The ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Instagram Account Says the Joke Is on Newcomers From the ‘Abbott Elementary’ Fandom
Any Abbott Elementary fans who found themselves tempted to check out It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia after the two shows crossed over earlier this month are in for a surprise when they find out what happened the last time those “volunteers” visited a public school.
In the weeks leading up to the January 8th mid-season premiere of Abbott Elementary, the highly anticipated episode “Volunteers” featuring the core cast of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Abbott Elementary star and creator Quinta Brunson took time during every press junket and late-night interview to implore her loyal fans not to make the mistake of thinking that the FX show on the other side of town would be a safe place for ABC-watchers. Brunson lamented the mental breakdown that one Abbott Elementary superfan suffered after they made the mistake of trying to catch up on all 16 seasons of Always Sunny before “Volunteers” came out, and Brunson hoped that the cautionary tale could save comedy fans who like their sitcoms with soft lighting and strong friendships from months of Always Sunny-induced therapy.
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Well, Brunson’s message of “Do as I say, not as I do” didn’t stick, and Abbott Elementary fans are finding out what really goes down on the dark side of Hulu. But, fortunately, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is ready with a welcome party:
For any Abbott Elementary fans who haven’t yet run screaming from the over-the-top offensiveness and indulgent nihilism of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and still want to give the show a shot, Kaitlin Olson was kind enough to put together a starter kit for new fans that offers a “slightly tamer” introduction to the show and its characters than what you’d get by starting the series with Episode One and its uncomfortably racial remarks.
On the other hand, if someone you hate is a huge Abbott Elementary fan who has somehow missed the warnings that Brunson has been blasting to the following for the last month, go ahead and recommend that they dive into the deep end with “The Gang Buys a Boat” and its implication, “Hero or Hate Crime?” with Mac's “workout” bike or literally any episode where the Gang makes Rickety Cricket’s life a living nightmare.
As the creepy neighbor of every girl Dennis ever dated would say, welcome to hell!
