Dean Pelton watches a dalmatian-themed video alone in his office.

Original artwork, not a still

Dean Craig Pelton

This better not awaken anything in me.

— Community ‧ 2009

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

The comic confession gives an unexpectedly large consequence to an ordinary distraction. The Dean recognises a new fascination before he understands it.

Context reviewed

In context

Spoilers for CommunityShow the scene

In Environmental Science, Dean Pelton watches a dalmatian-themed video in his office. His startled response turns a passing viewing choice into a discovery about himself. Later dalmatian references develop the moment into a running character joke.

Sources (3)

Context reviewed

Share this quote