Ep 5. Brandi Glanville
- TV14
- June 18, 2012
- 11 min
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8.1 (284)
The Eric Andre Show season 1 episode 5, titled "Brandi Glanville," features comedian Eric Andre interviewing reality television personality Brandi Glanville. The episode begins with Eric Andre engaging in his usual brand of absurdist humor, with a segment in which he and co-host Hannibal Buress talk about various bizarre news stories.
Once Eric Andre begins to interview Brandi Glanville, however, the tone shifts. Glanville, perhaps best known for her appearances on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, is initially game for Eric Andre's irreverent style, but quickly becomes uneasy as the interview becomes more aggressive. Eric Andre peppers her with bizarre questions and makes lewd comments, all while Glanville attempts to maintain her composure.
Despite the uncomfortable atmosphere, Glanville manages to hold her own and occasionally even pushes back against Eric Andre's antics. At one point, Eric Andre attempts to show her a slideshow of her own Instagram photos - but the images are all photoshopped to look strange and disturbing, such as one in which Glanville's face has been replaced with a baboon's. Glanville responds by jokingly pretending to be horrified, but ultimately seems more amused than anything else.
The interview eventually wraps up, but not before Eric Andre is "escorted out" of the studio by a group of men in black suits, who forcibly remove him in a staged bit. Glanville seems relieved as she says goodbye to Eric Andre, and the episode ends with a final gag involving a giant cake.
Overall, the Brandi Glanville episode of The Eric Andre Show is a prime example of the show's bizarre, confrontational humor. While it may not be for everyone, fans of absurdist comedy and those who enjoy watching famous people get thrown off balance will likely find it entertaining.