‘Abbott Elementary’ Taught an Important Lesson on Corny Allyship

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In Season 2’s third episode, “Abbott Elementary” uses an ill-advised improv performance to give a surprisingly sensitive take on how annoying self-styled “allies” can be—especially in a predominantly Black space.

soon. Halloween is still over three weeks away! This week’s episode involved neither Janine’s James Harden costume nor Barbara’s spelling bee get-up. But it didThe so-called “Story Samurai” paid Abbott a visit in the third episode of

, gracing the students with play performances based on their own ideas. The whole Abbott faculty revels in the cheesiness of the visiting glorified improv troupe, excited to laugh at their wonky representations of Meek Mill and Malcolm X.Abbott goes totally off the rails after Jacob proudly announces he used to be one of the Story Samurai, participating in their goofy antics. He once starred in a stunning production of “Rosa Parks and Rec” with the samurai, he gloats to Janine.

Suddenly, the opportunity of a lifetime is brought to Jacob: the Story Samurai would like him to perform in their afternoon show. What a blessing! What a gift! Jacob seizes the opportunity to be with his cherished family once more, agreeing to sport the samurai robe for one final performance with the group.

The Abbott staff, now in hysterics, plan a big soirée around Jacob’s grand reunion with the stage. Ava will livestream the event to thousands of folks on Instagram, while an uncharacteristically giddy Barbara can’t stop mentioning it in the hallways. Janine, however, isn’t so certain. As a close friend of Jacob, she feels the need to shut the whole thing down to save himself from further embarrassment.

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