Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!

TV review by Sierra Filucci, Common Sense Media
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Common Sense says

age 15+

Quirky skits blend animation and live action.

Cartoon Network Comedy 2007
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Parents say

age 15+

Based on 7 reviews

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age 13+

Based on 12 reviews

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A Lot or a Little?

The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that this quirky skit series features cross-dressers, pot smokers, slurring TV personalities, and prank callers. While the content is aimed toward adults and mature teens, the humor is lighthearted and clever and doesn't tend to go overboard with potentially offensive material. That said, there's some mild sexual innuendo and graphics featuring wiggling tongues. The show's surreal elements -- such as a miniature person who makes strange noises and pops up in people's mouths -- could be potentially upsetting to younger kids.

Community Reviews

coltonandrew
coltonandrew Adult
February 29, 2012
age 18+

Don't blink...

This show is horrible. I'm 19.. and I can't help but change the channel every time the show comes on. It's an awkward staring contest really... like it tests how long you can stare without thinking.. then when you catch on to the show you realize it's been a vile and disgusting 23 seconds.

This title has:

Too much swearing
xverse
xverse Adult
July 2, 2010
age 12+

!!!!!!!!

This show Is down right genius. If you are a photography/Videography major in college, or have any knowledge of film at all, this show is completely in every way hilarious. But even if you do not possess this knowledge it is still slap stick off the wall comedy that should be appreciated by anyone who is willing to have an open mind for comedy, rather than just dismissing it because you don't understand it the first time you watch. I'd say if I did have kids, I'd probably let them from age 9+ watch this show, If they liked it.
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What's the Story?

Twisted comedy duo Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim's variety show on Adult Swim (Cartoon Network's late-night line up for adults) is chock full of weird stuff. Staged as a public-access-style TV series, the program features the comedians as exaggerated live-action and animated characters in bizarre skits featuring karaoke, prank calls, and newscasters. Highly regarded comedians like John C. Reilly and Bob Odenkirk (Mr. Show) make guest appearances. Skits run the gamut, content-wise, and can include everything from drug references to sexual innuendo.

Is It Any Good?

Obviously this style of comedy isn't for everyone, but it's clever, original stuff that teens and adult fans of quirky humor will enjoy. That said, this particular brand of humor seems to emerge from a very narrow set of comedians, because women and non-Caucasians are rarely seen.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the skits. Which ones were funniest? What makes them funny?

  • Have you ever laughed when you weren't supposed to? Where and why? Why do different styles of humor appeal to different people?

  • How does this show fit in with the rest of the Adult Swim line-up? Does it blend in well or stand out on its own? Why?

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