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** Meta example: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1lXDNJWgIs this]] fan video tribute to Pierce.



** Meta example, but the following episode's opening credits, when listing the cast, has a notable jump where they cut out Donald Glover's name, and it continues on to the following episodes. Even though we knew he was leaving it was still sad to see. A similar sentiment can be said at the beginning of the season when Chevy Chase's name isn't featured.
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''[[Silence. Troy shakes his head and goes over to Jeff.]]''\\

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''[[Silence.''[Silence. Troy shakes his head and goes over to Jeff.]]''\\]''\\

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* In "Re-pilot", Troy signing Jeff's class action suit against Greendale. It's absolutely heartbreaking to see the show's most optimistic and positive character just break and see things as hopeless, and unlike Troy's past breakdowns, it isn't PlayedForLaughs.

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* In "Re-pilot", "Repilot", Troy signing Jeff's class action suit against Greendale. It's absolutely heartbreaking to see the show's most optimistic and positive character just break and see things as hopeless, and unlike Troy's past breakdowns, it isn't PlayedForLaughs.PlayedForLaughs.
-->'''Jeff:''' You all came here with a chance to be something, and you had that taken away from you. Get something back. Seek damages. Sign here.\\
'''Troy:''' But you were our hero! I mean, in the commercial-\\
'''Jeff:''' The commercial was a lie.\\
'''Troy:''' ''You staged a robot fight!?''\\
'''Jeff:''' Yeah. In real life, the robot wins.\\
''[[Silence. Troy shakes his head and goes over to Jeff.]]''\\
'''Shirley:''' Troy...?\\
'''Troy:''' If Jeff didn't change, then Jeff is right. ''[signs the paper]'' Case closed. Let's make some money.
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--->'''Abed''': Jeff, I think you should play the role of my father.\\
'''Jeff''': I don't want to be your father.\\
'''Abed''': Perfect. You already know your lines.

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--->'''Abed''': --->'''Abed:''' Jeff, I think you should play the role of my father.\\
'''Jeff''': '''Jeff:''' I don't want to be your father.\\
'''Abed''': Perfect.'''Abed:''' That's perfect. You already know your lines.



--->'''Abed's' Dad''': ''(tearfully)'' I never said I blamed you for her leaving.\\
'''Abed''': You never had to say it.

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--->'''Abed's' Dad''': Dad:''' ''(tearfully)'' I never said I blamed you for her leaving.\\
'''Abed''': '''Abed:''' You never had to say it.



* Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas

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* Abed's "Abed's Uncontrollable ChristmasChristmas":
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* Annie's unrequited crush on Troy; she was "Annie Adderall" who suffered a breakdown, and said breakdown inadvertently spurred Troy to sabotage himself and do a keg stand so he wouldn't have to impress or disappoint a college recruiter. With how Annie is sexually repressed and hints of her mother being emotionally abusive, she was unable to find the means to tell Troy that she liked him. Just as she moves on with someone else -- Britta's ex-- .Troy finally sees Annie and thinks that he has a chance.

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* Annie's unrequited crush on Troy; she was "Annie Adderall" who suffered a breakdown, and said breakdown inadvertently spurred Troy to sabotage himself and do a keg stand so he wouldn't have to impress or disappoint a college recruiter. With how Annie is sexually repressed and hints of her mother being emotionally abusive, she was unable to find the means to tell Troy that she liked him. Just as she moves on with someone else -- Britta's ex-- .ex -- Troy finally sees Annie and thinks that he has a chance.
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* Annie's unrequired crush on Troy; she was "Annie Adderall" who suffered a breakdown, and said breakdown inadvertently spurred Troy to sabotage himself and do a keg stand so he wouldn't have to impress or disappoint a college recruiter. With how Annie is sexually repressed and hints of her mother being emotionally abusive, she was unable to find the means to tell Troy that she liked him. Just as she moves on with someone else -- Britta's ex-- .Troy finally sees Annie and thinks that he has a chance.

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* Annie's unrequired unrequited crush on Troy; she was "Annie Adderall" who suffered a breakdown, and said breakdown inadvertently spurred Troy to sabotage himself and do a keg stand so he wouldn't have to impress or disappoint a college recruiter. With how Annie is sexually repressed and hints of her mother being emotionally abusive, she was unable to find the means to tell Troy that she liked him. Just as she moves on with someone else -- Britta's ex-- .Troy finally sees Annie and thinks that he has a chance.
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* A background gag in "Contemporary American Poultry", when Jeff goes to confront Abed in his dorm, you can see he's listed out the members of the study group based on their likes and needs. Most of them are funny, but for Abed under "needs" he's written that he needs "Understanding".

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* The ending in [[Recap/CommunityS6E07AdvancedSafetyFeatures Advanced Safety Features]], which shows that Britta and Subway/Rick won't end up together as they wish.

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* The ending in [[Recap/CommunityS6E07AdvancedSafetyFeatures Advanced Safety Features]], Features]]
** Elroy is not speaking to Jeff. It's assumed that in addition to him saying that he doesn't like people who try too hard to win you over, he's mad about the email leaks from the previous episode. Jeff pulls out the full stops to hire Elroy's favorite band; Elroy is even ''more'' upset. He then drinks with Britta and realizes it's because the lead singer Julie broke his heart. Elroy goes to confront Julie and admits he still loves her. This makes him realize he's pushing Jeff away because he's reminded of Julie chasing him. When Jeff bares his soul and admits he likes Elroy, the man hugs him as an apology.
** The episode is a huge YankTheDogsChain for Britta. She sees Rick for the first time in years, long after Subway left, and despite herself is still attracted. Annie goes ThisIsGonnaSuck when her attempt to warn Britta backfires. Sure enough, Annie is proven right.
** The ending in
which shows that Britta and Subway/Rick won't end up together as they wish.wish. Britta tries to convince him to stay at the dance, but Rick cannot resist hearing the dean is having trouble choosing a car for a new fleet. Rick finds out that Frankie set a trap for him, and security escorts him off-campus for preying on the Dean.
** It's implied Frankie knew Britta got roped into the Honda marketing scheme. She still looks nothing but sympathetic as Britta admits that Rick offered something she wanted, and she bought it. Frankie has had her share of LoveHurts.
** Rick, as he's driving away, goes MyGodWhatHaveIDone about letting his desire to sell more cars override his relationship with Britta. He lets a SingleTear fall on the dashboard.
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*** In all five seasons of ''Community'' there is no sadder moment than the quiet desolation in Shirley's voice when she says "Andre left me."

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*** In all five six seasons of ''Community'' there is no sadder moment than the quiet desolation in Shirley's voice when she says "Andre left me."
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* Pierce's home life. Before his mother died in the third ep of season 2 it was just him and her with maybe a few visits from his JerkAss father who passed down his prejudices. His seven marriages could be just his desperation to not be alone but for many reasons the marriages couldn't work, his "Super Fertility" is just a euphemism for being infertile (Which may relate to why he sees Jeff and Annie as his faux son and daughter), his friend Troy got to live in his mansion in season 2 for free before moving out (Since Troy's an idiot he had no idea that he was addicted to pills until it was too late) and didn't express much gratitude and from the season 2 finale that summer and most school breaks are just days to wait until the new semester.

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* Pierce's home life. Before his mother died in the third ep The Psychology of season 2 Letting Go, it was just him and her her, with maybe a few visits from his JerkAss father who passed down his prejudices. His seven marriages could be just his desperation to not be alone but for many reasons the marriages couldn't work, his "Super Fertility" is just a euphemism for being infertile (Which may relate to why he sees Jeff and Annie as his faux son and daughter), his friend Troy got to live in his mansion in season 2 for free before moving out (Since Troy's an idiot he had no idea that he was addicted to pills until it was too late) and didn't express much gratitude and from the season 2 finale that summer and most school breaks are just days to wait until the new semester.
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** Piece in a case of OOCIsSeriousBusiness stays with Abed to the bitter end of the journey, only stopping for a bathroom break. He's angry at Duncan for breaking Abed despite claiming he stayed only for cookies. Since this episode takes place after [[Recap/CommunityS2E03ThePsychologyOfLettingGo The Psychology Of Letting Go]], this is the first Christmas both Abed and Pierce spend without their moms, so Pierce is in PetTheDog mode.

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** Piece Pierce in a case of OOCIsSeriousBusiness stays with Abed to the bitter end of the journey, only stopping for a bathroom break. He's angry at Duncan for breaking Abed despite claiming he stayed only for cookies. Since this episode takes place after [[Recap/CommunityS2E03ThePsychologyOfLettingGo The Psychology Of Letting Go]], this is the first Christmas both Abed and Pierce spend without their moms, so Pierce is in PetTheDog mode.

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* Abed and Britta get into a petty feud when he first accidentally spoils a show they like called ''Bloodlines'', a ''Game of Thrones'' expy and then mocks her for not putting in the effort to keep up by saying how season one ends. Britta promises to get back at him by reading the books and spoiling him. Abed starts wearing powerful headphones to block her out and spends the day bonding with a deaf girl, learning sign language (which for Abed is a big thing because he makes an effort to socialize). Then at the dance that the committee has organized, the deaf girl spoils the books for him after he's mastered enough sign language to understand and reveals Britta paid her to do that. Britta tries to gloat, only for Abed to say, "I'm devastated" since he liked the girl and walk away, making her realize she went too far. While Abed gets back together with Rachel as a result, Britta doesn't really suffer consequences for messing with one of her friend's relationships and her apology is less MyGodWhatHaveIDone and more SecretlySelfish.



* Britta saying in the [[Recap/CommunityS5E12BasicStory Basic Story]] episode that she's thinking about transfering to City College but knowing she'll be a bartender. It implies she's given up on herself and her dreams.

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* Britta saying in the [[Recap/CommunityS5E12BasicStory Basic Story]] episode that she's thinking about transfering transferring to City College but knowing she'll be a bartender. It implies she's given up on herself and her dreams.
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* Britta saying in the [[Recap/CommunityS5E12BasicStory Basic Story]] episode that she's thinking about transfering to City College but knowing she'll be a bartender. It implies she's given up on herself and her dreams.
* The ending in [[Recap/CommunityS6E07AdvancedSafetyFeatures Advanced Safety Features]], which shows that Britta and Subway/Rick won't end up together as they wish.
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!'''''All'' spoilers on this page are left unmarked. Administrivia/YouHaveBeenWarned!'''

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!'''''All'' !!'''''All'' spoilers on this page are left unmarked. Administrivia/YouHaveBeenWarned!'''
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-->'''Abed''': We're inside a locker. It's where I spent a lot of time in junior high.
-->'''Annie''': You think this is where we'd put you? You know that's absurd, right?
-->'''Abed''': Well, I'm not stupid. You can see I've upped the square footage. It's a metaphorical locker. It's a place where people like me get put when everyone's finally fed up with us.

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-->'''Abed''': -->'''Abed:''' We're inside a locker. It's where I spent a lot of time in junior high.
-->'''Annie''':
high.\\
'''Annie:'''
You think this is where we'd put you? You know that's absurd, right?
-->'''Abed''':
right?\\
'''Abed:'''
Well, I'm not stupid. You can see I've upped the square footage. It's a metaphorical locker. It's a place where people like me get put when everyone's finally fed up with us.



-->'''Pierce:''' We've been playing this game for a few hours. But you? You've been playing it your whole life.

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-->'''Pierce:''' --->'''Pierce:''' We've been playing this game for a few hours. But you? You've been playing it your whole life.



-->'''Abed:''' Cool. Cool cool cool.
-->'''Female polygraph technician:''' That's a lie.

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-->'''Abed:''' Cool. Cool cool cool.
-->'''Female
cool.\\
'''Female
polygraph technician:''' That's a lie.



--> '''Abed (as Annie#2)''': Why are you blowing our magic moment with Jeff?
--> '''Annie''': It's not magic. It's not even real.
--> '''Annie#2''': But we love Jeff.
--> '''Annie''': No, we don't. We're just in love with the idea of being loved. And if we can teach a guy like Jeff to do it, we'll never be unloved. So we keep running the same scenario over and over hoping for a different result.

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--> '''Abed -->'''Abed (as Annie#2)''': Annie#2):''' Why are you blowing our magic moment with Jeff?
--> '''Annie''':
Jeff?\\
'''Annie:'''
It's not magic. It's not even real.
--> '''Annie#2''':
real.\\
'''Annie#2:'''
But we love Jeff.
--> '''Annie''':
Jeff.\\
'''Annie:'''
No, we don't. We're just in love with the idea of being loved. And if we can teach a guy like Jeff to do it, we'll never be unloved. So we keep running the same scenario over and over hoping for a different result.

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