This is what Todd and I talk about

In an attempt to get my blogging on this site up and going again, I've transcribed an instant message conversation between Todd and me. Be prepared not to enjoy this if you're not Todd or me.

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Todd: I saw an interview with Ben Garant where he said that Reno 911 stays under budget, so they never get messed with.

Warren: Probably the best plan. Reno 911, that seems like it's been on forever.

Todd: Since about 2004. That seems like forever in this Super Size me VHS 10 speed bicycle world we live in.

Warren: It does, but really, in terms of television season runs, 5 is a lot. Definitely DECENT.

Todd: But it's nice to see you so excited about the show.

Warren: What? Michael & Michael Have Issues?

Todd: ye[. I meant YE{.

Warren: Ye, bracket? What the fuck, Todd? No, i was really disappointed with how Stella ended. I didn't even realize it was replaced with Mind of Mencia, of all things. I mean, what the FUCK, America? Get your shit together.

Todd: I don't have cable, but I stopped following Reno 911 about midway through the third season. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't necessary to have on.

Warren: I'm with you. I actually rented seasons 1 and 2. They were great. Loved them, and of course i catch a periodic episode on TV, but that's it. I thought maybe I'd feel like catching more now that La Truglio is on, but i haven't felt that desire. Lo Truglio, sorry.

Todd: He was going to be so pissed that you misspelled his name in this IM.

Warren: He's hacked in reading everything, thanks to Barack Obama's ability to hack into facebook IMs. Lo Truglio actually has a pretty entertaining web page, if you're ever so inclined.

Todd: Dont worry. He was too busy throwing out the first pitch at the All-Star Game to monitor us.

Warren: Joe Lo Truglio threw out the first pitch at the All-Star Game? Good for him.

Todd: I would put him in the bottom half of State members, along with Jann and Holoubek. Allison too. And now I am talking about the Truglio.

Warren: Truglio after all of them? Let's rank them here and now. You first.

Todd: It's not ranked. Just divided.

Warren: Fine, divide.

Todd: I'll go: Showalter as my favorite. Also Black, Lennon, Kenney, Marino, Garant. That's the great cast. The rest is fine, but not essential.

Warren: I'd put Marino, Garant and Lo Truglio on par, understanding that Joe never had a "dip my balls in it" moment.

Todd: Marino also wrote more of the big sketches, like Hormones. He is crucial to the list. He is Crucial Taunt.

Warren: Well if you're talking about behind the scenes and writing shit, how do you leave out Wain? Certainly he was more of a puppet master than Marino.

Todd: I am looking at an overall aspect. Wain was mostly behind the camera. He doesn't have any classic sketches that come to mind.

Warren: True. The thing about Joe is that he just has this way about him that I find funny. His face just looks funny. It doesn't take much for me to laugh at something Joe Lo Truglio does. And this is not to say that he comes close to the likes of Black, Showalter, Lennon, etc.

Todd: I'd be happy to have dinner with any one of them.

Warren: Even Holoubek?

Todd: Some of Lennon's longer skits are a bit tiresome.

Warren: He's still solid. You don't go to sketch comedy war without Lennon.

Todd: I remember as a teenager, Todd Holoubek fascinated me. He was never a big character, and he never did too much that made me laugh, but the State people probably knew something I didn't, and I wanted to know what it was.

Warren: You get the sense that he just happened to be on the elevator on the ground floor.

Todd: I never thought that.

Warren: YOU DID THINK THAT.

Todd: I was more thinking he was one of those friends that you know is hilarious, but nobody else ever seems to see it.

Warren: Maybe. MAYBE. Or maybe they all just hated Todd Holoubek.

Todd: I also am naturally drawn to people named Todd. It's sad, but I don't mind.

Warren: So you're gay and narcissistic?

Todd: Mostly just gay. Jizz in my pants? Hysterical.

Warren: Ugh. Please. Don't even GO there, Todd.

Todd: You're an idiot and a dick snob for not liking him.

Warren: It's not that I'm a snob. I honestly do not find it funny. Andy Samburg? Yes, funny. A great cast member for SNL. Lonely Island. FUUUUUUUUUUCK me. Dick in a Box? Top shelf. Everything else? TERRIBLE. I will add that I'm naturally adverse to musical comedy.

Todd: You're naturally adverse to women's vaginas.

Warren: You're naturally adverse to common sense.