Community (A. But my favorite part? Busy Phillips and Dan Byrd from “Cougar Town” in the celebratory crowd scene. FULL CIRCLE)
“Denny’s is for winners.”
“Those guys are ballers yo. I hope you like getting balled.”
“First of all, pop pop. Second of all, Magnitude is a one-man party. A one-man party can’t be in an alliance. That’s a paradox.”
“Ask yourself this question: What does liberal arts really mean?”
“We could just take Anthro 201.” // “Too risky. Sequels are almost always a disappointment.”
The Office
“Gabe was a great guy who has so many wonderful qualities, but it was a challenge being touched by him.”
“You’re pre-fired! And when I am promoted, you’ll be full fired!” // “If you get promoted, and if you haven’t fallen in love with me by then.”
Parks and Recreation (A+ first episode (the first A+ given here since “Modern Warfare”). A- second episode)
(I wish there were also a GIF of Chris playing air banjo).
“Sounds like you took a snake and twisted it like a rag until its blood and guts came out.”
On Jonothan Franzen’s Freedom: “Why am I reading this?” // “Because I’m almost done with it, Ann, and I want to talk to you about Patty!”
“Baba Booey.”
“I won’t publicly endorse a product unless I use it exclusively. My only official recommendations are U.S. Army issued mustache trimmers, Morton’s salt, and the C.R. Lawrence Fein two inch axe-style scraper oscillating knife blade.”
“Chlamydia affects nearly 100% of Jan Coopers.” // “The Department of Health congratulates Jan Cooper, Miss Chlamydia 2011.” // “Re-elect Jan Cooper, Mayor of Whoreville.”
“Everyone steals. My favorite movie is Love Don’t Cost a Thing with Nick Cannon. Which is based on Can’t Buy Me Love, which is based on Kramer vs. Kramer, or something, which I think was Shakespeare.
“That is the most sexual tension I’ve ever seen in a conversation about documents.”
“I’m allergic to fingers.”
Each Time You Like, Share, Tweet or Stumble a Pajiba Post, An Angel Does the Paul Rudd Dance
First, there was drunken montage. That was unbelievable. THEN there was the ridiculously adorable second episode. Then THEY FINALLY MADE OUT AND ALL MY DREAMS CAME TRUE.
Conclusion: Best hour of TV in the history of the universe and ever. Amen.
When Donna said "where to first?" and someone said "your mom's butt." Then they pull away and you see Jerry attached to the roof of the Mercedes with one shoe missing.
Ann was actually pretty funny in that episode and had a lot to do and say.
I didn't have high hopes for Community, after the non-laugh-inducing last episode, but I have to admit this one was pretty good. And I think I'm now a Annie/Abed shipper. He had it right: she needs a little immaturity in her life. And he's too awesome to be girlfriend-less.
Posted by: Todd at May 13, 2011 10:50 AM
Busy Phillips and Dan Byrd from “Cougar Town” in the celebratory crowd scene.
I was SO excited when I noticed!!!! I actually teared up just a tiny bit -- not because it was so touching, but because it was so fucking perfect. (I'm weird that way.)
Posted by: Thijs at May 13, 2011 11:03 AM
At this point if you're not watching Parks and Recreation I honestly don't know what you're doing with your life.
Posted by: lindsaco at May 13, 2011 11:06 AM
I'm down for a little Abed-Annie shipping. But whatever happened to Abed's secret service agent lady friend??
Posted by: Cree83 at May 13, 2011 11:11 AM
Parks and Rec had such a fabulous hour. The first was so knock-me-down hilarious and the second was SO ADORABLE OHMYGOD I TOTALLY SQUEALED.
PS: I'm so happy Adam Scott is not only still getting work, but is also the love-interest. I have such a massive crush on him that started when he was on Party Down and it's awesome he's still doing his thing on Parks and Rec.
Posted by: Sassafrass Green at May 13, 2011 11:14 AM
PPS: Has anyone else noticed that every time they get drunk on P&R that it's absolute GOLD? Every time! It's never not funny or awesome.
Posted by: Sassafrass Green at May 13, 2011 11:15 AM
"I'm like...an elephant! When I walk into a room people are like...OK, he's there!"
"If you're looking for douches, you're on aisle ME!"
"I have a good idea, why don't you ask him about his penis?"
Also: The Douche! Jean Ralphio ("I AM SO ALOOOONE"!) Burt Macklin returns! April's pillow hat! "Hungover" Ron! Know Ya Boo! Ron giving the grenade to the little girl! It was all gold.
Now Rob, if you get me one of Ben saying "Bababooie" you get 100 FiggyBucks (redeemable for great prizes!)
Sassafrass: I think people heard me screaming across five states. First from rage when Chris interrupted the adorable date, then again when they were on the couch--why didn't they just make out in the middle of the night?!-- and then, finally, FINALLY with the kiss.
Ron Swanson - the man who hands out Claymores like Tic Tacs.
Where can I purchase/consume Snakejuice?
Posted by: jayco at May 13, 2011 11:23 AM
But whatever happened to Abed's secret service agent lady friend??
Long-distance relationships rarely last. Long-distance dates are even trickier.
Posted by: Todd at May 13, 2011 11:25 AM
Oh, Figgy, you should've heard my apartment. Along with my roommates, it was like a pack of sentimental howler-monkeys. Every time they made eyes at each other, we just turned into 14-year-old girls.
I totally thought Leslie was going to sneak out to the couch at night and get some. We're thinking that Chris will probably leave during the finale so Leslie and Ben can be open.
Posted by: Sassafrass Green at May 13, 2011 11:27 AM
Odds on who Annie makes out with in next year's Community finale. Britta 2:1, Troy 5:2, Other 10:1, Pierce 50:1, Shirley 100:1
Posted by: Socrates_Johnson at May 13, 2011 11:27 AM
When they kissed, I said out loud, "figgy will be so happy." My husband just LOVES it when I reference Pajibans in the real world.
Posted by: Mrs. Julien at May 13, 2011 11:34 AM
I want to do nothing for the rest of the day but watch the Ron Swanson GIF and the kiss over and over again.
Posted by: Tits McGee at May 13, 2011 11:44 AM
Why didn't they draw out the Dwight as boss thing for a couple of episodes on The Office? The characters are where the series lives and it would have helped ground everything after Michael's departure. The new season could have opened with the replacment interviews.
Did anyone else notice that Amy Poehler WROTE the Snake Juice episode?
Posted by: Mrs. Julien at May 13, 2011 11:52 AM
April's super weird accent was one of my favorite parts but what I really like is how Pawnee is turning into Springfield. So many great recurring characters. (I'm counting the raccoons as one)
Posted by: Optimus Rhyme at May 13, 2011 11:53 AM
I'm quite fond of "Sewage Joe".
Posted by: Mrs. Julien at May 13, 2011 12:02 PM
I was iffy on the Annie-Abed kiss at first, but then I realized it gives them an open door policy to fill the third season with Annie trying to get Abed back "into character," and I think they can easily fill a whole season of subplots with Alison Brie trying to awkwardly reference nerd movies.
Posted by: Markus at May 13, 2011 12:03 PM
Annie beocming a pop culture junkie would cause reality to collapse on itself. No universe could withstand that amount of sexiness.
I can't wait to watch the full Community finale in one sitting. Gonna be radass, y'all.
But first, I need to watch the second episode of Parks and Rec. Don't worry about spoiling it, TV Guide already did in their episode description. Basically. TV Guide sucks, I dunno why I still look at it.
I was also thinking of Figgy when they finally kissed. Hee!
Posted by: Anna von Beav at May 13, 2011 1:09 PM
Also, "Well, now I'm up. Do you wanna Boggle?"
Posted by: Anna von Beav at May 13, 2011 1:11 PM
That was maybe my favorite hour of comedic television of all time.
"Jean-Ralphio! Dance up on me!"
Posted by: Artemis at May 13, 2011 1:39 PM
Jean-Ralphio ending every rhyme on a non-rhyme had my daughter gasping for air.
And by the way, Snakejuice is 140 proof, but LOADED with caffeine. Whoa. I found myself wanting some, even though my heart would probably explode.
Posted by: Snuggiepants at May 13, 2011 1:44 PM
I think one ounce of that would LIT'RALLY kill me, Snuggie.
Also, I'ma need a GIF of "Jean-Ralphio! Dance up on me!" please. Pretty please. With sugar on top. His face was PRICELESS.
Posted by: Anna von Beav at May 13, 2011 1:54 PM
Alright, pajiba, you did it, I'm converted. Ben and Leslie are adorable, and Leslie may just be the most awesome person to grace my computer screen since Abed. Andy and April are also adorable. The pit. Ron effing Swanson is amazing. Fine. FINE.
Posted by: dsbs at May 13, 2011 2:45 PM
Ha! LIT'RALLY, Oh, Chris.
Posted by: Snuggiepants at May 13, 2011 2:47 PM
I have never in my life "eeeeeeeeee"d when two characters kissed (well, OK, there was the one time with Mulder and Scully, but I mean, come on, it was freaking Mulder and Scully!). But I have to admit that I seriously "eeeeeeeee"d when Ben and Leslie kissed. It even woke up my cat, who proceeded to look at me like the inferior creature I clearly am.
Posted by: GeekChic at May 13, 2011 5:35 PM
"Busy Phillips and Dan Byrd from “Cougar Town” in the celebratory crowd scene."
Thank god. i thought i was crazy.
(no Tivo, couldn't confirm)
Posted by: scott at May 13, 2011 5:50 PM
Just here to squeal about Parks and Rec!
Posted by: Melody Be at May 13, 2011 6:18 PM
I'm not a big fan of Rob Lowe (even though he keeps winding up on my favorite shows -- shout-out to Sam), but the banjo thing was awesome. That was one nigh perfect hour of TV.
They're just so good together. And that kiss was pretty damn good.
But you know what I also loved? Andy and April. They're adorable and bizarre, but genuinely love each other. I really love what they've done with them on the show.
First, there was drunken montage. That was unbelievable. THEN there was the ridiculously adorable second episode. Then THEY FINALLY MADE OUT AND ALL MY DREAMS CAME TRUE.
Conclusion: Best hour of TV in the history of the universe and ever. Amen.