The nature of this show is fleshed out within the opening scene, which shows Josh (Jay Baruchel) getting rained on, while birds dive bomb his head. From there, the episode progresses into more of a melodical and hyperbolic state that leads this entire series into a pre-engineered crux showcasing various stories, elements, and commentaries.
With all of that being said, I love this show. I've probably gone back and rewatched the first season 3 or 4 times, and I always enjoy it. Because of that, I love this episode because it genuinely sets an unprecedented tone for how ridiculous this show is and will be. I replay the Eric Andre Show's pilot in my head, which starts as most off-brand comedies or talk shows would until he (Eric) comes bursting through the set crashing into furniture, people, everything.
Within the first 5 minutes of that show, along with this one, it shows its own brand of comedy that it simply will not apologize for, and in that they know will not be enjoyed by everyone who watches it. Which polarizes the audience. Either you enjoy it a lot and love it because it fits your own brand of comedy, OR you dislike it and actively do not enjoy it because it simply doesn't, both of which ARE FINE.
However, at the end of the day, if you enjoy this discombobulated assembly of hyperbolic stories by Simon Rich that commentate on societal norms of the time, then great! You'll enjoy this series, at least what I've seen of it. But, if you don't like this episode, as it works with most cult-classical movies and shows, then you don't need to like this series.
However, at the end of the day, if you enjoy this discombobulated assembly of hyperbolic stories by Simon Rich that commentate on societal norms of the time, then great! You'll enjoy this series, at least what I've seen of it. But, if you don't like this episode, as it works with most cult-classical movies and shows, then you don't need to like this series.
