Sometimes that nonsense is the shows own brand of it (i.e., any of the homage episodes).
being sick of this old, broken down car that was gathering dust in their garage.
So, after some cajoling, she convinces her husband to get rid of the thing.
He manages to find a buyer, which means the whole family has to clean out the car.
They find its full of all manner of junk that reminds the wife of many a happy family memory.
Suddenly, shes all sad and cant bear to lose the car.
I mean, its pretty simple.
Im not asking for real-world logic.
I get that sitcom situations are just artifices through which comedy and characterization are conveyed.
I know its a dumb premise; hell, the show knows its a dumb premise.
Its not as thoughCommunityhasnt failed at it, too.
I mean, hes a cynic and shes a screw-up.
The premise is not emotionally earned.
So, guess what?
I didnt like Analysis of Cork-Based Networking.
In fact, I think its the worst of the season so far.
The premises and jokes feel lazily thrown together, and I dont much believe any of them.
Do I think Chang is going to be a staple in the group from now on?
No, I dont.
But I do think the show is betraying its own character logic.
Shirley, Chang, Jeff, and Duncan team up to plan a dance.
Chang suggests a weird theme about bears.
This is revealed halfway through the episode and doesnt work comedically because it seems to come out of nowhere.
The joke didnt feel like it had been set up enough to be earned.
I was not onboard with it, so it wasnt funny; it just seemed dumb.
Would Britta do this?
Is Britta this ridiculously vengeful?
I was not onboard with Brittas characterization, so I did not believe in this storyline.
And, like this one, it had Brie Larson in it.
So, in other words, this episode brought back Season 4 flashbacks.
This plotline worked the best, as I believed in Annie and Hickeys character development together.
It works, its solid, and it culminates in a nice emotional payoff.
Hey, its the T-1000!
Hey, its thatFireflyguy!
Hey, its some attractive lady who people probably know from stuff but I personally dont.
How does that work?
Also, Annie channels Gary Oldman inLeon:The Professionalat one point, and Im not sure why.
I guess its because he was a corrupt cop in that film, and shes becoming corrupt?
But its a bit of a stretch.
I was not on board with this reference and I refuse to give kudos for it.
Im just going to warn you in advance.
Im giving Analysis of Cork-Based Networking a 2 out of 5.
As I found this episode to be below average, this is as high as Im willing to go.
So Ive prepared you sufficiently then, yes?
This may sting a little…
Rating:
2 out of 5
