Brooklyn 99 I Want It That Way

Okay, let's talk about something important. Something that has plagued my mind for years. Something Brooklyn Nine-Nine related.

The Lineup: An Honest Confession

Yes, it's about *that* scene. You know, the one with the perp lineup. The one where they sing "I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys. It's legendary, iconic, and… maybe a little overrated?

Hold on, before you grab your pitchforks! Hear me out. I know this is practically sacrilege. But I have some thoughts.

Is it *really* that funny?

Don't get me wrong. It *is* funny. The deadpan delivery, Jake Peralta's antics, and the ridiculousness of the situation are great. But is it peak Brooklyn Nine-Nine comedy?

I’m not so sure. There are so many other hilarious moments in the show. Moments that don't rely on pre-existing pop songs.

Perhaps my expectations were too high. Maybe the hype got to me. Whatever the reason, I wasn't rolling on the floor laughing.

The Song Itself

Let's be honest, "I Want It That Way" is catchy. It's the definition of a 90s boy band earworm. But isn’t the joke that it's inherently a little silly?

The humor comes from the contrast. Tough detectives making suspects sing a cheesy love song. It’s inherently absurd, right?

I feel like the scene is *more* about the song than the actual comedy. The song is the vehicle for the joke. It's a bit too reliant on a single, overplayed tune.

Unpopular Opinion Incoming

So, here's where things get controversial. I think other Brooklyn Nine-Nine scenes are funnier. Gasp!

The Pontiac Bandit episodes? Gold! Hitchcock and Scully's sheer incompetence? Comedy genius! Captain Holt’s stoicism cracking just a little? Priceless!

Maybe I just prefer the show's original humor. The jokes that come from the characters themselves. Not borrowed from Top 40 radio.

Don't Hate Me!

I'm not saying it's a *bad* scene. It’s clever, memorable, and well-executed. I just think it's a little… elevated in the show's canon.

The internet seems to treat it like the Mona Lisa of sitcom scenes. For me, it is like the slightly faded, but still pretty poster.

I still love Brooklyn Nine-Nine. I just wanted to offer a slightly dissenting viewpoint. Am I alone in this?

Final Thoughts (and a plea for understanding)

Maybe I'm just missing something. Perhaps I need to re-watch it for the tenth time. Maybe then I'll finally get it.

But for now, I stand by my opinion. The "I Want It That Way" lineup is good. But not the *best* Brooklyn Nine-Nine has to offer.

Please, be kind in the comments. Let me know what you think. And remember, we can disagree and still appreciate a good show!

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go re-watch the Pontiac Bandit episodes. For purely scientific reasons, of course.