Ep 2. Friends
- TV14
- February 18, 2007
- 11 min
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7.8 (127)
In the second episode of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Season 1, titled "Friends," Tim and Eric explore the theme of friendship through their signature blend of bizarre humor and off-kilter sketches.
The episode kicks off with a sketch called "Friends Forever," in which Tim and Eric attempt to sell a friendship bracelet making kit to an unenthusiastic customer. The sketch devolves into chaos as the duo struggles to demonstrate the kit's function, resulting in a hilariously messy and disorganized presentation.
Next up is a spoof of a typical late-night infomercial, with Tim and Eric hawking a product called "Totino's Pizza Stuffers." The sketch lampoons the over-the-top enthusiasm of infomercial hosts and features appearances by a cast of oddball characters, including a man who claims to have eaten nothing but pizza rolls for 20 years.
Following the infomercial, Tim and Eric perform a sketch titled "H'amb," in which they play two men who inexplicably have ham slices stapled to their clothing. The two hapless characters engage in a series of uncomfortable interactions, such as trying to hail a cab and attending a job interview, all while sporting their porky fashion accessories.
In a sketch called "Zillionaire," Tim and Eric play two wealthy men who have so much money they can't find ways to spend it all. The duo proceeds to indulge in frivolous and nonsensical expenditures, such as buying an entire airport and paying a man to yell at them.
The episode also features a segment called "Uncle Muscles," in which cartoonishly muscled actor John C. Reilly performs a series of wacky workout routines while wearing an absurd costume. The sketch is a nod to classic fitness videos from the 80s and features such memorable moments as Reilly flexing his neck muscles and doing push-ups while sitting on a tiny bike.
Other sketches in "Friends" include a parody of a children's TV show called "Uncle Muscles Jr.," featuring a dubious host who shows kids how to make a sandwich using only a toaster and a handful of ingredients, and a bizarre music video for a song called "I'm Banging My Dads."
Overall, "Friends" is a surreal and laugh-out-loud funny episode that showcases Tim and Eric's unique blend of absurdist humor and offbeat creativity. With each sketch more bizarre and hilarious than the last, this episode is sure to leave viewers both baffled and entertained.