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Abbott Elementary Recap: Headass Halloween


Nothing sends adults into an existential panic like Halloween costumes and parties.

Unsurprisingly, Mr. Johnson won my personal contest again (his season two Lil Uzi still lives rent-free in my head) as Emo Jimmy Butler — moments like this show just how good Quinta and the writers of Abbott are at tickling the minds of the chronically online. There’s also representation for the consciously offline folks: Jacob, who has “taken a step back from Elon Musk’s internet,” dresses up as Pat Sajak, not knowing about his opposing politics but committing to the bit because he already purchased the outfit. She pops in little rodent teeth for the full effect and then brings out the other half of her couple’s costume: Sweet Cheeks dressed up as Ms. Schemmenti, complete with a miniature leather jacket and red wig.

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