Now THIS is the kind of thing I've been waiting for since Dan Harmon returned; a high concept episode that is both a satire of pop culture trends and an homage to a classic film genre. This is the kind of thing Community does best.
In this episode, an app similar to Yelp called MeowMeowBeenz, which allows students to rate other students and teachers, in grand community fashion, quickly escalates to a dystopian society that brings to mind 1984 but, most likely, draws its inspiration from Logan's Run (I really need to get around to watching this movie). Perhaps, as a college writing instructor, I found the idea of the worth of anything being stripped down to clear, quantifiable data particular poignant to my current situation.
Most importantly, this episode was truly funny; I think it might be the only episode to have me laughing out loud throughout. Jonathan Banks' reaction to the concept of MeowMeowBeenz is probably the best thing that has happened this season.
Sure, it's a far cry from the show's finest episodes but, still, it is a reminder of what the show can still do when it's used properly.
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