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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"

: 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.

: Fans noted that Abed actually appears as a background extra in Cougar Town Season 2, Episode 21 , making his "fake" story in this episode technically true within the broader television universe. The It's Just Dinner Podcast [S2E19] It's Just Dinner

: Jeff plans a surprise Pulp Fiction birthday party for Abed, but Abed instead invites Jeff to a posh restaurant to have a "real" conversation.

: It is eventually revealed that Abed was "playing a character" based on My Dinner with Andre the entire time, leaving Jeff feeling emotionally exposed and betrayed. The phrase serves as a focal point for

In Season 2, Episode 19 of Community , titled the show presents one of its most experimental episodes. While the marketing suggested a high-energy Pulp Fiction parody, the episode is actually a deep, somber homage to the 1981 film My Dinner with Andre .

: The show argues that dating should be low-pressure and focused on friendship and communication rather than the immediate stress of finding "the one". The It's Just Dinner Podcast : Jeff plans

Beyond scripted television, is a dating podcast hosted by Tom and Bob that aims to simplify modern dating.