Remember that guy who spotted trends for Jon Stewart and did the doggy bounce while playing the keytar (not to be confused with the gitboard) on Flight of the Conchords? Of course you do! The multi-instrumental, ambidextrous comedian Demetri Martin (also known as the love child of Zach Braff and Ray Romano) is returning to Comedy Central for a new sketch comedy show called Important Things With Demetri Martin. The show has been in the works for more than a year and will finally be unveiled on Feb. 11.
Judging by the trailer (below), the show looks promising enough. In it, Martin struggles with parallel parking and later teaches us how improper fractions can get sexual. The best part? He’s still rocking his Beatle bowl haircut! As far as standup, the Siamese-twin joke is kind of weak-sauce in my opinion (it’s no 2C batteries), but I’m figuring that Martin’s best material is being saved for the show.
But what do you think? Do you want to high five Demetri because you’re so freaking excited about his show? Do you want to punch him (like one of my coworkers, who shall go unnamed), because you find his Comedy Central ads profoundly annoying? Or maybe you just want to tickle him until his diarrhea comes out? Watch the trailer and give us your take, PopWatchers!
Yeah, I’m looking forward to Demetri… and I loved the love child combo.
Umm… he may look like Zach Braff and Ray Romano, he really is a watered down Mitch Hedberg, the actual master of nonsensical humor. Unlike Mitch, though, it seems that Demetri’s talent is small enough to keep his vices from killing him. Then kudos, I guess.
I’m very excited, I adore Demetri. Double-Hawk!
I like Demetri Martin. His comedy routines can get a little repetitive, but I’m hoping his show has all new material. And those ads are HILARIOUS
Demetri Martin is hilarious, and I can’t wait to see this show.
I’m psyched. Demetri Martin is one funny motherf*cker!
So psyched. The flyers he put out for the show are pretty awesome.
I am super psyched. Demitri Martin is hilarious. His comedy special was awesome. But if you just can’t wait check the first episode out on funnyordie.com
I went to a live taping of the show and it’s gonna be great! The format reminded me of Chappelle’s Show (and it was shot in the same theatre)
You mean, will I want to watch a show all about the future father of my children? Yeah, I can’t wait
I love Demetri’s stand-up and I can’t wait for the show! He’s my favorite stand up comedian because his jokes are clever one liners and are sometimes kind of sarcastic. I like that he doesn’t always go for the shock value or the cheap laugh.
I love Demetri’s stand-up and I can’t wait for the show! He’s my favorite stand up comedian because his jokes are clever one liners and are sometimes kind of sarcastic. I like that he doesn’t always go for the shock value or the cheap laugh.
Love child of Zach Braff and Ray Ramano?? That is the worse characterization I’ve ever heard of Demetri Martin….ever! Who did that? Ridiculous. Not even looks-wise.
Demetri is an ass in real life and likes to verbally abuse people. He’s a complete act.