The phrase serves as a focal point for several distinct pieces of media, most notably a meta-homage in the cult-classic series Community and a modern podcast focused on dating culture. The Community Homage: "Critical Film Studies"
: Jeff plans a surprise Pulp Fiction birthday party for Abed, but Abed instead invites Jeff to a posh restaurant to have a "real" conversation.
Beyond scripted television, is a dating podcast hosted by Tom and Bob that aims to simplify modern dating.
: Abed delivers a long, supposedly sincere speech about his experience as an extra on Cougar Town , which leads Jeff to open up about his own childhood traumas.