Author Topic: The TV shows you've seen recently thread. (Read 1236478 times)

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #6060 on:** October 14, 2012, 05:44:44 PM »

ZephyrFate has become an invaluable setting in my taste metronome.

Thanks dude.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #6061 on:** October 14, 2012, 05:57:09 PM »

Quote from: Martin Raperman on October 14, 2012, 05:44:44 PM

ZephyrFate has become an invaluable setting in my taste metronome.

Thanks dude.

Everyone just needs to fill their God hole with pussy.

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #6062 on:** October 14, 2012, 06:14:15 PM »

And that makes no sense!

Tucah · « **Reply #6063 on:** October 14, 2012, 09:18:25 PM »

Downton season 3, ep 5:

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Sybil

Also, hope the Bates stuff is done soon, getting really tired of that subplot. Everything else this season is enjoyable enough, even if there's probably more Mary/Matthew drama approaching.

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CajoleJuice · « **Reply #6064 on:** October 14, 2012, 09:22:59 PM »

cool, one of those always sunny GIFs was made by me

but i guess that doesn't count

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #6065 on:** October 14, 2012, 11:13:11 PM »

TWD premier was pretty bloody good.

Homeland, plot seems to be going through the motions in getting everything back on track so the real story can start.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #6066 on:** October 15, 2012, 12:08:14 AM »

TWD was better than all of season 2 aside from the horrible, terrible dialogue and stupid logic; Homeland was not as amazing as last week's but getting there, and Revenge was great.

Tucah · « **Reply #6067 on:** October 15, 2012, 12:37:30 AM »

-TWD premiere was great - Last season was okay (farm arc was dragged out way, way too long imo) but this episode was much better. Great start to the prison arc, which is my favorite part of the comics so I'm pretty excited.
-Homeland was good. Man, Claire Danes was fantastic (as always) and very curious to see where things go from here. Lots of interesting things in play right now.
-Revenge (had no idea anyone else here watched it) was good and as fun as ever. I don't think I'll ever get tired of Emily/Victoria conversations. I'm not a big fan of new fellow revenge trainee guy and goddamn is Declan's storyline bad but everything else is great.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #6068 on:** October 15, 2012, 01:05:38 AM »

Walking Dead was great, perhaps better than all the S2 episodes in fact.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #6069 on:** October 15, 2012, 01:08:50 AM »

^agreed

now that they've shaken off the final remnants of darabont, walking dead might turn into a pretty good show

cool breeze · « **Reply #6070 on:** October 15, 2012, 03:05:17 AM »

I stopped watching S2 before the break, and gave it another shot after, but it was just so boring. First episode of Season 3 was pretty good. It's also my favorite part of the comic series, so I'm back on board for now.

and

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they're actually going full on with Michonne. It's a goofy as I thought it'd be!

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Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #6071 on:** October 15, 2012, 12:41:36 PM »

We need to discuss why none of the minorities or women had projectile weapons in the episode's cold open. The kid gets a 9mm, while T-Dawg gets some Aquaman spear and Glen gets a shovel?

Yeti · « **Reply #6072 on:** October 15, 2012, 12:59:59 PM »

A shovel is a great weapon for a zombie apocalypse. You can use the flat part for bashing in skulls and the sharp edges for severing their necks. So versatile.

Steve Contra · « **Reply #6073 on:** October 15, 2012, 01:42:20 PM »

Man, I may have to try the new season of Walking Dead. The first two were so, so bad $:-\$

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #6074 on:** October 15, 2012, 07:14:16 PM »

That was a bad filler episode of Homeland. $:-\$

Barry Egan · « **Reply #6075 on:** October 15, 2012, 08:10:57 PM »

It was definitely weak overall. Looking forward to next week to actually get the ball rolling.

Eric P · « **Reply #6076 on:** October 15, 2012, 08:32:40 PM »

funniest episode yet

cutting edge slapstick in a serious drama

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #6077 on:** October 15, 2012, 10:31:20 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on October 15, 2012, 08:32:40 PM

funniest episode yet

cutting edge slapstick in a serious drama

compounded by the awesome of Brody snapping that dude's neck and Carrie's realization at the end which made it much better than a filler episode

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #6078 on:** October 16, 2012, 12:40:04 AM »

Homeland is turning into a ridiculous show. I don't have high hopes for this season anymore

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Can someone explain how or why Nazir's people would spend nearly a decade grooming the person Manchurian candidate only to constantly put him in positions where his cover could easily be blown? From stealing intel from INSIDE the CIA to going to meet a suspected terrorist...I just don't get it. The journalist/spy told Brody that the bomb maker wasn't under surveillance yet, but they had no way of knowing for 100% sure that the CIA/NSA/etc were not watching him. Worse yet, in a few days when they do start looking for him...what if the store had a camera system and saw Brody walk in. It just makes no sense to not only put your most valuable asset in danger, but to kind of treat him like shit.

It just feels like this double agent stuff is getting far more convoluted for me to buy. I thought Brody would be passing along intel to Nazir's people covertly while building himself up as a confidant of the next president. Instead he's exclusively used to bail Nazir out at the last minute of shit, and each time it just gets more ridiculous.

So now that the cat is out of the bag...what now? Estes is very career driven, and focused on saving his own ass/advancing his career. Wouldn't basic safety protocol demand that Brody get arrested immediately? He poses a potential immediate thread to the VP and national security, and if he were to kill the VP while Estes sat on information that could have saved his life....his career will be over.

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cool breeze · « **Reply #6079 on:** October 16, 2012, 03:10:35 AM »

Quote from: Eric P on October 14, 2012, 09:05:59 AM

Arrow was not horrible. Surprisingly.

I'm not too familiar with Green Arrow but the pilot was Batman Begins as a cheap TV show. I liked it $:-\$

etiolate · « **Reply #6080 on:** October 16, 2012, 03:29:16 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 16, 2012, 12:40:04 AM

Homeland is turning into a ridiculous show. I don't have high hopes for this season anymore

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Can someone explain how or why Nazir's people would spend nearly a decade grooming the person Manchurian candidate only to constantly put him in positions where his cover could easily be blown? From stealing intel from INSIDE the CIA to going to meet a suspected terrorist...I just don't get it. The journalist/spy told Brody that the bomb maker wasn't under surveillance yet, but they had no way of knowing for 100% sure that the CIA/NSA/etc were not watching him. Worse yet, in a few days when they do start looking for him...what if the store had a camera system and saw Brody walk in. It just makes no sense to not only put your most valuable asset in danger, but to kind of treat him like shit.

It just feels like this double agent stuff is getting far more convoluted for me to buy. I thought Brody would be passing along intel to Nazir's people covertly while building himself up as a confidant of the next president. Instead he's exclusively used to bail Nazir out at the last minute of shit, and each time it just gets more ridiculous.

So now that the cat is out of the bag...what now? Estes is very career driven, and focused on saving his own ass/advancing his career. Wouldn't basic safety protocol demand that Brody get arrested immediately? He poses a potential immediate thread to the VP and national security, and if he were to kill the VP while Estes sat on information that could have saved his life....his career will be over.
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Well the role Brody made for himself was not the one Abu Nasir originally had in mind. I can buy that they would use him in whatever way and not be overly concerned with making him rise in power. I'm pretty sure there is are other moles for Abu Nasir to play. The access Brody gets is pretty exceptional though. The thing is that Brody's ultimate goal is to kill the guy that also grants him the access and power Abu Nasir wants. Maybe they realize that conflict could screw things up and have some other role for Brody in play.

I was sure that at some point it would be revealed that Isah and the drone bombing was a tragedy planned and created by Abu Nasir to manipulate Brody. I figured at some point, Brody's character would change on the realization of that lie. So whatever happens with the video, there is still more in play for Brody's character.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #6081 on:** October 16, 2012, 03:41:34 AM »

Putting Brody in these risky situations tests his dedication. You can imagine he has a lot of temptation to "go back" to what he was before especially now that he's a famous and well-respected politician. Even if Brody gets caught, that leaves a huge black eye on the US' foreign policy, demoralizes them from messing around in the ME anymore, which I'm guessing is the ultimate goal of Abu-Nazir's organization.

Anyways, I always thought that Nazir's organization was basically Al-Qaeda but if they have ties with Hezbollah and Iran, then that suggests it's actually a Shia based group. Little bit interesting.

Quote from: Tucah on October 14, 2012, 09:18:25 PM

Downton season 3, ep 5:

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Sybil

Also, hope the Bates stuff is done soon, getting really tired of that subplot. Everything else this season is enjoyable enough, even if there's probably more Mary/Matthew drama approaching.
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FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK Lord Granthem

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And yeah, I hope Bates' prison arc ends soon. Although I just don't see him leaving prison alive.

It is pretty weird the direction they're taking with Ethel, it seems like they're going to keep that character around for a while.

Cindi Mayweather · « **Reply #6082 on:** October 16, 2012, 03:42:32 AM »

no spoilers cunts

Eric P · « **Reply #6083 on:** October 16, 2012, 07:18:56 AM »

Quote from: fryinghigh on October 16, 2012, 03:10:35 AM

Quote from: Eric P on October 14, 2012, 09:05:59 AM
Arrow was not horrible. Surprisingly.

I'm not too familiar with Green Arrow but the pilot was Batman Begins as a cheap TV show. I liked it $:-\$

i was kind of shocked when he straight up murdered 3 dudes

but yes it's basically Batman with bow and arrows instead of batarangs

benjipwns · « **Reply #6084 on:** October 16, 2012, 07:41:59 AM »

Green Arrow has always been a more cynical but less capable Batman. It's basically even the same premise, rich dude runs around in tights being a bad ass.

I was kinda hoping it would start on and show more of his time on the island. I liked Year One quite a bit. But I suppose you do need to setup the city stuff to keep people in and not thinking it's Cast Away.

Actually, I can see why this might make for a better series than trying to do Batman or anything else. The character in the comics is far more grounded, more realistic, basically someone with an epic skill, than others. The special effects can be cheap.

I'm going to assume it'll be good and get cancelled on a cliffhanger like Reaper.

EDIT: I realized I didn't post my opinion on the first episode, I also liked it. I'm in, which is why I assume it'll be cancelled.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #6085 on:** October 16, 2012, 09:15:30 AM »

Were boxing-glove arrows involved? If not, I'm not watching.

Eric P · « **Reply #6086 on:** October 16, 2012, 10:02:21 AM »

Quote from: benjipwns on October 16, 2012, 07:41:59 AM

Green Arrow has always been a more cynical but less capable Batman. It's basically even the same premise, rich dude runs around in tights being a bad ass.

sorry I meant more like Nolan's Batman

I should have been more clear.

Was kind of miffed to see Deathstroke's mask in the opening scenes with an arrow through it. totally undercut's Deathstroke, but whatevz

benjipwns · « **Reply #6087 on:** October 16, 2012, 10:04:37 AM »

Quote from: Eric P on October 16, 2012, 10:02:21 AM

sorry I meant more like Nolan's Batman

I should have been more clear.

oops sorry I was just replying to the whole discussion, not necessarily your post.

I agree with you guys on it being that kind of take on it though.

Diunx · « **Reply #6088 on:** October 16, 2012, 01:26:12 PM »

Downton

chronovore · « **Reply #6089 on:** October 16, 2012, 07:33:40 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 13, 2012, 05:41:40 PM

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on October 13, 2012, 05:28:54 PM
Morena Baccarin

Her head is so small that it's just too distracting for me $:-\$

I... I never thought I'd be able to support Fistful in a woman-appreciation thread, but here I am...

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #6090 on:** October 17, 2012, 03:22:44 AM »

Downton.....(please don't click if you haven't seen the latest episode)

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Wow that was a kick in the gut. Sybil was easily my favorite of the girls, and the most sensible (and modern). I had honestly hoped Matthew would marry her. She seemed like she'd be the perfect wife/partner to help keep Downton going.

Robert is willfully ignorant in the same way many privileged people of that time were From his almost juvenile distaste for discussing female biology to his disinterest in the business of running an estate, he seems to be the poster boy of the out of touch aristocracy that found itself unable to evolve alongside the rest of Europe. As Murry said, many great houses were on the path to extinction at that time due to their lords being so ignorant of how the world (be it business or medicine or whatever) works. Luckily Matthew is there to save his ass.

And I agree, the Bates shit needs to end. Either free him or keep him in prison, do it now.

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brawndolicious · « **Reply #6091 on:** October 17, 2012, 02:19:29 PM »

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It seems any discussion of sex was taboo during that period, which you can see by how much Mathew beat around the bush (lol) when asking if he would have full sexual functionality.

Lord Granthem's mother made it apparent to Mathew that it will be very hard to convince Lord Granthem that he is making bad business decisions. I mean, nobody called him out on putting all his eggs into that one railroad stock so I imagine that he will be even more stubborn on how to manage the land around Downton Abbey. Remember, that he doesn't consider it to be totally his fortune, he probably gets a sense of pride in having the finances be so "traditional".

I might actually understand his decision to side with the new doctor on not doing a risky c-section. He doesn't know anything about medicine and has to defer to two authorities, one of whom gave a very wrong diagnosis recently. The way he argued it as "one gives a guarantee and the other a doubt" makes me think he just wanted to pressure Tom into making what seemed like the obvious decision.

The teaser for next week made it seem like Bates is going to get into a fight with that prisoner who tried to plant a shiv on him. My guess is Bates will either die in prison or end up killing the other guy and end up with a life sentence. It would really suck if they got rid of the two most likable characters in the same season.

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Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #6092 on:** October 17, 2012, 03:12:38 PM »

downton

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While the discussion was taboo there's little excuse for Robert seeming to mainly side with the new doctor because he was more respected in higher circles. The villa doctor missed a couple freak occurrences that had nothing to do with pregnancy; plus he handled the births and check ups of all of his daughters.

Nor do I believe a c-section would have been as risky as advertised. At the time most women who died in childbirth died during natural births, whereas c-sections were typically done on higher class women/resulted in better survival rates.

If Robert has his way Downton will fall.

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Yeti · « **Reply #6093 on:** October 17, 2012, 08:26:27 PM »

I can't help myself, but I'm getting excited for it to come back.

Cindi Mayweather · « **Reply #6094 on:** October 17, 2012, 08:36:18 PM »

was wondering what in the fuck that was for a sec

I didn't recognize the cast in those outfits until I saw Cera.

Beezy · « **Reply #6095 on:** October 17, 2012, 09:02:46 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on October 17, 2012, 08:36:18 PM

was wondering what in the fuck that was for a sec

I didn't recognize the cast in those outfits until I saw Cera.

same here

Rusty Shackleford · « **Reply #6096 on:** October 17, 2012, 10:28:09 PM »

Buncha highbrow TV watchers up in here. Anyone else kill brain cells with Adult Swim?

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #6097 on:** October 17, 2012, 10:33:44 PM »

I'm watching Terriers, how come nobody told me about this show before?*

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tiesto · « **Reply #6098 on:** October 17, 2012, 11:04:16 PM »

Saw some episodes of "Geek Love" on youtube to prepare me... had to lmao at the Star Wars couple. I really hope they air the part where I say "I'm not really into Star Wars"... (that's putting it mildly). They seem to edit a lot of stuff out, they were filming me and the girl for 3+ hours so I'm sure they'll take out a ton.

Eric P · « **Reply #6099 on:** October 18, 2012, 01:01:05 AM »

Quote from: Rusty Shackleford on October 17, 2012, 10:28:09 PM

Buncha highbrow TV watchers up in here. Anyone else kill brain cells with Adult Swim?

enjoying Children's and Superjail.

Rusty Shackleford · « **Reply #6100 on:** October 18, 2012, 01:04:22 AM »

Did you see the Greatest Event in Television History thing? Simon & Simon remake

cool breeze · « **Reply #6101 on:** October 18, 2012, 01:20:01 AM »

that damn theme song has been stuck in my head

Rusty Shackleford · « **Reply #6102 on:** October 18, 2012, 02:38:17 AM »

I know, the slide guitar is catchy. I used to watch McRaney's Major Dad reruns on USA as a kid too. They used to have some good reruns - Wings, Parker Lewis Can't Lose, Facts of Life... I think McRaney's actually in one of their shows right now as a judge. Can't remember which one since every damn one of them has a legal setting.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #6103 on:** October 18, 2012, 03:06:43 AM »

Childrens hospital and ntsf sd suv are two of the funniest sitcoms on tv. adult swim can be highbrow. also, terriers is fucking awesome.

Rusty Shackleford · « **Reply #6104 on:** October 18, 2012, 03:24:22 AM »

Childrens Hospital is good indeed. I loved that behind the scenes episode where Malin Akerman's character is Swedish(?) and had to phonetically sound out all her lines

Tasty · « **Reply #6105 on:** October 18, 2012, 10:02:40 AM »

Cindi Mayweather · « **Reply #6106 on:** October 18, 2012, 11:09:53 AM »

I saw that last night and that was a good Common act.

cool breeze · « **Reply #6107 on:** October 18, 2012, 12:28:35 PM »

so, who is CW's audience? there are commercials for twilight the show. and during Arrow there're random shirtless training sequences.

anyway, second episode of Arrow is even more schlocky batman begins, down to a "swear to me"-esque line. again, don't know much about Green Arrow, but

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is his bodyguard his Alfred/Jarvis in the comics? I know Speedy is his Robin and they made that a joke with his sister's nickname. Or maybe they'll really have this 90 pound girl fighting crime at one point.

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Green Arrow is also kind of a dick. He murders honest and innocent bodyguards only to extort their bosses.

Diunx · « **Reply #6108 on:** October 18, 2012, 02:26:40 PM »

American Horror Story was fantastic! glad to see I'm not the only one that thought that the goth kid from season one looks like Malcolm McDowell.

Mupepe · « **Reply #6109 on:** October 19, 2012, 10:45:28 AM »

Quote from: Diunx on October 18, 2012, 02:26:40 PM

American Horror Story was fantastic! glad to see I'm not the only one that thought that the goth kid from season one looks like Malcolm McDowell.

Yeah that scene was awesome. I really liked it. It seems to be just as insane as the first season which is a good thing.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #6110 on:** October 19, 2012, 06:48:22 PM »

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I'm watching Terriers, how come nobody told me about this show before?*

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I finished Terriers and wow, what a great show. It deserved better!

I'm now watching Sons of Anarchy. I heard the first season is good but falls apart from there. We'll see.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #6111 on:** October 19, 2012, 07:36:15 PM »

Quote from: The Experiment on October 19, 2012, 06:48:22 PM

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I'm watching Terriers, how come nobody told me about this show before?*

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I finished Terriers and wow, what a great show. It deserved better!

I'm now watching Sons of Anarchy. I heard the first season is good but falls apart from there. We'll see.

Terriers was so so good.

I think S2 of SoA is still pretty great, but yeah, it's pretty much downhill from there.

Tucah · « **Reply #6112 on:** October 19, 2012, 09:31:31 PM »

Quote from: Rusty Shackleford on October 17, 2012, 10:28:09 PM

Buncha highbrow TV watchers up in here. Anyone else kill brain cells with Adult Swim?

Children's Hospital and Venture Bros are two of my favorite comedies, really wish the latter would come back already.

Yeti · « **Reply #6113 on:** October 19, 2012, 09:57:17 PM »

Seriously, I miss Venture Bros.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #6114 on:** October 20, 2012, 12:13:02 AM »

Diunx · « **Reply #6115 on:** October 20, 2012, 01:15:54 AM »

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #6116 on:** October 20, 2012, 11:50:15 PM »

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For a low-rated show, Community sure knows how to create controversy. Beloved by its small but intensely loyal fanbase -- including plenty of us at IGN -- Community has had more than its fair share of backstage drama this past year, from a war of words between creator Dan Harmon and Chevy Chase that went public to Harmon’s much-discussed dismissal from the series by Sony.

Chase in the meantime has frequently been vocal regarding his unhappiness with Community and his role on it, and now is at the center of another incident.

Deadline is reporting that on Friday -- the same day Community: Season 4 was originally going to premiere, which was acknowledged by the cast in a very funny new video -- Chase had an outburst on set, during which he yelled the N-word. Deadline notes he did not yell this towards anyone in particular, including his black costars, Donald Glover or Yvette Nicole Brown, though cast members were said to be upset by what occurred. Apparently, Chase was being given new lines in a scene that were typically bigoted on the part of his character, Pierce, and Chase, according to Deadline, “snapped and launched the tirade, airing his frustration and suggesting that the way things with Pierce are going, he may next be asked to call Troy (Glover) or Shirley (Brown) the N-Word.” Chase later publically apologized to the cast and crew for what occurred.

In the past year, Chase has been increasingly public with his unhappiness on Community. Recently, he told the Huffington Post UK that doing Community “was a big mistake!”, saying, “I just sort of hung around because I have three daughters and a wife, and I figured out I might as well make some bread, every week, so I can take care of them in the way they want.” Chase added, “The hours are hideous, and it’s still a sitcom on television, which is probably the lowest form of television.”

In another interview with the Huffington Post earlier this year, he said, “I have creative issues with this show. I always have,” and remarked, “I probably won’t be around much longer,” though he ultimately did stay with the show for its fourth season.

As Deadline notes, the one area Chase has typically been complimentary on regarding Community is his fellow cast members, whose talents he has praised.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #6117 on:** October 21, 2012, 12:07:00 AM »

I can understand him wanting more development in his character; ultimately that seemed to be the crux of his tirade, not some actually racist rant.

IMO S3 was rather weak overall, despite some great eps mixed in, and I don't think the show needs to last much longer. I'd love to get at least two more seasons (this one, and next year)

etiolate · « **Reply #6118 on:** October 21, 2012, 04:04:38 AM »

The characters don't develop. They just become ridiculous and meaningless. They were just fitting roles for whatever gimmick the episode was about in season 3. It didn't matter if it fit their character or not, it was all to the service of the experiment.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #6119 on:** October 21, 2012, 01:12:06 PM »

Despite whatever I think about community (I neither love it as much as some nor hate it as much as others) Chevy Chase has generally been an asshole his entire showbiz career. It's pretty crappy to constantly trash the show you are a part of. And its not like he's be doing anything creatively relevant himself for the last 20 years.

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