An Analysis of Community's Best Episode: Remedial Chaos Theory 

Jeff always hits his head because all the alternate/bad timelines are his fault. That means Jeff’s hubris is a detriment to them all

There's also the matter of interpreting the alternate timelines as objective or as Abed's imagination or some combination of the two

I interpret the real ending where abed calls jeff out and Jeff goes to get the pizzas as saying that when Jeff steps up as an example and a leader it's when the group is at its best. Jeff's little trick to not have to go get the pizza himself slightly poisons the good will of the group. But when it's called out Jeff gets acknowledged for being clever, steps up to go do a nice action for everyone and everyone else is allowed to have a good time

Britta sees the pizza delivery guy again 14 or 15 episodes later and through a couple quick glances at troy she shuts the door on him and doesn't take it any further which I thought was a nice moment

While Biology 101 is the first episode, it mostly puts the conflicts from the previous season to rest. This episode feels like the real opener for the season. It has a little thesis about each character, which is played out over the whole season. The darkest timeline is used as a symbol for characters losing hope later in the season. And, of course, there's Abed's speech. While Abed is wise about them needing to appreciate what they have and being able to get through anything with each other, it has one flaw: how do they handle life when they can't be together? P.S.: He also tellingly doesn't say what his and Troy's roles are in the group.

I still hear “of course I am Abed” in my head 4 times a week.

the best video analysis on this episode hands down

This is a phenomenal video, though I can't tell if the fact that there's a weird 3d anaglyph effect is on my end or if it's part of the video - I'm pretty sure it's the video that's doing it, but I'm not 100%, it's just distracting as hell. With that said, this is an excellent analysis of the best episode of this show and I'm 100% down for it. +1 sub

Right now im going through that phase where im out of Community episodes from a 3rd watch through, and now the youtube videos are atarting to run thin. I really appreciated this video. That movie cant come fast enough.

You should definitely make more videos like this, best analysis of a tv show/movie I’ve ever seen from a small independent channel. Hope to see more👍🏼

Are these color distortions apart of the video or just the acid. Asking for a friend.

This was insanely good

I like that Pierce throws the troll present in the tiny trash can as if Abed and Troy wont find it later after they all leave. Would have made more sense to throw it out the window. They're gonna find it eventually and it's gonna cause problems. Even if he tries to sneak it out later when they leave someone's gonna ask about it. lol

Fantastic Video by the way. Insane analysis

This video was phenomenal, thank you

why is this video in 3d format??

Love this. However this episode is #2 for me behind the first D&D episode. This makes me want to make more Community videos. Would be interesting to see your top 10 episodes. There are 4-5 episodes that I think would be the same for almost everyone, but the others I think would be particular to individuals and interesting to see.

I'm glad you did an episode about 'Community', it's a great show.

This video deserves more love

GR8 analysis 💯

the hype has payed off

Great video, great show. Keep it coming. +1 sub in this timeline.

Really enjoyed this video! Thanks! A bit of constructive criticism, take if it resonates: If you can enunciate a bit more or slow down your speech, it will prob increase viewer retention. I had to slow it down to .75x to catch the words you were saying and I typically watch things on 1.25-1.75x. Thanks again for a great video cheers!

Britta dated the pizza guy in real life, before this happened and he dumped her, go figure

Hot tip: hold your phone at horizontal angle to reduce the 3d effect

i love how well this episode sets up that jeff's need to be cool and protect himself really hurts all of them, adn that if he can just get out of his own way, things can be ok. he could've let annie's comment while they made out go, and been happy that the woman he liked found him attractive, and this couldve been the start of something... but it makes him feel old and creepy and so instead he lashes out about her bubble gum lip gloss, effectively saying "i'm not too old, you're just immature!" he makes britta unhappy by implying shes being cringey, troy unhappy by insulting his manhood, pierce unhappy by calling him old, he even is the one in charge of the pie boycott. he loves the group but he's so insecure that he holds them back. but when he leaves briefly, the rest can embrace their corniness and just have a good time. and a lot of people have said that this is proof that jeff is "bad for the group" or "the villain", and i'm glad you instead pointed out that jeff just needs to be less prideful. when he comes back from getting the pizza, he couldve shot everyone down. but he sits back and lets them have fun... even though he still refuses to eat carbs by pulling the toppings off the pizza. abed calling him out did him a lot of good. basically, we see that he's capable of overcoming his faults, but he can't quite commit to it yet. (A huge difference from like, season 5 and 6 jeff, who embraces goofiness.) jeff is so relatable lol. i always felt like the overall message of this show was "stop trying to be better than your surroundings and embrace where you are in life". I've also always wondered if the timelines are meant to be in abed's head, implying that this is what he thinks about the group... implying that abed leaving causes the rest of the group to fall to emotional disarray, troy leaving leads to disaster, etc. Also i loved that you pointed out that pierce brought up jeff's dad to try to make him leave/get him hurt! I never noticed that before and always wondered about the line.

Really fun episode!

Wait how does this not have a million views

Why am I just now seeing this brilliant video?!!! 👏 🤗 I loved it; great analysis. One of the greatest lines ever said on television happens in this episode. Every time I watch it, and Troy says to Pierce, *"I demand to be housewarmed!!!"* I pass out laughing!! 😆 🤣 😂 😹

Is the video in 3D anaglyph for everyone else? I just noticed it a few minutes in and can't tell if it's intentional or if I've done something weird. On mobile btw.

is it me or do u refer to shirley as troy tru out the video i think u said it about 5 o 6 times

Underatted

What's with the 3D without the glasses look to the video?

Please do this for the finale of the last season!!

Sick

Im now gonna have to do my own analysis of Uncle Grandpa or Regular show or another show I like

9:00 Don’t mind me just knowing where I left off

I love this video, really phenomenal analysis. As others have said, I think if you focus on enunciation, your channel could be very successful! I struggled with hearing a great deal of what you said.

I have no problem

Jeff's the real buzz kill

Am I supposed to have 3d glasses to watch this video? This makes my eyes hurt

"In between ... and ... she must have gotten addicted to weed." My guy... Britta has ALWAYS been coded as a pot smoker.

i love you

Just a quick note: yes, Britta smokes weed. This does not, however, mean she's addicted to it. That's a very different thing.

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“Addicted to weed” lol

I wanted to throw this on the side monitor to listen to, but this blurryness going on is too much anytime I want to look over. There's gotta be a better way to do this. But this is why I'm clicking off before 5m.

4:25

What's with the chromatic aberration? It makes it really hard to watch! Luckily I'm mainly listening to it, but still, if it's for copyright this should be under fair use without the CA, I've never seen anyone else use it to avoid copyright, especially to this extent, it's really distracting! Good video otherwise though!

the filter is making me so dizzy

50:14

All this and it's a bottle episode, usually the worst type of episode. Usually the worst type of episode, turned into the best.

This dude can’t pronounce the name Shirley at all. Sounds like Troy every time.

Eh I think Pillows and Blankets (2) is the best episode.

You got it backwards, people who quit weed often smoke cigarettes

“addicted to weed”

damn. i'm really sorry, but the 3d effect is straight up giving me a headache. it's a real shame, i was excited to watch this, but i really can't. sorry man :/

addicted to weed? lmao she was always a stoner. its better than being a nightly beer or wine drinker which most people do not consider alcoholism.

Just a heads up I am an avid cannabis user and I can tell you wholeheartedly that the idea that you can become addicted to marijuana is blatant misinformation, I don't think that the misinformation is coming from you but I do understand that society has shaded the ideal of Mary Jane in a negative light through films like reefer madness (formerly "tell your children") and I believe that it's not just Britta that partakes in the cosmik debris infact I'm pretty sure Troy and Abed regularly take edibles Jeff is an alcoholic and Annie regularly self medicates in secret Pierce enjoys pretty much anything and everything at the drop of a hat and the only one that is clean is Shirley oh wait peyote nevermind. My point being don't judge someone for trying to expand their mind because they are just trying to make it through the day and take care of head.

Did the acter Chevy Chase make racist remarks on set. Saying people only like his (Glover) comady because he is black. I heard this was the last straw for creaters of community. And it was obvious chase was jealous of Donald

The 3d effect blur makes this unwatchable. Sorry. Skipping it