I'm always looking for the next “thing” that I'm going to get into, whether it's music, books, comics, or television. Part of this is a way to stay culturally relevant—to maintain tabs on the pulse of what others are (or will be) interacting with on a entertainment basis. Maybe this sounds rather herd-like, but I don't do it to be with the “in-crowd,” but rather to be a part of the conversation—whether it's “Hey, have you seen that?” or, on my part, “You know what you should check out?”
And, oddly, what I'm here to talk about today is a combination of both. On the one hand, my friend kept telling me about this show on HBO that he loved called “The Life and Times of Tim.” And I kept telling him I can't really afford HBO. But it finally came out on DVD (and, apparently got picked up for another season by HBO), and so he lent it to me, because he was sure I'd love it.
Boy, did he have me pegged.
Animated, “The Life and Times of Tim” is the brainchild of comedian Steve Dildarian. If you don't recognize the name, don't worry—I'm sure he's not surprised, either. But I am surprised because the show is comedic genius, even if the animation is borderline Squigglevision (which is a bad thing, if you're wondering).
Which brings me to the other hand—go check it out. As I said, it's hilarious, the humor coming from a combination of the awkward and the absurd. I may have mentioned this before, but I'm usually not a fan of awkward—shows like “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “The Office” are almost unbearable for me to watch, because Larry David and Michael Scott are always putting their feet in their mouths (their own mouths, that is—it would be even more awkward if they were putting their feet in each others' mouths), making me literally cringe. But, for some reason (and I wonder if it's because the show is a cartoon), I can watch “The Life and Times of Tim” over and over, knowing fully well he's going to do something to sabotage himself.
Perhaps the problem with the show is that it's pretty much impossible to describe the humor just by reciting the lines—so much is contingent on context, tone, and delivery. That's why I recommend you go watch it yourself. It's completely worth it.
Here's a little taste:
Because, seriously: how could any show that coins the term “Bum Rape” be bad?
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