Tim and Eric are playing two shows at Neumos tonight, the 8pm is already sold out. I watch their show, and I think it’s hilarious. I know a few people who think it’s the stupidest show on TV. We’re both right. There’s a different kind of anticipation for this show than most, and I’m pretty sure it’s due to the fact that I have no idea what they’re going to do live. There’s a good chance it’s not going to be very funny. It might just be weird and awkward. Of course I’m not hoping for that, but I can just imagine them running around the stage smashing things and screaming “Uh-ma-ma!” over and over again for ten minutes while the crowd stares silently, or them performing an hour long karaoke set by “Casey and His Brother.”

There’s also the question of which show to go to - the one where they’re fresh and full of energy or the one where they’re already warmed up and in their stride? I learned the hard way at Bumbershoot last year that seeing a comedian you really like do the same act twice in one day makes the jokes substantially less funny. I’m going to the second show. Whether it’s hilarious or stupid I’m pretty sure I’ll be glad I saw it either way.