311: Clavado En Un Bar
The Mess Around with Hannah and Lamorne
Deep Dive
Why does Jess burst into the bar and what decision does she need to make?
Jess bursts into the bar because she has a job offer at the Children's Museum and needs to decide whether to quit her current teaching job by 6:00 pm.
Why does Winston decide to quit his career in basketball?
Winston decides to quit basketball because he snaps his ankle, ending his career. His narrative is that he walked away the moment he stopped loving it, but in reality, the injury forced him to stop.
What does Schmidt's flashback reveal about his decision to become a marketer?
Schmidt's flashback reveals that he decided to become a marketer to impress the girl of his dreams, as he realized it was not in volunteering but in marketing that he could achieve his goal.
Why does Nick decide to become a bartender instead of a lawyer?
Nick decides to become a bartender because he hates who he is in law school and finds that he likes who he is behind the bar, where he feels more authentic and happy.
What does Cece's flashback reveal about her relationship with Jess?
Cece's flashback reveals that Jess taught her how to read and supported her emotionally and academically when she was struggling, forging a lifelong friendship.
Why does Jess decide to stay as a teacher and become the principal?
Jess decides to stay as a teacher and become the principal because she realizes how inept Dr. Foster is and sees that her true calling is to lead the school, despite the chaos.
Why does Cece decide to work at the bar?
Cece decides to work at the bar because she realizes she can do better and finds a new path, even though she is initially terrible at bartending.
What does Schmidt's final decision to go to the Christmas tree lot reveal about his character?
Schmidt's decision to go to the Christmas tree lot reveals that he has regained his confidence and is feeling good about his life choices, even though the script originally had him crashing and burning.
How does the episode set a new track for the show's comedy in season three?
The episode sets a new track for the show's comedy by freeing the writers from ongoing storylines, allowing them to explore new trajectories for characters like Winston, Cece, and Jess.
What does the host's personal story about quitting his job at Walmart reveal about making life decisions?
The host's story about quitting his job at Walmart reveals that sometimes making a decision to quit can be a necessary step to find what truly fits, even if it means facing immediate consequences.
- New Girl flashback episode
- entirely set in a bar
- characters' past decisions and career paths
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