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* ContinuityNod: Rochelle puts an end to Chris receiving “hand-me-ups” from Drew in this episode.
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* NotSoDifferent: Let's just say that Chris Rock playing Mr. Abbott was a bit more than intentional. Chris is an immature teenager who doesn't know exactly what he'd want to do once he gets out of high school. Mr. Abbott scored well on his GEPA but ended up becoming a disillusioned guidance counselor. They share a similar sense of humor and worldview, and (naturally) look very similar.
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* IdiotBall: Chris acts a bit dumber than usual in this episode, which doesn't help his case at all. Could be chalked up to RuleOfFunny.
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* IdiotBall: Chris acts a bit dumber than usual in this episode, which doesn't help his case at all. Could be chalked up to RuleOfFunny.Most of it is deliberate RuleOfFunny though.
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* SpecialGuest: As much of one as Creator/ChrisRock can be, considering that this is literally a show about ''him''.
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* AnAesop: You shouldn't go to college just out of obligation, like the fear of disappointing your parents. It's also okay to take time off after graduation to figure out exactly what you want to do. Also, assume all tests matter, as if they didn't, you wouldn't get them.
* EpicFail: Chris ''really'' believed the test that was literally described as determining the curriculum he would be given just wouldn't matter at all. Naturally, he bombs it, which deeply concerns Ms. Morello and Mr. Abbott.
* HystericalWoman: Rochelle completely overreacts to Julius' comment to Chris; "Well, whatever you do, make sure you like it. Because once you have a family, it's what you're gonna be doing for the rest of your life." She instantly assumes that Julius is miserable and hates his life, when he showed no prior evidence and was just trying to give Chris genuine advice. She spends most of the episode giving Julius the cold shoulder until the very end.
* IdiotBall: Chris acts a bit dumber than usual in this episode, which doesn't help his case at all. Could be chalked up to RuleOfFunny.
* ItWillNeverCatchOn: Mr. Abbott asks Greg what he'd want to do once he gets out of college, as his spectacular test results gives him endless possibility. Greg suggests franchising a coffee store, which Mr. Abbott finds ridiculous. While cafés were well-established by 1985, he could be ridiculing the idea of Starbucks, which only started to get its footing a year or so after. He similarly ridicules the idea of a store that sells nothing but staples (possibly alluding to the franchise, Staples) and a store that sells everything for 99 cents. By 1985, the only 99 cent store in America was located in Los Angeles.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Mr. Abbott is extremely direct to the point of being rude, but he is genuinely trying to help Chris as those test results reflect poorly on him and could jeopardize his future.
* NotSoDifferent: Let's just say that Chris Rock playing Mr. Abbott was a bit more than intentional. Chris is an immature teenager who doesn't know exactly what he'd want to do once he gets out of high school. Mr. Abbott scored well on his GEPA but ended up becoming a disillusioned guidance counselor. They share a similar sense of humor and worldview, and (naturally) look very similar.
* RightBehindMe: Chris starts mocking the idea of being a guidance counselor as a mindless, easy job where an equally misguided person can talk down to misguided students. Mr. Abbott is right behind him for most of his rant, while Greg faintly tries to warn him.
* SelfDeprecation: This show is no stranger to it but this episode stands out for having Chris Rock literally speak face-to-face with his immature teenaged self.
* TooDumbToLive: Chris hears that the GEPA will not count towards his grade and decides not to take it seriously. He flunks it, predictably, and has to see his guidance counselor as his performance will harm his college acceptance chances (ForegoneConclusion notwithstanding) and have him put in remedial classes.
* ToughLove: Mr. Abbott is clearly trying to help Chris, but isn't sugarcoating anything.
* EpicFail: Chris ''really'' believed the test that was literally described as determining the curriculum he would be given just wouldn't matter at all. Naturally, he bombs it, which deeply concerns Ms. Morello and Mr. Abbott.
* HystericalWoman: Rochelle completely overreacts to Julius' comment to Chris; "Well, whatever you do, make sure you like it. Because once you have a family, it's what you're gonna be doing for the rest of your life." She instantly assumes that Julius is miserable and hates his life, when he showed no prior evidence and was just trying to give Chris genuine advice. She spends most of the episode giving Julius the cold shoulder until the very end.
* IdiotBall: Chris acts a bit dumber than usual in this episode, which doesn't help his case at all. Could be chalked up to RuleOfFunny.
* ItWillNeverCatchOn: Mr. Abbott asks Greg what he'd want to do once he gets out of college, as his spectacular test results gives him endless possibility. Greg suggests franchising a coffee store, which Mr. Abbott finds ridiculous. While cafés were well-established by 1985, he could be ridiculing the idea of Starbucks, which only started to get its footing a year or so after. He similarly ridicules the idea of a store that sells nothing but staples (possibly alluding to the franchise, Staples) and a store that sells everything for 99 cents. By 1985, the only 99 cent store in America was located in Los Angeles.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Mr. Abbott is extremely direct to the point of being rude, but he is genuinely trying to help Chris as those test results reflect poorly on him and could jeopardize his future.
* NotSoDifferent: Let's just say that Chris Rock playing Mr. Abbott was a bit more than intentional. Chris is an immature teenager who doesn't know exactly what he'd want to do once he gets out of high school. Mr. Abbott scored well on his GEPA but ended up becoming a disillusioned guidance counselor. They share a similar sense of humor and worldview, and (naturally) look very similar.
* RightBehindMe: Chris starts mocking the idea of being a guidance counselor as a mindless, easy job where an equally misguided person can talk down to misguided students. Mr. Abbott is right behind him for most of his rant, while Greg faintly tries to warn him.
* SelfDeprecation: This show is no stranger to it but this episode stands out for having Chris Rock literally speak face-to-face with his immature teenaged self.
* TooDumbToLive: Chris hears that the GEPA will not count towards his grade and decides not to take it seriously. He flunks it, predictably, and has to see his guidance counselor as his performance will harm his college acceptance chances (ForegoneConclusion notwithstanding) and have him put in remedial classes.
* ToughLove: Mr. Abbott is clearly trying to help Chris, but isn't sugarcoating anything.
