32 Abed Quotes from the Quirkiest Mind from 'Community'

Abed Nadir is a central character in "Community" who brings with him an original and endearing personality with a style of humor that ties the series together. Read 32 of his quotes.

Abed Nadir is one of the main characters in the cult series "Community," forming part of the study group, which the show focuses on for half the series.

This character struggles with the nuances of relationships, is highly focused on detail, is extremely sensitive, and has a quirky personality. Nadir possesses a brilliant and hilarious humor that can be self-referential at times.

Read through 32 quotes from this loveable and cleverly written character.

Abed Nadir’s quote: "I guess I just like liking things." | Source: AmoDays

Hilarious Abed Nadir Quotes

"I can tell life from TV, Jeff. TV makes sense, it has structure, logic, rules, and likable leading men. In life, we have this. We have you." ― Abed Nadir

"I was kinda raised by TV." ― Abed Nadir

"It's TV, it's comfort." ― Abed Nadir

"We'll definitely be back next year. If not, it'll be because an asteroid has destroyed all of human civilization. And that's canon." ― Abed Nadir

"Anyone can be a lawyer. You can even represent yourself. You can't do surgery on yourself. It's illegal. You'd get arrested, and then you'd get a free lawyer." ― Abed Nadir

Abed Nadir’s quote: "The night beckons. Its black fingers curl and uncurl, going like, 'Hey, come here.'" | Source: AmoDays

"I guess I just like liking things." ― Abed Nadir

"Annie: This is really important to me, Abed. Could you please go as my friend? My really good friend?

Abed: Well, I didn't realize we were really good friends. I figured we were more like Chandler and Phoebe. They never really had stories together... Sure, I'll do it, Chandler." ― "Community"

"The night beckons. Its black fingers curl and uncurl, going like, 'Hey, come here.'" ― Abed Nadir

Abed Nadir’s quote: "Some flies are just too awesome for the wall." | Source: AmoDays

Iconic Abed Nadir Quotes

"TV's rules aren't based on common sense. They're based on the studio wanting to milk their profits dry." ― Abed Nadir

"Britta, I've got self-esteem falling out...That's why I was willing to change for you guys. When you really know who you are and what you like about yourself, changing for other people isn't such a big deal." ― Abed Nadir

"Jeff: I see your value now.

Abed: That is the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me." ― "Community"

"I usually have one foot out of reality, and even I'm freaking out right now." ― Abed Nadir

Abed Nadir’s quote: “But our plans are randomly gonna fall apart, and our lessons are randomly gonna be wrong…" | Source: AmoDays

"Abed: When you guys first came in, we were as wholesome as the family in the Brady Bunch. Now we're as dysfunctional…as the cast of the Brady Bunch.

Shirley: I agree with Abed. This is getting creepy.

Annie: No more creepy than when Jeff wears tight jeans, and you say, 'I'd like to slap those buns on the grill!'

Shirley: First of all, I don't talk like that, and second of all, where I'm from, it's perfectly normal for women to talk about their male friends' backsides. You don't see me saying anything about Abed and Troy's weird little relationship.

Abed, Troy: [to each other] They're just jealous." ― "Community"

"Some flies are just too awesome for the wall." ― Abed Nadir

"Do you know what kind of person becomes a psychologist? A person that wishes deep down that everyone more special than them was sick because healthy sounds so much more exciting than boring. You're average, Britta Perry. You're every kid on the playground who didn't get picked on. You're a business casual potted plant, a human white sale. You're VH1 'Robocop 2' and 'Back to the Future 3.' You're the center slice of a square cheese pizza. Actually, that sounds delicious. I'm the center slice of a square cheese pizza. You're Jim Belushi." ― Evil Abed Nadir

Abed Nadir’s quote: "I usually have one foot out of reality, and even I'm freaking out right now." | Source: AmoDay

"Oh, Jeff...You're Goldbluming." ― Abed Nadir

"Jeff: The show's gonna last three weeks!

Abed: Six seasons and a movie!" ― "Community"

Abed Nadir Quotes from Memorable Moments of the Show

"Abed: It's the first season of Lost on DVD.

Pierce: That's the meaning of Christmas?

Abed: No, it's a metaphor. It represents a lack of payoff." ― "Community"

"I need help reacting to something." ― Abed Nadir

"Abed: You still call me a terrorist.

Pierce: If you're not, I'm sorry. If you are, I'm a hero. It's a risk I'm prepared to take." ― "Community"

Abed Nadir’s quote: "I need help reacting to something." | Source: AmoDays

"It's OK to plan some stuff, and it's OK to figure out what we did wrong. But our plans are randomly gonna fall apart, and our lessons are randomly gonna be wrong…" ― Abed Nadir

"Abed: Wanna build a cardboard submarine?

Troy: Get out of my brain." ― "Community"

"You are now creating six different timelines." ― Abed Nadir

"Pierce: Who is this?

Abed: That's Travis. You said you wanted someone in your entourage named Travis.

Pierce: Show him your license. Travis is his middle name.

Travis: I go by Travis.

"It's like a mafia movie!" ― Abed Nadir

Abed Nadir’s quote: "You are now creating six different timelines." | Source: AmoDays

"Abed: Jeff wants to see you.

Annie: Yeah? And I want pants. A lot of people want a lot of things." ― "Community"

"Movie reference." ― Abed Nadir

"Oh, I'm a cat!" ― Abed Nadir

Abed Nadir’s quote: “Wanna build a cardboard submarine?” | Source: AmoDays

"Community" is a relatively unknown show compared to the giants of television but is deeply beloved by its loyal fans, who take heed of its brilliant writing and commentary on visual entertainment.

Danny Pudi plays Nadir, while other actors who play central roles in the series include Donald Glover, Joel McHale, and Gillian Jacobs.

Discover more about this acclaimed series by reading: 47 Community Quotes TV Series That Spawned a Cult Following.