as time goes on. Pretty soon they'll get to meet the coolest side character of them all. Pop pop!

[@mickys333]

The great one! This is one of the few series where nearly if not all the side characters are great and fit perfectly into the series. P.S: Not to be a dick but maybe edit out the last bit with the catch-phrase, the surprise of that is what really made him great. I just want to see their reaction when they hear it for the first time.

[@medarby3066]

"Pop what? Pop what magnatude? What's he trying to say!?"

[@PeverellTheThird]

Just found out that the 'pop pop' guy was in the first two Harry Potter movies

[@abadyr_]

He annoys the crap out of me...

[@NoWuvDeep]

Tre B I’m actually British!!

[@davidsauro1793]

Chang was referencing multiple Hong Kong movies, including Hard Boiled with Chow Yun Fat. And Scarface of course. Then when he sets the paint bomb and Jeff leaps to safety, it's a reference to the end of Predator

[@installgentoo8561]

David Sauro Don't forget Face/Off

[@MrROKinROK]

Hard Boiled and Face/Off were more "polished" versions of John Woo (and with a budget). But to experience his raw id, you have to start with The Killer.

[@akmil02]

This

[@knowyourhistory]

I like how the creepy Dean is an Oscar winning screenwriter.

[@GoliathWarfare]

KnowYourHistory Also from my hometown, #QueenCity

[@jesterssketchbook]

(TOUCHES EAR) i hope that info doesnt awaken anything in me

[@simgenx5167]

I like how crazy senior Chang is a medical doctor.

[@crazy224488]

@@simgenx5167 *señor Chang

[@gabrielpadilla7839]

ccheckout the bit he did onthat70s show funny

[@Timmayytoo]

Justin Lin directed that episode (and several more in later seasons). He's known for directing several of the Fast & Furious films and the Star Trek Beyond.

[@kindsmckenzie8599]

This is cool and explains a lot, and it makes it even funnier lol

[@r1985d]

classic!

[@eklavya3133]

i thought it was the russo brothers

[@funkystyle7249]

@@eklavya3133 Russo Brothers did the back to back 2 paintball episodes later seasons.

[@michaelccozens]

You can see a lot of Community people throughout the industry after the show, particularly in "It's Always Sunny".

[@hrundivbakshi3959]

You'd have to watch this episode numerous times to even come close to catching all of the movie references in this episode. It was fantastic and I'm glad that even though you guys were given a heads up about this episode that it still met your expectations.

[@gusngregg5127]

"Who's going to clean this up!?" Season 2, 3, and 6....

[@ivoemo7047]

I love the season 2 two part episodes

[@the_snakelicious]

Finally! I've waited so long for this. The song that plays when Chang arrives with his machinegun is amazing.

[@TheLastArkham]

dont you mean, maChanggun

[@GoliathWarfare]

This episode really set the bar for how crazy the show can get

[@csabin17]

This isn't even a top 10 episode of the series for me, personally. That's how freaking good this show is. Keep watching!

[@whedonobsessed]

Damn really? What's your top 10?

[@GodBear97]

The Janitorial staff at Greendale is truly world class

[@marcuswolve7297]

That other guy turning with abed and shirley always cracks me up lmao

[@KbearMcYumYums]

Here we go. They’ve reached the point where community as we all understand it, has actually started

[@dangshnizzle6929]

This is so true. Contemparary American Poultry was the start but this episode is kind of the actual turning point

[@mrcritical6751]

Contemporary American Poultry and Modern Warfare were the first few steps onto the diving board but Basic Rocket Science was the moment the show jumped off that diving board into the depths of insanity

[@Realmfaker]

You mean "Pilot"?

[@griff5940]

The amount of time that this must have taken is true testament to how weird Community was lol.

[@maviebaby]

The Glee Club shade was veiled shade thrown @ the show "Glee."

[@michaelccozens]

Yes and no? It was, but it was more because "Community" was a heavily-online show where the writers were fairly-intimately aware of the goings-on in the relevant forums, where there was a lot of griping that, despite Community being viewed (albeit admittedly by Community fans, so not exactly uninterested parties) as objectively a higher-quality show than Glee (it's certainly aged better), Community constantly lost big to Glee in their time-slot in viewership numbers. This was more than just a point of pride, because Community was constantly on the edge of being cancelled, as Harmon was a very-demanding showrunner, shoots often went over-budget, and the writers often pushed the boundaries of what the studio found comfortable. Shows like "Glee" seemed to offer a lot more reward to the execs for a lot less hassle. That's all to say that the "shade" at Glee in the show was more a joke about the semi-vendetta some Community fans were developing against Glee as an avatar of "all that was wrong with TV". Community is definitely one of those shows where the backstory almost always makes the main story even more interesting. Very layered, very contextual.

[@Nate-cx6gl]

The dungeons n dragons episode, pillow episode r some of the best ever

[@jesterssketchbook]

i think ive watched the d&D episode about 20 times

[@NoWuvDeep]

Nathan Thomas you’re speaking my changuage! I also love the 8 bit episode.

[@jesterssketchbook]

"named after English Memorial, a spanish explorer from the 15th century"

[@TheLastArkham]

the D&D episode is by far one the best episodes of any sitcom.

[@philipkay8372]

Gotta see their reaction to the chase scene thru the Turkish District and ofc the epic role playing in D&D

[@MrGameonthis]

Watching this again with you guys was awesome! I remember this episode being amazing but holy crap everything was just perfect.

[@7taildragon]

I've waited 23 weeks for this....

[@bertimusprime7900]

I agree with Marketa, PARKS AND REC!!! This and P&R are my favorite comedies.

[@PeverellTheThird]

Parks & Rec is awesome!!!!

[@091696g]

Chuck!

[@NoWuvDeep]

Arrested development

[@Jeremy-jm3fe]

No Wuv Deep 80808 Arrested Development is the best comedy I've ever seen, I wonder if the Normies have seen it yet.

[@TheDemonicPenguin]

Pleeeease do Parks and Rec.

[@thaddeus_maximus]

The senor Chang scene was heavily influenced by early John Woo films and if you want to see more from Starburns check out Moral Orel

[@robertdavealonzo]

“who’s gonna clean all that stuff.” That’s actually a great question and a great plot for the next

[@oingoboink]

There are so many action movie references, but my favorite have to be either Chang walking in with the John Woo theme or the Predator bomb. And Winger in a tank top always makes me realize that my traps are weak and underperforming.

[@Mokkari77]

YES! This is the episode I've been looking forward to since you started reacting to COMMUNITY! I'm so glad it wasn't overhyped for you and it lived up to your expectations! I remember watching this when it first aired and being just blown away. Even with that great promo shown during the previous week it didn't prepare you for the awesomeness. The show demonstrated it was on another level than other comedies at the time.

[@Adamas97]

This was amazing. I'm currently watching this reaction again. The editing is just great!

[@davidsauro1793]

28 Days Later, not Walking Dead, that's what the deserted campus is a reference to

[@TheSuperNats]

David Sauro this^

[@iceman10129]

Well I mean its a reference to basically any modern zombie/breakout films. Kind of showing the cliche of the genre.

[@Jeremy-jm3fe]

It's just a post-apocalyptic trope, not a movie reference in particular.

[@MrZAP17]

@@iceman10129 Well either way it specifically could not have been a reference to the Walking Dead show anyway as the first episode wouldn't even air for another six months or so from this episode's airdate. The comic was obviously a thing but handled the moment somewhat differently. This shot is mostly referencing 28 Days Later when the protagonist first wakes up.

[@JonWithAnH]

I forgot how funny this episode was, damn I love this show and I can't wait for the next one

[@NoWuvDeep]

I remember when I first saw this episode. I was so hyped and I realized this was going to be my favorite series of all time.

[@loganbigmo]

Justin Lin directed this episode in between directing the fourth and fifth _Fast & Furious_ movies.

[@catalandustin51]

i love changs john woo style

[@AlbertusDeLosCorpus]

14:05 "Something's changed". Abed subconsciously noticing something off about Jeff and Britta's clothes. (see the start of the episode for reference).

[@DimitriosDenton]

What are you talking about? What is being said about their clothes at the start of the episode?

[@Karthos1000]

When I was in high school, a small hotel in our town was getting torn down. Not because it was run down or abandoned or infested or anything. It was just cheaper to tear it down and build a new building in its place, rather than trying to repurpose the building. Anyway, they opened it up for paintball for a couple of weeks. I rather regretted that I was never into paintball, because it sounded like a hell of a lot of fun with people playing RL counterstrike and stuff like that.

[@mehlev]

My favorite bit is the bomb reveal and that maniacal laugh, it's so spot on for most action movie villains, hilarious 😭🤣 .... The open-mouthed expressions of pure joy on Suraj and Mickey's faces throughout this episode is just priceless 🤣💕

[@karlsson8439]

I'm amazed you managed to cut it down to 10 minutes... This is still one of my favourite TV show episodes ever!

[@cupcake5114]

I can't wait to see Suraj freak out when he sees the special guest star in the season 2 finale.

[@gulcanerdogan3329]

THE TIME HAS COME

[@JenLight]

I keep rewatching people watching this because I watched this so many times 🤣 I do love that one of you is like, "Who's cleaning all of this up," because they eventually address that. You guys are so fun to watch!

[@trixiebell25]

This episode was great, really innovative... but I personally enjoyed the Spaghetti Western/Star Wars paintball episodes in season 2 even more. More of the group stuck around longer for that one.

[@mickys333]

Whaa? Maaaan, i really wanted it to be a surprise for them if they had decided to keep watching like it was for me. I really hope they haven't read your comment.

[@danzansandeev6033]

they don't read comments. they have moderators

[@wisewillow7530]

paintball is good but the Floor is Lava episode is better in my opinion.

[@the_snakelicious]

Holy spoilers, Batman!

[@rdw2257]

They do read comments. Careful with spoilers. Nothing a mod can do a month later. lol

[@havingaparty21]

I'd forgotten how good this episode was. I gotta say the season 2's paintball tops this though

[@RolandDeschain1]

Goddamn, I loved this show. It had two perfect seasons. A very good third season. An atrocious fourth season. Then two sporadically great final seasons.

[@ViraL_FootprinT.ex.e]

While I was hooked prior to this episode, I think this one did it for a lot of people. Hooked em like some comedy loving fish.

[@clem1257]

This episode is insane in the best possible way

[@091696g]

Chuck and Community come out at the same timing and both shows made comic con panel so Fun. Park and rec really funny and become a cult favorite low key

[@SilentBob731]

The paintball episodes are not just the best episodes of this brilliant series, but some of the greatest entertainment ever created.

[@kaaghalaa]

It's a shame, I feel like you should really go into these blind, but that people tend to spoil or hype up specific upcoming episodes unfortunately.

[@sasukeshenron]

they do read comments

[@Marina-cq2yt]

This is my favorite episode. Season one of Community truly was special.

[@Sub-km2rx]

worth the wait, now that you brought it up, please start parks, i know every line of every episode just like community haha

[@Multigameguy35]

I support the watching of Parks and Rec and/or The Office and 30 Rock

[@dangshnizzle6929]

Community > Parks and Recreation > 30Rock > The Office

[@JamesSmith-ih2cx]

@@dangshnizzle6929 Close, let me fix it for you: Community > The Office > Parks and Recreation > 30 Rock

[@debatingdiva5237]

@@dangshnizzle6929 parks is dope than office yeahh

[@santiagod2443]

parks and rec and community are definitely my fav comedies

[@dcmackdon]

finally you got to it 'the episode'. this is a recurring theme for later seasons.

[@indifferentiable]

"Star-Burns" or Dino Stamatopoulos also created Moral Orel, an amazing show no-one's heard of.

[@bhelliom3]

Chang’s entrance made me DIE laughing it was so good, the music was **chefs kiss**

[@dolnick7]

This show from this point, like all great art, just keeps on giving.

[@Crescentknight8189]

You guys finally got to the paintball episode!

[@averagestudent1158]

This is what happens when you get the director of fast and furious to direct a paintball episode.

[@kudabeen]

Abed off the wall...they really made this epic...excellent production and execution.

[@Smigarettes]

I really enjoy watching shows with company and lately I haven't had a lot of people around. This helps a lot. Thank you all.

[@gobvuu]

Oh another thing is Community had a fake beef with Glee (They shared the same studios), they said it was because they were jealous of their success lol. So that's why Jeff was crying whilst saying "I hate Glee" at the end of the episode where he got dumped by the math teacher. In this episode he shouts at the Glee club "WRITE SOME ORIGINAL SONGS!!!" LOL! and they take another shot at Glee on their Christmas episode which is a musical and is AMAZING.

[@paranoyakrobot]

Actually this episode was aired on May 2010. TWD wasn't exist in TV at that time. That apocalyptic scene with Jeff waking up in his car and head to the school, including the angles and everything, was reference to Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later.

[@adonaynegash5276]

This episode is actually what made Kevin Feige consider Joe and Anthony Russo for Avengers

[@olavbjortomt1596]

Paintballing may look cool, but cold harsh reality taught me a few things: i) getting hit by paintballs hurts, like much more than you think it will ii) if it was a real war, you'd die very quickly iii) keeping your marker/gun in good working order is annoying and fiddly, and it always seems like your gas runs out too quickly iv) getting shot in the face, even when you're wearing a helmet, is always really shocking to your system, like too shocking (then again, I did go back two more times, so it was kinda fun)

[@gabrielesolletico6542]

I love all the references in this episode! And I surely loved you reaction, guys!

[@MrUndersolo]

The masterpiece we’ve all been waiting for...

[@scottharris6116]

Been waiting for this ever since I saw you guys were reacting to this series

[@TheMrJay8]

I've just sent off an assignment I've been working on all week, so this is PERFECT timing. Excited!

[@breakwoodhopper6739]

When Chang comes in with the traditional music playing I fucking lost it 😂

[@LadyVenomWay]

King Pat looks amazin lol! Loved this episode tbh

[@laylagardner8728]

Senor Chang's paintball entrance was an homage to Chow Yun Fat and John Woo. The only thing missing was a flock of doves

[@masseysmaineentertainment]

Best episode by far. Elements of Walking Dead, Warriors, Die Hard, Killers (John Woo film), Matrix - just absolutely hilarious.

[@sokan5589]

We really don’t have television like this anymore.

[@bangwi]

this and the D&D episode are my favorite

[@Caprizonica]

Chang is channeling Gary Oldman in Leon, the Professional when he enters the room. He´s dressed as him.

[@mario14cdm]

OMG YAAAS!!! Finally this episode!!. Great reaction guys :)

[@091696g]

This Is Paintball!

[@apppletreee]

The paintball episodes are cinematic masterpieces lol

[@Jayyy9494]

I can't wait until they get to D&D

[@gabrielgiovannitti5425]

Starburns is played by Dino Stamatopoulos one of Dan Harmon's best friends, writer on Conan, the Dana Carvey Show, Mr. Show and creator of shows like Morel Orel and Frankenhole.

[@bertimusprime7900]

Finally! Longest week of my life...

[@gobvuu]

I like Marketa's confidence in this vid. It's dope to see her grow

[@kyayamato]

This is why Russo Brother was selected by Marvel to direct winter soldier, infinity war and endgame

[@magiccouponsREAL]

Actually they did the paintball sequels, this episode was directed by Justin Lin

[@neopagn2004]

I know this is six years old but many episodes, including this one was done by the Russo Bros. of Avengers fame, they were working on these and the paintball episodes are part of why they were brought in for the Captain America movies. Also, in the MCU movies they made, rewatch and notice just how many Community actors are in the MCU.

[@tuninhokez15]

Would be so cool if I have friends and a place to do silly/awesome stuff like that! Btw I waited all day for the reaction! Keep it up Normies \o/

[@samxf]

Definitely in my top 5 episodes of Community and season 2 is amazing so many great episodes

[@kindsmckenzie8599]

This was my favorite reaction of a community episode from you guys. I really hope you guys do season 2 lol

[@W1ll88]

Yall....before I watch, let me just mark today...as the day the Normies truly started LOVING this show! lol

[@AubreySciFi]

An episode of Community is never what you're expecting going into it. Especially the crazier ones like this! :)

[@HorusHeresy1982]

Advanced Dungeons and Dragons is the next awesome episode.

[@bwill123]

Kinda sucks people tipped you off.

[@flamesofexuro]

been waiting for this reaction since ya'll started the show haha

[@KellyParks]

All the outside stuff was shot near the offices on the grounds of Paramount Studios. Been there many times.

[@gobvuu]

Starburns and Dan Harmon are friends. If you listen to the Harmontown podcast, you will find out the hidden jokes (mostly Dan making fun of himself lol) in Community and Rick and Morty. For example the reason why both Rick and Morty have a thing for red heads is because Dan has a thing for them, or how Jeff and Britta are two aspects of Dan's personality. Also there is a real Abed who is actually Dan's friend in real life and those nihilistic monologues Rick is always going on are a darker version of the monologues that Dan goes on on his podcast. Great reaction guys

[@medarby3066]

Robin Takundwa dont forget when Morty wished that 'incest porn had a more mainstream appeal' was also Dan.

[@terriabeal221]

I like how mad him chang walk like he ain't there to play they made that awesome

[@CloudLeonhart777]

Can't wait till you get to Remedial Chaos Theory

[@americanninja1200]

Been waitin for so long for this episode

[@jelanibyrd5031]

It's crazy how they foreshadow his wound at 9:26 and it ties in all the way in season 4. Not tryna spoil it for anybody but... great show.

[@Nel_Annette]

Since you like Lost, I think you'll *really* like the next paintball episode.

[@Jeremy-jm3fe]

12:35 That Joker laugh is 10/10

[@MrROKinROK]

Hey, folks. Do yourselves a solid and check out John Woo's The Killer. It's what put him on the map and it'll help you appreciate the Chang scene so much more to boot.

[@jackson857]

Man I love the paintball episodes!