[s2e15] | Early 21st Century Romanticism

: 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 episode follows three main threads of misguided affection and social performance: [S2E15] Early 21st Century Romanticism

: 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. : After a fight with the group over

: 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". The irony peaks when it's revealed that Page