2008 Woodie Awards
Awesomely Awkward
HBO's "The Life and Times of Tim"
ZACHARY HUFF, LIFE & LEISURE EDITOR
Issue date: 10/7/08 Section: Life & Leisure
"You're dancing in a cage for two guys," Stu calmly rationalized as he and Tim watched Rodney bump and grind cold metal bars in front of them. "That is not your traditional straight man's bachelor party."
Lame bachelor parties with men dancing in cages. It's just another day in the awkward life of Tim.
"The Life and Times of Tim" is one of HBO's newest animated comedy series, following the mundane daily routine of the titular protagonist as they rapidly spiral into horrifically uncomfortable and dementedly hilarious situations.
Take the first episode for example: a misdialed telephone number brings a hooker into Tim's modest apartment. It's a simple mistake that could happen to anyone… well, maybe not. Add Tim's girlfriend and her parents heading over to eat, and you have one horrible dinner party that even the world's best meatloaf couldn't save. Amidst the discussion of "back door action" and a game of musical chairs that ends in the hooker sitting on Tim's lap, her pimp comes over to sort out money issues that Tim seems to have. One impromptu makeover for the pimp and one hell of a first impression on his girlfriend's parents later, Tim's life returns to normal. For now.
The writing is phenomenal, and the rest of the show is just as deserving of praise. The animation style is low key and minimal, a sort of non-spazzy take on the style of "Dr. Katz" that keeps the focus on the dialogue. There is something inherently welcoming about the character designs, as most of the characters look like people you'd expect to walk past on a busy city street and think nothing of. Modesty is the key here, and it makes the show (and the horrible situations that plague Tim) all the more believable.
Tim, who happens to be voiced by series creator Steve Dildarian, is an amazing hero in that it seems like he'll never win. Even at his lowest points, such as attending a bachelor party with only three guys and a potty mouthed DJ, he manages to sink lower. In the blink of an eye, Tim goes from a horribly boring bachelor party to a police station to identify the bum who allegedly raped him. I don't want to spoil too much of the episode, but suffice it to say that there was no rape. Maybe a bit of naked bum rubbing at the police station, but no rape.
If you dig awkward comedy, you've probably already watched the first episode. Otherwise, if you haven't seen Tim yet, give it a shot. It'll make you happy your existence isn't as awkward as his life is. It's on HBO Sundays at 11pm, or online through the various means we all know and love.
And always be sure you have the funds before you go requesting back door action; no one likes an angry unpaid hooker.
Lame bachelor parties with men dancing in cages. It's just another day in the awkward life of Tim.
"The Life and Times of Tim" is one of HBO's newest animated comedy series, following the mundane daily routine of the titular protagonist as they rapidly spiral into horrifically uncomfortable and dementedly hilarious situations.
Take the first episode for example: a misdialed telephone number brings a hooker into Tim's modest apartment. It's a simple mistake that could happen to anyone… well, maybe not. Add Tim's girlfriend and her parents heading over to eat, and you have one horrible dinner party that even the world's best meatloaf couldn't save. Amidst the discussion of "back door action" and a game of musical chairs that ends in the hooker sitting on Tim's lap, her pimp comes over to sort out money issues that Tim seems to have. One impromptu makeover for the pimp and one hell of a first impression on his girlfriend's parents later, Tim's life returns to normal. For now.
The writing is phenomenal, and the rest of the show is just as deserving of praise. The animation style is low key and minimal, a sort of non-spazzy take on the style of "Dr. Katz" that keeps the focus on the dialogue. There is something inherently welcoming about the character designs, as most of the characters look like people you'd expect to walk past on a busy city street and think nothing of. Modesty is the key here, and it makes the show (and the horrible situations that plague Tim) all the more believable.
Tim, who happens to be voiced by series creator Steve Dildarian, is an amazing hero in that it seems like he'll never win. Even at his lowest points, such as attending a bachelor party with only three guys and a potty mouthed DJ, he manages to sink lower. In the blink of an eye, Tim goes from a horribly boring bachelor party to a police station to identify the bum who allegedly raped him. I don't want to spoil too much of the episode, but suffice it to say that there was no rape. Maybe a bit of naked bum rubbing at the police station, but no rape.
If you dig awkward comedy, you've probably already watched the first episode. Otherwise, if you haven't seen Tim yet, give it a shot. It'll make you happy your existence isn't as awkward as his life is. It's on HBO Sundays at 11pm, or online through the various means we all know and love.
And always be sure you have the funds before you go requesting back door action; no one likes an angry unpaid hooker.
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