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[–]seeingeyehamster 173 points174 points ago

Ya blew it.

[–]g4mm4 103 points104 points ago

What a dingus.

[–]d00mraptor 32 points33 points ago

You got me friend.

[–]gif_only_mode 31 points32 points ago

[–]Krunklestiltskin 36 points37 points ago

You're a cow. Caapaysh?

[–]tehpatriarch 8 points9 points ago

Yes, sir.

[–]jordaniac89 6 points7 points ago

Great Job!

[–]FearAndLoathing122 10 points11 points ago

Beav-Beav-Beaver Boys

[–]agdoll 5 points6 points ago

Shrimp...and white wine!

[–]vmack7 1 point2 points ago

Where's my chippy?

[–]stirfried 169 points170 points ago

I don't get why this was xposted to WTF

[–]vegetate 73 points74 points ago

Agreed. Tim and Eric need no explanation.

[–]Phallic 15 points16 points ago

I want to punch my past self for being so slow to understand how fucking genius these guys are.

My friends tried multiple times to get me into their show and I just didn't get it.

Now, obviously, I know it's amazing.

[–]test_tickles 15 points16 points ago

please explain this "genius".

[–]Phallic 96 points97 points ago

The first few times I saw it I took it on face value. I thought it was idiotic, weird for the sake of being weird, random for the sake of being random.

I thought it was just a nonsensical conflation of bullshit that, if it served any higher purpose, was just the creators of the show laughing at the fans for watching any old nonsense.

But when I gave it a bit more time, I realised that it's actually a really, really, really clever subversion of media messages and delivery. It takes media messages that are so instilled in our society that we barely see them any more, and twists them in such a way that suddenly we can see how inane, insane and formulaic they are.

Everything from infomercials to ads to talk shows to science documentaries follows a set mode of delivery. All of these types of media have fallen into a standard formula, and by highlighting aspects of this formula or making parts of them nonsensical, the whole thing becomes nonsensical and suddenly you're looking at "standard" modes of media delivery in a whole new light.

Basically, Tim and Eric is an incredibly clever subversion of the formulaic ways in which we're fed media messages. It's brilliantly constructed and incredibly enlightening, just as soon as you understand what you're actually watching.

[–]LuridTeaParty 5 points6 points ago

So its an absurdist stream of consciousness satire of popular media design elements and formulas.

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[–]kryonik 5 points6 points ago

Also child clowns.

[–]Scottay63 2 points3 points ago

AMA Request: Donald Mahanahan.

[–]Alexander_the_What 6 points7 points ago

Bullseye

[–]FishWash 3 points4 points ago

Nice

[–]RedShirtedAss 2 points3 points ago

Ya hit the nail on the head

[–]durkadu 2 points3 points ago

This guy gets it. I firmly believe Tim Heidecker is one of the smartest comedians working today.

[–]Zi1djian 15 points16 points ago

This explanation is spot on. T&E involve zero pop culture in their shows, yet the entire show is a commentary on it.

Also, get high as fuck before hand.

[–]Blarggotron 4 points5 points ago

False. Robin Williams.

[–]ThurisazM 1 point2 points ago

This was the apt explanation of the mechanics behind T&EASGJ that I've been looking for and a little unable to put into words myself. This is what makes the show so funny - it's almost exactly like stuff you see in the media, except it's so far out there you really get a great view of the mechanics.

[–]SaltyBabe 8 points9 points ago

I wasn't into it, then after a 3 day sleep over/LAN party where all we did was watch Tim & Eric when no drinking or gaming I had a revelation of how truly hilarious it was, either that or Stockholm syndrome.

[–]Grass_Is_Purpler 25 points26 points ago

Stockholm definitely

[–]TesticleToe 0 points1 point ago

Some things take time. My friends assured me I would love Arrested Development. Begged me to watch.

I did. About a year ago. Now I've watched it all the way through 4 or 5 times.

[–]OurNameIsLegion 0 points1 point ago

There really isn't anything "what the fuck" about it. My school did it all the time, starting in 6th grade.

[–]Sicarium 0 points1 point ago

Karma

[–]doodzrool 205 points206 points ago

Pumpers need pumpin!

[–]ShovelFace 87 points88 points ago

TUMBLERS BETTER THAN PUMPERS

[–]whitlaaa 34 points35 points ago

[–]Jabreen 15 points16 points ago

Ain't those tumblers cute

[–]tehpatriarch 3 points4 points ago

CUTE? CUTE? C-C-CUTE?

[–]Afrojitsu 29 points30 points ago

LET'S PUMP PUMP P-P-PUMP

[–]HeresTheClip 16 points17 points ago

Here's the clip: Pumpers.

[–]JoeChieftw 17 points18 points ago

Obligatory /r/TimAndEric link.

[–]slothenstein 87 points88 points ago

Hahaha, we used to do that at school all the time. No one even knows what it means.

[–]copsnrobberz 21 points22 points ago

Hahah, I was going to write the same exact thing....did it all the time in elementary school. We thought it was supposed to look like we were pregnant when we did it......and then now I wonder if it looked more like jacking off huge imaginary dicks?

[–]jonesy852 21 points22 points ago

We just did it because it looked funny.

[–]dexisajerk 15 points16 points ago

Seriously. Why are we reading more into it this?

It's silly and looks funny. That's it.

It's confusing because it looks like your holding hands and another appendage is thrusting where it shouldn't exist.

[–]Monstermovie18 25 points26 points ago

I did that as well. We always assumed we were mimicking a heartbeat.

[–]Bestwick 2 points3 points ago

Same here, we used to do the exact same thing in Primary school. We also used to chant, 'Umper lumper. Stick it up your jumper.' Whilst doing it.

[–]daftmau5 1 point2 points ago

Ha! I had forgotten about that phrase

[–]JacobGalindo 2 points3 points ago

I thought it was replicating a boner...

[–]otiliorules 8 points9 points ago

It was a heart attack

[–]skyroket 5 points6 points ago

No one even knows what it means.

I....didn't know... it meant something.

[–]oblivision 2 points3 points ago

It was the best trick to touch boobs without being notticed.

[–]Morphix007 6 points7 points ago

ANd did you do the one where you stand in the corner arms cross over shoulders

[–]skyroket 12 points13 points ago

No, but what the fuck is that?

You're talking about the one where you pretend you're making out with someone by hugging yourself. Your hands come up over your own shoulders so it looks like someone else's hands. Yeah man. I did that.

[–]Groovyguy 1 point2 points ago

Does anyone know?

Edit: LOL, I get it now.

[–]skyroket 4 points5 points ago

Oh shit I just figured out what he's talking about. See my edit.

[–]niceweatheroutside 1 point2 points ago

Must have been a universal thing even in the 80s. We also did that in Elementary School in Germany. Oh and also the self-cuddle thing.

[–]Sly_R 1 point2 points ago

I never thought it meant anything. It just looks funny.

[–]DontMakeMeDownvote 2 points3 points ago

Big tits bouncing during exercise. That's what it was to us.

[–]pixelrage 1 point2 points ago

Same here, it was an 80s thing. I always wondered where they were first created.

[–]moarroidsplz 4 points5 points ago

I was born in the 90s and I did it. Not an 80s thing.

[–]Sly_R 1 point2 points ago

Not just an 80's thing.

FTFY.

[–]B4ronSamedi 28 points29 points ago

If we're going to start considering T&E /r/wtf worthy you better just go ahead and post the entire series.

[–]redditisfun 6 points7 points ago

Shrim!

[–]katieeeeee 43 points44 points ago

why you ask?..."pumpers like to pump, pumpers need to pump"

[–]Borbio 4 points5 points ago

Alright then lets just post all of TAEASGJ to /r/WTF!

[–]nickateen 18 points19 points ago

TAEASGJ does not require comprehension.

[–]Anathema47 20 points21 points ago

...because Pumpers.

[–]Robinsaneyo 1 point2 points ago

Tumblers are better than pumpers!

[–]meow_miau 9 points10 points ago

So...has anyone see the regular show episode where mordecai and rigby do this?? i almost died laughing

[–]sessyda 11 points12 points ago

DON'T LOOK AT OUR CROTCHES WHILE WE SYNCHRONIZE OUR WATCHES.

BOOP BOOP BWEEP BWEEP BOOP BOOP BOOP BWEE-BWEE-BOOOOOOO

BEEP BEEP BEEP. BEEP BEEP BEEP. SYNCHRONIZED.

[–]TheSlacker 9 points10 points ago

Go away skips, it's time for you to go away!

It's time for you to go to your room!

Yeah, it's time for you to go to the moon!

[–]kkazinsky 4 points5 points ago

One of the funniest shows ever, died laughing reading through the references in this thread. Must watch all seasons again now.

[–]Yashmuck22 2 points3 points ago

mm SPAGETT!!!

[–]adaramichelle 9 points10 points ago

pumpers need to pump. that's why.

[–]seriousmanda 2 points3 points ago

Because Tim and Eric. That's why.

[–]wolfetank66 2 points3 points ago

Because Tim and Eric that's why.

[–]P_Heff 2 points3 points ago

Dont think about it too much. This is Tim and Eric. For your health.

[–]efg9001 2 points3 points ago

Shrimp! White wine!

[–]A1ka1inE 2 points3 points ago

Tim and Eric.

[–]gupsy 2 points3 points ago

Because pumpers are better than tumblers, that's why.

[–]lnguagehackr 2 points3 points ago

[–]slackeyed 2 points3 points ago

SPAGETT

[–]rennarennarenna 2 points3 points ago

Anybody who doesn't know what this is at first glance sucks. Tim and Eric. Get into it.

[–]bunglejerry 7 points8 points ago

It's the 'how' I'm working on.

[–]BewareOfLyon 3 points4 points ago

One hand inside shirt, grab sleeve with other hand.

[–]archemedes_rex 3 points4 points ago

They're also using a stick to simulate an elbow in the empty sleeve.

[–]miker2049 1 point2 points ago

indeedly

[–]Jslashtrees 4 points5 points ago

Tumblers better than pumpers?! (f*ck that)

[–]moosehairunderwear 4 points5 points ago

Thats Tim and Eric Awesome Show! The whole thing is like this.

[–]elskerelks 5 points6 points ago

Upvote all tim and eric related comments, downvote every unrelated comment.

[–]The_Psi_Meson 2 points3 points ago

came here to do this.

[–]hdadeathly 7 points8 points ago

Pumpers like to pump, pumpers like to pump, LET'S PUMP IT! PUMP PUMP PUMP P-PUMP PUMP PUMP, LET'S PUMP IT!

[–]princess_shami 1 point2 points ago

i remember kids doing this in middle school, along with this

[–]SpookyKG 10 points11 points ago

Best part, instead of spinning to show it off, she walks in a circle around the camera person, showing the exact same angle the whole way around.

[–]turbofast 2 points3 points ago

Yeah, what was a person wearing a plastic bottle on her head thinking?

[–]redfeatheredcrows 1 point2 points ago

Your middle school must have been awesome.

[–]princess_shami 1 point2 points ago

it was just weird. Really really weird. I mean trash cans on fire near the special ed rooms, spaz written on the gym walls, every clique imaginable separated at lunch but co-mingling during dances, kids jogging through the halls after class because of a lack of indoor track, the daily schoolyard fights between nerds, the albino foreign exchange kids from eastern europe acing all AP classes, the lack of colored kids, some kids spraying the cafeteria with pepper spray landing us on national news after 8 kids went the hospital, the young teachers who all cried during lunch, the pregnant girl on the boy's football team, the fat ginger hooker who scored coke in china town, and so on. No accidents, no suicides, no real achievers, a lot of dead beats, it's a wonder I made it out with some sanity.

[–]danwroy 1 point2 points ago

'Spaz' on the walls, no coloreds, prostitutes, you guys give Wayside School a run for its money

[–]LesCochonsVerts 5 points6 points ago

motherfucking... Tim and eric...

[–]ItallianStallion69 1 point2 points ago

Aint those tumblers cute?

[–]Jaguilar26 1 point2 points ago

Me and a bunch of friends use to do that back in 3rd and 4th grade

[–]dillywin 1 point2 points ago

Because Pumpers are better than Tumblers

[–]LisTaylor 1 point2 points ago

Do-Da-Doo-Doo!

[–]kbups53 1 point2 points ago

OP is in need of some serious Shrim therapy.

[–]jt0sizzler 1 point2 points ago

Because Tim and Eric that's why.

[–]omnithrope 1 point2 points ago

Because fucking Tim and Eric, that's why.

[–]thehotdogman 1 point2 points ago

Because Tim and Eric bro. Thats exactly the point of their comedy.

[–]dougman3000 1 point2 points ago

great job

[–]skizers 1 point2 points ago

me neither man, tumblers are way better than pumpers.

[–]fennesz 1 point2 points ago

[–]SamsonAran 1 point2 points ago

This gif needs more Chef Goldblum.

[–]spazmodic- 1 point2 points ago

Because pumpers like to pump!

[–]comaboy13 1 point2 points ago

I totally did this as a child, but I can't find the humor in Tim and Eric. People always say that I'm not stoned enough to get it, wrong, I'm normally fucked out of my gourd. It is just not for me, and people hate me for it...

[–]Breadfaux 1 point2 points ago

Pumpers are better than tumblers.

[–]Coco92144 1 point2 points ago

I want to say "Great job!", but I have to downvote because this is the wrong subreddit for this awesomeness.

[–]imazero 1 point2 points ago

Only one type of person will understand this. If you don't, you can leave!

[–]sarge21 1 point2 points ago

I hate these old men I hate these OLD BRAIN FARGE wow

[–]toasterlovin 1 point2 points ago

Haha i remeber this from when i was a kid, either it was a heart pumping or/and a boner ^

[–]snarkhunter 1 point2 points ago

It's Tim and Eric. It's just dumb random stuff that's trying far too hard to be weird and funny.

[–]melaniemuffins 1 point2 points ago

Pumpers like to pump. Pumpers NEED to pump.

[–]JLoose111 1 point2 points ago

PUMPERS LIKE TO PUMP

[–]Jeffyfox 1 point2 points ago

You don't need to get Tim and Eric. They do what they do.

[–]AndrewHALLisLAW 1 point2 points ago

don't get why? pumpers like to pump

[–]xB1akey 1 point2 points ago

They hold the sleeve with their hand, there is no arm in the second sleeve, and the free arm is used to punch put the jumper

[–]negative_noise 1 point2 points ago

I always thought it was supposed to be a face hugger Alien coming alive

[–]Moosh_4 2 points3 points ago

Tim and Eric. No need to know why.

[–]Boring_Machine 3 points4 points ago

Because pumpers just gotta pump

[–]middyonline 4 points5 points ago

because FUCK YOU, thats why

[–]JoeChieftw 2 points3 points ago

Haha, me mes!

[–]bearshy 1 point2 points ago

"I don't get why" is the proper response to anything Tim and Eric, but damn is it funny as shit.

[–]offensivegrandma 1 point2 points ago

Because they are Tim and Eric. That's why.

[–]PaulyTrout 1 point2 points ago

Anyone seeking more info might also check here:

title comnts points age /r/
Too damn perfect 0coms 4pts 5hrs GifSound
I miss doing this 2coms 1pt 6hrs funny
Hardcore tim and eric. 1com -1pt 6hrs GifSound
Don't lie, you did this. 345coms 1383pts 14hrs gifs
ROBOT ROBOT ROBOT 0coms 17pts 1mo GifSound
my brother and i after we learned a new trick 29coms 235pts 1mo gifs
And I thought my friend invented this first... 2coms 8pts 1mo funny

source: karmadecay

[–]wango138 1 point2 points ago

Pumpers gotta pump. What's not to get?

[–]tekufah98 0 points1 point ago

what episode might i ask?

[–]funksolebrotha 0 points1 point ago

For some reason, this reminds me of these guys.

[–]Vag_AssAssin88 0 points1 point ago

Because fuck you, that's why!

[–]vivvav 0 points1 point ago

Shirt boners?

[–]LordGoogleyEyes 0 points1 point ago

Best viewed while listening to house music (they're dancing, that's why)

[–]LuigiLuigi 0 points1 point ago

Great job!

[–]TheDoc1644 0 points1 point ago

i laughed harder than i should have.

[–]webdevguy2 0 points1 point ago

I watched that for way too long...

[–]rockstarmccool 0 points1 point ago

Why the fuck not

[–]CharlieTango 0 points1 point ago

Its hillarious, thats why

[–]prplhed 0 points1 point ago

Yo I showed this gif to my dad and he thought it was a very funny goof and a spoof

[–]Take42 0 points1 point ago

I watched that way longer than I should have, just to try and see how they were doing that.

[–]freezerburn666 0 points1 point ago

that's a great chestburster gag.. go try it on the next person you see!

[–]twentyTWOsxe 0 points1 point ago

Pumpers NEED to fucking PUMP.

[–]Ferga93 0 points1 point ago

I use to do this in primary 10 years ago with all my friends. Just 10 kids running around the school oval doing this weird gesture.

[–]rickthedicksantorum 0 points1 point ago

Tumblers betta than pumpers. Ain't those Tumblers cute?

[–]CORBED 0 points1 point ago

Cause... pumpers need to pump...

[–]eatmymeatdrapes 0 points1 point ago

Because pumpers better than tumblers.

[–]blickblocks 0 points1 point ago

Tumblrs better than Pumprs.

[–]Lz_erk 0 points1 point ago

[–]Midasalexander 0 points1 point ago

Right when this .gif loaded "Young Folks" by Peter Bjorn and John came on Pandora. It was the most perfect coincidence the universe had ever witnessed, and so time was forced to stop forever.

[–]intialdfan67 0 points1 point ago

Pumpers like to pump!

[–]Robinsaneyo 0 points1 point ago

Because Tim and Eric.

[–]Id_knife_that 0 points1 point ago

What is this magic!?

[–]the_boar45 0 points1 point ago

I used to love pumping...

[–]DemonMuffins 0 points1 point ago

<Insert obligatory "Because fuck you" here>

[–]Qwertsy 0 points1 point ago

I laughed far too much at this....

[–]raulduke13 0 points1 point ago

TUMBLERS BETTER THAN PUMPERS!

[–]mattapodaca 0 points1 point ago

Trying to explain Tim and Eric would be like trying to describe a color to someone.

[–]Drew-Pickles 0 points1 point ago

Oh man. I remember doing this when I was like 10

[–]with_explosions 0 points1 point ago

I found out the other night that Eric is a complete dick head in real life. I will never participate in anything T&E ever again.

[–]xmikaelmox 0 points1 point ago

ahaah my friend used to do this when we were kids

[–]Captainpanda55 0 points1 point ago

Ahh, primary school.

[–]wittyusernameplease 0 points1 point ago

Oh, man. I haven't done this since I was about 8. Good times.

[–]Tobiascawley 0 points1 point ago

I like this, because it doesn't touch my nips...

[–]uiouyug 0 points1 point ago

Tumblers are better than Pumpers

[–]DayvanCowboy 0 points1 point ago

Because pumpers like to pump.

[–]PeterCarpet 0 points1 point ago

Let's pump!!

[–]thecoupe 0 points1 point ago

Humpers better than pumpers.

[–]Jilli-bean 0 points1 point ago

My host brother does this and it's fucking hilarious.

[–]peppermint_butler 0 points1 point ago

Because elementary school.

[–]jsnoogs 0 points1 point ago

It's Tim and Eric. You're not supposed to get what you're getting while you find the point of the joke.

[–]LookAtThatTurkey 0 points1 point ago

Pumpers like to pump.

[–]Korthal 0 points1 point ago

Saw this before work this morning. Walked into the Office with my hoodie up doing this. I've never seen a funnier look from my Manager.

Pretty sure i'm getting a promotion.

[–]Beebers4758 0 points1 point ago

Lets pump pump pump it up lets pump pump pump

[–]Color_Bars 0 points1 point ago

Possibly my favorite sketch by them. The portion where the 12 year old looking girl is lifelessly and unenthusiastically 'dancing' to the music gets me every time.

[–]actioncomicbible 0 points1 point ago

Tim and Eric. There is no why to get. And I'm okay with that.

[–]garrettcurrie 0 points1 point ago

Because pumpers better than thumpers.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

cuz pumpers are better than tumblers

[–]stephencwebster 0 points1 point ago

You know, I've always felt that tumblers were better than pumpers. But maybe that's just me?

http://video.adultswim.com/tim-and-eric-awesome-show-great-job/tumblers.html?cid=vplayer_tim-and-eric-awesome-show-great-job_tumblers

[–]Callumlfc69 0 points1 point ago

Thats Tim and Eric for you in a nut shell

[–]MyPenIsMyWeapon 0 points1 point ago

PUMPERS GOTTA 'PUMP 'PUMP 'PUMP

[–]im_so_money 0 points1 point ago

Pumpers better than tumblers.

[–]myteddyhurts 0 points1 point ago

I use to do this in elementary school.

[–]Tolojolo 0 points1 point ago

Pumpers get pumped son!

[–]ahincks 0 points1 point ago

Did this all the time when I was a kid...

It was the only reason to wear long sleeve shirts or sweaters...

[–]chis 0 points1 point ago

Holy shit, I haven't done this in years. Look out Friday night on the town, you're in for a surprise!

[–]Sepulchural 0 points1 point ago

Doo da doo doo!

[–]pibroch 0 points1 point ago

Ain't those tumblers cute?

[–]Demojen 0 points1 point ago

I thought this was how the story for Dogma was created.

Damn you Kevin Smith!

[–]Hefeweize 0 points1 point ago

If I see this stupid gif one more time. Me go crazy

[–]IIIoooIIIoooIII 0 points1 point ago

jackass

[–]maclaugh622 0 points1 point ago

What don't you get?

[–]Daehgems 0 points1 point ago

I used to do this all the time when I was a kid.