History WebVideo / TheClassroom

* WillFerrell: Referred to in the fourth episode as the best comedian to make out with.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Luciano was going to stay on and evolve into a more blatant Michael Scott {{Expy}}, and several episodes such as BackToTheFuture and TheShining parodies were scrapped as being too unjustified for the {{Mockumentary}} style.

* ComedicSociopathy: The show practically runs on this.

* {{Irony}}: Garrett and Taylor's mutual hatred of romanticism and couples results in them developing unexpected {{UST}}.

* KissingDiscretionShot: [[spoiler: Taylor and Garrett's]] kiss from the Valentines Day Episode is obscured by Myles's untimely entrance.

* LivingProp: Most people who aren't in the main cast qualify as this, being basic students in the background.

* ShipTease: Garrett and Taylor in the fifth episode, later becomes full {{UST}}

* WeirdnessMagnet: The Classroom as a whole, and to a lesser extent, Luciano.

* ShipTease: Garrett and Taylor in the fifth episode.

* ThePiratesWhoDon'tDoAnything: They're Multimedia students, but their projects and such are only ever mentioned in passing, and even then, it seems most of the class spend their time goofing off than working.

* UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist: Almost everyone at some point.

** The Optimists is Myles and Ashley, who maintain positive outlooks despite their shortcomings.
** The Realists are Jason and Luciano, who approach situations rationally and see both sides.

* WrittenByCastMember: Every episode is written - either solely or as a collaboration - by Jason, Anthony, Garrett, and Corey.

* BrokenAesop: Often used to comedic effect; for example, the fourth episode has everyone undergo New Years Resolutions to better themselves, resulting in them becoming completely different people. Everything's returned to normal by the end - but normal isn't very reassuring either.

* JerkassHasAPoint: Jason admits that Garrett's right about Ashley New Years resolution plan hurt them more than it helped them.

* {{Squick}}: Twerking, according to Anthony.
--> Anthony: You know what I think of with...with the twerking? It's like you're violently pooping. It's like you're violently trying to shake the poop out of you...and that's attractive to you people? How do you sleep at night? just take your defecation dance somewhere that isn't this school.
* TakeThat: To twerking in the 5th episode in Anthony's PDA lecture.

* TakeThat: To twerking in the 5th episode, from Anthony of all people.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Luciano was going to stay on and evolve into a more blatant Michael Scott {{Expy}}, and several episodes such as a BackToTheFuture and TheShining parody-episodes were scrapped as being too unjustified for the {{Mockumentary}} style.

* WrittenByCastMember: Every episode is written - either solely or as a collaboration - by the cast.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Luciano was going to stay on and evolve into a more blatant Michael Scott {{Expy}}, and several episodes such as a BackToTheFuture and TheShining parody-episodes were scrapped as being too far

* WellIntentionedExtremist: Garrett and Anthony's auditioning of a new teacher is taken to ridiculous extremes, but they're really just trying to help replace Lucy.

* NicholasCage: Often used by Anthony in his pranks, such as using his name as part of a computer password.

* WillFerrel: Referred to in the fourth episode as the best comedian to make out with.

* EarlyBirdCameo: Corey and Addie's appear in the credits at least two episodes before their characters are properly introduced.

* WrittenByCastMember: Every episode is written - either solely or as a collaboration - by the cast.

* BrickJoke: The end of the ChristmasEpisode, wherein Anthony's plot to obtain all of the presents for himself succeeds.

** TheChick: Ashley, who also serves as a TeamMom with

** MentorArchetype: Mr. Luciano and Mrs. Reda

** TheChick: Ashley, with Taylor as a complimentary DarkChick

* FunnyBackgroundEvent: Often invoked during confession clips of the cast. i.e. Garrett and Anthony judging one of the teacher-contestants.

* WholePlotReference: Garrett's subplot in the Christmas episode is a very loose one of HowTheGrinchStoleChristmas.

The first official episode (discounting the unofficial pilot), can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUAL16WzBGE&feature=c4-overview&list=UUSXnQ9rNFSFOHXDMGhv7Hug.

The unofficial pilot (which is considered non-canon and is a RandomEventsPlot lacking the current series' tone and style can be watched here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD4MvhJ4sAk

* KickTheDog: Luciano to Scooter in the first episode.

* NoAntagonist: More or less. When the show does need an antagonist, the role is usually filled by Garrett and Anthony, or occasionally Scooter.

* PaperThinDisguise: Garrett's Janitor disguise. It's literally a jumpsuit and fake mustache.
* PetTheDog: Occasionally, Luciano reveals that he does actually care about his students. If not about teaching them.

* WholePlotReference: Garrett's subplot in the Christmas episode is a very loose one of HowTheGrinchStoleChristmas.
* YetAnotherChristmasCarol

* TyrantTakesTheHelm: Taylor when she becomes the new teacher in the second episode, if only for a brief moment.

** Even stranger in hindsight is the unofficial pilot, which has very little in common with the current series. Luciano is still the teacher, but is more sympathetic and willing to listen. Scooter is more aware of his and Jason's rivalry, rather than blissfully ignorant of it, and he actively (rather than accidentally) antagonizes him. Jason is more creative than controlling, Garrett and Anthony are more hyperactive CloudCuckooLanders than malicious snarkers, Kameron is a CovertPervert, and Myles only has one scene. Additionally, the entire episode revolves around a project for the news, which isn't as big a plot point in the current series. While it was intended to introduce an audience to the series, it bears very little semblance to what the show has recently become.

The first official episode (discounting the unofficial pilot), can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUAL16WzBGE&feature=c4-overview&list=UUSXnQ9rNFSFOHXDMGhv7Hug

* BenevolentBoss: Played mostly straight by Luciano...

* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: With Luciano being OutOfFocus, the first episode seems odd with him in place as the teacher, there's no real subplot, and no ZanyScheme from Garrett and Anthony, and Jason and Scooter's rivalry is toned down in favor of Jason's YesMan characterization and Scooter's delusions of favoritism.

* FunnyBackgroundEvent: Often invoked during confession clips of the cast. I.E. Garrett and Anthony judging one of the teacher-contestants.