The happiest timeline isn't about Jeff leaving the group. My interpretation is that when Abed called Jeff out for his conniving - imposing a system that would only benefit him - Jeff was forced to give up his control over the situation and thus allowing the others to enjoy their goofy selves and him to realise that the whole group (including him) is actually way happier when he takes a step back and starts putting the group as it comes before himself and his own convenience
I thought it was about Karma. When Jeff decided to do something nice for the group (go get the pizza) - instead of scheming to get someone else to serve him and go get it - everything got better. It was about the whole - love thy neighour. When jeff made a decision that helped others - he went to the higher timeline.
It's less about Jeff taking control It's more just Everyone taking control on their own lives together as a group rather than random chance Actually making autonomous decisions rather than random happenstance
Shirley got distracted by Britta's singing and they all starting dancing. Presumably because of that she was too distracted to go get the pies and they burnt. She either blamed herself and didn't get too upset about it, or she was too happy from the dancing and singing that she just didn't care.
This was the only timeline with no truly negative energy for the group. No mention of the pies, Pierce tosses the troll in the trash, and Jeff eats humble pie, while nobody rags on Abed for flexing his over-attentiveness, and everyone gets to feel comfortable together by the end. This whole show was incredibly well written, but then you find episodes like this, which make us ask questions about not just the characters and the show, but also ourselves...
It’s so impressing how Dan Harmon creates so many layers to this scene. Some can understand that Jeff is a bad guy and the group is better without him. Pierce doesn’t give the gift to Troy, Britta don’t smoke in the bathroom, Shirley’s feelings are not hurt. But we can see that Jeff enjoys the goofiness of them, he is not a bad guy, but so flawed as any of them. In all other timelines some members of the group have a development, in the main, Jeff is the one who develops. As a brazilian “sorry for my bad english”.
When he does a good deed he goes to the higher timeline. Jeffs character is kind of the main character the story follows. His time in community college is kind of "purgatory" for the bad stuff he did as a lawyer. Its like a temporary punishment - to teach him to make the right choices. To help those around him. Thats kind of the underlying arc of the whole show. When he chooses right and does a selfless deed and goes and gets the pizza himself - he goes to the higher timeline.
A thing that doesn't get noticed, even though this is what happens when Jeff leaves them alone, it still makes him happy to see him having a good time.
I think the idea here is that Pierce often won't say something unless he knows that its either out of place or inappropriate. When Troy brought up airplane bathrooms, that was the closest any of the timelines came to setting Pierce up for his Eartha Kitt commnet. And so, because at that point his comment was no longer quite so out of place or inappropriate, he no longer felt like bringing it up. Maybe the basic point is that Pierce does what he does primarily just to get attention, whether positive or negative.
Jesse Berman I disagree. I think Pierce did not mention Eartha Kitt because he wants Jeff to think he is cool. He said it in all the other timelines because Jeff was there. He didn’t need to say it because Jeff left to get the pizza.
So jeff isn't a toxic person, it may seem like the group is happier when he is not there but they can get out of control. They need jeff for control, in one of the earlier seasons we got to see that the group is at each others throats when jeff wasn't there. In this episode jeff sees that everybody needs to have a little fun and be goofy at some points. However Jeff is not the bad guy, he simply maintains everybody from tearing each other apart.
Expanding on this further, I'm now realizing this was an important step in de-throning Jeff from his position of control. He eases up on the manipulation in later seasons
By rewatching this scene I'm just realizing something. The rest of the show takes place in this timeline--the best timeline. Abed doesn't invite Annie to move in with him and Troy in any other timelines, but that's what happens in the show. This makes me so happy ❤❤
I love when Jeff comes back in this one because he cracks one joke but his expression shows he’s happy, meanwhile he shut this down in every other timeline by telling Brittany no. It’s a nice little character moment
Jeff maintains his position as leader by constantly pitting the group against each other. With him gone they all get along and accept each other instead of competing and judging each other's quirks.
Not true... they have arguments and problems with each other even without Jeff... it's just that Jeff keeps them together and while it can help them solve their problems, it can also be a kill joy... It's like how Annie always being moral and kind and Troy's childishness can also make them irritating. Their good points are also their bad.
@@Tyber- what dont u agree about HAHA i kinda disagree about how he's the judgy one since the group tends to spiral without him; BUT he does become a buzzkill sometimes
I like the indication of this timeline. For me it shows that everyone is fine (and probably better) on their own so it makes the ending of them separating less depressing
it's actually kinda hinting that he's essentially a toxic person. the first time I watched this episode I noticed the big difference between Jeff and Abed's timelines. Troy's is the one everyone calls the darkest timeline, but really it's Abed's, because when he's gone everyone starts bickering or miscommunicating, Abed's the glue that holds the group together. Jeff's timeline, where he's absent, everyone's at their happiest, because despite any effort on his part, he's the solvent of the group's unity, the thing that really is always threatening, unintentionally or intentionally, to dissolve or destroy the group.
NO! Its about Jeff sacrificing! Jeff is the leader and this time he was forced to lead by example. Everyone, including jeff, is happier when everyone contributes.
@@eanoworro1028 I think you're right. Jeff being the leader means he has to be the bad guy sometimes. Without him the group may have more fun and be more open, but in the long run they need him to bring order and structure to their dynamic and keep their differences from tearing the group apart.
It seems that even in the other timelines things might have been ok if Jeff *just hadn’t shushed Britta* His attempts to avoid responsibility in and to the group usually leads to all the hellery. In other words when Jeff is chilling everything is fine but when his inner attention-seeking, slimey fake-lawyer is let out he makes the group explode one way or another. Just go get the pizzas already, Jeff.
On the other hand, it's YET ONE MORE TIMELINE where the ceiling fan is mysteriously low enough for Jeff to hit his head on - but it happens only once, not when he sits down, but only when he gets up. And apparently it's never happened to anyone before, or Abed would've warned him. Now, Joel McHale is tall, but Chevy Chase is *the same height* as McHale - so there were two people at the table tall enough to get hit on the head, and Abed didn't say anything. WHO PUTS A CEILING FAN THAT LOW?!?! and you can see Chevy Chase is only a couple of inches from hitting it, when he's standing erect - so the fan is only six foot six from the floor. AND the ceiling is clearly high enough that the fan could be a full two feet higher than it is, or even more! WHO DESIGNED THIS AND WHY DID NO ONE NOTICE THIS BEFORE (I mean Abed). And how does someone SIT DOWN under a ceiling fan that's just a couple of inches above their head, and not notice???? Ugh. I'm so angry now.
The happiest timeline isn't about Jeff leaving the group. My interpretation is that when Abed called Jeff out for his conniving - imposing a system that would only benefit him - Jeff was forced to give up his control over the situation and thus allowing the others to enjoy their goofy selves and him to realise that the whole group (including him) is actually way happier when he takes a step back and starts putting the group as it comes before himself and his own convenience
I know you think you can think your way out of this with your thinking-ness, but don’t think too much.
I thought it was about Karma. When Jeff decided to do something nice for the group (go get the pizza) - instead of scheming to get someone else to serve him and go get it - everything got better. It was about the whole - love thy neighour. When jeff made a decision that helped others - he went to the higher timeline.
overthinking
Fernando da Silva Costa It’s really not tho
It's less about Jeff taking control
It's more just
Everyone taking control on their own lives together as a group rather than random chance
Actually making autonomous decisions rather than random happenstance
After the whole episode, this scene is so uplifting it brings tears to my eyes.
Charles Schleicher damn dude I thought I was the only one haha
ha! indeed. even though I laugh my ass off with Troy's timeline, this one is my fav.
It’s just a great scene that should make anyone happy 😃
Just noticed that in this line they dont eat the pies AND her feelings dont get hurt
Donae Morrow oh ma lord.
Shirley got distracted by Britta's singing and they all starting dancing. Presumably because of that she was too distracted to go get the pies and they burnt. She either blamed herself and didn't get too upset about it, or she was too happy from the dancing and singing that she just didn't care.
And Pierce threw away the troll
They did eat pies though. Pizza pies!
This was the only timeline with no truly negative energy for the group. No mention of the pies, Pierce tosses the troll in the trash, and Jeff eats humble pie, while nobody rags on Abed for flexing his over-attentiveness, and everyone gets to feel comfortable together by the end. This whole show was incredibly well written, but then you find episodes like this, which make us ask questions about not just the characters and the show, but also ourselves...
The best part is that every timeline Pierce brings up his airplane bathroom story, but doesn't when given an actual opportunity to tell it.
Someone else pointed out to me that its because jeff wasnt in the room. The only person he would want to impress with a stort like that
One of the greatest episodes in TV history
Perhaps the greatest ever #sixseasonsandamovie
@@bcy5414 and a movie is comiiiing
It went from my best in recent times, to my best of the decade..
Now* it's well, lets wait & see..
It’s so impressing how Dan Harmon creates so many layers to this scene. Some can understand that Jeff is a bad guy and the group is better without him. Pierce doesn’t give the gift to Troy, Britta don’t smoke in the bathroom, Shirley’s feelings are not hurt. But we can see that Jeff enjoys the goofiness of them, he is not a bad guy, but so flawed as any of them. In all other timelines some members of the group have a development, in the main, Jeff is the one who develops. As a brazilian “sorry for my bad english”.
When he does a good deed he goes to the higher timeline. Jeffs character is kind of the main character the story follows. His time in community college is kind of "purgatory" for the bad stuff he did as a lawyer. Its like a temporary punishment - to teach him to make the right choices. To help those around him. Thats kind of the underlying arc of the whole show. When he chooses right and does a selfless deed and goes and gets the pizza himself - he goes to the higher timeline.
nah man your english is perfect., very well said!! obrigado pelo seu palavras
A thing that doesn't get noticed, even though this is what happens when Jeff leaves them alone, it still makes him happy to see him having a good time.
When Abed asks Annie to move in it takes Troy a full 3 seconds to register and then the shock appears
Eartha Kitt is implied here, but doesn't get stated. I like that.
Pierce mentions it in the following episode though
I think the idea here is that Pierce often won't say something unless he knows that its either out of place or inappropriate. When Troy brought up airplane bathrooms, that was the closest any of the timelines came to setting Pierce up for his Eartha Kitt commnet. And so, because at that point his comment was no longer quite so out of place or inappropriate, he no longer felt like bringing it up. Maybe the basic point is that Pierce does what he does primarily just to get attention, whether positive or negative.
Jesse Berman I disagree. I think Pierce did not mention Eartha Kitt because he wants Jeff to think he is cool. He said it in all the other timelines because Jeff was there. He didn’t need to say it because Jeff left to get the pizza.
both are interesting thoughts. Thanks!
@@-ok8ps Had the same thought 👍🏿
0:40 I love that Jeff just laughs 😂
So jeff isn't a toxic person, it may seem like the group is happier when he is not there but they can get out of control. They need jeff for control, in one of the earlier seasons we got to see that the group is at each others throats when jeff wasn't there. In this episode jeff sees that everybody needs to have a little fun and be goofy at some points. However Jeff is not the bad guy, he simply maintains everybody from tearing each other apart.
Exactly
I dunno, it was only on abed's turn that everyone began to hate eachother
Jeff's not the bad guy. That's Evil Jeff's job.
Expanding on this further, I'm now realizing this was an important step in de-throning Jeff from his position of control. He eases up on the manipulation in later seasons
they are adults
This ending is so cute. I love Yvette's "Go Troy!"
I love the scene at the end where they're all dancing :D
By rewatching this scene I'm just realizing something. The rest of the show takes place in this timeline--the best timeline. Abed doesn't invite Annie to move in with him and Troy in any other timelines, but that's what happens in the show. This makes me so happy ❤❤
I love when Jeff comes back in this one because he cracks one joke but his expression shows he’s happy, meanwhile he shut this down in every other timeline by telling Brittany no. It’s a nice little character moment
So the one timeline, where Pierce gets a natural segue to talk about airplane bathrooms, and he downbeat about banging Catwoman.
"Let him finish!!" is one of those magical Britta defining moments that happen from time to time ...
Just watched this episode, and it was amazing. And the ending. Britta finally gets to sing Roxanne in this timeline.
The way this episode ended was so uplifting. Also I never noticed how interestingly Jeff eats his pizza O.o
It's a beautiful scene but in real life that pizza guy would be going ballistic on the buzzer.
What a depressing ending, everybody lives and is happy.
Saddest timeline ever.
Happy People male you sad?
This timeline was so wholesome.
Jeff maintains his position as leader by constantly pitting the group against each other. With him gone they all get along and accept each other instead of competing and judging each other's quirks.
Not true... they have arguments and problems with each other even without Jeff... it's just that Jeff keeps them together and while it can help them solve their problems, it can also be a kill joy...
It's like how Annie always being moral and kind and Troy's childishness can also make them irritating.
Their good points are also their bad.
I don't think you and me watched the same "Community"...
@@Tyber- what dont u agree about HAHA i kinda disagree about how he's the judgy one since the group tends to spiral without him; BUT he does become a buzzkill sometimes
Why haven't more people watched this clip!?!~ A crime I say, a Crime!~
Did anyone notice troy's reaction at 1:32? Looks like he was a bit skeptical of Annie moving in. Ended up working out for a season. Abed knows all
man this is my favorite episode just because of this scene
Something I just noticed about this timeline, Troy brought up the airplane bathroom and Pierce didn't reference his awful anecdote.
Abed said it best: when speaking to Jeff: "Hear this on every level, you are keeping us from being friends"
When does he say this?
I always thought all the other timelines just took place in Abed’s imagination which is why they are so over the top.
Anybody else notice when they start the music Pierce is shown throwing the troll present box away twice?
Queria q mais pessoas vissem esse programa, muito bom
Encarta it.
Ironic how Abed was right about the timelines. I still think this is the best one of them all.
I feel like the pies would still burn in this timeline
Yeah but Shirley wouldn't be upset about it
Abed’s speech gives me chills..
Abed did the winger in this episode
This episode is a masterpiece
I like the indication of this timeline. For me it shows that everyone is fine (and probably better) on their own so it makes the ending of them separating less depressing
Annie even dances in a super cute way
this was in official playlist Community channel, this is the best timeline
I feel like I'm at peace when I watch this scene:D
0:04
So they are happier when Jeff isn't there?
it's actually kinda hinting that he's essentially a toxic person. the first time I watched this episode I noticed the big difference between Jeff and Abed's timelines. Troy's is the one everyone calls the darkest timeline, but really it's Abed's, because when he's gone everyone starts bickering or miscommunicating, Abed's the glue that holds the group together. Jeff's timeline, where he's absent, everyone's at their happiest, because despite any effort on his part, he's the solvent of the group's unity, the thing that really is always threatening, unintentionally or intentionally, to dissolve or destroy the group.
NO! Its about Jeff sacrificing! Jeff is the leader and this time he was forced to lead by example. Everyone, including jeff, is happier when everyone contributes.
@@eanoworro1028 I think you're right. Jeff being the leader means he has to be the bad guy sometimes. Without him the group may have more fun and be more open, but in the long run they need him to bring order and structure to their dynamic and keep their differences from tearing the group apart.
Dinara Tengri so basically he's the dad of the group
@@gerstein03 +Would dad walk out of this conversation?
-No?
*goes away quickly*
I love how britta dances
Very underrated show, sad its gone.
Pierce puts the present in the bin twice
Why would you ruin this for me ;_;
No, Pierce puts the present only one time but with 2 angles of the scene
Actually he takes it out of the trash and throws it out the open window.
Wow such subtle detail going on the background, I love it
Just realised that in the best timeline shirleys poes also got burn...
By far one of my favorite episodes..
One of the greatest scenes #sixseasonsandamovie
Thanks
i wonder if the pies get burnt in this timeline
Pillar79 hahaha good catch...
ahh so the best time line is the one where YOU choose, and dont let destiny or circumstances choose for you
The pies burned here too!
Why do they need pies *and* pizza? None of them will ever poop again.
Joel mchale is Jeff that smile just works for Jeff hahaga
So, uh, wouldn't the pies burn while they're all dancing?
I wonder what happened in all those other timelines
I think the message is when things are rough, Jeff is needed, but when he prevents them from getting rough he makes them so
It seems that even in the other timelines things might have been ok if Jeff *just hadn’t shushed Britta* His attempts to avoid responsibility in and to the group usually leads to all the hellery. In other words when Jeff is chilling everything is fine but when his inner attention-seeking, slimey fake-lawyer is let out he makes the group explode one way or another.
Just go get the pizzas already, Jeff.
This is timeline 0, not 7. It’s the prime timeline
I cried lmao
I forgot about lucky number 7!
The pies were supposed to burn. Why they no burn?
Pierce throws the doll out the window
thank you.
it's called friendship. look it up.*encarta* it
On the other hand, it's YET ONE MORE TIMELINE where the ceiling fan is mysteriously low enough for Jeff to hit his head on - but it happens only once, not when he sits down, but only when he gets up. And apparently it's never happened to anyone before, or Abed would've warned him. Now, Joel McHale is tall, but Chevy Chase is *the same height* as McHale - so there were two people at the table tall enough to get hit on the head, and Abed didn't say anything. WHO PUTS A CEILING FAN THAT LOW?!?! and you can see Chevy Chase is only a couple of inches from hitting it, when he's standing erect - so the fan is only six foot six from the floor. AND the ceiling is clearly high enough that the fan could be a full two feet higher than it is, or even more! WHO DESIGNED THIS AND WHY DID NO ONE NOTICE THIS BEFORE (I mean Abed). And how does someone SIT DOWN under a ceiling fan that's just a couple of inches above their head, and not notice???? Ugh. I'm so angry now.
fkin Illuminati man
Abed?! What are you doing in TH-cam comments section. You were supposed to be writing TV shows for Fox.
Song?
Zwischendurch TV
Roxanne
that's actually a pretty good joke
#andamovie
So the happiest timeline is the one where jeff isn't around... Huh...
Britta actually is the worst lol.