Sunday, February 15, 2009

"Tim & Eric Awesome Show Great Job!" Will blow your friggin' mind.

On Sunday, February 8th, the 4th season of "Tim & Eric's Awesome Show Great Job!" premiered on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. The episode, titled "Snow" featured Tim & Eric snowed in, so they hosted a dance party at their home. Unfortunately, the only people in attendance were creepy old men who had no business dancing. Oh, and there was an ad for D- Pants, which are "protective pants you wear under your trousers to capture and contain your uncontrollable diarrhea."
That about sums up Tim & Eric's Awesome Show, and so help me God I love every minute of it. I was raised on sketch comedy, starting with Dana Carvey's Church Lady on SNL. Then came "The Kids in the Hall", and HBO's "Mr. Show with Bob and David." Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, formerly of Adult Swim's "Tom goes to the Mayor", take it to a whole new level with the some of the most bizarre and unsettling antics I have ever been exposed to.
You think clowns are creepy? They have child clowns that are available for rental. There was a public service announcement to "keep ya meat ice cold!" so you don't get sick. Each 12 minute episode is packed with songs, fake commercials and infomercials, and just some of the weirdest stuff you will ever see.
You want guest stars? How about Jeff Goldblum, Ed Begley Jr, Alan Thicke, Will Forte, Rainn Wilson, and Weird Al Yankovic. The great John C. Reilly has a recurring role as Dr. Steve Brule, a news ancor who, aw heck, you just gotta see him for yourself.
I have a hard time recommending Tim & Eric because it's probably one of the most polarizing shows Adult Swim has ever had. People either love it, or REALLY hate it. It's also one of those shows that gets funnier the more you see it, and if you happen to be under the influence on any elicit stuff, well it won't hurt your enjoyment either.
The second season of Tim & Eric is now available on DVD so if this looks to be your thing, I suggest picking it up, I know I will.

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