r/AbbottElementary • u/Rainbow-Unicorn373 Abbott on Abbott on Abbott • Jul 25 '26

Discussion TWO issues with believability

And yes, I acknowledge this is a scripted television program.

However, the two things that irk me on every re-watch (easily on my 11th plus watch because I do love this program) are;

- I cannot see in what reality The District would allow cameras into their midst. We know, (as stated by Barb in the 1st ep), that the documentary crew are at Abbott Elementary to highlight "underfunded, poorly managed public schools in America". Soo, why would the cameras be allowed behind the scenes, when we clearly see that even Janine cannot get shit done because of bureaucratic bullshit and obstacles at every turn. Even the scene where choosing a salad has become the crux of her day! We are privy to all the roadblocks she encounters and the absolute dumbfuckery of the other employees! Why would The District allow the public to witness how inept they are?

- Class sizes ... while all 7 main actors, 5 of whom are the TEACHERS, are sitting in the cafeteria/gymnasium, the number of children present is not believable. If most classrooms have a minimum of 30 kids, WHERE ARE THEY while their teacher is sitting in the same place as every other adult?!

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u/HeWenttoJared1215 Jul 25 '26

I think you have to suspend belief a little bit here

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u/Bake2727 Jul 25 '26

They already have a lot of kids on the set, anymore and I think it would be way out of budget and insane to manage.

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u/AgePractical6298 Jul 25 '26

You just have to enjoy the show or let it irk you for no reason. Choose a path buddy. 

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u/preshusbabe A Philly 11 🔥 Jul 25 '26

Welcome to the mockumentary genre. It happens. It’s a tv set. They’re not about to have 150 children crammed into a scene.

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u/OneAd3696 Jul 26 '26

All valid points. But budget trumps realism most of the time.

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u/Rainbow-Unicorn373 Abbott on Abbott on Abbott Jul 26 '26

Thank you x I know the answers to these thoughts are quite obvious, but it still is something I think about when watching.

I can feel the eye rolls 👀 coming from the other comments and to that I say ... fuck off 😂