[s2e15] Early 21st Century Romanticism -

In the Community episode (Season 2, Episode 15), the Greendale study group navigates the messy, unromantic reality of Valentine’s Day. While the title nods to the 19th-century Romantic movement —which favored emotion and individualism over logic—this modern take swaps "the sublime" for awkward dances and addiction. The "Romantic" Storylines

: Britta spends the episode trying to prove her liberal credentials by befriending Page, whom she believes is a lesbian. The irony peaks when it's revealed that Page also thinks Britta is a lesbian, and both are only hanging out to feel socially enlightened. [S2E15] Early 21st Century Romanticism

The episode follows three main threads of misguided affection and social performance: In the Community episode (Season 2, Episode 15),

: After a fight with the group over the band Barenaked Ladies, Jeff tries to spend a "cool" night watching soccer with Professor Duncan. His attempt at isolation fails when Ben Chang turns his apartment into a massive party, leading Jeff to realize he actually misses his "codependent" friends. Key Episode Elements The irony peaks when it's revealed that Page

: The duo competes for the attention of Mariah, an assistant librarian. In a display of their unique bond, they decide to let her choose between them fairly, only for Troy to realize he can’t date someone who finds Abed "weird".