I've read many think-pieces on Heidecker's comedy, and I feel like this one captures the variety and balance of his persona(s) much more delicately than the others.
Also appreciate that this made me want to spend a lot more time digging into his albums. Thanks for spotlighting the "Dad of the Year" video. Heartwarming work all around.
"trying to capture the feeling of being with your friends and you’re laughing at 3 in the morning and don’t know why”
This is exactly how I stumbled upon Tim & Eric, in college, stoned with roommates flipping through channels and stumbling upon Ooh Mamma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOgpnidwPiQ - been hooked ever since.
I've read many think-pieces on Heidecker's comedy, and I feel like this one captures the variety and balance of his persona(s) much more delicately than the others.
Also appreciate that this made me want to spend a lot more time digging into his albums. Thanks for spotlighting the "Dad of the Year" video. Heartwarming work all around.
Thanks for the kind words, really appreciate them.
"trying to capture the feeling of being with your friends and you’re laughing at 3 in the morning and don’t know why”
This is exactly how I stumbled upon Tim & Eric, in college, stoned with roommates flipping through channels and stumbling upon Ooh Mamma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOgpnidwPiQ - been hooked ever since.
Every few months I watch this video, I love how much they get a kick out of their own work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KCqod7tUFg
One of the funniest humans alive, great piece!
Yes, I gasped when I heard that. The perfect distilation.
I got quite a long way through this before realising it wasn’t actually about Tim Hecker
That's the magic of Herb Sundays
Like an episode of On Cinema at the Cinema.
if only...
You should ask Tim Hecker.