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Anonymous
Tim and Eric is a conceptual improvisational show meant to contest the status quo of what traditional comedy writing is.
It challenges the concept of what the world thinks comedy is, and what it's allowed to be.
Their style is very similar to Andy Kaufman's, who they state is their biggest influence, as it takes a non-conformist, and confrontational outside-the-box approach to humor. Elements of Monty Python, Kids in the Hall, Christopher Guest, Upright Citizens Brigade, and Mr. Show can also be seen in their writing.
The goal isn't just to make you laugh, but to make you wonder why you're laughing, if it's funny at all, and if not what is.
People who have a "serious business--where's the rimshot?" type of mentality are the insidious cancer killing creative comedy writing.
TL:DR, SHRIMP... AND WHITE WINE!
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