The best of Tim & Eric

[nullity]

I was recently asked about the origin of my avatar, and realized the answer is thread worthy.

So, when I was first exposed to Tim and Eric I was less than impressed. I don't recall what of theirs it was that I saw... maybe it was just a promo commercial... but it made me think that I'd rather pleasure myself with a cheese grater than spend even a minute watching the Tim and Eric show.

Flash forward a decade:

I saw this image on some random news article's comment thread and, knowing nothing about it, instantly knew it was the one and only avatar I would ever use from that day forward:



I set out on a mission to discover the origins of this amazing image and eventually was led to this YouTube clip:


This instantly converted me to a Tim & Eric fan.  I've always had a soft spot for astronomy/physics documentaries, and after viewing the above video, I can never watch one without laughing at how the scientists do tend to get all excited and go on rambling and admirable efforts to make a failed metaphor work.  I've actually gone on a documentary binge and am much more entertained than ever before. hahah...

In this thread, I invite everyone to share their favorite Tim & Eric clips.

GO!

[bob]

In this thread, I invite everyone to share their favorite Tim & Eric clips.

GO!

none.  hate this shit.
t&e, flight of concords, portlandia, andy samberg, tenacious d all in the same category for me.
i prefer the cheese grater 100 times over.

[bob]

that clip is a perfect example of my earlier post.
its like saturday night live sketches that just try too hard and end up on cutting room floor.
the comedy is effortless. and if they do apply effort, it just turns into random garbage.  like goat boy from SNL.
God, yes, please add jim brewer to my list above.

i do love that avatar though.

[_joshuaTurbo]

I'm the original kid clown store!!

[xelement5x]

Never seen Tim & Eric, but I find Portlandia funny because I know people who live out in that area and act almost exactly like is portrayed in some of the skits.  Fred Armisen is pretty hilarious even outside of the show though.

[Opethian]

minivan highway for 10 hrs

the first skit I saw if thiers was "here she comes" with weird al and I didn't know what to think.
didn't really like it until the white boys skit and this one.

[esteban]

You have to give T&E a chance. Some skits are juvenile, some fall flat, some are sublime.

They are a contemporary  extension of absurd/silly formula of Monty Python.

[bob]

You have to give T&E a chance. Some skits are juvenile, some fall flat, some are sublime.

They are a contemporary sad attempt of absurd/silly formula of Monty Python.

Fixed.

[Necromancer]

Galam has a British funny bone; he only enjoys Mr. Bean, Benny Hill, and the aforementioned Monty Python.

[esteban]

You have to give T&E a chance. Some skits are juvenile, some fall flat, some are sublime.

They are a contemporary sad attempt of absurd/silly formula of Monty Python.

Fixed.

Hahahaha. OK. 

[bob]

Galam has a British funny bone; he only enjoys Mr. Bean, Benny Hill, and the aforementioned Monty Python.

I know you dont believe that because its so far from the truth. British humor is horrible.

I enjoy a well timed insult. Spontaneous humor that you dont see coming. Thats the good stuff.

[toymachine78]

Galam has a British funny bone; he only enjoys Mr. Bean, Benny Hill, and the aforementioned Monty Python.

You forgot Peppa Pig. I hear he is especially fond of Daddy Pig lol

[esteban]

Galam has a British funny bone; he only enjoys Mr. Bean, Benny Hill, and the aforementioned Monty Python.

You forgot Peppa Pig. I hear he is especially fond of Daddy Pig lol

I like Peppa Pig. I can relate to Daddy Pig.

[bob]

Galam has a British funny bone; he only enjoys Mr. Bean, Benny Hill, and the aforementioned Monty Python.

I know you dont believe that because its so far from the truth. British humor is horrible.

I enjoy a well timed insult. Spontaneous humor that you dont see coming. Thats the good stuff.

your penmanship is atrocious.

See, this kind of made me laugh.


P.S.
My kids LOVE peppa.

[wildfruit]

I know you dont believe that because its so far from the truth. British humor is horrible.

I enjoy a well timed insult. Spontaneous humor that you dont see coming. Thats the good stuff.

I must say i disagree old chap. Cup of tea?