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Kevin Seal's avatar

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.

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Sam Valenti IV's avatar

Thanks for the kind words, really appreciate them.

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Jared Smith's avatar

"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!

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Sam Valenti IV's avatar

Yes, I gasped when I heard that. The perfect distilation.

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Blown In's avatar

I got quite a long way through this before realising it wasn’t actually about Tim Hecker

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Sam Valenti IV's avatar

That's the magic of Herb Sundays

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Allen's avatar

Like an episode of On Cinema at the Cinema.

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Sam Valenti IV's avatar

if only...

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Allen's avatar

You should ask Tim Hecker.

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