The show is known for its smart writing and high joke density.
WithBeetlejuice Beetlejuicenow in theaters, its a good time to remember one ofCommunitys most elaborate background gags.
Despite the joke being a blink-and-youll-miss-it background gag, it took three seasons to execute.
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Annie Edison (Alison Brie) complains that Brittas Halloween party playlist is just theBeetlejuicesoundtrack and NPR podcasts.
Just as Annie makes this complaint, someone dressed as Beetlejuice walks by behind her.
The moment makes perfect sense and doesnt call attention to itself.
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So, the moment doesnt feel odd to a casual viewer.
When someone is binge-watching the show, episodes from previous seasons are fresher in their mind.
Its incredible that not only were the writers putting so much effort into gags, butCommunity’sfans were taking notice.
Communityis full of Easter eggsand elaborate jokes.
There’soneCommunityjoke that’s even more elaborate than the Beetlejuice gag.
This joke requires viewers to watch a completely different show to see the punchline.
A suspended lawyer is forced to enroll in a community college with an eccentric staff and student body.
This pays off in theCougar TownSeason 2 episode Something Good Coming.
There’s a scene with Danny Pudi in the background, in character as Abed.
Communityis a show thatrewards multiple viewings.
The best scenes not only pack lots of jokes into the dialogue, but also have great background gags.
The variety of clever jokes makesCommunityworth revising over and over.
Every season ofCommunityis available to stream in the U.S. on Peacock.
